Kids Drawing Classes in Chicago, IL

From a photograph, learn to draw a portrait of a beloved child or grandchild in pastels. Learn El Greco's method of easily gridding, enlarging, and transferring your photographs to a drawing or painting surface. Check the supply list, and bring the printed inspiration photograph along. Some previous drawing experience suggested....

Explore color, working with a variety of different media including drawing, painting, sculpture and assemblage. Gain confidence while creating beautiful works of art.

Learn and experiment with drawing and painting techniques including color mixing, composition, sketching, and using different media including watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal to become a more confident artist.

Learn and experiment with drawing and painting techniques including color mixing, composition, sketching, and using different media including watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal to become a more confident artist.

Begin to learn drawing fundamentals, such as line, shape, form and composition. They explore different materials and techniques as they draw from observation and imagination. Those returning can work on individual projects with guidance.

Explore drawing and painting, and learn skills such as perspective, composition, lighting, and color theory. Painting includes watercolor and acrylic.  Drawing media includes graphite, pen and ink, scratchboard and clayboard with inks.

Using pencils, colored pencils, and fine markers come sketch the Grosse Point Lighthouse on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.  Notes: All art materials will be provided.  Students should wear comfortable clothing and dress according to weather, and bring $4.00 for entry fee to Lighthouse. Recommend students bring water, a snack,...

Take a blank canvas and fill it with a still life, landscape, or portrait. Using acrylic paints, students will learn about color, perspective, and realistic rendering as they build a painting step-by-step.  All skill levels are welcome. This camp explores sketching, shapes, composition, color mixing, brush strokes, light and dark.  Bring...

Learn new materials, methods, and principles of drawing and painting. As you create multimedia projects, you will gain an understanding of shape, form, value, composition, proportion, perspective and color.

Develop ideas, and create projects you imagine! Work in the medium of your choice: painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media. An open studio setting without a structured curriculum and formal instruction. Students are encouraged with guidance and some instruction and direction on an individual basis.  Access to painting supplies and materials...

Coordinate your hand eye while mastering still life, landscapes, and portraiture. All skill levels are welcome. Students develop fundamental drawing skills and techniques in charcoal, pencil, pen, ink, and pastel. Understand more about line, shapes, perspective, composition, shading, and light.