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Summer BBQ Bash (For Kids 11 yrs old and Younger)

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Everyone loves a backyard barbecue! Join us as we transform our entire Lincoln Square location into a fun, festive, family-friendly barbecue for one special evening. You'll enjoy an evening full of elevated classics, as you learn how to recreate the dishes at home with the help of our professional chefs. You'll travel from room to room, including our outdoor patio, tasting and learning all about the art of smoking, grilling and barbecuing from our...

(260) All levels 2 - 11 years old
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Jr. Chef: Chicken on the Grill

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Calling all budding chefs! This class is designed for young chefs ages 12-17 years old who have a hunger for cooking, and are passionate about expanding their culinary knowledge in our fun, interactive and engaging hands-on classes. After class today, you'll have the know how to fire up the grill and successfully grill chicken to perfection. Menu: Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Breasts with Grilled Corn-Tomato Salad BBQ Chicken Legs with...

(260) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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$71.50
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Kids Cooking: Italian Holiday

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Have fun in the kitchen over winter break! Budding chefs ages 7 to 11 years old will learn fundamental kitchen skills focusing on measuring, mixing, working cleanly, and working safely in the kitchen, all while exploring new and exciting foods and cooking techniques. Menu: Neapolitan Pizzas with Tomatoes, Italian Sausage and Fresh Basil Ricotta and Herb Filled Ravioli with Parmesan Cream Sauce Chocolate Pudding with Amaretti Cookie Crumble...

(260) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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$60.50
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Beginning/Intermediate Drawing & Painting Camp (9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Coordinate your hand and eye while exploring still life and portraiture. First, we’ll develop or expand on fundamental drawing skills and techniques. Understand more about line, shapes, shading, and light. Using watercolor, you will deepen your understanding about color and realistic rendering as you build a painting step-by-step. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$305

5 sessions

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3D Modeling and Printing Objects Camp (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn how to print your own small objects with the use of design software to 3D print small designs using the free modeling program Tinkercard. We will individually explore ways in which you can create and print your own objects--the possibilities are endless! Campers must have access to a computer with internet access. The instructor will coordinate with campers to print their 3D designs. Caregivers will be contacted when the designs are printed...

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$325

5 sessions

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Art History Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create works of art inspired by artists and art movements as we explore art throughout history. Get to know a different art movement and medium at the beginning of each day, followed by hands-on art making to utilize visual and tactile learning to build deeper understanding of art history and the artistic process. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will be emailed...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$305

5 sessions

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Drawing & Painting Abstraction Camp (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create works inspired by some the of the masters of abstract art, such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Jasper Johns, and Anslem Kiefer. Look outside the art world to develop an appreciation for abstraction in nature, experimenting with strategies to bring nature influences into your artwork. Develop your drawing and painting skills to experiment with ways to use color, texture and pattern to create amazing works of art. This interactive online class is...

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$305

5 sessions

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Drawing Made Easy (Ages 9 - 13)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn drawing fundamentals, such as line, shape, form and composition. Explore different materials and techniques drawing from observation and imagination. Those returning can work on individual projects with guidance.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before the...

(83) Beginner 9 - 13 years old
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$245

5 sessions

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Art Mash-Up with Miss Sam (Ages 7-12)

Evanston Art Center

Calling all artists! Join us from the comfort of your home for a virtual mixed media art class. We’ll explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and fun crafts in a variety of artistic styles in a fun, supportive atmosphere. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class at...

(83) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Youth Painting and Drawing (Ages 7-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This class introduces various materials and techniques of drawing and painting. As students create artworks, they will gain an understanding of shape, form, value, composition, proportion, perspective and color.

(83) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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$190

6 sessions

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Teen Beading and Weaving (Ages 10-16)

Evanston Art Center

Staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t brighten up your look and your surroundings! Learn how to utilize different beading and weaving techniques, with many supplies found at home.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: (www.zoom.us(link is external))  You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before...

(83) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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Your Signature Script (Ages 12 - 17)

Evanston Art Center

Your Signature Script - Writing the Italic Way  (Ages 12 - 17) Using the classic Italic hand to learn penmanship is fun, easy and beautiful, and it adds a sense of history and enjoyment to making the letters. Develop your own signature script, based on the long-ago tradition of Renaissance scribes, to wow your friends and family!  Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. This interactive online class is presented...

(83) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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Texture in Colored Pencil (Ages 12-16)

Evanston Art Center

Bring more realism to your drawings by learning how to create texture in colored pencil. You will learn how to render soft, rough, fuzzy, smooth and shiny objects. The basics of colored pencil will be covered before moving into more advanced techniques. Skill Level: Beginner This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL...

(83) Beginner 12 - 16 years old
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Beginning & Intermediate Drawing Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center

Coordinate your hand and eye while exploring still life and portraiture. First, we’ll develop or expand on fundamental drawing skills and techniques. Understand more about line, shapes, shading, and light.  Using watercolor, you will deepen your understanding about color and realistic rendering as you build a painting step-by-step. Join us online via Zoom for an interactive and creative camp experience. You’ll be emailed your Zoom link...

(83) Beginner 9 - 11 years old
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Acrylic Painting All Levels (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center

Take a canvas and create a still life, landscape or portrait. Using acrylic paints, students will explore color, perspective, and realistic rendering, as they build a painting step-by-step.  All skill levels are welcome. This class covers sketching, composition, brush strokes and color mixing Join us online via Zoom for an interactive and creative camp experience. You’ll be emailed your Zoom link the day prior to your start date of camp....

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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Fun with Paper and Paint: Nature Collages (Ages 9-13)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create abstract artworks based on themes of nature. Compose collages comprised of interesting papers such block-printed, marbled, and Japanese rice papers, including some collage papers we’ll create ourselves through different techniques! We then work on our collages with paint and/or leaves and flowers in a variety of ways, such as painting through stencils, printing with wood-blocks, and adhering plant material.

(83) Intermediate 9 - 13 years old
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$175

6 sessions

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Digital Photography (Ages 10-16)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn to manually control each variable including the ISO, the shutter speed, and the aperture. Learn how to organize and edit your photos using Adobe Photoshop, and print a selection of your images with EAC’s inkjet printers. Understand how to properly adjust your camera’s exposure to achieve different results and become a more confident photographer!  If you have a DSLR camera and hard-drive or large thumb drive please bring to class....

(83) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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$140

4 sessions

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Art with Laser Cutting & Engraving (Ages 9-15)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Art & Technology: Interactive Art with Laser Cutting & Engraving(Ages 9-15) Learn about  the advanced ability of our laser cutter and engraver to bring your intricate ideas to life. Explore layering and interlocking techniques to create kinetic, mechanical and interactive art. Combine electronics like LED lights, motors, sensors, and solar panels to explore the possibilities of art and technology. Materials are provided.

(83) Advanced 9 - 15 years old
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$165

5 sessions

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Photoshop Projects (Ages 10-16)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the basics of Adobe Photoshop through weekly projects! Each week, students will explore and experiment with multilayered editing utilizing curves and masks in different applications. Students are welcome to bring in existing digital photographs for editing purposes. Students will leave at the end of the term with prints from each project.  

(83) Beginner 10 - 16 years old
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$140

4 sessions

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3D Modeling and Printing Objects (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Turn your imagination into reality through 3D printing! Learn the basics of 3D modeling software and 3D printers to create your very own objects. Students will take home 2-3 small printed objects of their own design, and the knowledge to use Tinkercad, a free software available online.  All Digital Media Department students have access to Maker Lab equipment during scheduled, monitored Open Studio hours throughout the term.

(83) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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$140

4 sessions

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