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Game Arts: Design and Programming (Ages 9-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Bring your ideas to interactive life with video games! Get grounded in the basics of coding using Scratch, and become familiar with the foundations of game design, all to create your very own simple computer games. Scratch is a free software available online, so students can bring what they learn in class home.
Spring Break Camp: Ceramics Central (Ages 9-13)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the possibilities of working in clay using different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab and coil. Design a pinchpot for succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. . . the possibilities are endless once you learn the basics! Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. Caregivers will be contacted via email when projects are ready.
Create a Graphic Novel (Ages 9-13)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Spring Break Camp: Create a Graphic Novel (Ages 9-13) Create your own short comic book. Learn some techniques professional cartoonists use to make the graphic novels you love to read. Explore character design, panel layout, and inking to bring your story to life!
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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...
Laser Engraving & Design Camp (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Combine art and technology to create uniquely designed projects on our laser engraver. Laser engraving takes advantage of a high-power laser to etch the surface and cut through a variety of materials. Learn how to use the laser engraver, design and prepare files for print, and have the opportunity to cut, etch and engrave your designs onto wood and cardboard. We’ll cover a variety of 2D and 3D software that will let the students create a variety...
Beginning & Intermediate Drawing (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This camp introduces campers to the techniques which will allow them to draw what they see! Whether it’s landscapes, still lifes, photos, or figures, campers will develop fundamental drawing skills and techniques in a variety of mediums such as charcoal, pencil, pen, ink, and pastel. All levels are welcome!
Digital Illustration (Ages 14-18)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Students will learn the full range of digital painting and drawing techniques available in Adobe Photoshop, including building multi-layered documents, working with transparency and scaling, image manipulation, color filters, working with custom brushes, drawing and painting direct to digital using a tablet, integrating type elements, and much more. Your imagination is the only limit with this incredible technology!
Coil Vases & Planters (Ages 14-18)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Using coils, students will learn to construct symmetrical and a-symetrical forms to create vases, planters or sculptural objects. By the end of the course, students will have 2-3 medium to large vessels they can decide to become vases, planters, bowl or sculptural objects. Students are encouraged to apply surface design techniques such as sgraffito, carving or additive objects to expand on the form.
Darkroom to Digital Photography (Ages 9-13)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This has been designed as an introductory photo class for younger kids, 12-14 years. Students who are curious about the world of photography will be introduced to mainly analog, and some digital photographic methods. This includes printing in the darkroom, shooting film, simple digital editing, and much more! Kids will take home images from the various processes we will engage with, such as cyanotypes and pinhole cameras.
Intro to Procreate (Ages 13-17)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This introductory course of Procreate students learn all the tools and features the app has to offer, along with how to use them to unlock many design possibilities. Students will learn to maximize their creativity and flexibility with layers, experiment with transparency and blend modes, and work with shapes and guides. The Instructor will show techniques, and tips needed to create your own digital art, graphics, lettering and how to recolor...
Intro to Animation (Ages 14-18)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Intro to Animation is a beginner course to frame by frame drawing for Animation. Over the course of this session, we will explore and practice the 12 Principles of Animation using digital drawing tablets in Procreate. Students will have a new understanding of drawings in motion with the tools to bring their artwork and characters to life!
Fashion Design and Construction Camp (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Build a look that will be presented at the end-of-week fashion show. Explore key design concepts, basic hand-sewing techniques and how to express yourself through garment making. Practice repurposing, upcycling, embellishing, 2D design and 3D construction. Each camper will create an original, signature look to wear on the runway! No sewing machine necessary. Campers will be introduced to new skills in the morning session (9-10:30am), receive instructions...
Papermaking & Printmaking (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Save that wrapping paper and don't throw out that junk mail! This camp will use “waste paper” to recycle into beautiful handmade papers. As their handmade paper dries, students will also discover a variety of contemporary printmaking techniques like relief printmaking and monotypes. Students should prepare for fun and a little mess!
Mixedmedia Sculpture (Ages 12-14 yrs)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
While working with materials such as wood, wire, paint, cardboard, or clay, campers will be able to create their own abstract or structural pieces! Students will be given guidance but should be comfortable working intuitively. All levels welcome!
Multimedia Sculpture (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
While working with materials such as wood, wire, paint, cardboard, or clay, campers will be able to create their own abstract or structural pieces! Students will be given guidance but should be comfortable working intuitively. All levels welcome!
Animal Illustrations (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn fundamental drawing techniques and skills, with a special focus on animals! This camp will discuss and study different illustrative styles using materials like watercolors, markers, colored pencils, and more! Students will learn about form, value, color, and texture while creating realistic animal drawings.
Beginning / Intermediate Painting (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This camp will focus on skill building of painting techniques! Students will explore different mediums and styles of painting while building their painting skills. Although concentrating on observational rendering skills, students will also have opportunities to create imaginative and exploratory works as well. Perfect for all skill levels.
High School: Drawing Intensive
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Perfect for high school students looking to strengthen their drawing skills. This class is for advanced students looking to improve their drawing skills through still-life and observational drawing. Students will enhance their ability and confidence through experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and various drawing tools, such as charcoal, pastels and pencils. All materials are included, students may bring their preferred materials if...
Fiber Arts Studio (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Expand artistic practices with fiber arts! This camp will look at contemporary artists who are incorporating fiber arts-- often in combination with other media like painting and drawing. Students will be introduced to a number of fiber art techniques, such as embroidery, fabric piecing, felting, and more, in order to create dynamic mixed media artwork and open up new directions and ideas. No experience necessary!
Highschool: Darkroom Photography
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This class will teach the basics of darkroom photography! Students will experiment with a variety of photographic processes, learn how to manually shoot with a 35mm film camera, process film, make black and white prints. They will explore basic camera techniques and editing skills. Note: Cameras are provided for camper use. Students may also bring their own.
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