Evanston Art Center
Classes in Chicago
The Evanston Art Center, a non-profit visual arts organization in Evanston, IL, has been a cultural cornerstone for over 80 years. Established in 1929, its mission is to integrate visual arts into community life through education, outreach, and events, fostering a vibrant cultural environment for all ages. EAC's extensive offerings include classes, exhibitions, lectures, and youth outreach, embodying its commitment to nurturing creativity and cultural enrichment.
25 classes with availability
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Elevate your pottery craftsmanship in our Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing class. Hone your throwing skills and perfect your glazing techniques while crafting functional pottery essentials such as mugs, dinnerware, and vases. Join us to explore the art of ceramics under expert guidance, regardless of your skill level.
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Throw, Handbuild, and Alter
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Refine your pottery expertise with our specialized course, perfect for students with distinct creative ambitions. Whether honing wheel-throwing techniques or exploring hand-building construction, join us to advance your skills and realize your artistic vision. Embark on a journey of clay exploration and craftsmanship guided by expert instruction.
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Intro to Darkroom Photography
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of traditional photography in this immersive course, where you'll uncover the secrets of exposure and delve into the history of the craft. Develop your own black and white film, create captivating gelatin silver prints, and explore the artistic possibilities of photograms. Unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life through the captivating art of darkroom photography.
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Painting the Still Life in Oils
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Experience the beauty of oil painting as you master the art of capturing still life compositions. Explore step-by-step techniques, honing your skills in drawing accuracy and delving into color theory and composition. Join us to unlock the secrets of creating depth and dimension on canvas under expert guidance.
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Sewing Machine Basics
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Build confidence at the sewing machine as you learn essential functions like threading, winding a bobbin, and adjusting settings. Practice foundational stitches and techniques while receiving hands-on guidance. By the end, you’ll complete a simple tote bag to showcase your new skills.
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Introduction to Linocut Relief Printmaking
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the art of relief printmaking in a hands-on, studio-focused environment. Build practical skills through carving, inking, and hand-printing linoleum blocks with guided demonstrations and work time. Develop a strong technical foundation while creating a small edition of your own original prints.
Oct 29th
1–4pm CT
Meets 6 Times
$305
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Thu. Oct 29th, 1–4pm CT
(18 hours over 6 sessions)
Collage and Beyond
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore a playful approach to mixed-media art through surreal collage-making and creative experimentation. Create art books, cards, shelf collages and other unique pieces while combining drawing, painting and ink on paper and found objects. This class encourages artistic exploration, experimentation and imaginative play.
Oct 31st
10am–1pm CT
Meets 4 Times
$205
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Sat. Oct 31st, 10am–1pm CT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
Color Theory: A Complete Color Guide
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Examine how color drives emotion, movement, and visual balance through this exploration of artistic and scientific color principles. Hands-on exercises reveal how hue, value, and chroma work together to produce striking visual effects. Students experiment with multiple color systems and build practical skills in mixing, harmonizing, and applying color to any creative project.
Nov 1st
1–4pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$215
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Sun. Nov 1st, 1–4pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Gelli Printing
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the creative possibilities of mono printing with a Gelli plate in this hands-on workshop. Experiment with found objects, handmade stamps, and a variety of textures to build vibrant, layered prints. Finish by transforming your creations into books, collages, or stand-alone works of art.
Dec 5th
11am–3:30pm CT
Meets 2 Times
$215
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Sat. Dec 5th, 11am–3:30pm CT
(9 hours over 2 sessions)
Mokulito Workshop
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the unique art of mokulito, a printmaking method that blends the expressive textures of woodcut with the tonal depth of lithography. Learn to prepare, process, and print from wood surfaces while exploring your own imagery. Leave with both technical knowledge and a personal edition of prints.
Nov 1st
9:30am–12:30pm CT
Meets 2 Times
$155
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Sun. Nov 1st, 9:30am–12:30pm CT
(6 hours over 2 sessions)
Introduction to Screen Printing on Cloth
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Get a strong foundation in textile screen printing, moving through every step from photo-exposed screens to clean squeegee pulls. Experiment with inks and fabrics to develop bold, original designs, then leave with one-of-a-kind pieces ready to wear or remix into new projects.
Nov 11th
6:30–9:30pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$215
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Wed. Nov 11th, 6:30–9:30pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Snow Much Fun (Ages 4-5)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the creativity of winter through engaging mixed media art projects inspired by snow, ice, and cozy seasonal themes. Experiment with various materials and techniques to create playful, winter-inspired artwork. Students attending the afternoon session will enjoy a different set of creative projects.
Dec 21st
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Dec 21st
12:30–3:30pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Mon. Dec 21st, 9am–12pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Snow Much Fun (Ages 6- 8)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the creativity of winter through engaging mixed media art projects inspired by snow, ice, and cozy seasonal themes. Experiment with various materials and techniques to create playful, winter-inspired artwork. Students attending the afternoon session will enjoy a different set of creative projects.
Dec 21st
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Dec 21st
12:30–3:30pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Mon. Dec 21st, 9am–12pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Arctic Art Adventures (Ages 4-5)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the beauty of the Arctic through creative art projects inspired by polar animals, icy landscapes, and winter scenery. Experiment with mixed media materials to create imaginative artwork. Students attending the afternoon session will explore additional projects.
Dec 28th
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Dec 28th
12:30–3:30pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Mon. Dec 28th, 9am–12pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Beginner Stained Glass
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the richness of stained glass artistry in a hands-on workshop led by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience. You'll learn to design your composition, cut and shape glass pieces, apply copper foil, and complete your work with soldering techniques. Whether you're new to the craft or simply curious, this step-by-step class is a beautiful way to explore a centuries-old tradition.
Sat. Nov 21st, 10am–4pm CT
(6 hours)
Monotype through Drawing
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of trace monotype, blending the precision of drawing with the creativity of printmaking. Learn to create one-of-a-kind prints using dry Asian paper, explore stenciling, counterproof, and ghost printing techniques, and enhance your work with flat passages of color. This workshop offers a fresh approach to both beginners and experienced artists alike.
Dec 12th
10am–4pm CT
Meets 2 Times
$260
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Sat. Dec 12th, 10am–4pm CT
(12 hours over 2 sessions)
3D Printing (Ages 9-11)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Dive into the inventive world of 3D printing and modeling! Students will get comfortable with essential abilities in 3D design through TinkerCAD software and bring their creations to life on a 3D printer. This hands-on camp welcomes experimentation across a range of materials, inspiring young minds to turn their ideas into tangible works of art.
Dec 21st
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Mon. Dec 21st, 9am–12pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Woodturning: Winter Creations (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of woodturning as you learn to operate a wood lathe and create handcrafted wooden pieces. Explore techniques for making pens, snowmen, trees, keychain ornaments, and decorative objects. Follow step-by-step instruction to develop your skills and successfully complete each project.
Dec 21st
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Mon. Dec 21st, 9am–12pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Photo Collage (Ages 9-11)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Investigate the fusion of photography and collage as students dig into digital cameras and become comfortable with photography basics. Through a mix of mediums, tap into your imagination to craft captivating mixed-media photo collages, building artistic expression and technical skill in a dynamic learning environment.
Dec 21st
12:30–3:30pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Mon. Dec 21st, 12:30–3:30pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Frosty Fest (Ages 6-8)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Celebrate the magic of winter through creativity and imagination! Young artists will explore the beauty of the season as they craft snowy masterpieces using watercolor, collage, printmaking, and more. Each project captures the sparkle and charm of winter while inspiring hands-on artistic expression.
Dec 28th
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
$255
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Mon. Dec 28th, 9am–12pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Reviews of Evanston Art Center
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Gelli Printing
It was a fun class. The instructor was knowledgeable and clear in her instruction. I would definitely recommend if you are new to gelli printing. -
Evening Figure Sculpture
It was great Mike very good teacher Thank you -
Intro to Darkroom Photography
If you’re looking to learn the basics, this is it. -
Paper Remix-Inspired Collage
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Garment Making Basics
Instructor communicated well and was knowledgeable. -
Screen Printing
I had a great experience in the screen printing class! Duff is a great instructor who is very knowledgeable and always kind and helpful. The environment he's curated there is very supportive and welcoming to everyone enrolled. I'd recommend Duff's class to anyone wanting to learn screen printing. -
Intro to Darkroom Photography
I really enjoyed the class, I feel like Brenan was very kind and effectively showed us how to develop our photos. I liked the cadence of the class, and Brenan's instruction was very flexible and catered to each student well -
Turn a Bowl in a Day
The class was well organized and a lot of fun. Bob is very knowledgeable and hopeful. Would highly recommend! -
Screen Printing
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Pen & Ink Watercolor
Great teacher. The space is also wonderful. Love the brightly lit room and going to class in a building filled with art. -
Metalsmithing Techniques for Jewelry
The Instructor Kathy Cunningham was great! She is patient and always willing to help and full of knowledge willing to share all she knows. -
Introduction to Observational Drawing
On a scale of 1-10 I would say it was 6, the teacher was great, I love the facility and room, I just wish I had more people my age that attended it was mostly filled with people with at least a 30 year age gap so it was hard to relate to anyone. -
Bookbinding: Basics & Beyond
Jamie is a great teacher. Enjoyed the class and learned a lot. -
Watercolors: Materials, Composition & Technique
Couldn’t be happier with this class. Great pace. Great teacher. Love that there is free parking! -
Pen & Ink Watercolor
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Introduction to Perspective Drawing
Duffy is an engaging instructor and the class is thorough and relaxed. Learned what I was hoping to and had a chance to practice it. -
Paper Remix-Inspired Collage
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Screen Printing
Duffy O’Connor conducts this screen printing class with an abundance of patience and is an excellent creative resource. I really enjoy this class and find the other students to be a great deal of fun and always willing to provide assistance. -
Beginning Mosaics
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Pen & Ink Watercolor
Pen, Ink and Watercolor has proven a wonderful art experience encompassing teaching of technique, skill and medium as well as sharing up to date information on the current art world. Michelle Kogan is a notable teacher and artist, supportive of student growth and experimentation. I have signed on again for another session.
