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Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in Chicago with classes that cover everything from figure drawing to watercolor techniques. Gain the skills and confidence to create stunning artwork in various mediums.

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Watercolor Boot Camp

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover watercolors without committing to a class. Explore the basics, and dabble with inks and watercolor pencils. How many times have you heard it said that watercolor is a tough medium to learn? Watercolor is fun and easier than you thought.  The instructor, through step-by-step demonstrations, shows you how to create your own landscapes, flowers, human figures and even abstract images. Returning students are welcome, as well as novices. ...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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Learn How to Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor

Chicago Botanic Garden

This class is designed as an introduction to the art of painting fall leaves in watercolor. Study will be given to the characteristics and structure of leaf shapes, texture, and venation. Learn how to effectively develop and apply the appropriate color palette for the leaf in question and the basics of sound paper and color selection as you develop a sense of simple leaf composition and design.  A supply list will be sent.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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$312

6 sessions

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Painting & Drawing III: Portrait

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

In this course we shall concentrate on portrait, working from a live model. Students are free to use mediums of their choice, but will be encouraged to follow suggested assignments and approach the subject in different ways. Homework: Students are strongly encouraged to do assigned homework regularly, as continuous practice is crucial to your development. Please be advised: you are welcome to come to Open Studios and work on your homework...

(12) All levels 16 and older
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$380

8 sessions

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Creating on Water Workshop

Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

Creating ON Water is a unique process that combines science with art. The process involves floating an acrylic mixture on a 'specially' prepared bath and allows the artist to manipulate the paint into delightful shapes and compositions to be eventually printed.   The images created are very unique to this process and can't be reproduced with a paint brush! I am offering this  as a two-day extensive workshop. The tuition...

(1) All levels 16 and older
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$400

2 sessions

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Push Your Expressive Painting

Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

During this intensive, motivational, and fun workshop, participants will have great learning experiences!  There will be two demonstrations daily, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, with participants painting in-between the demonstrations.  There will be plenty of tips, critiques, and developing artists' visions throughout the three days. (Includes a light breakfast each of the workshop days, bottled drinking water, assorted...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$400

2 sessions

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Color in the Autumn Landscape

Chicago Botanic Garden

Autumn at the Garden is inspiring. Working in the Garden, you will learn how painters think about composition and color in nature.  A review of light and gesture will help you use new techniques to represent the landscape. You will create small paintings in the medium of your choice, including gouache, acrylic, watercolor, and oil. Dress for the weather.  A supply list will be sent.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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This Bud's For You: Orchids Magnified

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

You will create a 22- x 30-inch painting of one large orchid or a grouping of different colored orchids. With this high impact painting, you will learn how to compose, how to scale up from studies and how to use large brushes for maximum effect. You will work from both live orchids and photos.  All media welcome.  A supply list will be sent.  Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1 or similar coursework and painting experience. ...

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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$312

4 sessions

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Meditations in Ink: Zen Bamboo

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Bamboo is the symbol for flexibility, longevity, and strength—a true dance of energy and ink! This workshop will be a relaxing, meditative exploration into learning the nature and techniques of Asian brush painting and calligraphy. Through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on brush painting projects using the "four treasures" (bamboo brushes, ink, inkstone, and rice paper), students will explore the ancient and elegant art of painting bamboo....

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$187
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Open Studio Saturdays

Ingrid's Originals Inc.

Are you too busy and tired during the work week to have time for your creative endeavors? Tired of fighting rush hour traffic? Ingrid's Saturday morning OPEN STUDIO Session is just the thing for you.   Come and create in a professional artist's studio, work on your projects, bring in work for a critique, for three hours of uninterrupted time.  Ingrid will be available for your questions and help throughout the Saturday morning...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Botanical Watercolor: Exquisite Orchids

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Intricate shape, intense color, elegant line…an orchid has all that charm. Excited by orchid fever and inspired by 19th-century orchid painter, Miss Drake, students will be able to create a botanical watercolor painting with old world charm.  Instructor will show how to prepare palette for easy and efficient painting to create rich colors of orchids.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$289
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Chicago Winter Watercolor

Ingrid's Originals Inc. @ 3729 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

This course is designed for ALL levels of watercolor painters. Those who are new to watercolor painting will find Ingrid's patience and understanding of the learning process, from her previous teaching career, extremely valuable. Through her lectures, painting demonstrations, and personal attention to each student, the students will be exposed to the elements and principles of design, the importance of value relationships in painting, color mixing,...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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$320

6 sessions

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Painting Enchanting Woodlands

Chicago Botanic Garden

Explore an oak woodland as the ephemeral wildflowers blanket the ground and the light cascades through the canopy highlighting 400 different plant species.  Learn how to observe and simplify the shapes in nature to convey the essence of the landscape into your painting. You can complete a finished artwork each class session.  All media welcome. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.  A supply list will be sent.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Autumn Plein Air in the Gardens

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Capture the rich fall colors as the trees, flora, and fruits dress up for the season. Experience different Garden areas and translate that beauty and inspiration into your paintings. Painting from life will allow you to truly see the autumn hues and thus represent the colors accurately in your plein air and studio artwork. Infuse your artwork with your creative interpretation of nature as you decide what to emphasize and omit. All media welcome....

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$299

3 sessions

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Painting For All

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Unlock your artistic potential at Aartwerk Studio's inclusive painting sessions—Painting For All. Whether you're a novice or seasoned artist, experience a supportive Monday environment where beginners follow the Painting I program while mingling with experienced peers. Embrace the relaxed atmosphere and witness the creative synergy that emerges from a diverse blend of artistic journeys.

(12) All levels 16 and older
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$280

7 sessions

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Drawing II

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

This intermediate level drawing course will focus on the development of students’ drawing skills as well as their individual sensibility and artistic voice. Furthermore, in order to fully explore the potential of drawing, students will first be introduced to basic color theory and various new materials, including colored pencils, dry and oil pastels, marker pens and ink. At this level, students will have the liberty to choose their subject matter...

(12) Intermediate 16 and older
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$260

7 sessions

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Painting II

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

The Painting II course is open to all returning students who took at least one of the introductory painting courses, as well as for those who have previous experience outside the studio. This course focuses on developing your skill, personal language and body of work. The course is ever changing throughout a year: we shall introduce and discuss different artist every week. For your convenience, the course consists of 4 class sessions. Materials:...

(12) Intermediate 16 and older
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$260

7 sessions

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Painting II & Drawing II

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Elevate your artistic journey with Painting II & Drawing II at Aartwerk Studio. For returning painting enthusiasts, explore and enhance your personal language and body of work in Painting II. In Drawing II, delve into intermediate-level techniques, from basic color theory to diverse materials, empowering you to express your unique artistic voice while encouraging the creation of original compositions.

(12) Intermediate 16 and older
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$260

2 sessions

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Drawing Workshop

Artpie @ 608 North Ave, Waukegan, IL

One-on-one instruction, tips and guidance to improve your drawing ability. Whether you are a novice or trying to get back into drawing, this workshop will give you the studio time to draw and get better at what you love to draw! You will practice still life, landscape and portraiture. You will get tips on proportion, composition and shading, and experiment with different drawing tools. All drawing supplies provided, but feel free to bring...

(1) All levels 11 and older
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Drawing in Carbon Dust

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Carbon dust is a beautiful, versatile, and little-known medium that lends itself to both broad, painterly expression and to extremely fine detail. It is appropriate to all botanical subjects as well as to landscapes and still lifes. Working on various paper with a variety of black pigments (applied with both brushes and pencils, we will focus on botanicals to explore many rich possibilities. The School's CEUs=0.9 Required Materials: • Tracing...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$159

2 sessions

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Meditations in Ink: Bamboo and Dragonfly

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Asian Brush Painting Workshop New! Join a relaxing, meditative exploration into the nature and techniques of painting bamboo in the hsieh-i style of brush painting, called sumi-e in Japan. Through demonstrations and hands-on painting, learn to paint traditional bamboo with a high-flying guest dragonfly in ink and color. You will come away with two completed projects.  Previous art experience is not necessary. ...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$189
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