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Garden Design: Art of the 5 x 7 Sketch
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the art of creating conceptual sketches for garden designs with the Garden Design: Art of the 5 x 7 Sketch course at Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover fundamental tricks and techniques to capture landscape elements freehand in a casual spirit, perfect for impressing clients and adding a touch of creativity to your designs.
Essentials of Perspective Drawing
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
New! Successfully illustrating proper positioning of objects in space is an essential component of drawing. Through sketching structural elements in the Garden and in the classroom setting, you will gain an understanding of linear perspective, shadows, and reflections. Explore how you think about the visual representation of a landscape to improve the realism of your artwork. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1 or...
$149
Figure Drawing Painting
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
The human figure has inspired artists from ancient times to the present. We will study grace and symmetry of the human form through a variety of media. By observing the figure through various poses, we will cover the basics of anatomy and proportion. Students must at least 18 years old.
$25
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Learn to Draw Workshop
The Paintbrush @ 2646 N Halsted, Chicago, IL
Kids ages 5 to 12 can learn the basics of drawing or painting in this workshop that focuses on the skills of creating that which we see. Kids who want to learn to express themselves through art will love this workshop featuring lessons in standard drawing techniques. No previous experience necessary but experienced doodlers are encouraged to join. You will be amazed what your kids will learn to do. A great workshop for kids who struggle to...
Finding the Elusive Morel (Onsite)
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Embark on an adventure to uncover the secrets of the elusive morel mushroom in this immersive course. Learn the early indicators, habitat clues, and precise timing to successfully locate the treasure trove of this cherished spring fungi.
$62
Adult Basic Drawing
The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity and master the art of drawing in this exclusive class designed for adults. Discover the fundamental techniques and develop your skills with the guidance of expert instructors. Join us now and embark on a captivating artistic journey!
High School Drawing & Painting Intensive II (Age 15-18)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Perfect for local teens interested in furthering their artistic abilities in the subjects of painting and drawing. The program was developed from Loyola Academy, ETHS, and New Trier High School. Perfect for advanced high school art students serious about pursuing art. Designed to enhance a student’s ability to render objects and the figure through dry and wet media. Students will not only engage technique and study, but learn how to build...
The Artist's Studio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This studio class offers time to work on projects of your personal preference with the availability of individualized instruction and technique. Students are encouraged to explore line, composition, color, and scale. Group critiques and references to classic and contemporary art are included. Bring your choice of medium (acrylic, pastel, charcoal and/or pencil) to the first class. Skilled Level: Intermediate / Advanced In-person...
Get Started with Nature Journaling (Online)
Journaling is a great way to connect with nature, reduce stress, and improve mindfulness. You don’t have to be a great artist or writer to do it! In this online workshop, your instructor will help you get started, and provide some ways to slow down, observe carefully, and capture what you see with words and sketches. You’ll learn: What goes in a nature journal What supplies you need Sketching basics Tips for building a habit Sources...
Drawing Basics Multi-Session
Learn how to illustrate anything your heart desires with our Multi-Session Drawing Basics class for beginners. Students will begin with simple drawings and move onto more complex scenes throughout the course. Take your drawing skills to the next level and discover your own personal style as an illustrator!
Mixed-Media Drawing and Painting
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This studio class focuses on creativity, and on being inventive with the use and combination of various mediums and tools, combining traditional painting techniques with unconventional materials. Practice drawing, painting and printing in unusual ways and discover how to create with your own unique voice. Supply List: Colors: Acrylics/oils Bone black, Titanium white, Titanium buff, Cadmium yellow light (imitation), Cadmium red medium (imitation),...
From Paper to Canvas
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Have you always loved to draw and paint, but need the time, space and guidance in order to motivate yourself? Begin by drawing on paper and gradually move into paint on canvas. Drawing mediums will include charcoal and pencil, paints including acrylics and oils. Beginners work from still-life set ups and in-class exercises. Basic drawing and painting skills are elevated through gesture and contour drawing, color blending, color theory and...
Delacroix à Balthus en Français
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Do you want to practice your French while sharpening your drawing and painting skills? Join a native French speaker and artist for a French immersion class that will transition from drawing into painting using art historical references. Basic to advanced French language proficiency is recommended. Skill Level: All Levels In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Face coverings...
High School Drawing & Painting Intensive (Ages 14-18)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn new techniques and strengthen existing ones – most importantly, understand how to build concepts and think like an artist. Ideal for AP art students or others serious in pursuing art with the goal of developing a portfolio and comprehensive body of work.
Free-Motion Quilting Techniques
Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL
Now you’ll be able to sit down at your machine at home, or your new sit-down quilter, and draw - with thread! Our instructor will help you to be consistent and fluid with your stitches. Learn how to mark your fabric and set your sites for your own beautifully finished quilt projects! Bring your own machine (that you know how to use and which is in good working order), or if you do not have one, you are welcome to audit and observe as...
$49
Botanical Drawing: Basics and More - Master Class
Botanical drawing requires keen observation, precision, and attention to detail. Learn fresh ideas and tips from acclaimed wildflower painter Heeyoung Kim to take your drawing and pencil work featuring botanical subjects to the next level. All supplies included. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Color Pencil Drawing on Copper (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL
Discover an unconventional alternative for adding color to metal. Copper is a great foundation for your art. Learn how to apply and layer color pencil to copper. Use texturing tools, gesso and chemical patina to create striking images. Explore drawing landscapes, portrait and colorful design work. Produce complex and subtle color effects through process and experimentation. No metalsmithing experience is necessary. Click here for the instructor's...
Colored Pencil: Exotic Plants
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Greenhouses contain many exotic plants, displayed in facsimiles of their native habitats, which students will use as subjects. Draw from life in the Greenhouses, making studies of the intricate plant structures and colors, then return to the studio to translate studies into compositions. Work in graphite leading to finished work in colored pencil, using all the techniques introduced in earlier colored pencil courses....
Botanical Drawing in Colored Pencil
Through layering, blending and color mixing, colored pencil allows you to create vibrant works of art featuring flowers and plants. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of colored pencil techniques with specifically with botanical subjects as your inspiration. Lyndsay is certified in botanical art; she serves as a co-president for a local botanical art group, and is an active member of the American Society of Botanical...
Field Skething (Ages 16+)
Fill your sketchbook with observations of the natural world surrounding you! We’ll improve our observational drawing skills with basic drawing exercises, color mixing, and guided practice, while exploring a different location around Evanston or Chicago each class. No experience necessary, although a car is recommended to get to the different class locations. Please note that our first class will take place online, via Zoom, in order for us...
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