Wed, Feb 17
10:00am - 3:30pm Eastern Time
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at New York Botanical Garden - NYBG Online Classroom
As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...
As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Wooden bowls are unique, practical and fun to make. Work on lathes using woodworking tools to finish a bowl in a day. Instruction and first attempts are in the the morning; in the afternoon there will be time for guided practice and finishing.
Wooden bowls are unique, practical and fun to make....
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
A comprehensive review of tools and techniques for beginning woodworkers. Hand and power tools, joinery and finishes will be explored. You are encouraged to purchase and fabricate two woodworking projects. You are responsible for purchasing your own materials.
A comprehensive review of tools and techniques for...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Continue to work on current projects and develop new ideas. Understanding wood and wood movement, purchasing raw lumber, furniture joinery, and finishing techniques, and a thorough understanding of hand and power tools in today’s woodworking shops will be discussed. Required Materials: Students are responsible for purchasing safety items, and materials...
Continue to work on current projects and develop...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Explore basic techniques in Adobe Illustrator to create templates and jigs and it’s benefits for woodworking and furniture making. Learning how to engrave patterns, logos, or names directly onto the material will also be discussed. A terrific addition for any woodworking student! Required Material: Bring along an external hard driver or zip disk....
Explore basic techniques in Adobe Illustrator to...
Read moreat Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Learn how to make a set of coasters with our Boss Laser Cutting & Engraving machine. Engrave your custom design or pattern, a photo from your phone, or text into wood to create unique functional piece of art you can use daily or gift to a friend or loved one. Each student will leave with a set of four custom coasters.
Learn how to make a set of coasters with our Boss...
Read moreat Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Use the magic of multi-axis turning to create seemingly impossible to turn shapes. This is lathe work on a whole new level. We’ll make boxes and goblets, napkin rings, tea-light and more! All materials and supplies are included.
Use the magic of multi-axis turning to create seemingly...
Read moreat Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Discover the joy of creating useful and artful objects of wood on the lathe. Learn and perfect the basics of woodturning while creating several small projects. Instructor-led demonstrations alternate with guided practice at the lathe, safety procedures, and time for creating at your own pace. Tools and materials provided. Returning students are...
Discover the joy of creating useful and artful objects...
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at The Morton Arboretum - Lisle 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, Illinois 60532
Make an attractive, one-of-a-kind bird house using mid-century lumber reclaimed from Chicago buildings. In this hands-on workshop, you will: Learn how materials are reclaimed from demolition sites and the positive impact that sustainable demolition has on our resources and environment. Understand which species of woods are best for woodworking,...
Make an attractive, one-of-a-kind bird house using...
Read moreat Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available.
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single...
Read moreat Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Inviting birds into your garden is a great way to observe and learn about bird behavior, courtship, and nesting. Using a prepared kit, have fun building a birdhouse to take home and hang. Learn which birds in our area use birdhouses, different box shapes, sizes, placement, cleaning, and also habitat tips. All materials included.
Inviting birds into your garden is a great way to...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Introduction to Woodworking is a comprehensive review of tools and techniques for beginning woodworkers. Topics covered will be: Hand + Power Tools, Joinery, Finishes, and Digital Slide Shows demonstrating these topics. Students will be expected to purchase a few items for weekly assignments.
Introduction to Woodworking is a comprehensive review...
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at Evanston Art Center - Evanston 1717 Central St, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Learn how to create custom wood inlay with a laser cutter. Each week we will develop a new project in Adobe Illustrator, and then cut it out using hardwood. Create a custom drink coaster, cutting board, and your own wall art! Please bring the following to the first class: Two pieces of wood, eac of different species, each at least 5 inches wide...
Learn how to create custom wood inlay with a laser...
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at Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, Illinois 60022
Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture and make a chair or a bench. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. Register...
Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent...
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Create either a charming rustic reindeer or a holiday tree of willow. The reindeer is 4 to 5 feet from hooves to the tips of antlers. The holiday tree is 5 to 6 feet tall, and can be decorated with twinkly lights and more for the holidays, and then used as a vine support for the summer. Please bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience...
Create either a charming rustic reindeer or a holiday...
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