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Discover a vibrant array of art classes in Chicago that will ignite your creativity and expand your artistic skills. From painting and drawing to photography and pottery, unlock your artistic potential and gain confidence in your abilities with hands-on instruction from experienced artists.

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Pushing The Figure: Abstraction and Beyond

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Designed for the figurative painter who wishes to challenge their way of seeing and representing the figure beyond traditional rendering. You will be exposed to the work of Nathan Oliveira, Elaine de Kooning, Richard Diebenkorn, and Barbara Knoll, among many other contemporary abstract figurative painters.  Re-interpreting figure/ground relationships, use of color, and mark-making within the context of exploring abstraction and strong design...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$350

8 sessions

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Painting, Color and Design

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Get introduced to stimulating color and design methods. Learn how to progress from idea to sketch to painting to both enrich creativity and bring a sense of order to your artwork. Personalize your color palette, and work with the principles of pictorial structure to help you develop an exciting and cohesive body of work. Acrylic or oil paint, charcoal, graphite or colored pencils will be used. Bring what supplies you have to the first class.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$295

8 sessions

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Exploring Acrylics: From Basics to Pushing the Limits

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Acrylics are versatile paints, and this class explores a range of techniques from traditional to contemporary. From experimenting with the lines of paints to using different mediums, we will work on projects such as layering, making gel skins for abstract landscapes, subtractive painting pouring, mono printing, and more! 

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$195

5 sessions

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Watercolors: Beginning/Intermediate

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This fun and creative approach to watercolor painting is an exciting way to get started with the medium or enhance and expand what you already may know about it. Learn traditional techniques, including wet-into-wet, glazing, coloring mixing, flat washes, graduated washed, color mixing, and more. Experiment with watercolor paints and watercolor pencils (optional) on a variety of subjects, including still-life and landscape. Please bring these items...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$295

8 sessions

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Painted Floorcloths (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Design your own floorcloth, an Early American art form of floor coverings. Learn various techniques: staining, stenciling, geometric design or free hand images. Display on the floor or use as a wall-hanging. Bring on the first day of class: Any sketch pad Any pencil If the student already has acrylic paint and/or brushes, it is recommended that they come to class the first day before buying any new art materials.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$195

5 sessions

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Watercolor Pencils

Evanston Art Center

Have fun learning to produce vibrant, colorful and unique sketch/drawings using watercolor pencils. Experience a new technique each week, and engage in the sharing and discussion of your artwork with fellow students. Dry pencils/wet pencils, layering of color, creating color, shading, sketching, washing, lifting, lighting and composition will be part of our weekly class. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. This interactive...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Plein Air Painting and Sketching

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Create art inspired by nature in oil or acrylic. Learn how to translate the beauty and complexity of the natural world into drawings and paintings. We will alternate working onsite (likely Skokie Lagoons) and at home (via Zoom) while we learn ways to render skies, plant life, and water. Concepts will be explained via lectures so students have a strong grasp of the fundamentals before we head outside. This class will only take place outdoors and on...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$170

4 sessions

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Teen Beginning/Intermediate Drawing and Painting (Ages 13-18)

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Ignite your artistic journey in Teen Beginning/Intermediate Drawing and Painting. Delve into the fundamentals of drawing, from mastering line and shape to exploring shading techniques. With watercolor paints, embark on a step-by-step exploration of color and realism, creating captivating landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Join us, whether you're a returning student or a newcomer eager to embark on new projects and refine your skills.

(83) Beginner 13 - 18 years old
$150

6 sessions

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Enameling In Your Home Kiln

Evanston Art Center

Learn new techniques to use in your home kiln! Start with the basics of sifting enamels and utilizing your own enamels fire new pieces learning sgraffito, Limoges, graphite pencil techniques and more. Demonstrations and individualized attention will be given. Some previous kiln experience required. Important notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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Mixed Media Landscape Painting Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center

Learn how to develop and paint an impressionistic landscape, starting with a simple composition as a foundation, then building layers of color using watercolor and pastel underpainting techniques. Each week students will receive a landscape photo to be used for the class demo during class time and we will paint together, critique, and share the painting process in real time. Skill Level: All Levels Notes: This interactive online class is presented...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Teen Wheel Throwing (Ages 12-16)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Independently create work on the pottery wheel. All experience levels are welcome, including first-time throwers. Once experienced, the instructor will act as facilitator, helping you create own, unique ideas. Examples of items are mugs, cups, bowls and lamp bases.  Purchasing a beginner’s pottery set from a local art store is suggested. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Includes COVID-19...

(83) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$275

9 sessions

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Drawing Native Plants

Evanston Art Center

Learn the art of botanical drawing while honoring the beauty of our native flora. Botanical art focuses on building your observational skills and how to be accurate with proportions. We will work our way from spring to fall, using pencil and ink to cover the best ways to draw different flowers and leaves.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will be emailed Zoom meeting...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Pastel Drawing Studio

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Soft pastel is a unique medium that combines the qualities of drawing and painting. Dry pigments look like velvet catching the light.  Create pastels from nature, photographs or memories as you explore composition, color, light, shadow and perspective. An advanced studio class with significant independent work.  Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. ...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$265

7 sessions

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Weekly Group Crit

Evanston Art Center

Are you looking to discuss your work in a safe, constructive environment, while learning and growing your artistic practice?  Share your work in a free and open discussion to receive both positive and constructive feedback, all with the goal of growth. Lively discussions are encouraged. All media are welcome. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class:  You will be emailed Zoom...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Texture in Colored Pencil Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Bring more realism to your drawings by learning how to create texture in colored pencil. You will learn how to render soft, rough, fuzzy, smooth and shiny objects.  The basics of colored pencil will be covered before moving into more advanced techniques. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class:  You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$150

6 sessions

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Nature as My Muse: Painting Earth Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center

As an element, earth signifies the terrestrial world. As inspiration for a painting class, it is associated with rocks and soil. Create “earth” textures to incorporate into our paintings or mixed media pieces, as backgrounds or textures within landscapes.  Focus on a technique, such as crackle paste, rust patina, rock surfaces, or fertile soil each week, and expand upon the possibilities into either a step-by-step painting background or...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Beginning Watercolor in American Sign Language

Evanston Art Center

Watercolor is fun and easier than you would think! Learn various techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, composition, color, and textures in watercolor painting.  Using American Sign Language (ASL) the instructor will teach you how to create your own watercolor paintings, through step-by-step demonstrations. In ASL only. Supply List: Sargent Art Supreme Series Watercolor Cake Sets Strathmore® 400...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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Multicultural Art Explorations (Ages 7-12)

Evanston Art Center

Travel the world with @TheArtfulGrammy to explore art from different cultures, including henna design, beaded Masai collars, Japanese cherry blossoms and more! Imagine and create folk art from a variety of cultures to discover how we are all connected. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join...

(83) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Beginning Drawing with Duffy O'Connor

Evanston Art Center

Welcome to the world of drawing! Get an introduction to the fundamentals of observational drawing using the simplest of tools - the pencil. Students will learn to use line, light and shadow to make still-life drawings that offer a realistic yet artistic image. Perfect for students without drawing experience and a good refresher if it's been a little while since you've drawn.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. You will...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Frankenthaler Did It: Pouring with Oil Paint

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

This one-day workshop will introduce everyone to the soak/stain techniques of Helen Frankenthaler. Over the course of one day we will make our paints and pour our first steps onto the canvas. By the end of the session, learners will have the confidence to complete their paintings on their own. Skill Level: All Levels Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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