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Learn to make your own colorful and creative crafts such as jewelry, paintings, and sculptures at crafts classes for kids in Chicago.

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Bookbinding & Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Dive into the vibrant world of bookmaking and printmaking with expert guidance and unleash your child's artistic potential in a dynamic and engaging environment.

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old

Painting Explorations (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Delve into the colorful realm of watercolor and acrylic painting techniques, drawing inspiration from celebrated artists like Kahlo and Picasso. With guidance and inspiration, campers unleash their creativity, igniting a passion for art that may one day grace galleries and auctions.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old

Printmaking and Collage (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Embark on an artistic journey exploring printmaking and collage! Delve into foundational techniques as you design and create unique prints, then master the art of collage composition. From vibrant prints to captivating collages, unleash your creativity and bring your imagination to life in this dynamic camp.

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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High School: Printmaking Basics

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Dive into various monotype techniques and delve into creating stencils, offset transfers, and mastering color mixing. Perfect for students eager to experiment and develop essential skills in the captivating art of printmaking.

(83) All levels 14 - 18 years old
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That's Greek to Me: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Dig into history as we create art inspired by the lives and achievements of the past with our own modern-day twists. Create Greek-inspired clay carvings, your own aboriginal dream-painting, Chinese ink drawings, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Inca pyramid.  Afternoon campers will learn about ancient pottery and ceramics while constructing their own clay artifacts.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$325

5 sessions

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Bugs Butterflies & Beetles: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center

Creepy, crawly, cool! Explore the miniature world around us as we make art about our small,many-legged friends. Projects include butterfly watercolor painting, glow-in-the-dark fireflies,and a dragonfly sculpture. Afternoon campers will create an insect mobile, butterfly feeder, and a bowl with carved wing-inspired designs.  *No insects will be harmed in this camp.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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Earth Week: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center

Instead of an Earth Day, let’s make it an Earth Week! We’ll focus on the environment as we make works of art inspired by, and made from natural or recycled materials. Projects include assemblage sculptures from recyclable materials, leaf prints, collage, and more.  Afternoon campers will help the earth by making your own earth plate, endangered animal figurine, and scrap clay sculpture. Best for campers who like to...

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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Birdhouses and More (Ages 14+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Design and create a unique birdhouse while learning basic woodworking and sheet metal skills. Fun option to incorporate found objects such as cans, miscellaneous parts, astroturf - whatever works! Demonstrations include a variety of power tools, hand tools, joinery and finishes. You are responsible for purchasing your own materials, and mixing media is highly encouraged. Great project for you and your child OR for anyone over 14.

(83) All levels 14 and older
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$215

5 sessions

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Tot & Caregiver Time

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Young children and their caregivers are invited to explore art at EAC together! Check out EAC art exhibitions, learn to talk about art, and then create your own unique works of art. Older siblings are invited, too! Individual price covers up to two siblings and one adult.

(83) All levels 3 - 17 years old
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$215

9 sessions

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Create Your Own Artist Books (Ages 8-12)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn to make books from scratch! Explore new techniques to make sketchbooks and books that transform into sculptural objects. We will make a sketchbook, a starburst book, and a 3D pop-up book that tells a story through printed images.  Discover relief printing techniques to produce illustrated pages for your creations.

(83) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$185

6 sessions

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Beginning Mosaics (Ages 9-13)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Young artists will discover the magic of mosaics! Students will learn the basics of mosaic making.  The class will culminate in creating a mirror with a mosaic frame.

(83) All levels 9 - 13 years old
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$160

4 sessions

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Art Mash-Up with Miss Sam (Ages 7-12)

Evanston Art Center

Calling all artists! Join us from the comfort of your home for a virtual mixed media art class. We’ll explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and fun crafts in a variety of artistic styles in a fun, supportive atmosphere. 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 the class at...

(83) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Teen Beading and Weaving (Ages 10-16)

Evanston Art Center

Staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t brighten up your look and your surroundings! Learn how to utilize different beading and weaving techniques, with many supplies found at home.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: (www.zoom.us(link is external))  You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before...

(83) All levels 10 - 16 years old
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Your Signature Script (Ages 12 - 17)

Evanston Art Center

Your Signature Script - Writing the Italic Way  (Ages 12 - 17) Using the classic Italic hand to learn penmanship is fun, easy and beautiful, and it adds a sense of history and enjoyment to making the letters. Develop your own signature script, based on the long-ago tradition of Renaissance scribes, to wow your friends and family!  Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. This interactive online class is presented...

(83) All levels 12 - 17 years old
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Get in the Holiday Spirit (Ages 3-10 + Adult)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

YFA Workshop: Get in the Holiday Spirit (Ages 3-10 + Adult) Get into the holiday spirit with festive winter and holiday themed crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It! Create adorable Nordic themed winter wreaths and cute cookie cutter ornaments, perfect for trimming the tree and decorating your home.  Please Note: Price is for 1 child and 1 adult to create together.

(83) All levels 3 - 10 years old
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Celebrations of Spring (Ages 5-11) + Adult Caregiver

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Warm weather is on the way! With fresh blooms and nature's renewal, let's spring into crafting! Create beautiful bloomed picture frames and egg-cellent garlands. Perfect for spring celebrations.  Price is for 1 child and 1 adult.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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May is for Moms & Kids, too (Ages 4-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

May is a time for celebrating! Let’s create together to honor Mother’s Day and the Japanese holiday Children’s Day (celebrated May 5). Children’s Day is a day to celebrate to kiddos’ personalities and celebrate their happiness. Make traditional Japanese carp wind sock/kites and beautiful floral mason jar luminaries.  Price is for 1 child and 1 adult.

(83) All levels 4 - 11 years old
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New You Crafts! (Ages 5-11 + Adult Caregiver)

Evanston Art Center

It’s a brand-new year for resolutions and inspirations! Create New Year-inspired crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It!  Create motivational wall pennants and adorable, glittery, good luck charms – encouraging us to kick off 2020 just right!  Price is for 1 child and 1 adult. $15 for additional child.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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All You Need is Love (Ages 5-11 + Adult Caregiver)

Evanston Art Center

Love is in the air. Create lovable crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It! We'll make a heartwarming yarn wall hanging, and fun 3D pop-up cards that you can send to your friends and family.  Price is for one child and one adult. $15 for each additional child.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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Beating Those Winter Blues Crafts (5-11yrs + Caregiver)

Evanston Art Center

Beating Those Winter Blues Crafts Ages 5-11 + Adult Caregiver Bring some cheer to your cold, gray days by creating colorful and warm weather inspired crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It! We'll make bright hot-air balloon sun-catchers, and colorful sea shell wind chimes. Spring is sure to hurry along with these vibrant crafts!  Price is for one child and one adult. $15 for each additional child.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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