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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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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.
Kids Ages 8-12: Create & Learn
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
Classes for this age group are designed to introduce children to basic principles and concepts of visual art through playful and creative projects. These include color theory, elements and principles of design, and important art movements and famous artists. Children will not be overwhelmed with information, but rather work on projects that are designed to excite curiosity and cultivate understanding through creative exercises. ALL MATERIALS...
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
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Watercolor & Ink Illustration: Textures (Ages 16+)
Learn how to combine and contrast the detail of pen and ink with watercolor's vibrancy to create bold, exciting, and realistic textures. Begin by experimenting with basic texturing techniques in watercolor (such as scraping, spattering, stamping, and blotting) and ink (such as cross hatching, stippling, and more). Use these techniques to mimic specific textures such as clouds, trees, fur, glass, metal, water, and more. Class time will include a...
Landscape Painting from Photographs (Ages 16+)
Learn to create strong landscape paintings from photographs using acrylic, oil or pastel. Leveraging the advantages and avoiding the pitfalls of working from photos, we will focus on the fundamentals. Exercises and projects in value, color, and composition will strengthen your work and confidence. Skill Level: All Levels Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed...
Multi-Level Abstract Painting Studio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
What is abstract? Students are encouraged to work in series, giving each student the ability to evolve through investigation of their own work. You will be introduced to methods designed to answer your questions about abstraction, while enjoying the practice of personal expression. These new skills enrich and bring order to paintings, giving you the confidence to develop an exciting and cohesive body of work. Supply List Drawing materials,...
Mixed Media Explorations (Ages 5-8)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course introduces an array of art mediums for young students to explore and create with. Students will receive guided instruction to create colorful projects each week, and learn different art techniques using a variety of materials. The instructor will encourage student input and weekly projects may change based on student interest and feedback.
Pen and Ink Illustration
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn how to draw and paint with ink, from line-drawing and shading with pens to creating rich ink washes. We’ll cover different value-building techniques, such as cross-hatching and stippling, practice rendering complex textures and patterns, and work to develop your own individual illustration style. Supply List please click here
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...
Bloom into Watercolor
Pick a new flower each week and dive into the world it contains. Watercolor is the perfect medium for the subtleties and soft gradients in blooms. Zoom in to the point of abstraction like Georgia O'Keefe, create patterns like Klimt, get into linework like Hiroshige, or lovely bouquets like Manet. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Face coverings required throughout the duration of class. Includes...
Partners Paint for Free
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
Two tipsy artists for the price of one. Lover, best friend, or alternatively your grand-mother, introduce your partner to the wonderful world of boozy art. A well-oiled creative endeavor is a great thing to share with a kindred spirit. Groups: If you are coming as a group but registering separately, shoot us an email and we will do whatever we can to accommodate your sitting together. Arrivals: Please come 10-15 minutes before the start...
$50
Painting with Gelli Plates
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Making Gelli Plate monotypes has added a fun and exciting new dimension to my painting practice. Working in layers, students will create one-of-a-kind paintings on paper while learning to work with mark-making, stencils, and masking. Learn how choosing the right paper will help create the effects you desire. Golden “Open Acrylics, fluid acrylics and water-based inks can be used on Gelli Plates. Click here for Materials List.
Watercolor Open Studio
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity and master the art of watercolor in a serene and supportive environment. Join artists of all levels at the Evanston Art Center for a weekly session where you can freely express your ideas, receive expert guidance, and explore a variety of watercolor techniques.
John Pastoriza-Pinol Watercolor Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
John Pastoriza-Pinol, an award-winning botanical artist with a doctorate in botany from the University of Vigo, Spain, is coming from Australia to teach a three-day workshop. Learn a technique for achieving the intricacies of fine detail in your paintings. Properly protecting those critical edges in your drawing before laying down your watercolor washes is an invaluable process for contemporary botanical artists. As a result, your paintings will...
$449
Fall Flowers in Watercolor and Pen & Ink
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unleash your creativity this autumn with a captivating art course that explores the vibrant world of fall flowers. Join us for a unique blend of watercolor and pen & ink techniques as you learn to create depth and capture the beauty of these seasonal blooms. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your artistic skills and immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings of the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Painting With Watercolors: Tubes & Pencils
Join this guild style watercolor class and work independently on your paintings while under the guidance of the instructor. Create vibrant compositions using watercolor tubes and pencils. The instructor will work individually with you on composition, watercolor techniques and the use of transparent verses opaque watercolor.
Oil Painting Studio: Still Life & Figure
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Create paintings in oils using non-toxic mediums as the Renaissance painters did. Choose to paint from still life arrangements or material you bring in. We will also paint from a clothed model for two sessions. We will have 1:1 and group critiques. Some prior drawing recommended. Bring Materials to the first class: Brushes: 2-4 Flats, Brites, or Rounds-bristle brushes, synthetic/mix #2, 4, 6, 10, or 12 Utrecht, Winsor & Newton ...
Going Abstract
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn everything you have wanted to know about going abstract: including process, techniques and concepts behind making abstract art. This studio class will help you understand what abstraction is, and how to achieve it in your own work. Skill Level: All Levels In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Face coverings required throughout the duration of class. Includes...
Watercolors for All Levels - Online
Create both paintings with strong compositions using watercolor tubes, and watercolor pencils. Instruction includes demos on watercolor techniques: applying watercolor washes, painting wet in wet, and painting without a sketch. Learn about staining and lightfast colors. The instructor will provide a variety of still-lifes, and these will also be available online. We will have individual and group critiques to share your work and support your...
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