Aug 12th
12:30–3:30pm CDT
The Evanston Art Center, a non-profit visual arts organization in Evanston, IL, has been a cultural cornerstone for over 80 years. Established in 1929, its mission is to integrate visual arts into community life through education, outreach, and events, fostering a vibrant cultural environment for all ages. EAC's extensive offerings include classes, exhibitions, lectures, and youth outreach, embodying its commitment to nurturing creativity and cultural enrichment.
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a fascinating journey into the realm of 3D printing! Learn essential skills in 3D modeling with TinkerCAD software, unveiling the creative potential of this cutting-edge technology. From design methodology to material experimentation, discover how to bring your ideas to life through the magic of 3D printing.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the captivating art of acrylic pour painting on a miniature scale, crafting unique cabochons for your jewelry creations. Dive into the creative process as you mix colors and pour onto glass, resulting in vibrant designs. Unleash your creativity and bring your jewelry visions to life with these custom-made acrylic pour cabochons.
Jun 15th
9:30am–12:30pm CDT
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on your playwriting journey with expert guidance in this engaging workshop. From mastering the fundamentals of script formatting to crafting compelling narratives, discover the art of creating impactful theatrical works. Join us and unleash your creativity as you bring your stories to life on stage.
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity in the world of film photography with our specialized class for high school students. From shooting film to creating unique darkroom prints, explore the art of analog photography in a hands-on environment. Take your photography skills to the next level and dive into the magic of the darkroom!
Jul 24th
4:15–6:15pm CDT
Meets 5 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a colorful journey to master the art of mood-setting through hues! This course offers a dynamic blend of traditional color theory and innovative techniques, guiding you through exercises inspired by Josef Albers and culminating in a mesmerizing painting experience using a limited palette. Perfect for artists of all levels, delve into the expressive potential of color and discover how to evoke emotions through your artwork.
Jul 27th
1–4pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unlock the secrets of color perception and expression in this illuminating one-day workshop. Explore the intersection of historic theories and modern perspectives to cultivate your own artistic vision. Through engaging exercises and discussions, create tangible examples to deepen your understanding and inspire ongoing color exploration beyond the classroom.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Take your Photoshop skills to the next level with advanced techniques in color management, tonality control, and dynamic black and white conversions. Elevate your editing prowess as you explore third-party application add-ons and plug-ins, enhancing your creative toolkit. Build upon your foundation from Photoshop I and unlock new possibilities in digital image manipulation.
Jul 23rd
6:30–8:30pm CDT
Meets 6 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Experience the vibrant cityscape like never before as you immerse yourself in the art of capturing urban beauty en plein air. Explore lush gardens and architectural wonders, refining your skills in drawing and painting amidst the dynamic energy of Chicago's iconic locations. Master the techniques of composition, color, and rapid sketching under the guidance of seasoned instructors.
Jul 13th
9:30am–12:30pm CDT
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the joy of abstract expressionism in this dynamic painting workshop tailored for teens. Dive into the world of pour painting, channeling your inner Jackson Pollock as you unleash vibrant colors onto canvas. Join us for a fun and creative experience where you can explore your artistic talents and make memories with friends.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity with hands-on ceramic projects designed for young artists. Explore the fundamentals of hand-building techniques in a supportive and engaging environment.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Embark on a creative journey in Youth Intro to Ceramics, where ages 13-17 explore both wheel and hand-building techniques. From mastering the fundamentals of creating cylinders and bowls to delving into advanced processes, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to ceramic artistry. Receive personalized guidance and encouragement to explore your unique interests and expand your skills in a supportive environment.
Jun 23rd
1–3pm CDT
Meets 10 Times
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover foundational hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction as you create diverse objects. With projects available for pick-up after the camp concludes, caregivers will receive email notifications, ensuring a seamless experience for young artists to explore the versatility of ceramic art.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the endless possibilities of clay in this immersive high school ceramics course! Unlock your creativity through hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction. From vibrant underglazing to mastering the art of shaping clay, embark on a journey to craft stunning ceramic creations.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unlock your creativity and immerse yourself in the art of pottery in a hands-on experience where you will learn to shape and mold clay into beautiful and unique masterpieces.
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...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Different surface design techniques covered will include sgraffito (carving through layers), mishima (in-lay), slip trailing, stencil and stamp design and application (store and handmade), resist techniques (wax and underglaze), image transfer, and silk screen application.
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...
Using design software, ceramicists learn how to design their own bowl and plate molds to use for the production of their work. Once designed, watch as your mold is beautifully cut out on the EAC’s laser engraver. Students of this workshop will be able to take the molds home the day-of the workshop and be able to use them in all of their classes. No experience necessary.
Learn and advance your throwing skills and glazing technique. Projects will center around creating functional pottery forms--mugs, dinnerware, pitchers, vases, and covered forms. Students should have prior wheel throwing experience.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Elevate your wheel-thrown ceramics expertise in our Intermediate/Advanced class. Refine your technique, optimize clay usage, and master intricate forms with expert guidance. Join us for weekly demonstrations covering throwing, building, and glazing techniques, perfecting your craft in a supportive environment.
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