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Learn the art of pottery, woodworking, and jewelry making in Chicago and discover your creative side through hands-on classes led by experienced instructors. Master the techniques of painting, drawing, and printmaking in Chicago's vibrant arts community, and cultivate your artistic skills under the guidance of talented local artists.

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Semi-Private Gemstone Faceting Class

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

This class introduces the theory and techniques of faceting gemstones. During the course, students will learn to facet a gemstone with material and equipment provided  Students will gain sufficient knowledge and techniques to continue faceting on their own. The class fee does not include stones. It will be available to purchase from the instructor staring at $20. Terms and condition: each student is responsible to clean his/her machine and...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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Screen Printing/Printing Sellable Goods

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the art of screen printing and unleash your creativity on various mediums. Create unique and sellable goods while honing your skills in this hands-on class at the renowned Evanston Art Center. Start your journey towards a profitable venture today.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$280

6 sessions

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Advance Jewelry Silversmithing

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Learn from the professional fine jewelry artist. While working on a project of your own design extend your knowledge in jewelry techniques including different stone setting techniques. This is an advance class. Note: You will need to purchase or bring your own stones for setting and some other materials. Supply fees of $20 is already included in the tuition. This is not a beginners Class.

(1) Advanced 15 and older
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Gemstone Carving You Choose Your Own Project

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Learn gems carving from the master, while carving your own chosen project. Depending on your chosen carving project, you may need additional time, which will be billed at $45 per hour. If the additional time will be scheduled on the different date from the original class, you will need to pay for 2 hours min. Each student will have their own equipment (1-2 students). Very small class size, new equipment. Preferred to have Cabochon cutting...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Mixed-Media Portrait Adventure

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This course will explore broader concepts around portrait making by combining a variety of mediums to create 2D mixed-media portraits. Explore and learn about dry and wet materials, while enhancing and developing skills and nurturing creativity.  Students are required to be familiar with the foundation of portrait making.  

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$505

12 sessions

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Wire Wrapped Cabochon Pendant

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

This class teaches you how to decoratively encase a cabochon using a square wire. You will learn how to bend and shape the wire against a flat backed stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Note: Base metal fee is $10. Stones could be purchase during the class. Sterling silver or 14K gold-filled square wir are available for $30.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Drawing in Carbon Dust

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Carbon dust is a beautiful, versatile, and little-known medium that lends itself to both broad, painterly expression and to extremely fine detail. It is appropriate to all botanical subjects as well as to landscapes and still lifes. Working on various paper with a variety of black pigments (applied with both brushes and pencils, we will focus on botanicals to explore many rich possibilities. The School's CEUs=0.9 Required Materials: • Tracing...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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$159

2 sessions

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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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Valentine Heart Pendant Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, create two one-of-a-kind collage heart pendants. You will learn to work with Apoxie Sculpt and incorporate little beads, jewels, and charms to design two beautiful, original, heart pendants. It is amazing and fun to work with this product. All materials are included.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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$124
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Orchids in Cut Paper

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Discover the captivating world of cut paper art at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Unleash your creativity as you create stunning artwork inspired by the Orchid Show, with a focus on color, composition, and design. Join us for a unique and immersive artistic experience that will leave you inspired and amazed.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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$149
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Divergent Inks: Mixed-Media & Experimental Printmaking Techniques

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Embark on a journey of boundless creativity through experimental printmaking and mixed-media techniques. Discover the freedom to blend mediums and explore diverse approaches to artistic expression. Whether you're drawn to structured experimentation or free-flowing exploration, this class provides a supportive space to cultivate your unique artistic voice.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$320

10 sessions

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Intermediate Bookbinding

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Elevate your bookbinding expertise with this intermediate-level workshop, where you'll delve into intricate structures and delve into the art of box making. Build upon your foundational knowledge to create stunning, functional pieces that showcase your mastery of the craft.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$435

10 sessions

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Collage and Composition

Evanston Art Center

Build a 2D concept and design skills through the medium of collage. Using the elements and principles of art as guides, we will focus on the basics of building a balanced and dynamic composition.  Explore different types and techniques of collage, including some drawing and mixed media approaches. Artworks and art historical movements of Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and contemporary art will be discussed. Supply List: X-acto...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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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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Love In Pieces Pin Polymer Clay

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School @ 231 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

In this polymer clay jewelry making class you will learn how to make a variety of canes, sculpt, shape, carve and manipulate this amazing medium to create your very own wearable art. The series of projects are carefully planned to demonstrate several techniques and explore the limitless possibilities of mixing polymer clay with other media and materials.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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$115
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Key-chain Talisman Gem Stone Carving

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Carve a beautiful gemstone in to the the Key-chain Talisman. Learn Gems Carving from the master. If you like the art you can continue to master it and become a real artist. This is the beginners 3 hours class. Depending on your chosen carving project and you motor skills, you may need additional time, which will be billed at $45 per hour. If the additional time will be scheduled on the different date from the original class, you will need...

(1) Beginner 15 and older
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Cabochon Heart Cutting

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

In this class you will know how to cut a beautiful heart cabochon to exchange with your loved one. Award-winning instructor Gary Kamin teaches students how to cut cabochons. This class will cover factors to consider in selecting a stone, dopping, proper use of trim saws, grinding and polishing wheels, some tips and tricks of the trade and a few ideas about what can be done with the finished product. All skill levels are welcome. Those with...

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Wire Wrapped and Prong Set Unusual Stone Pendant

Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School

Great way to set unusual shapes objects like see glass, amethyst slice or cabochon stone. This class teaches you how to decoratively encase a stone using a square wire. You will learn how to bend and shape the wire against a flat backed stone with no drill holes to permanently set it and create a beautiful pendant. Note: Base metal fee is $10. Stones could be purchased during the class. Sterling Silver $25 included in the price.

(1) All levels 15 and older
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Boxmaking for Books and Keepsakes

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

In boxmaking, learn to measure for and construct a box for storing books, or organizing small objects, like pencils, buttons and jewelry. A variety of types of boxes will be introduced and students will complete at least three custom made boxes.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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$255

6 sessions

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