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Nature as My Muse: Painting Earth Ages 16+
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...
Beginning Watercolor in American Sign Language
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...
Multicultural Art Explorations (Ages 7-12)
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...
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Beginning Drawing with Duffy O'Connor
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...
Mold Making For Ceramicists
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.
Painting Water: Reflections, Transparencies, Waves
Painting Water: Reflections Transparencies Waves & Underwater Fluid, seductive, reflective. . . water is the essence of life. Paint different aspects of water: in the movement of waves, reflections and transparencies, pulling inspiration from lakes and oceans, rivers, waterfalls and marshes, and even underwater. We’ll examine abstract and representational depictions of water to understand how different artists have captured imagery: from...
Intro to Acrylic Painting Through Landscapes
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the basics of acrylic painting to create beautiful landscapes while exploring a variety of color schemes and painting techniques.
Learn to Paint: Sea Animals (Ages 5-9)
Sea animals are so much fun to paint! Each week we’ll paint a new sea creature, beginning with a basic line drawing first, and then finishing it off with acrylic paints to bring your sea creature to life! 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 least 1 day before the start of the...
Learn to Paint Land Animals (Ages 5-9)
Create your own zoo with your lifelike paintings! Each week we'll learn how to draw a different land animal, and then bring them to life through painting. 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 least 1 day before the start of the class. Review the supply list posted. Students...
Color & Composition (Ages 16+)
A successful painting is based in good composition and color usage. Explore color relationships and strengths. Learn how shape, positive and negative space can balance your compositions. Discover why scale and placement are so important. Course includes color theory review, lecture, projects, handouts and visuals. Skill Level: All Levels Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class....
DIY Coloring Books (Ages 16+)
Turn the ordinary into something ornamental by designing your own coloring pages. Each week we will look at different art from around the world and draw on their patterns and designs for inspiration. You can choose your own subject matter or work along with the instructor’s provided examples. Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions,...
Nature as My Muse: Painting Water
Fluid, seductive, reflective. . . water is the essence of life. Paint different aspects of water: in the movement of waves, reflections and transparencies, pulling inspiration from lakes and oceans, rivers, waterfalls and marshes, and even underwater. We’ll examine abstract and representational depictions of water to understand how different artists have captured imagery: from Japanese printmaking to Homer as inspiration. Learn several...
Natural Dyes Color Mixing
Students will learn how to make a range of colors by mixing just six different natural dyes that are both light- and wash-fast. We will begin by reviewing the mordanting process and then learn about the properties of each of these dyes and how to combine them in the dye bath. Students will work with their own materials to create a color book of samples. A supply list will be sent to students two weeks before the beginning of class. Open to all l...
Beyond Green: Exploring Color Through Landscape
In this class, we will study the complex colors of nature in landscape painting. Utilizing color theory, students will study techniques such as layering, optical mixture, broken brushstroke, and glazing to break through the limitations of local color in representing the landscape. Studies in Expressionistic, Fauve, and Impressionistic landscape paintings will further augment the students understanding of color. There will be a color theory review;...
Pastel Sampler
This is a unique opportunity to sign up for a single day art class. This is designed for potential students who want to gain basic-level exposure to the visual arts at the Evanston Art Center. We want this to be a low stress, low commitment way to experience EAC offerings. One-day workshops in other disciplines are also available.
Painting Cityscapes & Architecture in Acrylic Ages 16+
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Already have experience using acrylic paints? Let's take it to the next level through learning to paint detailed cityscapes and architecture from photos. Continue to build on the basics of color mixing and various painting techniques, and also learn how to compose representational scenes combining landscape features with more solid/industrial structures.
Scratchboard and Claybord with Inks
Explore drawing skills with Scratchbord – India ink on a clay-based paint on top of Masonite. Claybord is the same thing, only without the India ink. Special inks made for the board will be explored with unique effects. Skill Level: Beginner 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,...
Learn How to Paint Fall Leaves in Watercolor
This class is designed as an introduction to the art of painting fall leaves in watercolor. Study will be given to the characteristics and structure of leaf shapes, texture, and venation. Learn how to effectively develop and apply the appropriate color palette for the leaf in question and the basics of sound paper and color selection as you develop a sense of simple leaf composition and design. A supply list will be sent.
Painting & Drawing III: Portrait
Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL
In this course we shall concentrate on portrait, working from a live model. Students are free to use mediums of their choice, but will be encouraged to follow suggested assignments and approach the subject in different ways. Homework: Students are strongly encouraged to do assigned homework regularly, as continuous practice is crucial to your development. Please be advised: you are welcome to come to Open Studios and work on your homework...
Color in the Autumn Landscape
Autumn at the Garden is inspiring. Working in the Garden, you will learn how painters think about composition and color in nature. A review of light and gesture will help you use new techniques to represent the landscape. You will create small paintings in the medium of your choice, including gouache, acrylic, watercolor, and oil. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent.
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