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Discover the vibrant world of art for kids in Chicago with classes that explore various mediums such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, inspiring young artists to express their creativity and develop their artistic skills.

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Exploring Colored Pencils and Pastels (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Break out of boring! Add a pop of color to drawings by using colored pencils and pastels. This camp will focus on building observational skills and experiment with drawing mediums. Students will draw from life and reference images.  Weather permitting, some classes may be outside.

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Architecture + Minecraft (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

What if Minecraft builds came to life? In this “creative-mode” camp, students will learn about architecture digitally through Minecraft and then build their creations in real life. Students will learn basic architecture principles in order to make beginner-leveled Minecraft-inspired projects.  The possibilities are endless!

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Watercolor Animals (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn how to draw and paint animals in variety of styles. This camp will explore different watercolor techniques and experiment with various materials that combine with watercolor, such as markers, colored pencils and other water soluble materials. Students can make their creatures cute, creepy, or realistic. It's all up to their own interpretation!

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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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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Exploring the Masters in Clay (Ages 8-10)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Decorate plates and bowls with faces and animals like Picasso, paint over stencils like Matisse, and make colorful whimsical figures like Miro! Create masterpieces while learning the basic techniques of working with clay and glazes.

(83) Beginner 8 - 10 years old
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$275

9 sessions

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Expressive Acrylics (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn multiple ways of working with acrylics: poring, painting on unusual materials, adding textures. This is a great chance to experiment and learn. . .teacher will provide a generous amount of gels and pastes. Skill Level: All Levels Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$250

6 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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Imaginative Art (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Expand your imagination and build upon existing art skills while making surreal, fun, and whimsical works of art. Classes will have drawing games and automatic art activities to inspire creative thinking and cover basic visual art techniques to help improve rendering skills.  Materials include graphite, pen and ink, markers, watercolors, color pencils, acrylic paint, air-dry clay, collage and assemblage.

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$245

8 sessions

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Whimsical Painting and Sculpture (Ages 6 - 8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Dive into painting and sculpture in this playful and amusing approach to learning. Some projects will include Calder-esque mobiles, crystalized sculptures grown in a jar, and collage self-portraits. Every class will be a new adventure while they learn how to make watercolor and acrylic paintings as well as mobiles and wire sculptures.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$245

8 sessions

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Creative Handbuilding Ceramics (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the possibilities of working in clay! Students will use different hand-building techniques, such as pinch, slab, and coil. They will design a pinch pot for little succulents, design and build a box that tells a story, or create some gifts for friends and family. The possibilities are endless!  Ceramics projects will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after camp. Caregivers will be contacted via email when projects are...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$235

3 sessions

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3D Modeling and Printing Objects (Ages 4-18)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Turn your imagination into reality through 3D printing! Learn the basics of 3D modeling software and 3D printers to create your very own objects. Students will take home 2-3 small printed objects of their own design, and the knowledge to use Tinkercad, a free software available online.

(83) Beginner 4 - 18 years old
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$165

5 sessions

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Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Art & Technology: Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving (Ages 9-14) Combine art and technology to create uniquely designed projects using the laser engraver/cutter. Students will explore how to design vector graphics and edit images in Adobe Illustrator. Students will then cut and engrave their creative ideas onto wood, acrylic, and fabric. Make your customized key chains, puzzle games, 3D animal models, or anything you can imagine!

(83) Beginner 9 - 14 years old
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$165

5 sessions

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Joy Of Calligraphy (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the tools of calligraphy with emphasis on the broad-nib dip pen in this interactive class. Learn how to render beautiful letterforms in the Foundational, Italic, and Uncial hands, for starters, and follow your curiosity and pleasure in experimenting with new materials and ideas. Instruction on slant, spacing, and the importance of negative space, plus an overview of design elements and tools, the historical context of hand lettering and...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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$190

5 sessions

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Youth Painting and Drawing (Ages 7-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This class introduces various materials and techniques of drawing and painting. As students create artworks, they will gain an understanding of shape, form, value, composition, proportion, perspective and color.

(83) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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$190

6 sessions

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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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Art and Children's Literature (Ages 7-10)

Evanston Art Center

Enjoy new picture books and be inspired by their art! Learn the difference between fairy tales, fables, and myths. Painted paper Eric Carle collages, robot drawings, James Rizzi cartoon cityscapes, and many more fun drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by children's literature will be featured.

(83) All levels 7 - 10 years old
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3D Printing & Modeling Ages 16+

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore the possibilities of computer art by digitally designing your own sculpture. Learn the basics of 3D printers and Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling software accessible from home. Your 3D printed model will be ready a few days following the workshop.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$115
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Art with Laser Cutting & Engraving (Ages 9-15)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Art & Technology: Interactive Art with Laser Cutting & Engraving(Ages 9-15) Learn about  the advanced ability of our laser cutter and engraver to bring your intricate ideas to life. Explore layering and interlocking techniques to create kinetic, mechanical and interactive art. Combine electronics like LED lights, motors, sensors, and solar panels to explore the possibilities of art and technology. Materials are provided.

(83) Advanced 9 - 15 years old
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$165

5 sessions

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Winter Break: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center

Learn hand-building techniques as you pinch, coil, and mold projects inspired by the rainforest. Some ceramic projects include a jungle relief sculpture, tree frog, and a planter to help our green friends grow. 

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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It's Inspiration Time (Ages 8-13)

Evanston Art Center

Where do ideas come from? How can we find inspiration every day? Each week you will play art games, generate new ideas, and discover creative ways to make art! Important Notes: This online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom (www.zoom.us), and register your email address prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting code to join the class at least 1 day before the start...

(83) All levels 8 - 13 years old
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