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Open Studio Saturdays

Ingrid's Originals Inc.

Are you too busy and tired during the work week to have time for your creative endeavors? Tired of fighting rush hour traffic? Ingrid's Saturday morning OPEN STUDIO Session is just the thing for you.   Come and create in a professional artist's studio, work on your projects, bring in work for a critique, for three hours of uninterrupted time.  Ingrid will be available for your questions and help throughout the Saturday morning...

Painting Enchanting Woodlands

Chicago Botanic Garden

Explore an oak woodland as the ephemeral wildflowers blanket the ground and the light cascades through the canopy highlighting 400 different plant species.  Learn how to observe and simplify the shapes in nature to convey the essence of the landscape into your painting. You can complete a finished artwork each class session.  All media welcome. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.  A supply list will be sent.

Expressive Watercolor: Open Studio

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

The freedom and fluidity of watercolor allow a bolder, larger, looser approach to your work. We will explore wet into wet and wet into dry techniques. This course is designed to build on foundational watercolor techniques with individualized personal instruction.  Prerequisite: Previous watercolor coursework or experience.

Intermediate Landscape Watercolor

Chicago Botanic Garden

We will explore a variety of watercolor techniques for landscape painting, concentrating on composition, textures, and washes. Be inspired by the diverse plantings of the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Painting II & Drawing II

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Elevate your artistic journey with Painting II & Drawing II at Aartwerk Studio. For returning painting enthusiasts, explore and enhance your personal language and body of work in Painting II. In Drawing II, delve into intermediate-level techniques, from basic color theory to diverse materials, empowering you to express your unique artistic voice while encouraging the creation of original compositions.

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...

Drawing as Meditation

Chicago Botanic Garden

Practice drawing and color techniques as a form of meditation. Slow down the art-making process, creating a peaceful and healing experience. Use intuition to connect to natural, creative forces. Through this meditative practice, enjoy calming, observational drawing of plants or flowers from your own home. Explore using tone and color to create a serene mood with watercolor markers on paper. A supply list will be sent.

Abstract Oil Painting I

Ausrine's Arts Room

This is first abstract oil painting class for students who have some basic knowledge of oil paint, materials and methods. Students are encouraged to sign for a block of 5 classes.

Abstract Oil painting 103

Ausrine's Arts Room

Painting Class

Ausrine's Arts Room

Abstract painting in Acrylic/oil.

Abstract Oil Painting II

Ausrine's Arts Room

Abstract oil painting for students who has basic knowledge of oil paints, materials and methods.

Oil Painting II - Beginners

Ausrine's Arts Room

Second Class for students who would like to gain some knowledge in oil painting materials and technique. Block of 5 classes will be offered and encourage to consider. Students are welcome to join class any time.

Oil Painting Class IV - Beginners

Ausrine's Arts Room

This is forth class of five for students who would like to gain basic knowledge in oil painting, methods and materials.

Oil Painting Class V - Beginners

Ausrine's Arts Room

Fifth and the last class of five for students who would like to gain basic knowledge in oil painting, methods and materials. This is the final class for the semester and critique/discussion will happen during the extra hour after the class.

Abstract Oil Painting IV

Ausrine's Arts Room

Abstract oil painting forth class of five for students with basic knowledge of oil paint, methods and materials. This is a third class. Students can join class at any time.

Abstract Oil Painting V

Ausrine's Arts Room

This is fifth of five ,abstract, oil painting class for students who have some basic knowledge of oil paint, materials and methods. (Students are encouraged to sign for a block of 5 classes). This is the final class for the semester and critique/discussion will happen during the extra hour after the class.

Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting

Infinity Foundation

Sumi-e means black ink painting. The black ink on white paper is simple, elegant, and serene. The goal of the sumi-e painter is to use the brush with both vitality and restraint. Sumi-e is more than technique; it is a spiritual journey. Discover the history of this contemplative art form brought to Japan by Zen monks who practiced sumi-e to develop patience, concentration, and discipline. Use the unique tools known as the Four Treasures on handmade...

Water Color Painting Ages 6-8

Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP @ 4041 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Students explore beginner’s watercolor techniques and color theory. Each student will learn how to work within their own watercolor pans, let their brushes lead the way, and even explore some exciting special effects. Instructor, Savannah Flores is currently finishing up her Masters in Art Therapy at the Adler School of Professional Psychology and has been teaching since 2010.

Acting, Masks and Stage Savvy Ages 9-16

Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP

Students develop skills, vocabulary and stage presence, while having fun with masks and duet scenes, culminating in a final performance. Instructor, Jeff Semmerling studied theatre at Northwestern University and has been doing professional theatre since 1976.

Water Color Painting Ages 9-12

Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP

Students create landscape and still life paintings, through a series of step by step processes, building and refining skills while strengthening their ability to express their individual creativity. Instructor, Savannah Flores is currently finishing up her Masters in Art Therapy at the Adler School of Professional Psychology and has been teaching since 2010.