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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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Youth Art Open Studio (Ages 7-13)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Explore your imagination and bring your artistic visions to life across various mediums including painting, sculpture, clay, drawing, or mixed media. Enjoy the freedom of an open studio environment, where individualized instruction fosters independent growth. Plus, embrace outdoor inspiration with occasional sessions in nearby parks for drawing from nature.

(83) All levels 7 - 13 years old
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$235

8 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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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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After School/Weekend Art

The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Unleash your child's creativity with engaging hands-on ART classes at The Paintbrush. Join us for in-person sessions that inspire artistic expression through drawing, painting, and artist-inspired projects. Limited capacity, social distancing, and no shared supplies ensure a safe and enriching experience.

(4) All levels 4 - 8 years old
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$225

7 sessions

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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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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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$115

3 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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Art & Technology: Interactive Art w/ Laser Cutting

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Art & Technology: Interactive Art w/ Laser Cutting and 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) All levels 9 - 15 years old
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$140

4 sessions

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Learn to Paint Land Animals (Ages 5-9)

Evanston Art Center

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...

(83) All levels 5 - 9 years old
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Imaginative Art at Home (Ages 8-12)

Evanston Art Center

Expand your imagination and build upon existing art skills while making surreal, fun, and whimsical works of art at home. Classes will have drawing games to inspire creative thinking and cover basic art techniques. Materials covered in the class include graphite, pen, markers, watercolors, color pencils, air-dry clay, and collage.  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class  ...

(83) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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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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$140

4 sessions

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Stamping with Mom and Dad

Evanston Art Center

This workshop is intended for parents and children who are interested in working together to create a piece of jewelry.  Skills learned in this workshop will include stamping, adding color to metal and creating a corded necklace and/or bracelet.  This workshop is perfect for bonding through creativity, so let’s have some fun and stamp some pendants!

(83) All levels 3 and older
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Drop In For Toddler 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 together, learn to talk about art, and then create your own unique works of art. First-come, first-served with priority given to those who have purchased the 12-week course. Older siblings are invited, too! Price covers up to 2 kids and 1 adult.

(83) All levels 1 - 3 years old
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New You Crafts! (Ages 5-11 + Adult Caregiver)

Evanston Art Center

It’s a brand-new year for resolutions and inspirations! Create New Year-inspired crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It!  Create motivational wall pennants and adorable, glittery, good luck charms – encouraging us to kick off 2020 just right!  Price is for 1 child and 1 adult. $15 for additional child.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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All You Need is Love (Ages 5-11 + Adult Caregiver)

Evanston Art Center

Love is in the air. Create lovable crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It! We'll make a heartwarming yarn wall hanging, and fun 3D pop-up cards that you can send to your friends and family.  Price is for one child and one adult. $15 for each additional child.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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Beating Those Winter Blues Crafts (5-11yrs + Caregiver)

Evanston Art Center

Beating Those Winter Blues Crafts Ages 5-11 + Adult Caregiver Bring some cheer to your cold, gray days by creating colorful and warm weather inspired crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It! We'll make bright hot-air balloon sun-catchers, and colorful sea shell wind chimes. Spring is sure to hurry along with these vibrant crafts!  Price is for one child and one adult. $15 for each additional child.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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