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Explore creativity through our need to investigate balance in many different forms as it applies to art and photography. Inspiration will be sparked by a balance of on-line discussions and critiques, assigned readings, poetry, and writing exercises. Our time in-between sessions will be spent working on photo exercises and assignments and then editing and uploading those photos to share before our next class session. You should have a good working...
Minimalism is as subjective in photography as in any style of art. What appears simple and soothing to one viewer might strike another as deep and complex, or have no meaning at all to another. Explore and develop techniques to investigate the principles of composition and aesthetic design to convey meaning and emotion. Learn elements of minimalism that help you capture the strength and essence of your subject, and take your images from mundane...
Through the use of long exposures, you will explore techniques to encode the element of time into what would otherwise be static images. This process reveals a world that, while very real, is not experienced in real time. With the camera, we will translate this hidden world into a visible form for us to contemplate and make memorable images. Note: This class will be taught online using Cisco Webex. All registrations must be submitted...
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Many of the great masters talk about photography as awareness of the present moment in which we forget ourselves. We let go of goals, desires, expectations, techniques, and anxieties to more fully immerse ourselves into the experience of seeing. You will gain a new perspective through meditative photo exercises, discussions, and weekly reviews. Note: This class will be taught online using Cisco Webex and email. All registrations...
Pastel is a perfect medium for exploring exciting color harmonies, subtle or bright. Working with landscape and botanical subjects we will start with color scheme preliminaries and move on to the finished piece, which can be detailed and polished or loose and abstracted.
General Assembly @ 150 N Wacker, Chicago, IL
Brands are most commonly thought of in the context of companies, but have you ever thought of branding yourself? Whether you’re considering a career change, interested in turning your side hustle into a full time job, or want to ensure that your name is thought of first when a new opportunity slides across your boss’ desk, we should all be focused on identifying the standout qualities and characteristics that make us the right person for the...
Deepen your understanding of Ikebana and strengthen your technique. Now that you have been introduced to the practice, start expressing yourself in this traditional Japanese art form! Floral material is not provided, but direction is given about what to purchase from the supermarket. Required Materials Disposal chopsticks from Amazon.com (You don’t need to purchase if you have) Panacea™ Green Floral Wire, 26 Gauge Ashland® Floral Tape...
Both the arranging of flowers and appreciating the final product can brighten your space and mood! Take your lunch break to learn the basics of creating small floral arrangements for your side table, your kitchen counter or your desk. Floral material is not provided, but direction is given about what to purchase from the supermarket. Required Materials: FloraCraft® Wet Foam Bricks, Green Oasis 1/4"x60yd Green Waterproof Tape Suggested: ...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
A new day calls for a new way to keep track of it all. Learn basic sketch journal keeping, and a solid foundation in basic drawing skills. Keep your habits positive, and your sketchbook in good form. Practice makes permanent! Let’s use the time we have now to learn it right and make it stick! Important Notes This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom (www.zoom.us), and register your email address prior to your...
Digital marketing is one of the most vital methods for growth across all industries, and nonprofits and socially conscious businesses are no exception. Over the past ten years we have repeatedly seen that those who invest in creating quality content, and dispersing it across digital platforms in the right way, are also the organizations attracting the most donors and garnering the most attention. Learn how to get your organization or socially conscious...
Do you want to write better copy for your brand? This workshop will help you to deconstruct your own copywriting and brand narratives that are holding back your marketing campaigns and branding. With interactive discussions, group exercises, and real-time feedback from the instructor, participants will develop their own brand copywriting narrative, learn from real-world copywriting case studies, and discover the value in developing their own authentic...
Calling all artists! Join us from the comfort of your home for a virtual mixed media art class. We’ll explore drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and fun crafts in a variety of artistic styles in a fun, supportive atmosphere. This online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom and register your email address prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting...
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,...
Together we will learn the basics of the Sketch 4 program, how to work with the key tools and workflows for UX and visual designers, and how to create outstanding visual design such as websites, wireframes, mockups even branding and logos. Through our personalized workshop you will be able to hit the ground running with creating and efficiently working with artboards, text and typography design, object styles, symbols, and vector drawing for icons,...
Python is quickly becoming the go-to programming language for working with large amounts of data. Both existing programmers and those new to the practice will need to understand Python’s ecosystem that allows you to easily load, query, interpret and analyze complicated and messy data for a variety of business purposes. This workshop introduces you to the major Python libraries used for data analysis (primarily Numpy and Pandas), and gives you...
Our industry-leading campus bootcamp is coming online, to wherever you are. In one day, you’ll work with user experience (UX) design experts learning to craft digital products and experiences that anticipate user’s needs — and keep them coming back. As technology changes and companies compete for customers’ time, providing users an enjoyable experience is critical to both attracting and keeping them loyal. Digital, human-centered products...
Python is a versatile and widely-used programming language with many applications. This Bootcamp explores Python's place in the scientific ecosystem, and how the language can be used across all domains of programming. Designed as a stand-alone introduction to the language, this class emphasizes hands-on exercises that gradually build on one another to develop a deep understanding of the language’s fundamental concepts. Students will leave the...
General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL
Utilize skills and tactics by entertainers such as improvisers and actors to elevate your public speaking performance, forget the fear, and learn to love the spotlight! Public speaking is the most common #1 phobia in today's society, and at the same time, our abilities to strongly represent ourselves are becoming more and more of a priority. Whether we are job interviewing, pitching a startup, actively networking, or needing to lead a presentation...
Do you want to write better copy for your brand? This workshop will help you to deconstruct your own copywriting and brand narratives that are holding back your business, marketing campaigns, and branding. With interactive discussions, group exercises, and real-time feedback from the instructor, students will develop their own brand copywriting narrative, learn from real-world copywriting case studies, and discover the value in developing their...
Studying master paintings can enhance your understanding about how artists, and in turn you, think about color. Explore color theory and color groupings; deconstruct details or entire paintings and recreate in the paint medium of your choice. Examples of colorists include Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Vermeer and Hockney. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. You will be...
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