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Introduction to Sewing Basics

Evanston Art Center

Transform from into a more confident sewer by learning fundamental sewing techniques—whether you have a sewing machine, or simply a needle and thread. Explore and apply sewing basics through stitch-manipulation, pattern reading, mending and discussions.  Skill Level: Beginner  This interactive online class is presented via Zoom.  You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Art Seminar: The Body in Art: A History of Presence

Evanston Art Center

Art Seminar: The Body in Art: A History of Presence & Absence The body has been both a subject and a medium of art for millennia. We’ll look at multiple forms of art that explore the body as both a visceral location and a representation of identity. Looking beyond portraiture, our focus will include feminist and queer histories, ritual practices, the white gaze, and so-called “Outsider Art.” This interactive online class is presented...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Crafts for Teen and their Grown-ups (Ages 3-6 yrs)

Evanston Art Center

Spending extra time together, and looking for an opportunity to be creative that doesn't involve the grownup planning? Kids and their grownups will work together to create fun, tactile crafts to strengthen motor skills and encourage problem solving. 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...

(83) All levels 3 - 6 years old
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DIY Coloring Books (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center

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,...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Nature as My Muse: Painting Water

Evanston Art Center

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...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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Friendship Bracelet Making (Ages 8-12)

Evanston Art Center

Show your friends you care, despite the physical distance! Learn a variety of friendship bracelet methods, including beading and knotting, and share with the group other bracelet techniques you’ve picked up, too. Friends are encouraged to take this virtual class at their respective homes to share the bracelets with each other once they’re finished.   Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. This interactive online...

(83) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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Art Terms in Action: Art History and You

Evanston Art Center

Learn art historical references, styles and artists each week, and then experiment with the various technique introduced for yourself. We will study and view the history, and then be set free to work on a piece in that particular form or technique.  Additional time will be given if a learner requires more instruction on how to use the materials. Learners will be encouraged to post work onto the class’s Facebook Page. This interactive online...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Sketch for Travels

Evanston Art Center

Come travel with me while staying home! Learn how to quickly capture moments and landscapes from your adventures. Using gestural line, expressive color, strong compositions and water -soluble colored pencil technique we will create lively drawings and sketches from photographic references. Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions,...

(83) All levels 16 and older
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Youth Digital Photography (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center

Discover how to expand your creative eye! Experiment with different compositions and new perspectives to see how each impacts your final photograph. We will explore different editing apps and how to best utilize them. By the end of this course, you will feel confident in making creative and unique images.  Please be sure to have access to a smartphone camera and the ability to download apps for this course by the first day of class. This interactive...

(83) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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Introduction to Natural Dyeing: Marigold

Evanston Art Center

Learn the basics of the natural dyeing process creating a lovely yellow from flowers of Marigold. Discover how to create harmonious colors using natural materials. Soy milk mordant process will be explained. Please join us on a device that you can bring to your kitchen – you’ll need access to a stove top. A fabric kit (stitched, hemmed silk chiffon scarf, cotton and silk small pieces, and dried Marigold) is included in your tuition. Students...

(83) All levels 18 and older
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Mixed Media Explorations (Ages 5-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This course introduces an array of art mediums for young students to explore and create with. Students will receive guided instruction to create colorful projects each week, and learn different art techniques using a variety of materials. The instructor will encourage student input and weekly projects may change based on student interest and feedback.

(83) All levels 5 - 8 years old
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$285

10 sessions

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“Hello Summer” Cookies (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center

Let’s celebrate summer with some pretty and delicious cookies. In lesson one, you will learn to make sugar cookie dough from scratch, roll it out and cut it into fun shapes, like flip-flops, swimsuits, ice cream cones, and beach balls. Lesson two will focus on simple, but creative decorating techniques to make your cookie shapes look fun and festive. Skill Level: Beginner Review the supply list posted. Students are responsible for purchasing...

(83) Beginner 9 - 11 years old
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2-Day Coding Bootcamp

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Interested in transitioning into a career in web development, software engineering and web design? Thinking about enrolling in our Immersive Bootcamp? Want to start your own business and build a dynamic site to showcase your brand? Stop wasting another minute on lengthy online video training and get hands-on, 1:1 veteran instructor led training with this 2-day prep. This bootcamp prep will cover web development fundamentals and an introduction...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
$375

2 sessions

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Couture Cookie Creations: (Ages 12+)

Evanston Art Center

Purses, dresses and shoes – Oh My! Unleash your inner fashion designer and decorate stylish couture cookies. In this two-session class, you will make various colors of royal icing and learn to use pastry bags and basic piping tips to create cookies that are almost too pretty to eat. Techniques covered include using impression mats, rolling fondant and utilizing stencils, and adding texture and dimension to your couture creations. These cookies...

(83) Beginner 12 and older
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2-Day Adobe Creative Cloud Crash Course

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Immerse yourself in the amazing world of Adobe Creative Cloud applications that help designers create a variety of brilliant print and digital media. The Adobe Creative Cloud is composed of three industry standard design applications that seamlessly connect with each other. Becoming proficient will set you on a path to success with the design industry’s latest tools and techniques. This two-day course will provide step-by-step instruction leading...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older
$375

2 sessions

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2-Day Social Media Bootcamp

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Whether you have experience in social media or are looking to get started for the first time, this workshop will put you on the fast track to honing your social media skills. In this bootcamp, students will be introduced to the current social media landscape and explore how it can be used for maximum results for brands. Are you ready to learn the tricks, tips and techniques businesses are using to build brands and sell more on social? Topics to...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older
$375

2 sessions

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Tao of Photography: Finding Balance

Chicago Botanic Garden

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...

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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Minimalism and Photography (Online)

Chicago Botanic Garden

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...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Photography Explore Use of Time: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden

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...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Mindful Photography

Chicago Botanic Garden

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...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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