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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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Animal Illustrations (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn fundamental drawing techniques and skills, with a special focus on animals! This camp will discuss and study different illustrative styles using materials like watercolors, markers, colored pencils, and more! Students will learn about form, value, color, and texture while creating realistic animal drawings.

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Beginning / Intermediate Painting (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This camp will focus on skill building of painting techniques! Students will explore different mediums and styles of painting while building their painting skills. Although concentrating on observational rendering skills, students will also have opportunities to create imaginative and exploratory works as well. Perfect for all skill levels.

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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High School: Drawing Intensive

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Perfect for high school students looking to strengthen their drawing skills. This class is for advanced students looking to improve their drawing skills through still-life and observational drawing. Students will enhance their ability and confidence through experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and various drawing tools, such as charcoal, pastels and pencils. All materials are included, students may bring their preferred materials if...

(83) All levels 14 - 18 years old
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$370

6 sessions

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Let it Grow (Ages 6- 8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From little seeds to full grown trees! This camp will focus on gardens, plants, and nature. Campers will experiment with natural materials, nature prints, landscape paintings, and more. They will explore and create as they become master gardeners!  Note: Weather permitting, some classes may be outside.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Let it Grow (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From little seeds to full grown trees! This camp will focus on gardens, plants, and nature. Campers will experiment with natural materials, nature prints, landscape paintings, and more. They will explore and create as they become master gardeners!  Note: Weather permitting, some classes may be outside.

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Fiber Arts Studio (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Expand artistic practices with fiber arts! This camp will look at contemporary artists who are incorporating fiber arts-- often in combination with other media like painting and drawing. Students will be introduced to a number of fiber art techniques, such as embroidery, fabric piecing, felting, and more, in order to create dynamic mixed media artwork and open up new directions and ideas. No experience necessary!

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Intro to Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Students will be introduced to the fun and creative art form of printmaking! Traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques like relief printmaking, monotypes, and gelli prints will be explored. Campers will experiment with various tools and equipment and dabble with collage.

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

6 sessions

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Highschool: Darkroom Photography

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This class will teach the basics of darkroom photography! Students will experiment with a variety of photographic processes, learn how to manually shoot with a 35mm film camera, process film, make black and white prints. They will explore basic camera techniques and editing skills. Note: Cameras are provided for camper use. Students may also bring their own.

(83) Beginner 14 - 18 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Experimenting in Collage (Ages 12-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Tear, cut and paste! Explore the expressive medium of collage. This camp will focus on different types and approaches to collage. Techniques and practices covered include photomontage, text collage, mixed-media painting, and more! Students are encouraged to experiment with multiple materials and media.

(83) All levels 12 - 14 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Beginning Drawing Studio (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Campers will begin to learn drawing fundamentals such as line, perspective, proportion, and composition. They will explore different materials and techniques as they draw from observation and imagination. This camp is great for beginners or campers looking to develop their technique!

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

5 sessions

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Multimedia Exploration (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This camp explores and experiments with different tactile materials! Explore a variety of contemporary abstract and textile artists, while working with materials such as paint, yarn, and clay. Students will be able to create their own abstract and textile pieces through guidance but should be comfortable working intuitively.

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

5 sessions

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Tropical Explorations (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From the tree canopy to the forest floor, campers will explore the wonders of the tropical biome through art! With thousands of plant and animal species as inspiration, projects will build on foundational art skills through an exploration of materials and color. In this mixed media camp, campers will create brightly colored paintings and 3D forms from this tropical exploration!

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Tropical Explorations (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

From the tree canopy to the forest floor, campers will explore the wonders of the tropical biome through art! With thousands of plant and animal species as inspiration, projects will build on foundational art skills through an exploration of materials and color. In this mixed media camp, campers will create brightly colored paintings and 3D forms from this tropical exploration!

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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$370

5 sessions

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Collage & Assemblage Discovery (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Tear, cut and paste! Inspired by modern artists Joseph Cornell and Louise Nevelson students create mixed-media collage and assembled projects with traditional and non-traditional materials such as found objects, wood scraps, wire, cardboard, glued material, construction paper, magazines, and paints. Techniques and practices will include photomontage, assemblage, text collage, and mixed-media painting. Students are encouraged to experiment with...

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

5 sessions

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Multimedia Jewelry (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Do you have a passion for jewelry? Discover and learn jewelry construction techniques to make your own personalized creations. Experiment with techniques such as stamping, etching, resin, and beading.

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Blooming in Watercolor (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Over the course of this class, students will learn foundational watercolor techniques as well as develop essential draftsmanship skills that will enable them to translate their thoughts and observations onto paper. Various watercolor techniques such as washes, gradations, and blooming will be taught, along with more in-depth knowledge on color harmony and composition that will help students create unique and informed work.

(83) Beginner 9 - 14 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Drawing and the Sketchbook (Ages 13-18)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Embark on a creative journey with Drawing and the Sketchbook. Delve into the rich tradition of artists using sketchbooks to develop ideas while honing core drawing techniques. From pencil to watercolor, discover how to transform your sketchbook into a space for both finished artworks and brainstorming new concepts. Join us, whether you're a returning student or a newcomer ready to explore exciting new projects.

(83) All levels 13 - 18 years old
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$340

9 sessions

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Teen Metalsmithing (Ages 12-16)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Ignite your passion for metalsmithing in this dynamic course tailored for teens. Dive into the world of contemporary jewelry creation, mastering essential fabrication skills like soldering, filing, and polishing. Unleash your creativity as you craft unique, conceptual pieces under expert guidance, setting the stage for your journey as a budding metalsmith.

(83) All levels 12 - 16 years old
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$340

9 sessions

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Doodlefest (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock your creativity in Doodlefest (Ages 9-14). Elevate your doodles into captivating patterns and compositions while honing fundamental drawing skills. Delve into techniques like line, texture, and value, and unleash your imagination through personalized color palettes and experimental mark-making. Join us for an engaging exploration of traditional and non-traditional drawing methods, where fun meets artistic growth.

(83) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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$340

9 sessions

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Teen Painting and Drawing (Ages 14-18)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity and master the art of drawing and painting with a diverse range of media and techniques. Dive into graphite, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic, and more to develop your skills and create stunning compositions. Join us to explore the world of visual arts and let your imagination soar.

(83) All levels 14 - 18 years old
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$340

9 sessions

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