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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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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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Games & Movement Camp: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center

Join us for an action-packed week of artmaking as we create artwork exploring movement and games! Campers, aged 6-8 will create kinetic sculptures, animated flip-books, and design their own board game. Our 4-5 year-old campers will create action paintings, bird sculptures, and other dynamic projects. Afternoon campers will create ceramic windchimes and make their own chess or other game pieces. Get ready to move, make, and play!...

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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Colors of the Rainbow: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center

Let’s explore the colors of the rainbow together to make bright and brilliant works of art. Learn simple color theory, practice color-mixing with watercolors and acrylic paints, create vivid sculptures, and other projects inspired by vibrant artists such as Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse and Mark Rothko. Afternoon clay campers will create works after colorful ceramicists and sculptors while exploring different glazes and their...

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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That's Greek to Me: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center

Dig into history as we create art inspired by the lives and achievements of the past with our own modern-day twists. Create Greek-inspired clay carvings, your own aboriginal dream-painting, Chinese ink drawings, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Inca pyramid. Afternoon campers will learn about ancient pottery and ceramics while constructing their own clay artifacts.

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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Tell Me A Story: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center

Visual art is another way to tell a story. After reviewing beloved books with words and pictures, we’ll examine visual works of art to understand the story the author is trying to share. Campers will create their own narrative works of art in varying media inspired by what we learn—bringing their favorite stories to life in a new way! Afternoon campers will create ceramic sculptures that illustrate, reflect, and progress...

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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Exploring Clay: Tell Me a Story! Camp (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center

Visual art can be another way to tell a story. After reviewing some beloved books with words and pictures, we’ll examine visual works of art to understand the story the artist is trying to share.  We’ll create our own narrative works of art in varying media inspired by what we learn.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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Bugs Butterflies & Beetles: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center

Creepy, crawly, cool! Explore the miniature world around us as we make art about our small, many-legged friends. Projects include butterfly watercolor painting, glow-in-the-dark fireflies, and a dragonfly sculpture. Afternoon campers will create an insect mobile, butterfly feeder, and a bowl with carved wing-inspired designs. *No insects will be harmed in this camp.

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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Bugs Butterflies & Beetles: Exploring Clay (Ages 6-8)

Evanston Art Center

Creepy, crawly, cool! Explore the miniature world around us as we make art about our small,many-legged friends. Projects include butterfly watercolor painting, glow-in-the-dark fireflies,and a dragonfly sculpture. Afternoon campers will create an insect mobile, butterfly feeder, and a bowl with carved wing-inspired designs.  *No insects will be harmed in this camp.

(83) All levels 6 - 8 years old
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Earth Week: Mixed Media (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center

Instead of an Earth Day, let’s make it an Earth Week! We’ll focus on the environment as we make works of art inspired by, and made from natural or recycled materials. Projects include assemblage sculptures from recyclable materials, leaf prints, collage, and more. Afternoon campers will help the earth by making your own earth plate, endangered animal figurine, and scrap clay sculpture. Best for campers who like to DIY, and...

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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Mixed Media Camp (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center

Experiment with 2D and 3D media, which may include drawing, painting, assemblage, weaving, sculpture and more! Ideal for campers who are ready to get messy and to express themselves creatively, surveying different media that can be used as a creative outlet.  New projects each week; siblings or quarantine buddies are encouraged to take the camp together!  In-person camp (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. ...

(83) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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Digital Photography Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover digital photography by taking photos during class and editing them using Adobe Photoshop. Explore composition, exposure, digital editing and inkjet printing to understand what photography is, and to develop your own individual style. By the end of the week you will have digital files and a select number of prints to share.  Required Materials: Bring your own digital camera and flash drive if you have one, or a camera and flash drive...

(83) All levels 9 - 11 years old
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$255

4 sessions

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Cartooning (Ages 7-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn to express your ideas through cartooning. Drawing techniques, expressions, perspective for backgrounds, composition, story lines and animation will be explored. Those returning can work on individual projects with guidance.

(83) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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$270

9 sessions

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