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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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Into Mixed-Media Art (Ages 5-8)

Evanston Art Center

Open your imagination and creativity to projects using recycled materials you have at home! Create books, puppets and small sculptures from repurposing paper bags, egg cartons, packing materials and more. Projects will come to life in living color using torn papers and paint. Required Materials: Recycled Materials Egg cartons, paper bags, yarn, crayons, old CDs, paper plates, magazines and newspapers. Small boxes like from pasta, raisins and...

(83) All levels 5 - 8 years old
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Digital Photography II Camp (Ages 9-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Intended for more experienced photographers (ideally who have taken photography at EAC before). Build your photography skills and add to your confidence. If you have a manual camera, explore analog photography. Learn more advanced Photoshop skills that will make your photos pop. No cameras are provided. Campers will select 5 prints to be printed on EAC’s photo ink jet printers, which will be mailed following the camp. Campers must have access...

(83) Intermediate 9 - 11 years old
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$325

5 sessions

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Shapes, Skyscrapers & Structures: Mixed Media (Age 5-8)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Are you an engineer? A builder? Let’s explore methods of building and construction using tactile art mediums. The sky’s the limit! 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 are...

(83) All levels 5 - 8 years old
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$250

4 sessions

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Beginning/Intermediate Drawing & Painting Camp (12-14)

Evanston Art Center

Coordinate your hand and eye while exploring still life and portraiture. First, we’ll develop or expand on fundamental drawing skills and techniques. Understand more about line, shapes, shading, and light. Using watercolor, you will deepen your understanding about color and realistic rendering as you build a painting step-by-step. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class...

(83) Intermediate 12 - 14 years old
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Learn to Paint: Sea Animals (Ages 5-9)

Evanston Art Center

Sea animals are so much fun to paint! Each week we’ll paint a new sea creature, beginning with a basic line drawing first, and then finishing it off with acrylic paints to bring your sea creature to life! 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...

(83) All levels 5 - 9 years old
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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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Winter Wonderland (Ages 4-5)

Evanston Art Center

Create projects found in a beautiful winter wonderland! Our youngest campers will have early exposure to artistic materials and youth craft projects to become familiar with the foundations of art making. Projects will include a variety of mediums and allow students to experiment. These projects will help build fine motor skills while allowing space for material exploration and play.  Note: Students also enrolled in the afternoon session will...

(83) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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Intro to Printmaking (Ages 11-16)

Evanston Art Center

Learn to create works of art in a fun environment using a variety of printmaking methods. Explore relief and screen-printing to create prints, and work on textiles that use expression, abstraction and realism.

(83) All levels 11 - 16 years old
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Fluid Painting Workshop (Ages 13-18)

Evanston Art Center

A fun and messy painting technique, great for first time painters or experienced artists. We will be creating a unique abstract painting inspired by Jackson Pollock.  All supplies included. Come have fun with your friends!  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings are required during the duration of class.  Includes COVID-19 cleaning fee.

(83) All levels 13 - 18 years old
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Teen Fluid Painting

Evanston Art Center

A fun and messy painting technique, great for first time painters or experienced artists. We will be creating a unique abstract painting inspired by Jackson Pollock. All supplies included. Come have fun with your friends!

(83) All levels 13 - 19 years old
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Art Camp (Ages 4-10)

The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Unleash your child's creativity during their day off from school! Join us at The Paintbrush for a hands-on art experience that will engage and inspire. Register early to secure a spot for your little artist!

(4) All levels 4 - 10 years old
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Get in the Holiday Spirit (Ages 3-10 + Adult)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

YFA Workshop: Get in the Holiday Spirit (Ages 3-10 + Adult) Get into the holiday spirit with festive winter and holiday themed crafts with Samira Taher Kolb of Let's Craft It! Create adorable Nordic themed winter wreaths and cute cookie cutter ornaments, perfect for trimming the tree and decorating your home.  Please Note: Price is for 1 child and 1 adult to create together.

(83) All levels 3 - 10 years old
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Celebrations of Spring (Ages 5-11) + Adult Caregiver

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Warm weather is on the way! With fresh blooms and nature's renewal, let's spring into crafting! Create beautiful bloomed picture frames and egg-cellent garlands. Perfect for spring celebrations.  Price is for 1 child and 1 adult.

(83) All levels 5 - 11 years old
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May is for Moms & Kids, too (Ages 4-11)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

May is a time for celebrating! Let’s create together to honor Mother’s Day and the Japanese holiday Children’s Day (celebrated May 5). Children’s Day is a day to celebrate to kiddos’ personalities and celebrate their happiness. Make traditional Japanese carp wind sock/kites and beautiful floral mason jar luminaries.  Price is for 1 child and 1 adult.

(83) All levels 4 - 11 years old
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At-Home Drawing Class

The Paintbrush

Learn the basics of drawing with Miss Alanna in this live remote learning class.No experience necessary. Adults welcome to attend as well. Materials: Kids will need to secure their own art supplies. For this class, basic paper and pencil will suffice. Colored pencils, markers, crayons, and/or pastels may be helpful, but we know you may be limited in your resources and will help you work with what you have at home.

(4) Beginner 5 - 10 years old
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Summer Art Explorers Camp - Online

Seventh Green Circle @ 244 W Willow St, Chicago, IL

This Art Camp gives children a wonderful introduction to several forms of visual art. Each day brings a new project that may include drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. This online visual arts and design program is a great opportunity for young artists to develop creativity and fundamental skills. Art camps run from Monday to Friday and have a varied curriculum from week to week.

All levels 7 - 12 years old
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$470

5 sessions

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Afternoon Summer Camp - Sewing

Magical Minds Studio

Join Ms. Amy as she teaches you to design and sew a variety of projects by hand and with a sewing machine! Project possibilities include a drawstring backpack, a soft toy animal or monster, an embellished throw pillow and a patchwork scarf. Students will learn to design and cut a pattern, to hand sew a running stitch and whip stitch, and to become more comfortable sewing by machine. All projects will be one-of-a-kind creations, inspired by...

(2) All levels 8 and older
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Figure and Portrait Drawing for 'Tweens

The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Unleash your creativity and master the art of capturing lifelike portraits and figures in this exceptional skills class led by a professional artist at The Paintbrush.

(4) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$252

8 sessions

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Fun Club

Seventh Green Circle @ 244 W Willow St, Chicago, IL

Good old-fashioned fun abounds at FUN CLUB! Play time, story time, art projects, hands-on science, cooking, social skills, and fun Old Town field trips! What more could a child desire?! Our academically experienced and caring staff provides a safe and enriching environment for your child. Children should bring a lunch to eat each week with their friends. Feel free to sign up for more than one class. Taught by Aneliya Chalakova of Seventh Green Circle. Children...

All levels 3 - 5 years old
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$345

12 sessions

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Afternoon Summer Camp - Digital Photography

Magical Minds Studio @ 343 Harrison St, Chicago, IL

There is a body of knowledge that goes into a perfect shot and we're excited to share that with our students. Professional photography Chris Ocken will share his technique and tips with those passionate about photography.

(2) All levels 4 and older
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$105

5 sessions

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