The Evanston Art Center, a non-profit visual arts organization in Evanston, IL, has been a cultural cornerstone for over 80 years. Established in 1929, its mission is to integrate visual arts into community life through education, outreach, and events, fostering a vibrant cultural environment for all ages. EAC's extensive offerings include classes, exhibitions, lectures, and youth outreach, embodying its commitment to nurturing creativity and cultural enrichment.
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unlock your creativity and immerse yourself in the art of pottery in a hands-on experience where you will learn to shape and mold clay into beautiful and unique masterpieces.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Taught at your individual skill level. Learn and become comfortable with the basic techniques in throwing, such as centering, opening, and pulling cylinders, and glazing. Create mugs, bowls and plates using high-fire reduction.
Learn new techniques to use in your home kiln! Start with the basics of sifting enamels and utilizing your own enamels fire new pieces learning sgraffito, Limoges, graphite pencil techniques and more. Demonstrations and individualized attention will be given. Some previous kiln experience required. 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...
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Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Using nature as a source, you will create decorative vessels by combining various parts utilizing handbuilding and wheelthrowing. Focus on patterning and unifying layers of surface. Additional decorative techniques will be demonstrated; color and glaze will be discussed.
In this inclusive class for adults of all abilities, use different items from your home to add texture to your pottery. Explore basic handbuilding techniques, including slump molds and new projects that interest you! Clay and firing available for additional cost. 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, including...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the secrets behind creating stunning ceramic sculptures as you explore various surface treatments in this hands-on seminar. Unleash your creativity and learn the best strategies for finishing your masterpieces at Evanston Art Center. Join us and bring your sculptures to life!
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
For students with some experience in throwing and hand-building, add to your repertoire of form and techniques to explore how function relates to form working with high-fire reduction stoneware.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Create a unique stencil using the laser cutter in EAC’s Maker Lab! We will introduce the variety of technology EAC’s Maker Lab has to offer, and how it can be catered to meet your ceramics practice! Come with a basic image from which you would like to create a stencil.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
This course will explore the relationship between reading literature and creating art. One classic work of literature will be chosen to study for the duration of the course. Within each class, students will engage in a literary discussion, brainstorm ideas through collaging and sketching, and ultimately paint pieces that represent their literary analysis. Possible pieces will include portraits of characters, landscapes/settings from the text, and...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the basic techniques to make papers and expand your creative expressions using adaptations of the paper-making process. This 12-week course covers everything from setting up the paper-making station to experimenting with different types of ready-made pulp and fiber. In this hands-on, introductory course, you will become acquainted with materials, terms, and basic techniques used in the paper-making process, and explore the various possibilities...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
You will be introduced to Ohara Ryu Ikebana and receive hands-on "how to arrange Ikebana" instruction which will lead you on your way to become a licensed Ikebana Instructor. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn the fundamentals of drawing before picking up a paintbrush. For the first half of the course, we will use dry media and focus on measuring, value, and perspective. During the second half, you will transition into painting with watercolor. We will cover color theory, and focus on still life and landscape. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list. Note: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity through the transformative art of collage, where scissors and imagination converge to craft captivating compositions. Explore a multitude of paper types and techniques to assemble images, shapes, and hues, drawing inspiration from diverse themes. Embark on a journey of self-expression as you merge personal imagery with shared narratives, creating evocative pieces that resonate with depth and meaning.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn how to draw and paint with ink, from line-drawing and shading with pens to creating rich ink washes. We’ll cover different value-building techniques, such as cross-hatching and stippling, practice rendering complex textures and patterns, and work to develop your own individual illustration style. Supply List please click here
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn how to work within the world of black and white analog photography! In this fast paced digital age, take a step back and slow down by working with analog equipment in our darkroom. This class will provide you with all the knowledge necessary to manually shoot with a 35mm film camera, process your own film, and make black and white prints with an enlarger. 35mm film and paper will be provided. Required Material: Please bring your own...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of screen printing and unleash your creativity on various mediums. Create unique and sellable goods while honing your skills in this hands-on class at the renowned Evanston Art Center. Start your journey towards a profitable venture today.
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Perfect for local teens interested in furthering their artistic abilities in the subjects of painting and drawing. The program was developed from Loyola Academy, ETHS, and New Trier High School. Perfect for advanced high school art students serious about pursuing art. Designed to enhance a student’s ability to render objects and the figure through dry and wet media. Students will not only engage technique and study, but learn how to build...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Full Course Name Abstract Alchemy: From and with Nature - Intensive with Artist Judith Kruger Reinterpret nature’s deep imagery and essence employing matter from nature itself within a limited palette. Paint, ink and homemade gesso will be made from inorganic and organic sources including pine soot, shells and earth minerals. Natural metallics and oxidation will be introduced for warmth and depth. These arcane processes have been employed for...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Experiment with a variety of film making strategies to bring your own stories to life! Learn about video production and post-production, camera operation, editing, directing, acting, and writing by working in a small group to create a short film. Use video cameras and edit your film in Adobe Premiere. No need to bring any supplies, but come prepared to film outside. Families and friends are invited to a film screening on the Friday of camp...
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Are you looking to learn 3D modeling but don’t know where to begin? Are you a fan of the 8-bit aesthetic of Minecraft? Do you find full-on industrial CG programs too overwhelming, and wish for a workflow that is more suitable for one-person operation? This 12-week introductory studio class is made for you! I will teach you how to create your own voxel models and environments from scratch and to effectively render in MagicaVoxel to create your...
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