Fall 2011 Classes - Evanston Art Center
Fall 2011 Classes - Evanston Art Center
Fall 2011 Classes - Evanston Art Center
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Youth Fine <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Youth and high school<br />
4105 12 WEEKS<br />
FASHION SHOW: BEGINNING/ INTer<br />
Sandra Stone<br />
Design and construct clothing that will be presented<br />
during a fashion show. Clothes will be created from<br />
thrifted garments, traditional and non-traditional<br />
materials and fabrics. Students will learn basic<br />
pattern making, draping on the dress form, fabric<br />
cutting, hand stitching, and machine sewing.<br />
Intermediate students will work on individual<br />
projects that will advance their skills. Students will<br />
be involved in all stages of the fashion show: theme<br />
and music, hair, make-up and modeling their own<br />
creations. Some supplies provided and students will<br />
receive a supply list for additional required materials.<br />
Ages 11-14<br />
Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm<br />
EAC member $185/non-member $200<br />
4710 12 WEEKS<br />
ANIMATION<br />
TBA<br />
Using Adobe Photoshop, Flash Animation, and<br />
Garage band, students learn the fundamentals of<br />
creating digital animation. Characters and story lines<br />
are developed throughout the class as students learn<br />
new techniques that incorporate sound, movement,<br />
and abstraction.<br />
Ages 10-14<br />
Friday 4:00pm – 5:30pm<br />
EAC member $175/non-member $190<br />
Class size limit 8<br />
NEW!<br />
4775 12 weeks<br />
Video RemiX<br />
Jeremy Tinder<br />
Thursday 4pm – 5:30pm<br />
Use found footage from the internet and TV to<br />
create multi-media mash-ups. Create short films<br />
in iMovie by splicing together clips downloaded<br />
from the internet. Use found sound or add your own<br />
soundtrack and voice.<br />
Ages 10-13<br />
EAC member $175/non-member $190<br />
Class size limit 8<br />
4745 6 WEEKS<br />
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Andrew Breen<br />
This multi-level class is for students who enjoy the<br />
art of photography and computer manipulation.<br />
Photoshop and camera techniques will be used for<br />
projects like self-portraits, interiors and landscapes.<br />
Students will learn about experimenting with<br />
different lighting, depth of field and creating<br />
dynamic compositions. Please bring a digital camera<br />
and directional manual to class the first day.<br />
Ages 10-14<br />
Sunday 1:30pm – 3:30pm<br />
6 Weeks Beginning October 16<br />
EAC member $110/non-member $125<br />
Class size limit 10<br />
HIGH SCHOOL<br />
4099 8 WEEKS<br />
building a PORTFOLIO<br />
John Minkoff<br />
This class offers students the opportunity to learn<br />
aspects of several drawing and painting media,<br />
charcoal and graphite, oil and acrylics. Working<br />
from observation, explore the possibility of these<br />
mediums, as well as concepts of color, composition,<br />
and perspective. Students will be introduced to<br />
works of contemporary artists and encouraged<br />
to develop their own creativity. Each project will<br />
enhance your college portfolio requirements.<br />
Ages 14+<br />
Tuesday 6:30pm – 9pm<br />
EAC member $155/non-member $170<br />
4181 12 WEEKS<br />
painting STUDIO<br />
Roberta Miles<br />
This challenging class offers students the<br />
opportunity to paint in both oil and acrylics. Working<br />
from observation, explore the possibility these<br />
mediums, as well as concepts of color, composition<br />
and perspective. Students will be introduced to<br />
works of contemporary artists and encouraged to<br />
develop their own creativity. Loose atmosphere and<br />
creativity encouraged.<br />
Ages 14+<br />
Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm<br />
EAC member $185/non member $200<br />
4153 12 WEEKS<br />
ETCHING AND WOODCUT<br />
Catherine DeVuono<br />
Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30pm<br />
Location: EAC print studio at Noyes<br />
Etching and woodcut is a multi level course<br />
which includes an introduction to basic intaglio<br />
(etching and engraving) techniques, monotype<br />
and relief printmaking (woodcut). Instruction will<br />
be individualized, subject matter will come from<br />
students’ own drawings and each class member<br />
will be able to create several plates, at least one<br />
woodblock and short editions of prints. The goal<br />
of the class will be individual development within<br />
the framework of the collaborative print studio. The<br />
shop will provide all basic materials and supplies.<br />
The latest non-toxic methodology will be used.<br />
Ages 14+<br />
Tuesday 6:30 – 8:30pm<br />
EAC member $215/non-member $230<br />
Class size limit 8<br />
4197 12 WEEKS<br />
TEEN PAINTING<br />
Jill King<br />
Serious art instruction to build a portfolio for college<br />
– or just come draw and paint for the love of it.<br />
Create with kindred spirits while exploring various<br />
drawing and painting mediums including charcoal,<br />
pencils, oil and acrylic paint. Work from in class stilllife<br />
set-ups, your imagination, references, and more.<br />
Elevate your drawing and painting skills through<br />
practicing gesture drawing, contour drawing, color<br />
mixing, color theory and exploring paint application<br />
methods and mediums.<br />
Ages 14+<br />
Thursday 6:30pm – 8:30pm<br />
EAC member $185/non-member $200<br />
4103 12 WEEKS<br />
THE FASHION PORTFOLIO<br />
Sandra Stone<br />
Create 10-15 fashion illustrations that may be used<br />
to develop a college portfolio. Students will learn<br />
to illustrate the fashion figure with an emphasis on<br />
proportion, gesture and individual style. Designers<br />
will explore the silhouette, fabric selection, concept,<br />
color palette and garment details. Various genres<br />
will be discussed. Field trip to the world famous<br />
School of the <strong>Art</strong> Institute Fashion Department will<br />
be arranged. Students receive some supplies and a<br />
list of additional required supplies at the first class.<br />
Ages 14+<br />
Saturday 11:30am – 1:30pm<br />
EAC member $185/non-member $200<br />
4065 12 WEEKS<br />
DRAWING STUDIO<br />
Jeremy Tinder<br />
This class for students of different levels of drawing<br />
experience focuses on skill development through<br />
the exploration of materials and techniques.<br />
Working from observation of the still life, clothed<br />
model, and the world around us, students improve<br />
skills and develop personal imagery and expressive<br />
style. A list of supplies is provided at the first class.<br />
Ages 14+<br />
Sunday 1:30pm – 3:30pm<br />
EAC member $185/non-member $200<br />
workshop<br />
4594 2 DAYS<br />
TEEN HANDiWORK:<br />
DESIGN YOUR OWN MITTENS<br />
Krisitn Mariani<br />
Saturday, October 15 and 22, 1pm – 4pm<br />
Location: 1st Floor Make Room EAC<br />
In this two-day workshop for ages 13 to 18, teens will<br />
create one-of-a-kind mittens, working from repurposed<br />
wool using hand sewing techniques. The first day will<br />
be devoted to the design of the mittens and cutting of<br />
the pattern, the second day will be devoted to sewing<br />
the pieces together. Each pair of mittens will be a<br />
singular design bearing the mark of the maker.<br />
EAC member $70/non-member $85<br />
<strong>Classes</strong> without minimum enrollment are cancelled 3 days before first class.<br />
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