Course Description:

Course Description:

Draw and paint outside the Caldwell Lily Pool, Lincoln Park Conservatory or Garfield Park Conservatory. Work in drawing mediums and or watercolors and watercolor pencils. Focus includes instruction on creating quick thumbnail sketches, composition, and color. Dress appropriately for changing weather, sun, and insect protection.

Skill Level: All Levels

Course Description:

Course Description: 

In this one-day workshop, learn how modern theories about color are influenced by historic ideas, and how to find your own personal appreciation for experiencing and using color. Each concept discussed in class is followed up with exercises, experiments, and class discussion, using colored papers provided by the instructor to create concrete examples for you to take home and study. You will leave the workshop with multiple completed examples and enough extra colored paper to create your own color studies at home.

Course Description:

Course Description:

Learn the basics of woodturning in this one-day workshop, and take home a lovely turned bowl of your own making! No previous experience in woodworking needed.

Skill Level: Beginner