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Dive into the versatile medium of clay! Students will learn hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction, as well as various underglazing methods to create vibrant pieces. This intensive offers a comprehensive understanding of ceramic hand-building. Note: Completed projects will be available for pickup approximately 2-3 weeks after the camp concludes, and caregivers will receive an email notification once the projects are ready.

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This week is perfect for beginner to intermediate students looking to enhance their painting skills, as well as advanced students interested in pursuing art at the college level. This intensive is designed to build proficiency and confidence in working with wet media, including acrylic and watercolor paints. All materials will be provided, or students may bring their preferred supplies.

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Allow your imagination to run wild in this process-based class! Artists will learn and experiment with a variety of materials to make different projects. Develop and strengthen fundamental skills with line, shapes, composition, and investigate a range of materials such as graphite, watercolor, and collage. Campers will learn about experimentation and ideas around abstraction. Curiosity and creativity are highly encouraged!

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Explore the art of architectural drawing as you learn to depict buildings, interiors, and urban spaces. Students will practice perspective, proportion, and composition while developing technical skills and a personal style for creating detailed, dynamic architectural illustrations! Note: Weather permitting, students may also draw outside or along Central Street.

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Embark on a week-long artistic exploration! Each day brings a new adventure as students immerse themselves in the beauty of various Evanston and Northshore locations including Northwestern University, Bahai Temple, and Chicago Botanic Gardens. Students will experiment with a variety of materials like watercolors, pens, and scratchboards in a new setting each day. Note: A detailed schedule will be sent to students before the start of the course. Students are advised to bring a lunch and water bottle each day.

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Learn the art of figure and portrait drawing! This camp is designed for students interested in learning gesture drawing, line quality, and shading techniques. With guided instruction, students will concentrate on proportions and simplifying shapes to achieve realistic renderings. All skill levels are welcome! Note: A live clothed model may be used in some sessions.

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Dive into the vibrant world of acrylic painting as you explore techniques like layering, blending, and glazing. Students will experiment with color, composition, and texture to create expressive, original artwork while developing their own artistic style!

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Sharpen your observational skills in this Drawing from Life studio! Students will improve their hand-eye coordination and refine their drawing abilities by exploring still life, natural landscapes, and portraiture. All skill levels are welcome to join and learn essential drawing techniques using charcoal, pen and ink, oil pastel, and more. Note: Weather permitting, some classes may be held outside at McCulloch Park.  

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Do you love photography, collage, and creating zines? This camp is ideal for students looking to unleash their creativity by blending these two mediums. Participants will practice with digital cameras, learn the fundamentals of photography, and transform their captured images into unique mixed-media photo collages and zines.

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