Art School
View Evanston Art Center's Fall 2019 catalog.
The Evanston Art Center offers visual art classes that are inviting and comfortable, with intimate class sizes and opportunities for one-on-one learning. If you're brand new to art, returning, or a practicing artist, there are classes for your skill level and interests.
Don't hesitate to contact us to learn more and discuss the class that would be a good fit for your needs and schedule.
Scholarships and payment plans are available. Evanston Art Center members receive a discount off of classes.
Fall Adult and Youth Classes: September 9 - December 8, 2019 (12 WEEK TERM)
- No classes Thanksgiving week (Monday, November 25 through Sunday, December 1)
- Make-up week December 9 - December 15
Registration & Policy Information
Class registration is now available online! Begin browsing by department below, or search the catalog directly.
A pdf version of our full Fall catalog (or registration page only) is also available for print, mail-in and phone-in registrations.
Learn more about our policies regarding refunds, cancellations, financial aid and scholarships, and more.
| Department | Description |
|---|---|
| Adult Classes by Department | The Evanston Art Center offers art making in the following areas: Digital Media and Photography, Ceramics, Printmaking, Drawing and Painting, Metal Sculpture, Jewelry, Figure Sculpture, and...more |
| Art Seminars | Welcome to the Art Seminars Department! Learn more about art and artists through dialogue and slide lectures, with discussions facilitated by our knowledgeable instructors. Explore matters of the art...more |
| Artistic Forms | Above Images by Ashleigh Pastor Welcome to the Artistic Forms Department! The Artistic Forms department encompasses artistic pursuits that move beyond a “traditional” visual arts class. Experiment...more |
| Ceramics | Above Images by Ashleigh Pastor Welcome to the Ceramics Department! EAC Ceramics will immerse you in high-fired (cone 10) ceramics as you develop a solid understanding of wheel-throwing,...more |
| Dewey After School Program | Evanston Art Center outreach program at Dewey Elementary School for Dewey students. more |
| Digital Media & Fabrication | Welcome to the Digital Media & Fabrication Department! The Maker Lab allows you to explore technologies both old and new. You can develop your own film in the darkroom, learn Photoshop, prepare...more |
| Drawing & Painting | Above Images by Ashleigh Pastor Welcome to the Drawing & Painting Department! EAC offers a variety of styles and media for adults interested in drawing and painting ranging from beginner classes...more |
| Fall Youth / Teens | Above Images by Ashleigh Pastor Welcome to the Youth Fine Arts (YFA) Department! EAC invites kids and teens to get messy, discover new modes of making, and explore the visual arts. Youth classes...more |
| Figure Sculpture | Above Images by Ashleigh Pastor Welcome to the Figure Sculpture Department! We provide a space for students of all backgrounds, from novice to professional artist, to share the creative experience...more |
| Jewelry | Above Images by Ashleigh Pastor Welcome to the Jewelry, Metalsmithing & Metal Sculpture Department! From tiny, delicate jewelry and household items to tiaras and sculptural forms, you will be...more |
| Photography | Evanston Art Center membership is not required to enroll in these classes, however EAC members receive a tuition discount. Click here to purchase or renew membership. For information regarding...more |
| Printmaking | Above Image by Ashleigh Pastor Welcome to the Printmaking Department! Our studio offers instruction for everyone from kids to adults of all ages, for beginners and advanced printmakers alike. Learn...more |
| Spring Break Camps | Spring Break Camp: Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29, 2019 Use your imagination and creativity this spring break to bring out the artist in you! Want to help prepare your child for what a camp...more |
| Summer Art Camps Ages 12-14 | In visual arts camps, students explore skill-building and techniques including proportion, angling, perspective and composition. Elements of art (line, form, shape, value), Principles of Design (...more |
| Summer Art Camps Ages 4-5 | This camp for our youngest art lovers offers an early exposure to artistic materials and youth craft projects. Your little one will become familiar with the foundations of early childhood art-making...more |
| Summer Art Camps Ages 6-8 | Mixed-Media Arts Camp: 9am-12pm (morning camp) Exploring Clay Camp: 12:30pm-3:30pm (afternoon camp) Projects emphasize skill-building, creativity cultivation, arts and visual literacy, text and...more |
| Summer Art Camps Ages 9-11 | In visual arts camps, students explore skill-building and techniques including proportion, angling, perspective and composition. Elements of art (line, form, shape, value), Principles of Design (...more |
| Summer Classes - Ages 4-18 | EAC members receive a $20 course tuition discount. Purchase or renew membership and save! Read about our policies for refunds, cancellations, financial aid, scholarships, and more. more |
| Summer Immersion Classes | The design of these week-long classes is similar to a retreat or residency in their in-depth focus on achieving skill levels and finessing projects. The areas of study involved will be: Drawing and...more |
| Summer Youth Camps and Classes | Fill your summer with creativity, learning and fun ! Don't miss EAC's Summer Camps. At EAC we value creative exploration and cultivation because there are no "right" answers in art! Just different...more |
| Walker After School Program | Evanston Art Center outreach program at Walker Elementary School for Walker students. more |
| Woodworking | Welcome to the Woodworking Department! We focus on teaching the “fine art” of woodworking, including safety on all tools; the art of wood joinery; milling and preparing wood for student projects; and...more |
| Workshops | Workshops Don’t have time for a 12-week course? Evanston Art Center’s workshops are short and informative 1, 2 or 3-day experiences that may open a window by introducing a technique new to you, find...more |