Art School
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.
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 class tuition.
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EAC's Spring 2023 Term
10-Week Term: March 27 - June 4
Make-Up Week: June 5 - June 11
EAC's Summer Camps 2023
10 One-week Sessions: The week of June 12 through the week of August 14
EAC's Summer Adult Classes 2023
12-Week session beginning June 12 - September 3
Make-Up Week: September 5 - September 10
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Registration & Policy Information
Class registration is now available online! Begin browsing by department below, or search the catalog directly. Read more about our COVID-19 safety response.
Learn more about our policies regarding refunds, cancellations, financial aid and scholarships, and more.
| Department | Description |
|---|---|
| Adult Classes by Department | Explore, create, and learn at the Evanston Art Center The Evanston Art Center offers artmaking classes for adults in the following departments: Digital Media and Photography, Ceramics, Printmaking, Drawing and Painting, Jewelry, Figure Sculpture,…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 world with art makers and enthusiasts of all…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 with new ideas and materials to broaden your…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, handbuilding, and glazing techniques. Ceramics classes…more |
| Digital / Maker | 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 images for inkjet printing, create 3D printed…more |
| Drawing | Evanston Art Center membership is not required to enroll in these courses, however, EAC members receive a tuition discount. Click here to purchase or renew membership. For information regarding refunds, cancellations, financial aid and…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 in figurative or representational styles to…more |
| Drawing and Painting | Evanston Art Center membership is not required to enroll in these courses, however, EAC members receive a tuition discount. Click here to purchase or renew membership. For information regarding refunds, cancellations, financial aid and…more |
| En Plein Air: Outdoor Classes | Evanston Art Center's En Plein Air Classes Get outside and draw while socially distanced! To ensure everyone’s safety, please note this class will only take place outdoors, and will NOT meet at the Evanston Art Center. Here is additional…more |
| Fall Camps | Explore, create and learn in-person at the Evanston Art Center EAC's Fall 2020 Term Begins September 14. Check out our online classes, too! Evanston Art Center COVID-19 Reopening Plan The Evanston Art Center (EAC) pledges to follow Restore…more |
| Fall Teen Classes | Explore, create and learn at the Evanston Art Center EAC's Fall 2022 Term Fall Session: September 12 - December 11 (No class Thanksgiving week, November 21 -27) Make-up week: December 12 - December 18 Join the EAC's Teen Board As a Teen…more |
| Fall Youth / Teens | Explore, create and learn at the Evanston Art Center EAC's Fall 2022 Term Fall Session: September 12 - December 11 No class Thanksgiving week, November 21-27 more |
| Fall Youth Classes | Explore, create and learn at the Evanston Art Center EAC's Fall 2022 Term 12-Week Term: September 12 - December 11 (No classes the week of Thanksgiving, November 21-27) Make-up week: December 12 - December 18 more |
| Fashion | more |
| Figure and Portrait | Evanston Art Center membership is not required to enroll in these courses, however, EAC members receive a tuition discount. Click here to purchase or renew membership. For information regarding refunds, cancellations, financial aid and…more |
| Figure Sculpture | Above Images by Ashleigh Pastor; Artwork by Sueko Kawamura (left) and Tomoko Yamaguchi (right) Welcome to the Figure Sculpture Department! We provide a space for students of all backgrounds, from novice to professional artist, to share the…more |
| High School | Join the EAC's Teen Board As a Teen Board member, you will act as teen ambassador designing programs and resources to make EAC a more welcoming, accessible, and relevant space for Evanston and Chicagoland youth. This program is open to teens…more |
| In-Person Camps | The EAC pledges to: Require all who enter the EAC wear a mask for the duration of their visit. Provide additional cleaning of all common areas and high touch surfaces, especially restrooms and door handles. Require staff to stay…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 able to explore a wide variety of metal works in…more |
| Mixed Media | Evanston Art Center membership is not required to enroll in these courses, however, EAC members receive a tuition discount. Click here to purchase or renew membership. For information regarding refunds, cancellations, financial aid and…more |
| Online Adult Classes | REGISTRATION FOR FALL ONLINE CLASSES IS NOW OPEN The EAC online courses have something for everyone and every schedule. Browse our online course schedule. Participation is easy. Here’s what you’ll need: A smartphone, tablet or computer that…more |
| Online Camps | Online Class participation is easy. Here’s what you’ll need: A smartphone, tablet or computer that has a camera and connects to the internet. Zoom downloaded to your device prior to starting class. What’s Zoom? Learn more. Supply list that is…more |
| Online Classes | REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE CLASSES IS NOW OPEN Summer 2023: 12-Week Term: June 12 - September 3, 2023, Make-Up Week: September 5 - September 10 The EAC online courses have something for everyone and every schedule. Browse our online course…more |
| Online Classes for Kids | more |
| Online Classes for Teens | more |
| Online Classes for Tweens and Teens | more |
| Online Classes for Tweens and Tweens | more |
| Online Summer Camps Ages 12-14 | more |
| Online Summer Camps Ages 14-18 | more |
| Online Summer Camps Ages 5-8 | more |
| Online Summer Camps Ages 9-11 | more |
| Online Youth Classes | Add some structure, creativity, and fun to your schedule Online Class participation is easy. Here’s what you’ll need: A smartphone, tablet or computer that has a camera and connects to the internet. Zoom downloaded to your device prior to…more |
| Online Youth Classes | more |
| Painting | Evanston Art Center membership is not required to enroll in these courses, however, EAC members receive a tuition discount. Click here to purchase or renew membership. For information regarding refunds, cancellations, financial aid and…more |
| Performance Art | 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 a variety of print- and paper-based techniques…more |
| Spring Break Camps | Spring Break Camp Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7, 2023 Use your imagination and creativity this spring break to bring out the artist in you! What To Bring: Bring a completed emergency contact form for the first day of camp. (Blank…more |
| Spring Teen Classes | more |
| Spring 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 spark the imagination, teach technical skills,…more |
| Spring Youth Classes | 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 (pattern, contrast, balance) and Color Theory.…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. Each camp fosters material exploration, visual…more |
| Summer Art Camps Ages 4-8 | 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 writing, and behavioral and emotional development.…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 (pattern, contrast, balance) and Color Theory.…more |
| Summer Art Camps Ages 9-14 | more |
| Summer Classes | more |
| Summer High School - Ages 14-18 | more |
| Summer Youth - Online | Online Camps Join us for our Online Camp offerings beginning June 7! Due to demand and limited capacity, we encourage you to use the Wait List function if a camp is full. We will try to add an additional section of camp if we can add one safely.…more |
| Summer Youth and Highschool | Add structure and creativity with our In-Person Summer Art Camps! In-Person Camps At EAC we value creative exploration and cultivation because there are no "right" answers in art! Just different ways to approach and solve problems, think…more |
| Weekly Youth Classes | more |
| Winter Break Camps | Winter Break Camp: Monday, December 26 - Friday, December 30, 2022 Use your imagination and creativity this winter break to bring out the artist in you! WHAT TO BRING: Dress for mess! Waterbottle Nut-free snacks Epi-pens or other…more |
| Winter Teen Classes | Explore, create and learn at the Evanston Art Center EAC's Winter 2023 Term Winter Session: January 9 - March 19 more |
| Winter Youth / Teens | Explore, create and learn at the Evanston Art Center EAC's Winter 2023 Term Winter Session: January 9 - March 19 more |
| Winter Youth Classes | Explore, create, and learn at the Evanston Art Center EAC's Winter 2023 Term Winter Session: January 9 - March 19 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 glue-ups and finishing. You will also explore…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 time in your busy schedule, or give you the…more |
| Youth Fine Arts | more |