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SUMMARY:Class #210: Drawing the Facial Features with Addison Xu
DESCRIPTION:Time : 5:30PM – 7:30PM CDT on Mon —\n\n\n\nThis 8-week Zoom drawing class will focus on individual features of the face: the eyes\, nose\, mouth\, ears\, and hair. We’ll meet once a week and spend 1-2 sessions per feature. We will work on toned paper with pencil and chalk and explore their anatomy\, form\, simplification\, and other related topics. We’ll learn from photos of models as well as masterworks. Each session will be half demonstration and half class critique\, and the class will be recorded. \n\nSpecial Notes \n\nZoom class\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nPencils (Range of hardnesses from about HB-2B)\, white chalk\, sandpaper and razor blade (for sharpening pencils)\, toned paper\, kneaded eraser\, drawing board
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-210-drawing-the-facial-features-with-addison-xu/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T173000
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SUMMARY:Class #216: Portrait Drawing with Addison Xu
DESCRIPTION:Time : 5:00PM – 7:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nThis 8-week Zoom class is for beginner students who want to learn a structural and form-based approach to drawing portraits. We will meet once a week and work from photos and masterworks and discuss how to set up a linear block-in and how to render the illusion of three-dimensional form. Through critiques and demonstrations\, we will focus on understanding the structure and perspective of the head in space\, mechanics of light and form\, and proportions and likeness of the model. An optional assignment and supplementary material will be given weekly. Each session will be recorded. \n\nSpecial Notes \n\nZoom Class\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nPencils (Range of hardnesses from about HB-2B)\, white chalk\, sandpaper and razor blade (for sharpening pencils)\, toned paper\, kneaded eraser\, drawing board
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-216-portrait-drawing-with-addison-xu/
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SUMMARY:Class #334: Basic Course in Drawing with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 1:30PM – 4:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\nDiscover the pleasure of drawing! This course introduces essential ideas and processes used by artists working from observation. Students investigate the use of freehand drawing to capture proportion\, communicate form\, and express emotion. Essentials of shading\, composition\, and color are considered through various drawing media\, including charcoal\, graphite and color pencils. Intended for the beginner or those with limited experience in studio art\, these sessions prepare the student for more advanced figure and still life courses. Limited to 9 students. Open to all levels. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere is a shared\, non-refundable model fee payable to the instructor.\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nNo class on 5/16 & 5/23.\nSupply List\n\n 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-334-basic-course-in-drawing-with-andrew-conklin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T213000
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SUMMARY:Class #550: Oil Painting - Still Life: Any Subject with Michael Van Zeyl
DESCRIPTION:Time : 6:30PM – 9:30PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nOpen to all levels\, this class will introduce various oil painting materials and analyze great paintings from the past and present. With an emphasis on chiaroscuro painting (the dramatic distribution of light and shadow in a picture)\, students will learn the essentials for creating dimensional\, life-like paintings including: composition & design\, values\, edges\, color harmony and paint application techniques. Students are welcome to bring in their own subject to paint from or choose a collection of reference material provided by the instructor. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our 3rd floor studio.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-550-oil-painting-still-life-any-subject-with-michael-van-zeyll/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T210000
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SUMMARY:Class #101/102/103: Fundamentals of Visual Art with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:6:30 PM – 9:00PM CDT on Mon. & Wed.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class is designed for anyone\, from beginning level to advanced level\, who wishes to systematically learn to draw and paint. (Anyone can learn to draw and paint as long as they have desire and patience\, and willingness to work at it!)\n\nClass will focus on the four most important fundamentals of visual art:\n1. Drawing (Form Principles)\n2. Design (Composition)\n3. Perspective (Spatial Relation)\n4. Color (Color Harmony)\n\nFundamentals of Art 101 students will learn fundamentals of Drawing\, Design and Perspective. Fundamentals of Art 102 students will\, while continuing to study these 3 fundamentals\, learn color theory and harmony. In the subsequent Fundamentals of Art 103 class\, students will compose pictorial narratives in the subject of their choice (landscape\, still life\, illustration etc.) by utilizing design principles and color theory.\n\nThe eventual goal of this class is\, by equipping the students with the essential tools of visual art fundamentals\, to prepare them to be able to pursue their individual art of visual communication and expression in their own style\, medium\, and genre.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower level studio.\nNo class on 5/25.\n101 Supply List\n102 Supply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-101-102-103-fundamentals-of-visual-art-with-don-yang-3/
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SUMMARY:Class #132: Watercolor Painting with Don Yang
DESCRIPTION:3:00 PM – 5:30PM CDT on Wed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• This is a general watercolor class—as opposed to one specific genre of portrait\, landscape\, still life etc.—designed for both beginning watercolor painters and the experienced. \n• Students will learn fundamental skills and techniques of watercolor painting in order to create a convincing realism in their painting. \n• In addition to hands-on skills\, students will learn how to\n· construct a dynamic value structure in painting.\n· create color harmony in painting.\n· create an impactful composition. \n• Individual student paints their choice of subject matter; landscape\, urban-scape\, people\, animals\, still life etc. \n• Class consists of lecture\, demonstration\, individual instruction\, home assignment\, and group critique. \n• Students paint from photo references of their choice (on print\, tablet\, or laptop) carefully selected from the discussion with the instructor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-132-watercolor-painting-with-don-yang/
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SUMMARY:#154: Figure Drawing: Essentials of Form with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 9:00AM – 12:00PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\n\nThis course focuses on the essentials of rendering 3D volume\, weight-bearing\, and balance\, when drawing the figure. In long poses\, students will construct convincing and expressive form in life drawings.\n\nEach session begins with the instructor’s demo. Students will work with various media\, including pencil\, charcoal\, and liquid graphite\, to produce dynamic and unique effects.\n\nOpen to all levels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThe class will meet in our second floor studio.\nThere is a $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\nNo class on 5/23.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/154-figure-drawing-essentials-of-form-with-helen-oh/
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SUMMARY:Class #237: Figure & Portrait Drawing with Addison Xu
DESCRIPTION:Time : 9:00AM – 3:30PM CDT on Fri —\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this class\, students will draw four different nude figures or portraits from life in graphite (one drawing per week). Students can decide whether they wish to draw the figure or portrait each week. Instruction will include demonstrations and individual critiques\, and will focus on understanding the gesture\, structure\, and perspective of the model in space as well as the proportions and likeness. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis workshop meets in our 2nd floor studio.\nThe model fee is $90.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-237-figure-portrait-drawing-with-addison-xu/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
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SUMMARY:Class #295: Oil Painting - Copying Master Paintings & Personal Projects with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nCopying master paintings has long been considered one of the best ways to learn drawing and painting. Throughout history\, this practice has helped artists to build their visual memory\, gain insight about the painter’s intention and understand the work within a historical context. Rubens\, Degas\, and others used copying to strengthen their artistic vision.\n\nThe class is also open to independent projects by students who wish to explore modes of art making that may be inspired by themes or styles of their favorite painters.\nOpen to all levels. \nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our second floor studio.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-295-oil-painting-copying-master-paintings-personal-projects-with-helen-oh/
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SUMMARY:Class #225: Portrait Drawing with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Tue —\n\n\n\nFor millennia\, artists have delighted in drawing the human face and head. It is infinitely challenging and compelling to capture the unique combination of large and small\, fixed and mobile forms that combine to produce the sitter’s likeness. \nThis drawing course introduces the essentials of proportion\, line\, shading and color techniques as it examines specific forms drawn from the model. Open to all levels. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our 2nd floor studio.\n$60 non-refundable model fee paid directly to the instructor.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-225-portrait-drawing-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T210000
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SUMMARY:Class #395: Oil Painting - Basics & Beyond with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 6:30PM – 9:00PM CDT on Thu —\n\n\n\nUnleash your inner artist with Oil Painting: Basics & Beyond! From innovations in color approaches to novel painting methods\, this course is your shortcut to canvas perfection. \nIn this six-week class\, we traverse a spectrum of ideas and processes\, including the ‘essence’ technique\, inspired by French painters Degas and Lautrec\, then dive into the mesmerizing world of dots and dabs to uncover the secrets of the iconic Pointillist technique\, and channel the spirit of Seurat. Get ready to brush up on your skills and paint the town red\, yellow\, blue\, and every hue in between! \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nLimited to 9 students.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-395-oil-painting-basics-beyond-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T100000
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SUMMARY:Class #281: Sketchbook - Visual Journal Making with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Fri — \n\n\nThroughout history\, artists have used sketchbooks to develop their ideas\, and as outlets for the simple pleasure of recording memorable places\, people and objects. In this course\, the instructor discusses and demonstrates methods to make sketchbooks. Watercolor and drawing techniques are covered by demonstrations at each session. The class meets at Navy Pier\, Lincoln Park\, and the Chicago Riverwalk\, all locations a short trip from the Loop via CTA bus or train. This class is Limited to 8 students. \n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-281-sketchbook-visual-journal-making-with-helen-oh/
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