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SUMMARY:Class #323: Foundations of Drawing & Painting with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 2:00PM – 5:00PM CDT on Sun —\n\n\n\nHow can one improve pictorial ideas and techniques? What are essential tools and concepts employed by visual artists? This course covers the basics of composition\, perspective drawing\, and color theory and application. Through a series of short projects\, students investigate ideas and techniques used by painters of all styles to add visual\, spatial\, and emotional elements to their art. Students work with media of color paper\, pencils\, and gouache paint. Limited to 9 students. Open to all levels. \nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class will meet in our lower level studio.\nNo class on 7/5.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-323-foundations-of-drawing-painting-with-andrew-conklin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000
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SUMMARY:Class #405: Basic Oil Painting with Andrew Conklin
DESCRIPTION:Time : 9:30AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\nIf you have never tried oil or want to improve your abilities to handle this beautiful but complex medium\, this course is for you! Basic Oil Painting introduces the essentials: laying out a palette\, best ways to mix colors\, matching the colors you see\, applying paint with a brush and knife\, and how to create effects of form and texture\, light and shadow. From buttery impasto to flowing washes\, this course will prepare you to take your painting to the next level! \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our lower-level studio.\nNo class on 7/4.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-405-basic-oil-painting-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Class #335: 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.\nSupply List\n\n 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-335-basic-course-in-drawing-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T142351
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SUMMARY:Class #211: 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-211-drawing-the-facial-features-with-addison-xu/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T193000
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SUMMARY:Class #217: 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-217-portrait-drawing-with-addison-xu/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T210000
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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 7/20 & 7/22.\n101 Supply List\n102 Supply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-101-102-103-fundamentals-of-visual-art-with-don-yang-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T130000
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SUMMARY:Class #296: 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.\nNo class on 7/28.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-296-oil-painting-copying-master-paintings-personal-projects-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T170000
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SUMMARY:Class #226: 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.\nNo class on 7/28.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-226-portrait-drawing-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
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SUMMARY:Class #396: 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-396-oil-painting-basics-beyond-with-andrew-conklin/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T130000
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SUMMARY:Class #282: 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\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-282-sketchbook-visual-journal-making-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T142351
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SUMMARY:#155: Figure Drawing - Half Figure with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 9:00AM – 12:00PM CDT on Sat —\n\n\n\nThe course introduces approaches to drawing the half figure\, focusing on the face\, upper body\, and hands. The course provides concepts and techniques that assist the student in improving their ability to capture a likeness and graceful figure movement. This is done by annotating the anatomical landmarks and accentuating forms with linear and tonal rendering.\n\nOpen to all drawing media. Open to all levels.\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThe class will meet in our second floor studio.\nOpen to all drawing media.\nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable $60 model fee payable to the instructor.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/155-figure-drawing-half-figure-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T142351
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SUMMARY:Class #635: Sculpture - Figurative with Ralph Cossentino
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 12:30PM CDT on Sun —\n\n\n\nIn this class\, students will work from a live model and complete a 1/3 life size sculpture using water-based clay. Special focus will be given to bone and muscle structure as well as expression conveyed through the model’s pose. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThere’s a shared model and materials fee.\nThis class meets in our first floor studio in the coach house.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nClay may purchased from the instructor.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-635-sculpture-figurative-with-ralph-cossentino/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T173000
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SUMMARY:Class #133: 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.\nNo class on 7/22 and 8/19.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-133-watercolor-painting-with-don-yang-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000
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SUMMARY:Class #275: Oil Painting - Still Life with Helen Oh
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:00AM – 1:00PM CDT on Thur —\n\n\n\n\nOil Painting — Still Life introduces layered painting techniques perfected by Dutch and Italian masters of the 17th century. Each session begins with an instructor’s demonstration of form rendering\, warm and cool color applications\, and use of scumbling and glazing.\n\nWorking from the instructor’s still life set up\, students will create two paintings throughout. This course is a terrific intro for beginners & an inspiring brush-up course for returning painters.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis class meets in our northlight studio on the 3rd floor.\nNo class on 7/30.\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-275-oil-painting-still-life-with-helen-oh/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T213000
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CREATED:20260319T224153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T224255Z
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SUMMARY:Class #551: 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-551-oil-painting-still-life-any-subject-with-michael-van-zeyl/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T142351
CREATED:20260319T233713Z
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SUMMARY:Class #933 - How to Paint in Watercolor with Dale Popovich
DESCRIPTION:Time : 10:30AM – 1:00PM CDT on Thur —\n\n\n\nIn this online class\, you will learn to implement key concepts and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to have a deeper understanding of the medium. \nEach art lesson includes one-on-one guidance with focus on the top principles of creating a solid painting: \n• How to draw\n• Value relationships\n• How to paint color interpretation\n• Composition\n• Watercolor techniques\n• How to use your art supplies \nAs you understand these elements through painting pictures\, you will have better control of the medium and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process of transparent watercolor painting. Each week session starts with a lecture and demonstration. You will be guided through each phase of the painting until complete. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Notes \n\nThis online class meets via Zoom.\n\n\n\nRequired Supplies \n\nSupply List
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/class-933-how-to-paint-in-watercolor-with-dale-popovich/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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