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SUMMARY:Portrait Society: May 29 - June 7
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 30 from 1 to 4 pm for the opening of the Portrait Society of America\, Illinois Chapter! The show will will run through June 7.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/portrait-society-may-29-june-7/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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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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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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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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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:Memorial Day Model Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Day Model Marathon is Monday\, May 25\, from 7 am to 7 pm. It will feature 12 hours of quick sketch in multiple studios with live models. A BBQ lunch and refreshments are included. There will be a long pose from 1 to 4 pm in the coach house. There will be paired models from 4 to 7 pm. $35 for non-members and $30 for members.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/memorial-day-model-marathon-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Model Marathon
DESCRIPTION:The Memorial Day Model Marathon is Monday\, May 25\, from 7 am to 7 pm. It will feature 12 hours of quick sketch in multiple studios with live models. A BBQ lunch and refreshments are included. There will be a long pose from 1 to 4 pm in the coach house. There will be paired models from 4 to 7 pm. $35 for non-members and $30 for members.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/memorial-day-model-marathon/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Mélange à Trois: May 15 - 25
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, May 15\, 4:30 pm—7:30 pm\n\nPalette & Chisel instructors Helen Oh and Andrew Conklin\, and artist member Claire Berger\, invite you to their biannual exhibition\, “Mélange a Trois ‘26”  at Palette & Chisel. Please join us for the opening on Friday\, May 15\, from 4:30 pm—7:30 pm.\n\nHelen’s paintings render the beauty of nature in intimate\, colorful still lifes the frequently include seashells\, painted with skill so as to allow for precise identification. Andrew focuses on naturalistic figure paintings often with individuals interacting is ways that suggest narratives.\nClaire taught pottery in La Borne\, France for twenty years. You can appreciate her expressive glazing work\, as well as their oil paintings better in person in this unique exhibition.
URL:https://paletteandchisel.org/event/melange-a-trois-may-15-25/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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