Develop your imagination and creative abilities with a class at Art Encounter. All levels of skill, including beginners, are welcome.

Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at Studio #109, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. , Evanston.

To register, send check to Art Encounter, 927 Noyes Street (#109), Evanston, IL 60201 or call (847) 328-9222 or email artencounter@yahoo.com for more info .

Classes for adults: SPRING 2010

Claire Epperly
Votive Figure (Serenity)
Wire armature, fabric, glass and copper mask, kumi-himo braids, wood base, 2005, 13” x 9” x 6"

WRITING AN ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Artists are visual people which means that some of them struggle as they write a statement about their work.  Art Critic Victor M. Cassidy can help.  He’s helped dozens of artists in Indianapolis and Chicago write statements that tell what they do in their own words.  Cassidy will preview your work before meeting with you.
Please call Art Encounter at 847.328.9222 for more information and registration.
Date:               SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Place:             Art Encounter, 927 Noyes St., Room 109, Evanston
Time:             45 minute periods scheduled on an individual basis
Fee:                $75

CRITIQUE SERIES FOR ARTISTS
Share ideas and experiences through in-depth discussion of each artist’s work. The series covers exhibition opportunities, presentation of work, gallery information and discussion of current art controversies and interesting art journal readings. Critique members enrolled in the series may participate in our fall exhibition.  The series includes entry fee and tour of Next and Art Chicago at the Merchandise Mart.

Instructor:      Artistic Director and painter Joanna Pinsky
Dates:             Meets 2nd Monday of the month,  March -June
Place:              Joanna’s studio in Evanston 
Time:               7:30PM-10:00PM
Fee:                 Members...$105; Non-members...$120; $25 per individual session          

HOW TO TALK ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ART
For Artists, Teachers and the General Public.  This five session class helps participants develop a deeper understanding of contemporary art and new ways to access unfamiliar artistic expressions.  Learn how to involve others in discussions about art, and gain greater insight into artistic processes.  We’ll explore a wide range of media and ideas at the Art Institute of Chicago, selected Chicago art galleries and the Noyes Cultural Arts Center in Evanston.   This class is a requirement for anyone wishing to lead Art Encounter programs.  Teachers may earn 30 C.P.D.U. teaching credits.
Instructor:      Artistic Director Joanna Pinsky
Dates:              Tuesdays, June 1 – 29
Place:               First session, The Art Institute of Chicago (Monroe St. Entrance)
Time:              10:30AM - 4:00 PM 
Fee:                  $175;    $250, with C.P.D.U. credits 
Some scholarships are available.  Call Joanna Pinsky for more information.

Classes for children are currently unavailable.

ART ENCOUNTER OFFERS IN-SERVICE WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS on using visual experiences to build students’ critical thinking and communication skills. Contact Elaine at 847.328.9222, or email artencounter@yahoo.com

ART ENCOUNTER CAN ARRANGE A PRIVATE TOUR TO GALLERIES, ARTISTS’ STUDIOS AND ART COLLECTIONS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION OR BUSINESS.  Call Elaine at 847.328.9222 or e-mail artencounter@yahoo.com