Open Studio for Drawing with Phil Schorn - Gorton Center - Lake Forest, IL
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Open Studio for Drawing with Phil Schorn

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Open Studio for Drawing with Phil Schorn

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 25, 6 - 8:30 pm

Tue, July 7
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A man in the Color Pencil Art class at Gorton. The photo is a view from the side- he is holding a pencil and working on a sketch. On the able around him are different color pencils and some completed drawings.
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Time

Tue, July 07, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Pricing

$325 For 8 Weeks

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Focusing on Graphite, Color Pencil, Watercolor Pencil and Pen.

This open studio session provides artists of all levels with a dedicated time and space to practice and develop their drawing skills. Students are welcome to work on personal projects or explore a variety of drawing exercises in a relaxed, supportive environment. Phil will be present to offer guidance, feedback, and demonstrations as needed.

Open Studio encourages experimentation, observation, and creative growth while allowing each artist to work at their own pace. Whether you’re refining foundational techniques or expanding your artistic style, this session is a great opportunity to draw, connect with other artists, and stay inspired.

Philip Schorn – P Schorn Studio – Botanical Color Pencil Artist His botanical renderings are not scientific studies of plant specimens. They are artistic interpretations of plants. He notices shapes, light, and shadows in the ground around him. He often focuses on a single detail – an individual leaf, a flower, or a small fragment of earth. In this way, he brings those details to life. He has worked with colored pencil for several years and has taught the art for the past three.

Philip is currently teaching online from his home since March. He teaches online color pencil classes for other art studios/galleries, private classes and Facebook demos. He has published two books featuring his art and techniques and has done a number of outdoor shows, group and individual exhibitions.

Philip’s process of making a rendering with the detail that he wants to have requires a significant amount of time. Sometimes he uses other media, such as ink, watercolors or pastels.
 Philip is a member of the Color Pencil Society of America, Grayslake Arts Alliance and the Lake County Art League. His studio is located in Grayslake.

Email: phil@nullpschornstudio.com   FB: pschornstudio/

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