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SUMMARY:Open Studio for Drawing with Phil Schorn
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on Graphite\, Color Pencil\, Watercolor Pencil and Pen. \nThis 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. \nOpen 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. \n \nPhilip 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. \nPhilip 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. \nPhilip’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.\n 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. \nEmail: phil@nullpschornstudio.com   FB: pschornstudio/
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-drawing-with-phil-schorn/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Design & Craft with Vee Gunn
DESCRIPTION:FULL WEEK AND SINGLE DAY CAMP OPTIONS! – Just click purchase and select the date for the daily camp.\nWhat if your child could design their own collection of creations this summer? \nAt Design & Craft\, kids step into the role of young designers. First\, they imagine. Then they experiment. Finally\, they create. Throughout the week\, campers explore creativity through a wide range of hands-on projects that turn ideas into something real. \nTo start\, we introduce a mix of materials and techniques. Kids work with fabric\, paint\, clay\, paper\, and collage. Next\, they learn how everyday materials can transform into something new. One day they might design a custom T-shirt. Another day they might create a board game\, shape a clay sculpture\, or build colorful room décor. Along the way\, they’ll craft key rings\, fridge magnets\, logos\, and other imaginative creations they can wear\, use\, gift\, or display at home. \nAs the session continues\, each project introduces a new creative skill. Campers experiment with color\, pattern\, texture\, and form. They test ideas. They revise designs. Most importantly\, they discover their own creative style. Instead of following a single template\, kids are encouraged to make choices and try something different. \nJust as important\, the process is playful and collaborative. Campers share ideas\, show off their work\, and celebrate each other’s creativity. As confidence grows\, so does curiosity. Soon\, kids begin thinking like real designers – asking questions\, solving problems\, and imagining what they can create next. \nBy the end of the session\, every camper leaves with a collection of original projects and a stronger sense of creative confidence. They’ll head home with handmade pieces they’re proud of – and the excitement of knowing they designed them themselves. \nDesign & Craft is perfect for curious\, imaginative kids who love to build\, design\, and make. This summer\, creativity takes the lead. \nAges 8 – 13
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/design-craft-with-vee-gunn/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:The Creativity Hack with Vee Gunn
DESCRIPTION:FULL WEEK AND SINGLE DAY CAMP OPTIONS! – Just click purchase and select the date for the daily camp.\nDoes your child love to create\, experiment\, and think outside the box? \n\n\n\nAt Creativity Hack\, young artists jump into a hands-on art camp fueled by imagination. We flip the rules of traditional art and encourage kids to explore bold\, unexpected ideas. \nStudents experiment with paint\, ink\, charcoal\, fabric\, wood\, and canvas. They try new tools and discover fresh ways to combine color\, shape\, and pattern. One day they might paint on unusual surfaces. The next\, they might build layered multimedia pieces. \nEach session introduces new materials and techniques. Kids test ideas\, follow their curiosity\, and develop their own creative style along the way. \nThis camp isn’t about mastering one method. It’s about creative freedom\, playful discovery\, and trying something new. \nBy the end of the camp\, every child will leave with a collection of original artworks—and more confidence in their creativity. \nPerfect for curious minds and imaginative makers\, Creativity Hack invites kids to explore art in unexpected ways and discover the joy of making something uniquely their own. \nAges 8-13
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