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Marwen courses and workshops — which are led by practicing Chicago artists — are FREE and offer a wide variety of visual arts experiences, including ceramics, digital media, video, photography, fashion, painting, comics, and so much more.

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3D Printed Cities

Learn to use TinkerCad and NomadSculpt to create different types of buildings inspired by real or imagined…
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Motion Graphics

Develop your own visual language and techniques to create dynamic, engaging animations and motion-based projects.
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Experimental 2D Animation

Explore storytelling in animation across analog and digital media!
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Outstanding Plushie Branding

Experiment with block printing and sewing machines to make unique stuffed creations.
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Garden Stones: Mosaics

Learn mosaic skills like how to use cutting tools and other materials like pieces of colored glass….
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Oil Painting Basics

Learn how to work with oils, prepare canvases, and create beautiful paintings of people, places, and things!…
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Ceramic Storytelling

Create ceramic stories and original characters using techniques like slip and glaze, hand-building, and surface decoration. …
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Sketching Scientific Illustration

Create drawings from observation and practice eye-hand coordination to create illustrations using watercolor.
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Dream to Screen: Filmmaking

Learn the essentials of visual storytelling and film production while creating your own short films.
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Through My Lens: Digital Photography

Young artists will learn about car and low rider photography.
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Comics in Detail

Learn the ins and outs of making a comic, and gain confidence with experimental techniques.
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Beyond the Press: Experimental Printmaking

Explore six unique printmaking techniques, including cyanotypes, monoprints, and stamping.
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