CHICAGO
ART
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art

Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art

Saturday 21 September
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Unlock the secrets to stunning artwork in our "Fundamentals of Composition Art" class! Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class will guide you through the essentials of composition, teaching you how to arrange elements in your artwork to create balance, harmony, and visual impact. With hands-on exercises and expert tips, you'll learn to see your art in a whole new light. Don't forget to bring your basic art materials and get ready to transform your creative vision into breathtaking compositions. Book your spot now, and we'll send you all the details upon confirmation!
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Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing

Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing

Saturday 28 September
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Step into the world of artistry with our "Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing" class! Whether you're a novice or a dedicated enthusiast, this class is designed to unlock your talent for capturing faces with precision and flair. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn essential techniques and step-by-step methods to create stunning portraits. Grab your basic art materials and join us for an inspiring journey into the art of portraiture. Reserve your spot today and uncover the secrets to bringing faces to life on paper. Detailed event information will be shared upon booking confirmation.
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$47      
Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing

Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing

Saturday 12 October
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Step into the world of artistry with our "Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing" class! Whether you're a novice or a dedicated enthusiast, this class is designed to unlock your talent for capturing faces with precision and flair. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn essential techniques and step-by-step methods to create stunning portraits. Grab your basic art materials and join us for an inspiring journey into the art of portraiture. Reserve your spot today and uncover the secrets to bringing faces to life on paper. Detailed event information will be shared upon booking confirmation.
book now
$47      

Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art

Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art

Saturday 02 November
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Dive into the world of composition with our "Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art" class! Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts, this class will teach you how to create visually stunning and balanced artworks. With fun, hands-on exercises and expert guidance, you'll learn how to arrange elements to create harmony and impact in your art. Bring your basic art materials and get ready to elevate your creative skills. Reserve your spot now, and we'll send you all the event details upon confirmation!
book now
$47      
Portrait Perfection: Drawing Techniques for Beginners

Portrait Perfection: Drawing Techniques for Beginners

Saturday 23 November
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Geanina Zaharia
Join us for "Portrait Perfection: Drawing Techniques for Beginners," where you'll learn to capture the essence of a face with confidence and skill! Perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts, this class will guide you through essential techniques to create lifelike and expressive portraits. With expert tips and step-by-step instructions, you'll be amazed at how quickly your skills improve. Bring your basic art materials and get ready for a fun, creative journey. Reserve your spot today, and we'll send you all the event details upon confirmation!
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 21 September
West Town - 5pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Crochet Club
Claire Rooney
Unleash your creativity with our Granny Squares Crochet Class! Join us for an exciting journey into the timeless art of crochet, where you'll learn to craft beautiful and versatile granny square patterns. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced crocheter, this class offers something for everyone. Discover the joy of combining colors and stitches to create unique and intricate designs that will impress friends and family. Enroll now and master the art of granny square crochet with expert guidance in a fun and supportive environment!
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$75      
Chicago  Henge Meetup

Chicago Henge Meetup

Sunday 22 September
Busstop - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Autumn equinox where you can capture the sunlight through the building.
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$47      
Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Saturday 12 October
West Town - 5pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Crochet Club
Claire Rooney
Dive into the colorful world of tapestry crochet with this beginner-friendly class! Learn the fundamental techniques of this versatile craft as you create beautiful, textured patterns. We'll cover basic stitches, color changes, and finishing techniques. All essential materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Perfect for those new to crochet or anyone looking to expand their skills.
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$75      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 13 October
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago - 1pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$92       3 places left
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Sunday 20 October
Eastlake Terrace, Chicago - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
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$47      
Headshot Photography Meetup

Headshot Photography Meetup

Sunday 27 October
N Humboldt Dr, Chicago - 12pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
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$47      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 02 November
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Chicago Crochet Club
Claire Rooney
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on all those important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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$75      
Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 23 November
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Chicago Crochet Club
Claire Rooney
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class! Learn the basics of granny square crochet and unleash your creativity. Reserve your spot now for full details upon booking.
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$68      
Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Saturday 14 December
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Chicago Crochet Club
Claire Rooney
Dive into the colorful world of tapestry crochet with this beginner-friendly class! Learn the fundamental techniques of this versatile craft as you create beautiful, textured patterns. We'll cover basic stitches, color changes, and finishing techniques. All essential materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Perfect for those new to crochet or anyone looking to expand their skills.
book now
$75      

ABOUT CHICAGO
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Facebook Group here to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

You can also subscribe here to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
Zaharia Geanina was really good sharing her knowledge, explaining clear and showing a lot of patience while providing instruction. I will definitely recommend her classes.
5/5
Marcela
2024-03-13
Very informative!
5/5
Kathleen
2024-02-18
ARTISTS
Geanina Zaharia
I'm a Romanian artist who loves creation, imagination, colors, peace, and beauty in art. I have studied different techniques of arts throughout years such as illustrations, portraits, art compositions, traditional techniques (pencil, ink, painting), digital techniques (2D illustration, graphic design), and also 3d modeling and animation in Autodesk Maya for my art degree. Now I'm trying to find my own path and create something beautiful using all information I learned these years!
My focus is at the moment to graphite pencil portrait drawings and realism, this is what I did in the last two years and still working in this area.

Geanina Zaharia is available for private bookings

PHOTOS
Chicago Art Group
2023-10-09
Chicago Art Group
2024-08-25
Title or Location: Rye field
Growing up in the country side, I always loved the endless fields of rye, sunflower, corn etc. Loved the sound of birds and wildlife and also the peacefulness of the rest of the world.
Credit: Romica Tapoi
Knoxville Art Group
2024-09-09

Chicago Art Group
2024-08-13
Title or Location: Sunset in Danube Delta
Every since I was younger I've been fascinating with sunsets and sunrises. It's something magical about it and I spent a lot of time watching them.
Credit: Romica Tapoi
Knoxville Art Group
2024-09-09
Chicago Art Group
2024-06-14
Title or Location: Somewhere in Chicago land
Oil on stretched canvas 24 x 36 inches.
Credit: Edelweiss Cobblestone
Facebook: Edelweiss Cobblestone
Instagram: @edelweiss_cobblestone

Knoxville Art Group
2024-09-09
Chicago Art Group
2024-06-01
Title or Location: Jane Goodall, portrait
Jane Goodall is a 90 years old pioneer in the study of chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa when she arrived in 1960. To understand and gain trust in understanding of everyday chimpanzee behavior she used different methods including spending time in the trees and eating their foods. Dr, Jane Goodall found that chimpanzees have emotions, use tools and eat meatIn 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute to support the research in Gombe and scale up the protection of chimpanzees in their habita
Credit: Geanina
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zaharia.geanina.5
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zahariageaninamaria/?hl=en

Chicago Art Group
2024-05-27
Title or Location: Autumn breeze
On a beautiful afternoon my wife and I were walking around the neighborhood when I got distracted photographing some trees, then after looking around I suddenly discovered where she was seating on the grass by the pond and the cold breeze dancing with the leaves around her. It was so simple yet beautiful and elegant image.
Credit: Jose F Bolet
Facebook: Jose Francisco Bomet
Instagram: Boletjose
Chicago Art Group
2024-05-17
Title or Location: David with the Head of Goliath
Oil on canvas 6.5 ft. X 4.5 ft.
Credit: Edelweiss Cobblestone
Facebook: Edelweiss Cobblestone
Instagram: @edelweiss_cobblestone

Portland Art Group
2024-09-18
Title or Location: The War on Filth
A tongue and cheek interpretation of a common political rhetorical phrase, meant to use fear to achieve goals. The latest piece in artist Jerre Teague?s ?War Toys? series.
Credit: Jerre Teague
Instagram: st_jman
Boston Art Group
2024-09-18
Title or Location: Rest in peace
Sergio Mendes , one of my favorite musicians and composer of the Disney movie Rio, died last week of Long COVID complications. I dedicate this piece to every victim of COVID. The ones that lost their lives and the ones that lost their health (including myself). I also dedicate to the Spix Macaw that is long gone because of human greed. sergiomendes you will be missed!
Credit: Juliana Borgiani Geiger
Facebook: @JTBGArt
Instagram: @JTBGArt

Belfast Art Group
2024-09-17
Title or Location: Back in the day ..... Smiddy, Bess and Joey
This falls part of my 'Back in the day..' collection that are paintings depicting life in Ireland before the Troubles, in days long gone and of another period in time...Days where people needed a blacksmith to make horse shoes for their only source of travel are long gone.
Credit: BRUNO PATRON
Facebook: bruno patron arts
Instagram: patron-arts
Bath Art Group
2024-09-15
Title or Location: Charlie Fox
In this painting I wanted to convey the intensity of the fox's stare - that something has caught his eye and he is standing perfectly still watching it! I am always intrigued with how light hits a subject - this is why I love using oil paints as you can get such a depth of colour (I layer up the colours) and then the last few brushstrokes are the highlights and that is when the magic happens!
Credit: Liz Messent Art
Facebook: Liz Messent Art
Instagram: LizMessent_Art
Baltimore Art Group
2024-09-13
Title or Location: Thunderstorm Over Baltimore
This old boat is at Baltimore Museum of Industry on Key Hgwy
Credit: Oleg Shvets
Instagram: @Olegshvets_art

Miami Art Circle
2024-09-13
Title or Location: Lucy
This is Lucy, one of our favorite family dogs. She is the sweetest pooch and loves to ride in the car, windows opened. She is in her glory as her ears catch the wind and almost smiles. I tried to capture her wonderful nature in this watercolor painting. I used very heavy pigment to give detail to her fur. I so love the many styles watercolor allows you to create. It is one of my favorite paintings because, I Love Lucy:)
Credit: Dee McDaniel
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