Crafty Things to Do in Evanston, IL

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• Hand-Built Vessels: Exploring Forms in Clay

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $80–$100

• Beaded Bag Charms

  Monday, November 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Sold out

• Colored Pencil Drawing Studio Ages 16+

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Forming & Construction for Jewelry Objects

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $560–$580

• Landscape Painting in the Studio

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $545–$565

• Open Figure Drawing Studio

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• BYOP Stitch Coach

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Intro to Woodturning for Adults

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Make Your Mark

  Nov 10 – Mar 2, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $275–$295

• Yarn & Beyond: Special Hat Drive Session

  Nov 10 – Dec 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting Ages 16+

  Nov 11 – Mar 3, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Sewing Machine Basics

  Nov 11 – Mar 3, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $210–$230

• How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

  Nov 11 – Dec 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Introduction to Screen Printing on Cloth

  Nov 11 – Dec 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing Ages 16+

  Nov 11 – Mar 4, 2027 · Start times 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $600–$620

• Intro to Figurative Sculpture

  Nov 12 – Mar 4, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Painting the Still Life in Oils

  Nov 12 – Mar 4, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $545–$565

• Intermediate/Advanced Jewelry

  Nov 12 – Mar 4, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Intro to Darkroom Photography

  Nov 12 – Mar 4, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $255–$275

• Pinch, Slab, Coil: Ceramic Handbuilding

  Nov 12 – Mar 4, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $600–$620

• Basic Woodworking for Adults

  Nov 13 – Mar 5, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $610–$630

• Ceramic Sculpture

  Nov 13 – Mar 5, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing Ceramics

  Nov 13 – Mar 5, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $600–$620

• Outdoor Sketching and Perspective Ages 16+

  Nov 13 – Mar 5, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $230–$250

• Extreme Embroidery Encore

  Nov 13 – Mar 5, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $100–$750

• Novel November Writing Room

  Nov 14 – Nov 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Intro to Sewing

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

  Sold out

• Stained Glass For Beginners

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $170–$190

• Intro to Block Printing

  Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Holiday Card Block Printing

  Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Crime & Crochet

  Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• EAC Free Documentation Workshops and Open Studios

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  Free

• Herby Gifting: Soaps, Bath Salts & Salt Scrubs

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Ridgeville Park Community House, 908 Seward St., IL

  $20

• Monotype Through Drawing

  Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL

  $240–$260

• The Art of Chainmaille Jewelry

  Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 12:30 PM

  Robert Crown Branch Library, Robert Crown Multipurpose Room, 1801 Main Street, Evanston, IL

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• Winter Mocktails

  Monday, December 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• UVresin Drink Charms

  Monday, December 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• New Year, New Your: DIY Resolution Bingo Cards

  Monday, December 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL

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• Cozy Candles Workshop

  Sunday, January 24, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  Ridgeville Park Community House, 908 Seward St., IL

  $20

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