A Phenomenal Natural Dye Workshop!

I truly enjoyed sharing with folks about natural dyes and plants. I feel that in the field of natural dyes, there is a need of bringing this practice across different communities and environments – Natural dyes, creativity, and our relationship with earth. — Selinger Gonzo, Natural Dye Workshop Instructor So much joy in dyeing! Thank … Read more

Author Night! 1000 Words: Home Not Home

Sunday June 2, 2024 7pm – 9:30pm Pilsen Arts & Community House 1637 W. 18th Street, Chicago. Be there at our special event to celebrate the amazing authors showcased in the 1000 Words: Home Not Home Exhibition! Join Pilsen Arts & Community House and AnySquared Projects as our exhibition culminates with this closing night! Author … Read more

Canvas Stretching Workshop by Tracy and Mateo

AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! Workshop: Canvas Prep with Mateo & Tracy! Learn how to prep a canvas with Instructors Mateo Badilla @wwww_mateo and Tracy Kostenbader @tracykostenbader. Mateo and Tracy will go through the materials and techniques of stretching canvases, gessoing, and preparing a canvas.

Workshop: Canvas Prep with Mateo & Tracy

AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! Learn how to prep a canvas with Instructors Mateo Badilla @wwww_mateo and Tracy Kostenbader @tracykostenbader. Mateo and Tracy go through the materials and techniques of stretching canvases, gessoing, and preparing a canvas. Free workshop. Materials to be provided. Supplies Limited (first come first serve) everyone can watch! Bring a staple gun if … Read more

Street Photography Workshop with Insidious!

AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! Excited for another installment with instructor Insidious, a prolific photographer/videographer and founder of @insidioustudios. Join us for the Street Photography Workshop, Friday February 16 from 6-8pm at AnySquared Studio 2328 N Milwaukee. Insidious will go over a refresher of camera basics including manual settings: shutter speed, aperture, f stop, and ISO suggestions … Read more

Josh Lim’s Songwriting Sesh!

Our first workshop of the year was on January 5th! Thanks Josh Lim @oran_juice__ for a great Intro to Songwriting Workshop! Thanks for sharing some basic methodologies for making a songs along with some music theory! Gratitude to everyone who participated in the workshop! Link to the Facebook live video of workshop AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! … Read more

Stitching Circle at AnySquared! | Nov 3

Stitching Circle! Friday November 3rd at 5:30pm, at AnySquared, 2328 N Milwaukee: Bring your sewing, knitting, or crocheting projects to this informal session. Let’s help each other! Studio supplies: embroidery thread, yarn thread, fabric are available for use. ___ AnySquared Projects is an art collaborative, a network, and a platform for artists. Propelled by a … Read more

Great Anatomy Workshop! Heads! | PHOTOS

Here is just a taste of our great Anatomy for Artists workshop! Thank you Noa Aleman for your expertise, and generosity in sharing excellent techniques to help people create! You are an excellent teacher. Gratitude to all the artists who participated! _____ AnySquared Arts NFP | Supporting and nurturing artists and creating community for over … Read more

Anatomy for Artists: Heads with Noa Aleman | Oct 20

AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! Join us for this free workshop with instructor and talented and adept artist Noa Aleman / @noa_aleman Anatomy for Artists is Friday October 20th 6pm–8pm at AnySquared Studio 2328 N Milwaukee. Supplies Provided, But you are welcome to bring your own. Students will learn essential techniques and gain insights into basic facial … Read more

Bookbinding Basics #2: Making Covers | Oct 6

AnySquared’s SkillShare Series! Join us for this free followup workshop with experienced book conservator, artist Tracy Kostenbader / @tracykostenbader. In Part 2, she will take you through more techniques and materials of bookbinding, how to make a cover, and case in a book. Bring a textblock. A limited number of textblocks will be available. Bookbinding … Read more