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Learn the art of pottery, woodworking, and jewelry making in Chicago and discover your creative side through hands-on classes led by experienced instructors. Master the techniques of painting, drawing, and printmaking in Chicago's vibrant arts community, and cultivate your artistic skills under the guidance of talented local artists.

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Kids Ages 8-12: Create & Learn

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Classes for this age group are designed to introduce children to basic principles and concepts of visual art through playful and creative projects.  These include color theory, elements and principles of design, and important art movements and famous artists.  Children will not be overwhelmed with information, but rather work on projects that are designed to excite curiosity and cultivate understanding through creative exercises. ALL MATERIALS...

(12) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$120

5 sessions

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Essentials of Perspective Drawing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

New! Successfully illustrating proper positioning of objects in space is an essential component of drawing. Through sketching structural elements in the Garden and in the classroom setting, you will gain an understanding of linear perspective, shadows, and reflections. Explore how you think about the visual representation of a landscape to improve the realism of your artwork. Dress for the weather.  Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1 or...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$149
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Valentine's Day Orchid Centerpiece

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and create a beautiful orchid centerpiece with a friend. The container—an assortment of small indoor plants and other materials themed with Valentine’s Day colors—will be provided to create your own miniature oasis to enjoy on your table for months to come.  Price is for two people, you will take home one centerpiece to share.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$124
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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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Valentine Floral Design

The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL

Create a unique fresh floral design to celebrate love, and bring a splash of color and life to winter. Under the guidance of the Arboretum’s botanical arrangers, you will learn how to arrange fresh materials in floral foam. Please bring a floral shears or garden clippers and a small box stuffed with newspaper to carry your design home.

(15) All levels 16 and older
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The ABCs of DIY Wedding Flowers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Get tips from the pros on what it takes to create a wedding floral look on your own. You will learn which flowers to select, where to source flowers, tricks of the trade, and how to make stunning bouquets. You will create and take home your own hand-tied bridal bouquet.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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WCH: Cut Flower and Flower Arranging

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

Arranging locally grown flowers is both an art and a savvy business plan. Learn about local flower farmers and the businesses that celebrate their products. Spend the afternoon working on your own bouquets with the guidance of seasoned professionals.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Painting Class

Ausrine's Arts Room

Abstract painting in Acrylic/oil.

(7) All levels 16 and older
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Partners Paint for Free

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Two tipsy artists for the price of one. Lover, best friend, or alternatively your grand-mother, introduce your partner to the wonderful world of boozy art. A well-oiled creative endeavor is a great thing to share with a kindred spirit. Groups: If you are coming as a group but registering separately, shoot us an email and we will do whatever we can to accommodate your sitting together. Arrivals: Please come 10-15 minutes before the start...

(12) All levels 18 and older
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Suminagashi Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Suminagashi means floating ink in Japanese. It is the ancient meditative practice of gently floating ink on water to create marble-like patterns. The designs are then transferred to absorbent Japanese paper. Suminagashi offers endless possibilities as no two are ever alike. Paper will be available for purchase in class.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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From Garden to Vase: Autumn Flowers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Walk the Garden and learn about plants that work well in cut arrangements. Then, inspired by our walk, create a beautiful flower display to take home and enjoy. Learn and practice basic floral design techniques. Bring garden shears or scissors, apron, and garden gloves if desired. Dress for the weather.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Arranging Store-Bought Bouquets

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the art of creating stunning floral arrangements using store-bought bouquets at the prestigious Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover how to incorporate foliage, fruit, and dried materials, and prepare flowers for a beautiful display. Join this hands-on course and transform ordinary bouquets into extraordinary works of art.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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From Garden to Vase: Spring Flowers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of floral design in this immersive course that takes you from the garden to a stunning vase arrangement. With hands-on instruction and a guided walk through the Chicago Botanic Garden, you'll learn how to select and arrange spring flowers to create a beautiful display for your home. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and bring the beauty of the garden indoors.

(122) All levels 21 and older
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Kids’ Crafts

The Paintbrush

It’s been proven that early exposure to visual art and music promotes activity in the brain. Teaching children about art is a good idea because: Art helps children understand other school subjects much more clearly—from math and science, to language arts and geography.  Art nurtures inventiveness as it engages children in a process that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation.  Participating...

(4) All levels 3 and older
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4-Week: Expressive Painting

One Strange Bird @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL

4 week class -2 hours per class.

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$200

4 sessions

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Mixed Media Multi-Session

One Strange Bird @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Sharpen your skills and develop your own style in our 4-Week Mixed Media Painting & Collage class. Students will begin by learning about the elements and principles of design to craft impressive compositions. Exploring different materials, tools, and techniques, to push your work to the next level.  Gradually moving toward open-ended experimentation, this class will explore a variety of techniques used to create unique pieces of art,...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$200

4 sessions

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Tea & Biscuit Hours

Aartwerk Studio @ 1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL

Bad hangover? Rainy afternoon? British? Come to our Tea and Biscuit hours! Join us for the mellow afternoon hours, conjoining art, tea, and low-key music. Enjoy our beautiful tea set, and the taste of whole grain and butter biscuits paired with green, black, or chamomile tea. Arrivals: Please come 10-15 minutes before the start time of the event so you can hang your hat, boots, and pistols, pour yourself a much deserved drink and start sipping....

(12) All levels 16 and older
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Abstract Painting

Artpie @ 608 North Ave, Waukegan, IL

Learn how to create abstract paintings in an expressive manner. This class starts with a brief overview of abstract painting categories and philosophies. You will learn about the density of paints and the interaction of color. You will create abstract paintings using various techniques and exercises, from paint pouring to abstracting reality. Once your exercises are completed, you will choose your abstract path and complete an acrylic painting on...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Winter Break Camp (Grades K-4)

Chicago Botanic Garden

Children in grades K – 4 can engage in exciting, hands-on outdoor activities while discovering the Garden in winter. They’ll investigate weather, explore seasonal adaptations of plants and animals, and dabble in art. Program Details: December 27, 2022: Snow Science  December 28, 2022: Winter Art  December 29, 2022: Exploring Evergreens December 30, 2022: Ice Experiments January 3, 2023:  Winter Celebrations January 4,...

(122) All levels 5 - 9 years old
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Fancy Flower Girls Cut Flowers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover delightful, locally grown cut flowers as you journey through a year of vibrant, seasonal blooms produced at a small site in Palatine, Illinois. Learn the history of Fancy Flower Girls cut flower farm and what it takes to make it all happen—from seed starting, cutting, and bed preparation to fall cleanup. You will also learn about various fancy cut flowers, typically used by florists, that you can grow in your own garden. Class includes...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Flores de Los Muertos

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the colorful traditions and history of the two-day celebration, Día de Los Muertos, and explore the horticultural connections that make this festival come to life. Create your own ofrenda and go on a journey that began over 3,000 years ago.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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