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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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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...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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$149
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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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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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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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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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Painting on Canvas

The Paintbrush @ 2646 N Halsted, Chicago, IL

Everyone wants to be an artist! Our talented teachers will guide you in painting on canvas. Adults and kids welcome to attend together or independently. Everyone gets to paint their own canvas. Note: Kids 5 and up may attend on their own.

(4) All levels 4 and older
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$140

4 sessions

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Painting for All Ages

Wet Paint Chicago @ 1200 West 35th St, Chicago, IL

Relax in a cool atmosphere with music & friends and enjoy painting a piece of art in 2 hours. We supply everything you need – Wine glasses, Paint, 16×20 canvas, brushes, and aprons.  Never Painted before? No Problem. We have talented Artists ready to take you on your journey. You will leave the session with your own original masterpiece. Take it home, hang it on the wall, and relive the great time you had. We have stencils for you and...

(9) All levels 7 and older
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The Art of Music

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Get your artistic juices flowing! In this hour-long workshop, you'll learn how to mindfully interpret music and sound into visual art. Using oil and chalk pastels and tempera paint, we will create 3 works of art inspired by different musical pieces. We will also have a discussion and feedback session following the creation of your art - this allows us to help put words to our art and more fully develop them into moving ideas.  Note: Please...

(14) All levels 18 and older
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Painting Circle: Forest in Autumn

Painting Circle LLC @ 2211 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Painting Circle offers painting classes, painting events, including group classes, fun parties for adults and kids at bar, lounge, restaurant locations.  Unlike other painting class establishments Painting Circle takes a personalized approach to service you our valued customer.  No experience necessary. Our paint and sip events are taught by a local artist walk you step-by-step through the process of recreating a painting image from scratch....

(4) All levels 21 and older
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Painting Circle: Happy Halloween

Painting Circle LLC @ 3407 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL

Painting Circle offers painting classes, painting events, including group classes, fun parties for adults and kids at bar, lounge, restaurant locations. Unlike other painting class establishments Painting Circle takes a personalized approach to service you our valued customer. No experience necessary. Our paint and sip events are taught by a local artist walk you step-by-step through the process of recreating a painting image from scratch. We include...

(4) All levels 21 and older
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Painting Circle: Mastering Masterworks

Painting Circle LLC @ 3407 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL

Painting Circle hosts painting classes, painting events and painting parties at local bars, lounges and restaurants.  Our creative paint and sip classes are taught by an artist walking you step-by-step through the process of recreating a painting from scratch, and includes all the necessary art supplies for an easy going 2-hour session. Create your own painting to take home, while having a cocktail and fun with friends!   Notes: This...

(4) All levels 21 and older
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BYOB Painting

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

Never touched a brush? Haven't made art since high school? With easy to follow instruction, craft your next masterpiece! Open up to painting in this laid back step-by-step BYOB painting class. Join our talented teaching artists in working with acrylics to create a work on canvas ready to hang in your home. Learn tips and tricks to create textures, learn to layer, and add personal meaning to your work. Choose from one of our painting ideas and...

(5) Beginner 21 and older
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Joyce Hughes’ Trunk Show – Thread Painting

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Join us and Joyce Hughes, award winning thread painter, fiber artist & quilter for a "Play Day". Learn from Joyce how to transform Fabric Panels & Thread into Art Quilts. 

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Free-Motion Quilting Techniques

Linda Z's Sewing Center @ 1216 E Central Rd, Chicago, IL

Now you’ll be able to sit down at your machine at home, or your new sit-down quilter, and draw - with thread!  Our instructor will help you to be consistent and fluid with your stitches. Learn how to mark your fabric and set your sites for your own beautifully finished quilt projects! Bring your own machine (that you know how to use and which is in good working order), or if you do not have one, you are welcome to audit and observe as...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Classic Structured Handbag

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Forget jimmy Choo, Dolce Gabbana, Michael Kors! Make your own designer handbag in class with our own designer, Cliff! You'll be taking on the theater scene, gala openings and PTA in style! And this arm-candy is always gorgeous and useful! Note: The fabric and supplies should be purchased here. 

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Mom & Baby Art Classes

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

Mom and Baby classes are designed for new and expecting moms to have a collective and non-judgmental space to create and connect with other new moms and their babies.  Each month, we will create a new art or DIY project.  Bring your baby and feel free to change, breast or bottle feed, comfort, and connect.  Join our owner Nicole and her new baby Emerson to get creative and connect with other mamas.  This class is great for babies...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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By Annie Bag of the Month: Contain Yourself

Linda Z's Sewing Center

Learn useful skills & techniques which enable you to make this project look professionally handmade, not homemade! Organize your travel, your trek, your commute, your adventures, your tos-and-fros, YOUR LIFE! Make these soft-sided fabric bins in your favorite fabrics & colors to organize & store all sorts of treasures.  The pattern includes complete instructions for containers in three fun sizes with optional labels and handles....

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Soap Making Quick Starter (In Vegan Recipe) @ Westmont

TLD Design Center & Gallery @ 26 E Quincy St, Westmont, IL

SOAP MAKING Quick Starter Basics in Cold Process Vegan Recipe Suitable Class for groups of 5 or less Science & Safety of Sopponification demystified Class For occasional maker through Indie professional Learn the Art & Craft of cold process soap making (from scratch... not melt and pour) This is a 2 hour class where students learn the entire process (from start to finish) as they work together creating one full base batch to be divided...

(24) Beginner 18 and older
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DIY Cocktail Candles + Wine Bottle Cutting

Chicago Candle Co @ 1100 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL

Classes are back! 10 students or less, hand washing station and sanitizer available. We ask all students to keep in compliance with face coverings, let's stay safe and have some fun together! A class that offers not only candle making but also the art of cutting a glass wine bottle for your vessel! Join Chicago Candle Company and choose from one of our upcycled wine bottles or bring your favorite bottle from home and we will show you how easy it...

(21) All levels 18 and older
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Dog Toy Painting (Flirt Pole)

Light Paws @ 2848 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

We're bringing you one of the best places for you creatives out there that would love nothing more than to unwind, make some art, and play with doggies. While you enjoy our dog themed art, your little buddy(s) can play with his friends in our custom made play area. Doggies come in free (10 dogs max) just make sure the dogs you bring get along well please. Now, put on some comfy painting clothes and go fetch that leash because today is a Light...

All levels 21 and older
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