Art Classes in Chicago, IL

Create your own beautiful stained glass art. Learn how to cut & break glass as you create your own project using the copper foil method. The session will deal with type & quality of glass, appropriate tools, cutting techniques and assembling. You will leave the class with a completed project. $60 Materials Fee will be collected at the time...

You will be introduced to Ohara Ryu Ikebana and receive hands-on "how to arrange Ikebana" instruction which will lead you on your way to become a licensed Ikebana Instructor. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

Our introductory course is designed for absolute beginners. In this course students will acquire an understanding of basic concepts and begin to develop their drawing skills. We shall start at the rudimentary level by understanding the potential of the materials we’ll use, namely pencil and charcoal. We shall further study elements and principles...

Snip, tear and assemble your way through the expressive medium of collage. Create compositions using a variety of papers and techniques to gather images, shapes and colors. To inspire your work, themes such as quotes, poems, landscape and personnel imagery will be shared. Click here for the instructor's recommended supply list.

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...

Pick a new flower each week and dive into the world it contains. Watercolor is the perfect medium for the subtleties and soft gradients in blooms. Zoom in to the point of abstraction like Georgia O'Keefe, create patterns like Klimt, get into linework like Hiroshige, or lovely bouquets like Manet. In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely...

All levels are welcome to join this session! We found that mixture of begginers and more experienced students resulted in a very relaxed enviorment; we loved it! This is why we  decided to make PAINTING FOR ALL an ongoing Monday session! Dear begginers, instructor will work with you following, however- the session will most likely be...

In this 3-session class (each session is two hours) you’ll get a general overview of sewing with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools, techniques & patterns. The classes are geared to new sewing customers. Class size is small so you’ll be able to work closely with your instructor. And you don’t even need to own a sewing machine! Have...

Cotton, denim, knits, linen, silk, satin, taffeta, nylon, tulle, wool, flannel, suede, velvet, velour, fleece, leather…Sweatshirts, socks, pockets, napkin corners, hats, boots. Confused about which stabilizer to use for which type of fabric and project? Let us demystify this for you so you will know the perfect solution for your stabilizer needs...

Dive into creating observed or imagined landscapes with the incredible color range of alcohol ink and the quiet drama of India inks. Demos will be focused on how to direct the flow and composition and how to make choices and build a world when working abstractly or when working from references. Watercolors can be incorporated with India ink, and linework...

Explore sumi-e, the ancient art of Asian ink painting. Learn the history of this art form and how to use the special painting tools. Paint subjects from nature using simple brush strokes. The goal of the sumi-e painter is to use the brush with vitality and restraint.  Individual instruction for students at all levels. No previous painting experience...

Bridges in a myriad of styles, materials, and lengths connect the Garden’s islands. They make interesting photo subjects themselves and also serve as wonderful vantage points from which to capture the land and water around them. Learn the best focal lengths and framing techniques to use when taking pictures of bridges and from them.

Turn your stick figures & doodles into artwork. It's not hard & in this class you'll get plenty of attention & encouragement. We'll introduce you to basic drawing by studying a variety of objects, styles & techniques. The skill you develop in this class will increase your ability to draw quickly, accurately & to your satisfaction....

We’ll be adding a bunch more classes, so keep your eyes peeled to our website as each are added. Classes for Stitch and Flip Table Runners, Windowpane Quilting and MORE! Culminating in Thread Painting Techniques by renowned thread artist & author, Joyce Hughes. QUILT WEEK 2020! Get it ALL! Monday, November 1 thru Saturday, November 6 All Quilt...

Painting I, Acrylic is the introduction to the fundamentals of painting. We warmly recommend taking this course prior to any other painting course, even if your ultimate medium of choice is oil. Acrylics are fast drying, water-based paints, and will allow for quicker exploration of various approaches to painting.  Because of this, technical...