Kids Art Classes in Chicago, IL

Youth karate participants will learn: Stranger danger and bullying prevention Karate Basic Principles (respect, discipline, confidence, good character) The importance of healthy living Goal setting and the pursuit of achieving goals Emergency situation response and action

These classes are for beginning and intermediate dancers 18+ who love the joy and discipline of the dance and the feeling of accomplishment that it brings. Adult Ballet I consists of a body alignment floor barre and working with thera bands for strengthening and placement. A barre portion of the class, as well as center and progression work follows...

Children participating in this class learn how to notice objects and people in their environment and translate their impressions expressively to paper. They will experiment with pencil, charcoal, crayon and markers. All materials included in the price. Some snacks available for purchase. parents may bring their own snacks for their children.

Like knitting, crochet is a wonderful lifetime skill to possess and its not as hard as you may think. Whether you're building on what you've learned from a relative or have never picked up a hook, we can teach you how to construct a foundation chain and complete the most common crochet stitches in this one-session class.  No previous experience...

Learn the basics of ceramics using the wheel and handbuilding techniques. These techniques will begin with simpler forms including a cylinder, bowl and plate leading into more in-depth processes including coffee mugs, casserole dishes and teapots. Begin the session at an introductory level, and through direction and encouragement, expand on areas...

These projects are almost good enough to eat! For 6-8 campers, some of your projects include your very own papier maché junk food sculpture, rainbow cake color wheel painting, and Arcimboldo inspired food portrait. 4-5 campers will make salt dough stars, model magic food sculptures, vegetable prints, and food coloring marble paper. Note: no edible...

Your pre-schooler ages 2 to 4 years will enjoy a fun 90 minutes exploring creative drawing and painting! Work will be focused on abstract painting and expressive qualities. Stamping objects, washable paints and crayons will be used. All materials will be provided. Notes: Bring your own snack if desired.

This Art Camp is for artists who have a sense of adventure, and like to try new things. We will explore various art materials in the clubhouse, as well as materials that we can find in our environment.

Take your artistic practice to the third dimension! We'll look to famous sculptors (such as Michelangelo, Brancusi, Calder, Bourgeois) and create work in clay, wire, plaster, mixed media and recycled materials to understand different sculptural elements including positive and negative space, physicality, texture, scale, light, time, and movement. We'll...

This is a workshop series for ages 7-12 years old. Drop your little human by GnarWare for 2.5 hours of guided fun. This specific workshop: "Make Your Favorite Animal". Participants will make a pinch pot and transform it into an Alien of their own design. All tools, paint, and materials are provided. Pieces will be available for pick two weeks after...

Kids complete a replica of a famous artist’s painting using acrylic paint on canvas board. No Drawing experience required, graphite transfer method is used to get a great start to their own masterpiece! All materials included.

Meet in various locations in Lincoln Park to discover, explore, draw and paint the ART that makes up this beautiful park! Notes: Bring lunch. T-shirt included (please reply with size when you receive your email confirmation). List of things to bring and registration forms will be emailed to you. Drop-Off Locations will be emailed to you. Students...

This camp introduces young designers to fashion with an emphasis on discovering their own style while learning the technical skills that allow them to take their designs from concept to reality. Activities guide students through the process of developing original ideas, finding inspiration for fashion in the world around them, and responding to the...

Explore drawing and painting, and learn skills such as perspective, composition, lighting, and color theory. Painting includes watercolor and acrylic.  Drawing media includes graphite, pen and ink, scratchboard and clayboard with inks.

This Art Camp is for artists who have a sense of adventure, and like to try new things. We will explore various art materials in the clubhouse, as well as materials that we can find in our environment.