Kids Art Classes in Chicago, IL

This class is a great way for kids to begin learning watercolor. We will begin by sketching out a design and learn techniques to bring it to life with Watercolor! Students will learn different application techniques, color theory, and how to control the paint. Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Watercolor set (any set is fine, the following...

Introduce your child to the creative art of sewing. Your child will learn to sew by hand and on the machine and be creating accessories and simple clothes before you know it! Students work on specially developed projects to increase their sewing skills. Student is responsible for fabric, thread, notions, and some patterns for projects. Some patterns...

Online Splat Lab takes all the fun projects from our IRL class and brings it to you live and online! We will start with a fun STEAM project such as fizz balls or potion making that requires materials you already have at home. Then we will do 2 Splat Challenges such as building a snake city or designing your own detailed alien. Notes: We will...

Photography Class for Kids Getting Creative This class is a great way for kids to explore their creativity through their camera's lens. Kids will  expand their photography skills and learn composition guidelines. This guided exploration will take kids through indoor exercises to explore and understand how a frame within a frame makes an image...

Our popular Digital Art Design class for Kids serves as an introduction to this exciting media. Learn how to draw, color and manipulate images with digital tools & software on a tablet with the tools, and make art on a virtual canvas! Students learn the basics of using a digital platform while enjoying the freedom to create satisfying images,...

For children who are discovering the joy of art, this is a great start! In a full class course, students will devise several paintings under the guidance of a professional tutor, hone skills & techniques. We will encourage self expression and look at other artists for inspiration & techniques to apply to our own pieces. Learn color mixing...

Online Anthropology takes all the fun projects from our IRL class and brings it to you live and online! We will start with a warm up challenge. We will then will work on projects like: henna designs, rangoli mosaics, Hindu mythology studies, Pakistani truck art, and instrument making. Finally, we will do an anthro challenge and closing share out....

Our core teen art program that allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun digital...

Technique includes:     HUMAN CONNECTION: Moment to moment, action/reaction.   IMPROVISATIONS:  Learn to be SPECIFIC in relationships,   objectives and circumstances. SCRIPT WORK:   Break down material into moments and actions. (on camera) We begin each class With a centering movement and medi...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

The Fall and Farm art class is great way to enjoy the fall season! Each class we will dive into something new – creating autumn leaves, pumpkin collages, a painted barn, and more! Class 1: Watercolor Fall Leaves Students will learn about color and contrast using watercolor paints and oil pastels. Class 2: Pumpkin Art Using their imagination,...

Introducing: Kids’ After School! We are so excited to start our fall, winter and spring after school program. We will be offering classes Wednesdays 4:00-5:15pm. We will have all supplies and projects ready and shipped upon enrollment for your little ones to enjoy crafting and sewing! We also have festive projects for all holidays! Learning how...

For Teenagers who are starting to discover the joy of art & interested to learn how to paint. In this full class course, you will devise several paintings under the guidance of a professional tutor, hone skills & techniques. Discussion & demo on artists techniques, both contemporary & from history, look at painting applications and...

Learn to express yourself and expand your imagination through collage! All art supplies for in-class activities and homework are included in the price and will be shipped to your prior to the start of the Collage for Kids Schedule: Class One: Create a Creature Class Two: Collage the Rainbow Class Three: Family Portrait Class Four: Collage your...

Young artists will tell stories through vibrant pictures and words in classes lead by professional teaching artists. Learn how to express ideas, emotions, and humor with simple materials through fun and engaging projects! Students will learn through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and group discussions in this class of serious fun! Supply List:...