Crafts Classes in Chicago, IL

Inspired by the little treasures you save and love, we will cleverly combine old and new elements to create spectacular jewelry. Bring your special and sentimental keepsakes, single earrings, buttons, charms, chains, family photos, and found objects and let Bonnie Arkin inspire your creativity.  You will learn to solder, wire wrap, and string....

A class that offers not only candle making but also the art of upcycling glass containers as the vessel for the candle! Choose from one of our upcycled wine bottles or bring your favorite wine/champagne bottle from home and we will show you how easy it is to repurpose it into something amazing! We will be covering introductory glass cutting and hand...

Broaden your creative point of view and develop new ways of seeing. Learn the basic compositional rules to better understand the visual elements of photography. Explore how color, lines, perspective, and point of view impact the final image.

Utilizing skills garnered in the beginning bookbinding class, students will explore more complex structures with in-depth techniques, potentially covering Coptic bindings, long-stitch, advanced Japanese side-stitch or others, as well as taking time to develop content for their pieces.  Some experience with bookbinding is helpful, though students...

Learn how to make paper flowers that can be used as party decor, wall art or just as a gift! Each attendee will make at least one large flower to take home. Class is perfect for groups. All supplies will be provided as well as snacks and refreshments. BYOB welcome!

Make your own candle from scratch. Create your own scent and pick a color. Curate Your Own Embedded Flower Garden. All materials included and you will take home a 12 oz candle (90 hours of burn time) Please note: Vouchers not allowed for this class Doors open 30 min prior to class start time We do not accept late arrivals Free Street Parking...

Create your own whimsical animal sculpture! Make a stand alone sculpture or animal mask to hang on your wall! Join us for a day of creating a whimsical animal sculpture, while being immersed in the woods of Spring Bird! You Will Learn: to design an animal to build an armature for your animal to sculpt with plaster cloth to build fine details...

The long stitch bound book is characterized by its classic style and its ability to employ a range of visually dynamic sewing structures. A combination of long straight stitches and braided link stitches adorn the spine of the book, which can be made of leather, fabric, or paper.  Long stitch bound books are durable and lay flat when opened,...

Forget the same old experience days and come and learn a new skill with our 2 hr workshop on candle making! We teach you how to make your own candles in a fun non-formal environment. Using a wide array of fragrances and colours you can match it to your mood, décor or to give away as gifts.  You will make two candles at our studio in Chicago....

Because we have been lucky enough to have beautiful souls supporting VIP Paints for 6 years now, we decided to step it up and recreate some of our specialty classes. Everyone will create and leave with one of kind products you will not find anywhere else. This class is taught by the Owner Delilah and is hosted next door in our sister company Vault...

This easy and UNIQUE, any-age-friendly class to make your own abstract designs not only uses easy to find supplies but will teach you various ways to use your instant designs! If you're thinking of signing someone 17 or younger, an adult will need to be present. The youngest recommended age is 5 years old. We'll first get the basics down of how to...

This handmade soap workshop shows you the simple ‘melt and pours’ process, perfect for beginners soap makers. Explore your creative side by designing your very own soap, completely tailored to your dermatological needs and aroma itches. During this session, you will: You will be using our freshly made in the studio melt and pour soap base, which...

Design, cut, and print your own relief bookplate to personalize your book collection. Join the centuries-old tradition - Ex Libris!

Create patterns on fabric with various shades of indigo blues using the Arashi Shibori technique. Arashi Shibori is a resist dye technique that yields diagonal patterns. We'll begin with basic Arashi wrapping on small PVC poles, then creating more complex variations of pattern including zig-zag and bo-maki shibori. Review the supply list online.

There are so many options available to artists today, blending traditional and digital processes, public and private works, and individual and collaborative practices. This course is designed for students who want to explore some of these contemporary artist materials and techniques. Students are exposed to what is happening right now in the art world...