Crafts Classes in Chicago, IL

An art journal is a visual diary. It can combine art in many mediums, imagery, words... Simply put, it can be whatever you want or need it to be. Join me Thursday evenings on Zoom*, and each week we'll start a different project.  Each week I will give you a topic to reflect on, and writing prompts to get you started. Then we will create...

Learn the power and skills to create a healthy, fragrant, natural candle you can feel really good about burning in your home. First part of the class is about theory (candle making craft, ingredients, recipe, suppliers, rules, do’s and don’t, questions) and the second part will be practice. Students will be shown: how to use tools and equipments...

Don’t you agree that the hurried, stressful pace of your daily life often makes it difficult to find ways to relax? In this online virtual presentation, get the chance to create a restful retreat in your home – one in which you can relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.  Make your own body butter using the same tools you already...

The many layers of silver and blue silks, velvets and linen fabrics give this blossom interest and texture. The shimmery silk velvet center glows like ice. We will use paperback fusible sheets and heat to mold the petals. Use as a corsage or on top of a fabric covered wire stem with tendrils and leaves. Vintage millinery flowers were once molded with...

Learn the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books, including folding, sewing and gluing, and different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books. Skill Level: Beginner Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom...

A continuation of exploring collage using mixed media materials, drawing techniques, photographs and more. Emphasis will be on creating one’s own personal imagery and refining techniques. Historical and contemporary artists will be introduced for inspiration and context. Current events, poems, and landscapes will be some themes to explore. ...

One of three styles of origami, kusudama was inspired by the patterns made from herbs and flowers in Japanese medicine balls. Experience the meditative quality of this simple yet intricate art as you connect multiple versions of the same shape of folded paper into a recognizable pattern. Create a kusudama model then experiment with designing other...

From this class, you will design a cardholder, and be introduced to basic leather making tools. You will learn how to construct a cardholder, and use techniques, such as saddle-stitching, sanding, and edge-painting.  Due to COVID-19, we are only running online classes at this moment. Please book a session at least 10 days in advance, as we...

Settle in for a good soak with the ultimate fizzy bath time treat!  Let your imagination go wild while experimenting with different oils, colors, flowers, and even glitter, for tons of fizzy fun.  

Learn to crochet! Whether you're a total beginner, or a long-lost crocheter who needs a refresher... if you've been wanting to learn to get your crochet on, this class is for you! In just three hours you'll learn the basics of this simple, portable craft for turning string into fabric. With a hook, some chunky yarn and a little basic...

Want to know how to use the cold process soap making method to create soap completely from scratch?  Well, this class will explain to you A to Z cold process soap making so that you can create beautiful handmade soaps right in your kitchen. Oh, and don't worry about your experience level, it really doesn't matter.  This class ranges from...

The Melt & Pour Soap Making Experience—at home! In this live, virtual workshop, you will learn the basics of melt and pour soap making, general techniques, and even a little history. We'll go through the use and benefits of the ingredients and learn about different recipes that students can use at home or give as gifts. This workshop is suited...

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. Recycle your magazines, newspapers, photos you have at home to create silhouettes and stencils. Resources such as best glues to use and how to integrate mediums like paint and...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Gather plants and urban detritus (like rust!) from the surrounding landscape to make beautiful dyes-bright magenta pokeweed, dark black walnut, and rich purple wild grape. In the first session, artist and founder of the Toronto Ink Company Jason Logan will teach...

In this two-part workshop, students will learn how to create simple paper templates and cardboard profiles with which to construct larger symmetrical forms like vases. This workshop will cover basic coil-building techniques, and is great for beginners or those wanting to refine their handbuilding skills. The first class will include a slideshow and...