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Hand-Made Lipstick Division Studio (One Tube)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Discover handmade lipstick creation, customized to your personal aesthetic. Enjoy bespoke color selections, thoughtfully arranged to suit your skin tone and highlight your natural features with a refined, contemporary appearance.

(4) All levels 13 and older
$62
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Candle DIY Class (Small)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Express your imagination by fashioning a radiant, exclusive candle in this hands-on session. Fashion your personalized jelly candle employing crystalline gel wax, varied color arrangements, fragrances, and ornamental aspects matching your character. Approachable for beginners with complete assistance; this session works well for special occasions, corporate functions, or personal artistic relaxation.

(4) All levels All ages
$47
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Cream Glue Division Studio (Other Materials)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Elevate your crafting experience with expert guidance on creating flawless adhesive solutions. Join us to master the art of crafting cream gel, enhancing your DIY projects with seamless adhesion and precision. Unlock the potential to customize your creations with ease, ensuring every piece reflects your artistic vision with impeccable quality.

(4) All levels 5 and older
$52
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+520 pts
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Candle DIY Class (Large)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Create a one-of-a-kind gel wax candle with layered colors, custom scents, and decorative touches that showcase your personal style. This beginner-friendly workshop guides you through every step of the hands-on candle-making process. Perfect for team events, special occasions, or simply a peaceful creative retreat where you'll leave with a glowing masterpiece.

(4) All levels All ages
$60
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+600 pts
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Cream Glue Division Studio (Phone Case)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Elevate your crafting experience with expert guidance on creating flawless adhesive solutions. Join us to master the art of crafting cream gel, enhancing your DIY projects with seamless adhesion and precision. Unlock the potential to customize your creations with ease, ensuring every piece reflects your artistic vision with impeccable quality.

(4) All levels 18 and older
$52
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+520 pts
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Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Elevate your pottery craftsmanship in our Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing class. Hone your throwing skills and perfect your glazing techniques while crafting functional pottery essentials such as mugs, dinnerware, and vases. Join us to explore the art of ceramics under expert guidance, regardless of your skill level.

(94) Beginner 16 and older
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$620

12 sessions

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Throw, Handbuild, and Alter

Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Refine your pottery expertise with our specialized course, perfect for students with distinct creative ambitions. Whether honing wheel-throwing techniques or exploring hand-building construction, join us to advance your skills and realize your artistic vision. Embark on a journey of clay exploration and craftsmanship guided by expert instruction.

(94) All levels 18 and older
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$620

12 sessions

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Beginner Stained Glass

Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the richness of stained glass artistry in a hands-on workshop led by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience. You'll learn to design your composition, cut and shape glass pieces, apply copper foil, and complete your work with soldering techniques. Whether you're new to the craft or simply curious, this step-by-step class is a beautiful way to explore a centuries-old tradition.

(94) Beginner 18 and older
$190
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ART for Tots/Preschoolers (Ages 2-5)

The Paintbrush See all classes by this school @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Spark your child's love of art with hands-on creative classes at The Paintbrush, designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Young learners explore drawing, painting, and collaging in an art-themed playroom filled with age-appropriate materials and imaginative activities. A joyful and nurturing creative environment for your little one.

(4) All levels 2 - 5 years old
$240

8 sessions

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Beginners Stained Glass Workshop

Circle Studio See all classes by this school @ 3928 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Discover the fundamentals of stained glass in a guided, hands-on creative process. Working from thoughtfully designed templates, participants learn pattern preparation, glass cutting, foiling, and soldering at their own pace. Leave with a finished piece that beautifully reflects both newly acquired skills and your own personal artistry.

(1) Beginner 18 and older
$195
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+1950 pts
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Stained Glass Workshop

Discovery Center See all classes by this school @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Enter the world of stained glass and learn the classic copper foil method at the Discovery Center. Step by step, you'll master the techniques of cutting, breaking, and assembling individual pieces of glass into a stunning creation of your own design. An inspiring introduction to a craft that blends patience, precision, and artistic vision.

(312) All levels 16 and older
$85
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+850 pts
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Screen Printing Workshop: BYOT-Shirt

Remade in Chicago See all classes by this school @ 2336 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Transform an ordinary t-shirt into personal art during this Chicago screen printing workshop. Learn foundational techniques and design your own look using 15 ready-made screens. No prior experience required; simply bring your shirt and prepare for creative fun.

(9) All levels 10 and older
$60
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Design Your Own Stained Glass

Discovery Center See all classes by this school @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Advance your stained glass skills in this intermediate workshop focused on more complex cutting patterns, textured surfaces, and the integration of decorative jewels. Prior experience or completion of a beginner stained glass class is required. This is your opportunity to take on more ambitious designs and elevate the quality and detail of your finished work.

(312) Intermediate 16 and older
$85
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+850 pts
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Living Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Learn how to create a stunning fall centerpiece that will leave your guests in awe. Discover the secrets to planting and maintaining a beautiful succulent pumpkin display. Don't forget to bring your apron, gloves, and hand pruners for this hands-on workshop.

(148) All levels 21 and older
$99
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+990 pts
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Free Hand Fabric Painting

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on fabric painting workshop. Learn essential techniques, explore different brushstrokes and styles, and experiment on fabric samples before creating your own personalized tote bag. Your practice pieces can even be repurposed for future sewing projects, making this a fun and practical way to develop your artistic skills. All supplies are included.

(148) All levels 18 and older
$107
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+1070 pts
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Water Marbling

Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL

Ebru, the traditional Turkish art of water marbling, creates patterns of breathtaking fluidity and symmetry that have captivated artists for centuries. In this guided workshop, you will learn the foundational techniques of Ebru. Each piece you create is entirely unique, a product of the medium's beautiful unpredictability. No experience is necessary; just come ready to explore and create.

All levels 5 and older
$55
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+550 pts
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Mosaic: Small Candle Holder (Division Studio)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Channel your imagination into art through the classic practice of mosaic assembly. Participate in discovering how fragments merge into striking compositions, decorating your environment with energy and elegance. Begin a satisfying artistic journey, where individual mosaic pieces represent connection and imagination.

(4) All levels 18 and older
$70
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+700 pts
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Botanical Covers Bookbinding Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Step into the centuries-old craft of bookbinding and learn essential techniques that have been passed down through generations. Explore paper grain, stitching, and construction while customizing your own cover, spine color, and paper style. Create three unique booklets to take home, featuring handmade covers incorporating botanicals from the Garden. All skill levels are welcome and supplies are included.

(148) All levels 18 and older
$74
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+740 pts
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Bookbinding: Basics & Beyond

Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the art of bookbinding and create beautiful handmade books. From folded books to more complex techniques, you'll learn the skills and create eight or more journals and gifts. Perfect for beginners and repeaters looking to enhance their craft.

(94) Beginner 16 and older
$285

6 sessions

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Fall Gelli Printing with Botanicals

Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Celebrate the beauty of autumn through the vibrant art of gelli printing in this hands-on workshop. Experiment with leaves, flowers, and natural textures while learning layering, color blending, and pattern-making techniques to create a collection of unique botanical prints. Perfect for all skill levels, this creative class provides all the supplies you need to explore this fun and expressive printmaking process.

(148) All levels 18 and older
$107
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+1070 pts
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Reviews for Craft Classes in Chicago

Craft Classes in Chicago are rated 4.5 stars based on 392 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • I’ve really enjoyed this class! B is an excellent teacher and as someone who is new to drawing, I learned a lot of fundamental techniques that will be essential as I progress.
  • Nice and easy class and the lipstick was awesome.
  • I gifted this sculpture workshop to my fiancé for his birthday. This helped beat the winter blues and a perfect date-style activity. The studio is gorgeous, the teacher made everything feel accessible, and we left with finished pieces we’re actually proud of. Bonus points for being active and getting the blood flowing. Would absolutely recommend.
  • The workshop was interesting and fun. Shari welcomed us warmly and was extremely professional. Her explanations at the beginning were very clear, and she guided us through every step of the process. The atmosphere in the studio was pleasant throughout, and Shari encouraged us to be creative and was open to every idea we had. Highly recommended!
  • An awesome opportunity to do a start-to-finish project in a single day, as a total beginner. Jyl was very generous in helping to learn tools and techniques, and also in sharing information and stories about her work and her involvement in the art scene.
  • Very fun and educational workshop! Jyl did a great job of providing technical direction while allowing us to explore our creativity. It was really cool that we were able to finish a sculpture and take it home in one day!
  • The pacing of the class was easy to follow. Jyl was kind and knowledgeable. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or to hit the alabaster a bit harder.
  • My dream is to be a stone sculptor. This course make my dream real! I need to practice more but Jyl is the best teacher mentor you can find! She is a specialist in marble sculpture using the same techniques used by the greatest sculptors in history. Yes, with the same technique that Michelangelo used. I am very grateful to Jyl and I recommend with all certainty to anyone who finds something beautiful in marble sculptures and wants to try or anyone who loves art and wants to try a new art, this is for you!
  • My second time taking this class. Its a unique and fun experience that you don't find a chance to do often. Especially when being able to work closely with the instructor.
  • This course was absolutely phenomenal! The instructor and course are accessible and welcoming to students at all skill levels, from someone with absolutely zero experience in any arts (like myself) to some of my classmates who were talented illustrators and promising beginner/intermediate stone carvers. Jyl is very friendly and knowledgeable and eager to introduce pupils to stone carving. I loved working in her studio and seeing all the wonders she's made and previewing her works that are in-progress. After 6.5 hours, our class had taken rough blocks of stone and turned them into our visions; some complex and some very simple (like mine). But they were ours. I highly recommend this class to everyone!
  • Great experience! Emily was an amazing teacher/host!
  • A great team/group activity! Shari and her partner were great at accommodating our group of eight. A very fun, easy, and fairly quick activity that everyone enjoyed.
  • Jyl is a real pro. Master carver, great teacher. Well-designed introduction to stone carving.
  • This was a delight! Michael Gaffney taught the class a ton of information in a clear and useful delivery. I had so much fun at the class, and I learned way more than I thought I would in just a few hours. Will definitely take another class.
  • I had a great experience in the screen printing class! Duff is a great instructor who is very knowledgeable and always kind and helpful. The environment he's curated there is very supportive and welcoming to everyone enrolled. I'd recommend Duff's class to anyone wanting to learn screen printing.
  • I had never done screenprinting before and Shari was a great teacher. Very knowledgeable and patient. My friend and I had a great time and would definitely do this class again. We both walked away with 2 fun shirts that we can't wait to wear!
  • A great class and juyl gave us plenty if personalized attention. Would highly recommend.
  • I recommend this class at every level. The artist-teacher is excellent at managing students of different skills and making sure we're all safe and having fun. She is a brilliant thinker (who will explain how stonecarving is a uniquely reductive art, where you take something away instead of adding to), but is also so chill and welcoming to all kinds of students from all kinds of backgrounds. The stonecarving craft itself is a meditative experience, especially once you can wrap your mind around the fact that you're creating something new out of a natural material which is thousands of years old. But it's always creative, always active, always fun. The teacher's knowledge and artistry is everywhere, and the more you absorb the more you'll love the craft and the class. Look on the walls and floor and tables of her studio, ask her questions, and most of all, Listen to her stories. There is so much information, integrated in her life's work! In that one day I felt like I walked away with a month of stonecarving education. This is also the kind of class which will give more everytime you take it. I fully intend to take it again when I have the funds, and if I am ever wealthy somehow, I will go broke hiring Jyl to make beautiful things in marble.
  • The stone carving workshop with Jyl Bonaguro was excellent and made for an amazing day! The class is thoughtfully designed, guiding you through the use of various chisels and tools, and how to apply each step from initial shaping to final polishing. Jyl’s pre-class advice to consider an abstract design was very helpful, as it allowed me to experience the full process and focus on the fundamentals. I arrived with a clear idea, and after sketching, Jyl confirmed it was ideal for the timeline. I was thrilled with the outcome and left with a beautiful, highly polished sculpture that closely matched my vision. Whether you have an arts background or are just curious, this class is very approachable. The day flew by in a flow state, but Jyl kept us on track to ensure everyone completed their pieces. Each participant created a unique, beautiful sculpture, and it was clear everyone enjoyed themselves. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone interested in learning the basics of stone carving or simply looking for a rewarding, hands-on experience. Five stars!
  • The class was well organized and a lot of fun. Bob is very knowledgeable and hopeful. Would highly recommend!
  • Jyl hosted an amazing class! It was intimate, well-paced, and great for absolute beginners. I walked away proud of what I accomplished and genuinely surprised with my results. She’s clearly an excellent instructor and knows the craft inside and out. So much fun!
  • I can’t believe how easy Michael makes it! I can actually make an arrangement . I really enjoyed it
  • Excellent class. Learned a ton, created a piece that was way better than I even thought possible in one day, and am really excited to try some more stone carving. Jyl was a great teacher, giving helpful guidance and giving personal attention to each student and their project. Highly recommend this course and might even take it again now that I know more and can learn better.
  • If you ever care to entertain that crazy thought you once had about carving stone…Jyl Bonaguro is the artist you should meet. Really like that this hands-on class is held in her working studio in Chicago where you’re surrounded by inspirational projects both finished and in-progress. All of them beautiful. Also like that this introductory course is just six hours in length (all you need for a first taste) and that the pricing is beyond reasonable for what you get. Jyl gets you right into the work and moves from person-to-person coaching each one individually until you all finish the day with newly found skills and instincts. She knows her stuff and knows how to get you there too. I looked for a stone class for a while before settling on Jyl. Know I made the right choice. Don’t hesitate to jump in. HIGHLY recommended.
  • Great class. Jyl was very helpful and answered all the questions we had during our class. Love the finished product we made. Hope to do stone carving again.
  • Class was a great introduction to stone carving from an artist who is an expert in the medium. Class was well thought out, taxing on the body, but a great experience overall. Jyl was kind and created a wonderful space to create.
  • Great class and the teacher, Michael Gaffney was so knowledgable about arrangements and a good entertainer! He made it fun. Plus I came home with three arrangements that I made and love!!
  • Jamie is a great teacher. Enjoyed the class and learned a lot.
  • It was very good indeed. The instructor knew their stuff well, and wasn't afraid to tell us this. We all walked out with great quality stained glass pieces that we can all be proud of.
  • Had a great day in class with Jyl. She kept us all on track with great instruction and tips. Highly recommend this class.
  • Absolutely phenomenal class! I've developed a whole new level of appreciation for the art. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore their creative side and delve deeper into this captivating art form! Teacher is amazing and truly passionate. I will be back.
  • Jyl is amazing! I had so much fun learning to sculpt at this class. Really liked the small class size very intimate and you get a lot of 1:1 assistance as you create your masterpiece. Highly recommend.
  • Wonderful, as are all Bonnie's classes!
  • I had an absolutely great time. Jyl is an amazing teacher, and thanks to her I've made great progress in just a matter of one day. She really understood what I was trying to build, and helped me throughout the day to get there. I highly recommend the course.
  • Loved this class! Jyl is a fantastic teacher who knows her craft extensively, and pays close attention to all of her students. I found her class structure to be great, and she knew how to help all of us achieve our goals in a limited time. Her stone carving workshop is physical and I left with a little sculpture I am quite happy with, and a newfound love for sculpting. Highly recommend to those who have an interest in learning the craft and want to focus on sharpening their skills in only a day!
  • This class was a lot of fun. I knew nothing about it before starting and ending up leaving with a carving I am pretty proud of. Definitely sparked my interest in carving other things!
  • Duffy is an engaging instructor and the class is thorough and relaxed. Learned what I was hoping to and had a chance to practice it.
  • Duffy O’Connor conducts this screen printing class with an abundance of patience and is an excellent creative resource. I really enjoy this class and find the other students to be a great deal of fun and always willing to provide assistance.
  • This was a fantastic class! As someone that’s wanted to do stone carving with proper tools for a very long time, it felt like a dream come true to do so under the guidance of such a kind and skilled artist.
  • Got to learn all the tools & steps of stone carving and ask every question I had with ample one on one instruction time!
  • Wonderful class. Jyl is an excellent teacher. While it is a beginner class, the progression you see from beginning to end is astounding! If you are seeking a creative outlet and don't mind a little dust and some sore muscles, you would be hard pressed to find a better class!
  • Fantastic class! Jyl was amazing - she provided great instruction, was completely engaged and created a great learning experience. I'm thinking about taking the class again because I had so much fun.
  • The class was great. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
  • Great teacher!!!
  • While challenging, Jyl did an excellent job navigating the group through all of the steps to create a stone masterpiece. I would definitely recommend the class and maybe even take it again!
  • This was a very good class, and a great introduction to stone carving. The class was thoughtfully organized, which made things easy for the students. Jyl is a talented artist, as well as a very good teacher who was able to share her expertise and deep knowledge with the students. Highly recommended.
  • Great value
  • Worth the price.
  • Super informative! Michael Gaffney teaches simple and useful techniques and I was amazed at how pretty my arrangements were! I recommend this class!
  • First, if you're interested in doing your own design in this class, it's not going to happen. The description says you can but it would take up too much class time and this is just an intro class. HOWEVER, the pattern they do provide you is really pretty and the choice of glass they provide to make your masterpiece is awesome. The instructor I had, Isabel, was super knowledgeable and she was really approachable. Some teachers are intimidating and you're too scared of them to ask questions but Isabel was really sweet and kind. Last thing: you pay for the class up front and you pay for the materials day-of. If you want your stained glass creation framed and hung by a chain, it'll cost extra. That's not a complaint, it's just good to know if you're looking at the price of the class/creation.
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