Art Tour Classes in Chicago, IL

This studio class will examine pen-and-ink drawing with the study of natural botanical forms, shapes, and dissections. We will study the use of a variety of pen-and-ink techniques (stipple, cross-hatching,contour-line, and combinations); the execution of black-and-white elements to create value, tone, and texture (such as leaf venation, stem texture,...

The Garden’s production department grows nearly a half-million plants every year. Join Tim Pollak for a behind-the-scenes tour through the Chicago Botanic Garden’s greenhouses and nursery. Be the first to see which spring annuals will appear in the 2019 annual display beds, hanging baskets, containers, and hanging hayracks. You will also get a...

In this beginner’s course, you will learn how to select easy-to-grow orchids suitable for your home. Basic orchid physiology and general cultural information such as light, temperature, humidity, repotting, and media requirements will be discussed. Popular orchid species and cultivars will be reviewed, and local sources for orchids and supplies will...

Volo Bog is a 47-acre floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges surrounding an open pool of water. Class will begin in the Visitor Center then proceed to a photography session during a guided tour of the bog.  Time after lunch will be devoted to exploring the Tamarack View Trail which provides a longer, more extensive view of the entire...

Volo Bog is a 47-acre floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges surrounding an open pool of water. November is a perfect time to explore the area and capture images of the tamaracks in full color. Class begins in the Visitor Center then proceeds to a photography session during a guided tour of the bog. Time after lunch is spent reviewing...

Known for his excellence in teaching, award-winning sculptor DJ Garrity will conduct a stone-carving workshop focusing on carving a face onto stone. This artist resides in the west of Ireland and travels to the Chicago Botanic Garden to teach this workshop whenever his busy schedule allows (which isn’t very often!). He has served three tours of duty...

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 class is an experiment in research based classes at gnarware, bringing in discussion and research to drive the pieces made in class. Participants will contribute their own research and ideas as they work through their projects. There will also be a museum trip scheduled with this class. Objective: Research a specific ancient culture’s iconology...

See the Arboretum through the eyes of an expert photographer. Learn how to notice your surroundings with attention to light, angle, subject, and creative interpretation. Begin with a brief classroom session in which instructor Cora Jacob or Erica Benson will share examples of these fundamental elements of photography. Then head out onto the grounds...

We invite your child to join us for Creative Fiber-Art Camps during the summer! Each camp focuses on a different fiber-art morning and/or afternoon. Camps are 10 weeks throughout the summer.