Painting Classes in Chicago, IL

Relax in a cool atmosphere with music & friends. Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy painting a piece of art. We supply everything you need – Paint, 16x20 canvas, brushes, and aprons. Never Painted before? No Problem. We have talented Artists ready to take you on your journey. You will leave the session with your own original...

Explore your own expressive style through the practice and discipline of painting, and learn the fundamentals of color blending & balance. Create your own abstract, surreal, and representational paintings, as you learn the basics of painting with water based paints. Whether you prefer to paint still life or abstract expression, you will learn to...

Watercolor is a delightfully fun medium. In this class, you’ll learn a variety of watercolor techniques, including washes and how to make a range of textures on paper, plus some color theory to get you started.  No prior experience is necessary.

Following registration, email us a high resolution image of your pet. We will custom prepare a canvas for you, with a sketch of your pet. When you come to class, you'll receive your individually prepared canvas and everything else you need and have our instructor there to guide you! Our events are all BYOB. You can bring your beverage of choice. Ice,...

A Spectacular view of Chicago skyline at sunset Note: Our events are all BYOB. You can bring your beverage of choice. Ice, cups, corkscrews are provided. All art materials are provided.

In this class, you will hand paint a design on 2 wine glasses guided by an instructor. We’ll provide all the supplies (2 wine glasses, paints, and brushes). There will also be trivia questions for the chance to win a free glass of wine (one drink per question). Feel free to bring your own glasses. Our events are all BYOB. You can bring your beverage...

Choose from our menu of pottery, select your paints and sponges then roll up your sleeves and have a go! Everything is included. One piece of pottery, paint, tools, glazing and firing. We have a wide selection of ready made 'blank' bisque pieces for you to enjoy painting and decorating. You select the item you would like to paint from...

Create studies and one finished piece using dip pens, micron pens, brush pens, and Dr. Martin watercolors. The instructor will provide a still life, or you can bring in still life material. Please click here for the Material List.

In a relaxed, social setting, a professional artist will guide the class step-by-step through replicating the nights featured painting. Note: Our events are all BYOB. You can bring your beverage of choice. Ice, cups, corkscrews are provided. All art materials are provided.

Students will create dynamic, multi-layered compositions with a variety of materials: watercolor/acylic/water soluable oil paint, ink, images, found objects, and pastels. Techniques explored will include photo transferring, collage, monotype printing, drawing, painting, and assemblage. Emphasis is on conceptual practice and personal process.

Bring your drinks and paint this fun picture with us. This is a great picture to break the ice from right the beginning. You can customize the panties, or change the colors as you like. Our events are all BYOB. You can bring your beverage of choice. Ice, cups, corkscrews are provided. All art materials are provided.

For students who have completed Beginning Watercolor, we will continue to learn various techniques and color theory while exploring different ways to combine light, composition, color, and textures in watercolor painting. A supply list will be sent.

Kids must be ages 7 and up – adults can take this class with the kids. Free street parking available. BYOB for 21 and over. No open alcohol is allowed to leave VIP Paints. Gratuity not included for Instructor.

Looking for an opportunity to get into a blissful meditative state? Dive into this serene image of beautiful cherry blossoms reflected in a lazy river... This painting has such a simple structure, that after you take this class you will be able to create many different kinds of landscape paintings! So put some spring in your step and capture your...

Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to get up,...