Kids Art Classes in Chicago, IL

Introduce your child to the creative art of sewing. Your child will learn to sew by hand and on the machine and be creating accessories and simple clothes before you know it! Students work on specially developed projects to increase their sewing skills. Student is responsible for fabric, thread, notions, and some patterns for projects. Some patterns...

In this series, we will review the history and regional styles of Street Art and also learn how to develop and refine your own tag style. In Street Art Part 1, you will learn how the basics of how to tag, create bubble letters and draw characters. We will also be covering a very brief intro to the history of tagging, bubble letters, and characters....

They are curious and self-confident, open to new ideas, and certain about what they like. They are what many adult artists dream to be. We find it very important for young artists to know that Fine Art is not about just following step-by-step instructions. We teach them to create something brand new, using the endless resource of their imagination....

Teens are discovering their sense of style; allow them to create it themselves. Students work on specially developed projects to increase their sewing skills. Student is responsible for fabric, thread, notions, and some patterns for projects. Some patterns are included in the class.

Our core teen art program that allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun digital...

We’re glad you’re here, because Sensei Wu needs your child to save Ninjago City from evil! In this program, your student will work on things like designing a new dojo and training supplies with which to perfect their ninja abilities, experience the training to help them become more focused and controlled ninjas, and even discover and create their...

Last year, Atwater Photo Camp expanded from LA to 28 states and Canada! And this year we have campers joining us from South America, Europe, Asia and Australia! Now campers get to make work and become friends with kids from around the world. When campers share assignments with others across the globe, it inherently cultivates empathy, which folds seamlessly...

Full Week Virtual After-School Program: Harry Potter Inspired-Wonderful Wizards Enter the world of wizards and witches in Snapology's Wizarding program, inspired by Harry Potter and other amazing wizards. In this program, your child will be inundated by magical places like Hogwarts, by creating castles and undergoing a special ceremony where they...

Potions and Lotions Spa Camp (Grades 3-12) [+Parent Optional] Turn your kitchen into a soap and lotion artisan studio!  In this weeklong virtual craft camp, you and your kid(s) will learn the fine art of de-stressing, with the help of a little math and science!   Each day of this five-day camp, you’ll learn how to make a different...

If you like platformers like Mario and Celeste, classic arcade games like Block Breaker and Snake, or modern games like Subway Surfer and Flappy Bird, this is the class for you. We’ll learn the basics of programming in JavaScript using a library called p5.js which will allow us to get our games live and hosted on the web with very little lift. We’ll...

This course teaches character design from the ground up: starting with fundamentals like anatomy, gesture, and shape design. Students will learn to create original characters from scratch. Bring your sketchbooks or drawing tablets, instruction will be provided for both digital and traditional media!  It will be held ONLINE via ZOOM video conference....

This course is dedicated to everything you need to know about drawing: sketching, shading, perspective, anatomy of humans and animals. Learn to draw everything you wish freely from your imagination! Recommended for students willing to improve their realistic drawing skills.  The course is focusing on the basics of the representation of 3D objects...

Learn the basics of fashion design and garment construction techniques! You will repurpose, create sewing patterns, explore surface design, and construct basic garments on the sewing machine. You will complete at least one look throughout the course of the week. The week will culminate in a socially distant fashion show or photoshoot with digital look...

High School Graphic Narrative: Tales in Monoprint and Collage Learn about the combination of water soluble and oil ink-based methods through instruction and experimentation. We will focus on mark making, graphic images, and storytelling. In-person camp (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines. Face masks required throughout...

Explore a variety of artistic media, such as collage, painting, and sculpture that will inspire your imagination! Create unique works of art with different media to discover your interests and strengths, stay stimulated and engaged, and develop confidence.  New projects each week; siblings or quarantine buddies are encouraged to take the camp...