Kids Painting Classes in Chicago, IL

This class is all about color, imagination and innovation. In the world, we live creativity is one of the most important skills. This experience is about the process and being creative in a group setting. We work with several Fine Art mediums and learn about the elements of art as well as the design principles. All that mixed with love and deep caring...

Coordinate your hand and eye while mastering still life, landscapes, and portraiture. First, we’ll develop or expand on fundamental drawing skills and techniques in charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, and pastel. Understand more about line, shapes, perspective, composition, shading, and light. Using acrylic paints, you will learn about color, perspective,...

Coordinate your hand and eye while mastering still life, landscapes, and portraiture. First, we’ll develop or expand on fundamental drawing skills and techniques in charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, and pastel. Understand more about line, shapes, perspective, composition, shading, and light.  Using acrylic paints, you will learn about color,...

Create works inspired by some the of the masters of abstract art, such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Jasper Johns, Pablo Picasso and Anslem Kiefer. Look outside the art world to develop an appreciation for abstraction in nature, experimenting with strategies to bring nature influences into your artwork.  Develop your drawing and painting skills to...

Our hero-inspired projects will build upon existing art making skills while working with a variety of artistic media, including painting, sculpture and assemblage. Create an illustrated origin story, a hero self-portrait, an action-packed comic, and a sculpture of an everyday hero. Experiment, discover, and create!

Snorkel over to camp! Campers will focus on everything aquatic learning about marine animals and underwater plants. Projects will cover creating an underwater landscape painting (including your favorite mermaids or sea monsters), a turtle bowl, and other works starring your fish, otters, and other ocean friends.  Campers will create marine-inspired...

Snorkel over to camp! Campers will focus on everything aquatic learning about marine animals and underwater plants. Projects will cover creating an underwater landscape painting (including your favorite mermaids or sea monsters), a turtle bowl, and other works starring your fish, otters, and other ocean friends. Afternoon campers will create marine-inspired...

Snorkel over to camp! Campers will focus on everything aquatic learning about marine animals and underwater plants. Projects will cover creating an underwater landscape painting (including your favorite mermaids or sea monsters), a turtle bowl, and other works starring your fish, otters, and other ocean friends.  Afternoon campers will create...

Create works of art inspired by artists and art movements as we explore art throughout history. Get to know a different art movement and medium at the beginning of each day., followed by hands-on art making to utilize visual and tactile learning to build deeper understanding of art history and the artistic process. We will cover art from around 500...

Did you know a mantis shrimp can see ultraviolet light? Or that dolphins have names? Create artwork inspired by the unique abilities of animals from all over the world. Come mold, print,and paint while learning about all the amazing things these cool creatures can do.  Campers will immortalize these amazing creatures in clay, creating projects...

Did you know a mantis shrimp can see ultraviolet light? Or that dolphins have names? Create artwork inspired by the unique abilities of animals from all over the world. Come mold, print, and paint while learning about all the amazing things these cool creatures can do.  Campers will immortalize these amazing creatures in clay, creating projects...

Did you know a mantis shrimp can see ultraviolet light? Or that dolphins have names? Create artwork inspired by the unique abilities of animals from all over the world. Come mold, print,and paint while learning about all the amazing things these cool creatures can do.  Afternoon Campers will immortalize these amazing creatures in clay, creating...

For kids who just love art! This is the camp you're looking for!  Kids learn best by doing. The Paintbrush Art Camp exposes kids to ARTists and their influential styles through hands-on ARTist-inspired art projects. We draw, we paint, we collage, we collaborate, and we have fun in this full art immersion experience. Note: Bring lunch and...

In a wide circle kids can explore full body rhythmical movement as they stretch, strengthen, laugh and play using balance boards of many different sizes and styles both individually and with partners. Two, three and even four kids can join together on one board by standing, sitting, laying down,  or rocking. The boards provide an energizing,...