Kids Painting Classes in Chicago, IL

For children who are brand new to the art, this is a fun exploratory class perfect for those who are curious and show a keen interest in the visual arts. In a full class course, students will work firstly on preliminary drawing exercises designed to help ways of seeing and exploration, before moving on to painting. Learn color mixing & painting...

For children who are discovering the joy of art, this is a great start! In a full class course, students will devise several paintings under the guidance of a professional tutor, hone skills & techniques. We will encourage self expression and look at other artists for inspiration & techniques to apply to our own pieces. Learn color mixing...

Let's Paint Watercolor! This is a class for students who want to improve their watercolor painting skills. All levels are welcome, but we will assume you have some experience with the medium. The emphasis will be on skill building, problem solving and helping students develop their own personal style. Specific watercolor techniques will be addressed...

4-Week Virtual Art Class for Kids (Ages 6-11) and Parents Learn to express yourself through paint and color and develop an understanding of abstract concepts! All art supplies are included in the price and will be shipped to you prior to the start of the course. Price details: $169 - 4-week class $64 - single class only Sign up for...

For the young artist who loves to draw and wants to explore new techniques. This course is for beginners and experienced young artists alike learn proportion and composition, while developing keen observational skills. Students will draw and paint from observation and improve technical skills. Emphasis is on fundamental principles, such as line,...

Learn how to use collage to express yourself and expand your imagination! All art supplies for in-class activities and homework are included in the price and will be shipped to your prior to the start of the course. Price details: $169 - 4-week class $64 - single class only Sign up for one class or all four! Collage for Kids Schedule:...

This course is dedicated to various aspects of painting with the most popular painting media: acrylics or oils (students can choose), plus an intro on watercolor. By the end of this camp students will learn to asses the desired color by mixing, correctly represent lighting, texture and proportions of objects, strengthen their knowledge of...

Learn to express yourself and improve your self-esteem through portraiture! All art supplies for in-class activities and homework are included in the price and will be shipped to your prior to the start of the course. Price details: $169 - 4-week class $64 - single class only Sign up for one class or all four! About Your Curriculum: Class One:...

Explore the wondrous world of gems and rocks! Students will learn to create their own gems and rocks through drawing, painting, sculpting and more. Class 1: Geode Painting. Students will create a variety of geode rocks. Using basic shapes, watercolor paints and oil pastel. Class 2: Geometric Gem. Students will draw and paint a geometric gem, using...

In this fun and educational class, beginner teen students will work on preliminary exercises through still-life & devise several finished pieces under the guidance of a professional tutor. We will inspire discussion & provide demos on master artists techniques, both contemporary & from history, look at painting applications and pick up...

This  is a self expression adventure where children get to explore fun media & will ultimately encourage creative development and awareness. We will reference master artists both contemporary or historically think Basquiat, Keith Haring or Jackson Pollack and play around with different techniques they use and employ them into our own pieces....

Our advanced drawing & painting class for teenagers is especially designed for students who have already taken our foundation art course. This class will offer students the opportunity to work on projects more intensively & to work at their own pace. For teens hoping to continue on to an art program or who are dreaming of a career in the...

Develop your natural artistic talents as you learn basic watercolor theory and techniques. This class covers color mixing, color application, and composition through fun and exciting exercises. Students need to have access to a basic watercolor set, brushes, watercolor sketchpad, pencil, and eraser. Instructions on how to access the course will...

4-Week Virtual Art Class for Middle and High School Students (Ages 12-18) All art supplies are included in the price and will be shipped to you prior to the start of the course. Price details: $209 - 4-week class $69 - single class only Sign up for one class or all four! About Your Curriculum: Class 1—From Still Life to Abstraction...

Jump into the wonderful and dynamic world of comic books, illustration, manga, and cartooning! Learn all the techniques professional cartoonists use to create the graphic novels you love to read. Explore inking, character design, panel layout, and cover design. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your...