Kids Art Classes in Chicago, IL

This class is a great way for kids to begin learning watercolor. We will begin by sketching out a design and learn techniques to bring it to life with Watercolor! Students will learn different application techniques, color theory, and how to control the paint. Materials Needed to Fully Participate: Watercolor set (any set is fine, the following...

4-Week Virtual Art Class for Kids (Ages 6-11) and Parents All art supplies are included in the price and will be shipped to you prior to the start of the course. About Your Curriculum: Class 1 Lesson: Let's learn about lines, shapes and colors, and about our materials. Activity: Let's discover lost of fun shapes and lines, and express ourselves...

Is your child curious to paint? Even if your child has have never picked up a paintbrush before, this class is the perfect way to get started. In this engaging class, we will start with preliminary drawing exercises and learn about perspective, shading, and light before moving on to painting- Kids lean about brush application & color mixing. This...

If you have never taken up a pencil before, this is an excellent place to start! The emphasis of this class will be on developing skills & techniques to allow students to visually communicate their ideas. Drawing is the foundation for all the visual arts and a useful skill, it helps develop fine motor skills, and learning how to “see” the...

This Art Camp gives children a wonderful introduction to several forms of visual art. Each day brings a new project that may include drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. This online visual arts and design program is a great opportunity for young artists to develop creativity and fundamental skills. Art camps run from Monday to Friday and have...

This is an awesome painting class for Kids who are showing great potential in art already. We will begin the course with practical drawing exercises (in preparation for painting) with an introduction to vocabulary & tools. Exploratory work in shading, perspective, value & light source. Discussions & demo on composition, negative space...

Brought to you in the comfort of your own home, our fun online playtime class hosted by DM (our creative director /owner) will include an awesome art project, a story & a sing-song! Brought to you in the comfort of your own home during these challenging times. This 1 hr immersive adventure is the perfect way to keep your tiny one engaged &...

Beginner Origami with the Origami Mami: This is an entry level class on learning how to make simple Origami models such as animals, plants, toys, geometric shapes, and basically anything you can imagine! We will put our models together in a sort of “scene” to really bring them to life! Ages 5+ welcome. Required Supplies Paper (can be traditional...

Little ones love ART, too! This class most resembles our Tiny ARTists and Apprenctices classes (in-studio). Learn about a different artists and create art projects inspired by the featured artist using supplies you have at home. Parent participation required for kids ages 2 and 3; parent supervision for 4-year-olds.

Happy Campers spend an exciting summer week in a super engaging & inspiring environment with other like-minded creative ones!  Learn professional techniques & explore a myriad of artistic media while building up an impressive skill set that can be employed into further artistic endeavours.  Exploration & instruction in: Painting,...

Here at The New York Sewing Center, our love of crafting and sewing began at a very young age, which is why we love to inspire the next generation of fashion designers with our Kids’ Sew class!   This course is a great summer camp (5 day) program for young students to express their creativity & grow their love of sewing through fun...

Kids get fit, rock out and have a blast! Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines that are high-energy fitness parties! Julie will break down the steps and add games and activities. Classes increase focus, self-confidence, and improve coordination.  More than just a great way to stay active and healthy, Zumba® Kids is welcoming and...

Kids get fit, rock out and have a blast! Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines that are high-energy fitness parties! Julie will break down the steps and add games and activities. Classes increase focus, self-confidence, and improve coordination. More than just a great way to stay active and healthy, Zumba® Kids is welcoming and upbeat!...

Create a universe in miniature! Young artists will develop techniques using clay, cardboard, and other materials to create tiny furniture, sculptures, and their own model world. Inspired by the work of miniature artist Joe Fig and Shopkins, as well as the felt “shops” of Lucy Sparrow, students will create everything from a tiny bakery, to a tiny...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...