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Discover the vibrant world of art for kids in Chicago with classes that explore various mediums such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, inspiring young artists to express their creativity and develop their artistic skills.

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Spring Break Camp

Magical Minds Studio @ 343 Harrison St, Chicago, IL

Our camps offer enrichment with loads of fun! We encourage our campers to embrace challenges and turn mistakes into masterpieces. By building creative confidence we hope to leave a lasting impact of creativity in each camper. The morning begins with our themed projects and the afternoon opens up to our STEAM-based learning environment where the camper leads the way. Camp drop off is between 8am-9am.  Kids will have free time to draw,...

(2) Beginner 3 - 12 years old
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Summer Special - Ceramics

Magical Minds Studio

Students will learn how to handle clay as well as create tiles, bowls, animals and more! All pieces will be glazed and fired.

(2) Beginner 6 and older
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Summer Special - Photography

Magical Minds Studio

Ideal for students that love taking pictures and want to go a bit deeper with their knowledge of composition, light and subject matter.  Digital camera is required. No phones or ipads.

(2) Beginner 8 and older
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Printmaking: Discovering and Understanding

Seventh Green Circle @ Virtual Classroom

Full Course Name: Printmaking: Discovering and Understanding various techniques / camp Different techniques each day, these will be simple fun projects. Day 1: Nature printing (with leaves and flowers) Day 2: Monoprinting with Gelatin Day 3: Marbled Paper Day 4: Sun Printing Day 5: Relief Printing

All levels 8 - 15 years old
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$150

5 sessions

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Columbus Day ART Camp

The Paintbrush @ 2646 N Halsted, Chicago, IL

Spend the afternoon immersed in ART with us at ART Camp! ARTist inspired ART projects, lunch time and open ART time. Early drop-off available for kids ages 5 and up who are able to work independently. Notes • Send kids with lunch and snacks.  • Early drop-off for kids 5 and up starts at 9:00 a.m.  MUST be registered for Camp to be eligible for early drop-off.  Must be able to work independently to be eligible for early drop-off....

(4) All levels 4 - 12 years old
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After School Drop In

Magical Minds Studio

Our after school drop in time is available to your child on the days we have space.  Send them over and have them enjoy the ongoing projects and fun going on at the Studio. They will enjoy painting, clay, collage, printing and so much more. 

(2) All levels 3 and older
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Open Studio

Magical Minds Studio @ 110 Madison St, Chicago, IL

Our Open Studio classes offer an opportunity for students to come and explore the studio and various art projects. There are different projects each week and various subjects to choose from. Parental participation required for children younger than 3. Location Notes: Located in Oak Park's Art District. Blocks from the CTA Blue Line and a few blocks west of 290. Street parking available. Cafe down the street if parents need to grab a cof...

(2) All levels 4 and older
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Magical Beginnings

Magical Minds Studio @ 110 Madison St, Chicago, IL

This is an introductory class that encourages students to experiment with painting, drawing, sculpture, sensory objects and building. Parents work alongside their children, helping them develop familiarity with the studio environment and art materials. Note: This class is for ages 18months to 3y/o Goals: To understand how tools are to be used (crayons are for drawing, not eating). To allow for a secure parent/caregiver and child environment...

(2) Beginner 1 - 3 years old
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Writers Weekend

Taleblazers, Creative Writing for Kids @ 331B Harrison St, Chicago, IL

Audacious authors, come join the fun! Writing games, story prompts, embellishments and storyboard collage materials. You’ll build a character, flesh out a juicy setting, and dramatize a conflict for your own story. At Taleblazers’ gentle and encouraging studio, take creative risks and get wild on the Page. Writing materials included.  Feel free to bring your own special notebook and/or charged device.

All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$80

2 sessions

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Writing and Illustrating for Kids

The Paintbrush

In this hybrid writing and art class, artists will utilize their creativity and critical thinking skills to combine visual art with the art of writing.   Artists will be introduced to a specific style of art that connects to a writing concept (such as style and form, or imagery and metaphor)  in the beginning of class. After we discuss some strategies to utilize the concept in their writing and art pieces, the artists will be given time...

(4) All levels 8 and older
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StoryTime Art (with Caregiver)

The Paintbrush

Story time followed by a story-themed art project. There are lots of good reasons to bring your child to art classes, not the LEAST of which is because ART IS FUN! Twenty Reasons Why Art is GREAT for Kids! Benefits associated with children learning art while they are young and what impact it has on their lives. (Adapted from artsz.org) Art stimulates both sides of the brain. 33% of kids are visual learners. There are studies that show that...

(4) All levels 1 - 5 years old
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Paint With Me

The Paintbrush @ 2646 N Halsted, Chicago, IL

Grab your kid and come paint together!  Each adult and child will receive their own canvas to paint on with acrylic paint. Teachers will guide you in painting the picture-of-the-day or you can get creative and do your own thing! Canvasses and cookies provided. Notes: This class is intended for adults and kids to paint together. However, kids aged 5 and up may be dropped off. Participants are welcome to bring a beverage of their...

(4) All levels 3 and older
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Valentine's Day Family Workshop

The Paintbrush

Get ready for Valentine's Day at our Family Workshop. Cookie decorating, card making, temporary tattoos and Valentine's Day ART projects. Fun for the whole family; or drop your kids off (ages 5 and up only). Notes If snowy or wet out, please bring dry shoes to change into so you may enter the classroom.  Please park stroller outside under the overhang.  Kids 5 and up may be dropped off.

(4) All levels 5 and older
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Kids’ Night Out

The Paintbrush @ 2646 N Halsted, Chicago, IL

More fun than a babysitter!  Drop off your kids for an evening of movies, dinner, ART and playtime!  Reservations required. SO MUCH FUN!!! Notes Drop-off.  No parents allowed! ;-) Kids age 3.5 may attend if accompanied by older, participating sibling or by approval of teacher.  Kids with food allergies must bring EpiPen, Benadryl and Written Instructions, which must be handed to teacher upon arrival.  PLEASE LOOK FOR...

(4) All levels 4 - 12 years old
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Do-At-Home Pride ART Kit

The Paintbrush

Get ready to celebrate Pride! This ART Kit is packed with rainbow and unicorn tattoos; hand stickers in rainbow colors; rainbow crayon; and a rainbow of tempera paints and paper to create your own Pride ART! Glitter with glue stick optional add-ons. Note: Get ready to celebrate Pride! This ART Kit is packed with a rainbow shaped cookie and a unicorn shaped cookie, with frosting and sprinkles for decorating; a rainbow craft project (designated...

(4) All levels 2 and older
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Little ARTists at Home

The Paintbrush

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.

(4) All levels 2 - 4 years old
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Pop-In Play Time

The Paintbrush @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Discover an ART-themed playroom at The Paintbrush where you and your kids can explore a variety of books, toys, and puzzles together. It's not a class, it's a creative playtime experience! Please note, that space is limited and one adult per family is required for optimal participation. No food or drinks are allowed in the playroom.

(4) All levels 1 - 4 years old
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Summer Art Camp

Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP @ 4041 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

Fun, cooperative and inspiring! Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per Teaching/Artist means individual attention to your child's needs. Learn Art history and terminology while practicing important skills. Note: Bring lunch and we will make all kinds of art for 4 hours/day.

All levels 6 - 15 years old
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Day Off From School Camp

Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP @ 5606 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Summer, Winter, Spring Breaks, Columbus days... if kids aren't in school, we probably are having an art camp. Fun, cooperative and inspiring! Learn art history, develop skills while we let your young one's imagination run wild! Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per teacher that means your kid gets more attention from professional teaching/artists. Before and after care can be provided. BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). Art...

All levels 6 - 15 years old
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Comics & Cartooning (Ages 9-14)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unleash your creativity and tell stories through art! Dive into character design and storytelling techniques to craft your own comic panels using various drawing tools. Explore traditional and digital drawing methods while gaining inspiration from professional examples.

(83) All levels 9 - 14 years old
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$340

9 sessions

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