The Chicago Mosaic School
“Without a doubt, if you want to learn about mosaic art this is the place to be.”
Best Art Classes in Chicago, IL
20 schools listed · all 20 in Chicago · 12 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Chicago Sip & Paint
“Did a fantastic job breaking down the step by step and had plenty of time and supposed to have a fun and artistic time.”
Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts
“I'm not a very creative person, yet I came out of here with a clutch I made myself that I am absolutely obsessed with.”
Toast To Paint
“There are interesting paintings to look at hung up everywhere on the walls while you paint”
Creative Sippin
“Parking is a bit hard, especially if it's a full session.”
Creative Claythings
“Everyone was very friendly and I have gone from the last time I did pottery was in grade school, to pulling a pot on a wheel.”
The 20 schools listed for Chicago, IL teach drawing and painting. Which media they cover, what the fee includes and whether they run model sessions all come from what each school publishes itself.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
All 20 schools we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 25 schools in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The schools on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 706 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 11 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 20 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page and 15 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where do I find painting course levels and materials lists?
All 20 schools here list a website. That is where levels, term dates and the materials list normally sit, and the list is the part people forget to read. Terms change, so check the site rather than the listing before you turn up.
The Chicago Academy For the Arts
“The Chicago Academy has welcomed my child into their intimate and highly creative environment in a way no other school has.”
Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center
“The programs offered him the creative outlet he was seeking and provided a great combination of support and independence.”
Park West Ceramics
“I am Italian and was not easy for me to understand the language, but Dave, with a lot of patience, helped to feel, understand and love this technique.”
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Easel Art Studio Inc
“We went there for a Bachelorette party and it was awesome!”
Aartwerk Studio
“I've been attending classes here for the last two and a half years and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself.”
Kids Clay Room
“We just hosted our daughter's birthday party and everyone had a great time.”
Gnarware Workshop
“I started by taking an introductory Hand-building class taught by the managing owner, Liz, and I've been hooked ever since!”
Tesserae Studios
“Wonderful host, atmosphere full of good energy and inspiring art.”
Color Wheel Studio
“So happy to see my shy, introvert identify as a genuine Artist and the Portfolio building classes for entry into Art school were 100% the reason they had confidence, strength and the ability to engage and discuss their work clearly and confidently.”
Studious
“My daughter took two workshop classes over winter break and absolutely loved her experience.”
Fire Arts Center of Chicago
“I've been taking classes for almost 2 years now, and can honestly say this is one of the most supportive and positive places for artists I've ever seen in Chicago.”
Ingrid's Originals
“This is not the type of class in which she will teach paint-by-number, instead, she really makes you reflect as a creative and bring your art to the next level”
Starshaped Press
“Great spot to learn the history of pressing.”
The Ravenswood Atelier
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