Art classes are popping up everywhere around the suburbs! Art, drawing and painting classes are wonderful ways for your little Picassos to express themselves while developing motor skills, confidence, social development and more. Creative kiddos of all ages can draw or paint during open studio time, classes, workshops, and summer camps.
This is the one list you’re going to want handy if you’re searching for “kids art classes near me”.
Art Classes in the Western Suburbs
studio nafisa – Art and Design Education
4260 Westbrook Drive, Suite 101
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 340-0534
Programs for ages 4 and older. LEGO creativity, art, and drawing are some of the many classes offered.
The Compassion Factory Art Gallery & Studio
9210 Broadway Avenue
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 303-8231
Classes available for ages 3 and up. Location provides birthday party rentals and classes for beginners to advanced.
The Henn House
306 Burr Ridge Parkway
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 908-7568
Not exactly classes, however kid-friendly painting parties can be scheduled for your family and friends. They even throw slime parties! Kits are also available for mail with instructions to do a home class on your own time.
Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy™ of Chicago-Western and Southwestern Suburbs
Birthday parties, camps and after school programs are available for kids ages 5 and up.
RAD Canvas
Based in Brookfield, but comes to you to host painting parties.
(708) 227-3999
SD Studios
1502 Home Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 908-0057
Classes offered for kids preschool and up.
Art Studio for Fun
5404 Lane Place
Downers Grove, IL 60525
Summer camps, as well as various art classes offered. These include different mediums, sewing, family, and pre-k classes.
MAKE art studios
In-Home Studio
4943 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 589-4442
Weekly classes offered by age, starting at 7 years old. Private lessons are also taught.
The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.
350 E. Ogden Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-8426
Ages 3 and up. Their website provides a comprehensive catalog of sculpting, drawing, and painting classes available.
Elmhurst Art Museum
150 Cottage Hill Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-0202
Classes offered for ages 4 and up. Animation and clay classes, mixed media, and seasonal camps are available for booking.
Michael Symber Studios
493 S. York Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(303) 548-6610
Fine art classes available for ages 5 and up.
Strauch Art School
First United Methodist Church
232 South York Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 229-3190
Ages 6 and up. Holiday/seasonal themed, kid classes, family classes, and more are available for booking.
Maureen Claffy Art Academy
Union Church, Second Floor
137 S. Garfield Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 877-4306
Ages 5 and up. Drawing, watercolor, and many other classes are available for booking.
La Grange Art League
122 Calendar Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-3101
Offerings vary by season. Check their website for the most up-to-date information.
Kensington Art Center
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
203 S. Kensington Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(773) 203-6659
Offerings vary by season. Check their website for the most up-to-date information.
Kim Roth – Fine Art Studio
1839 Wehrli Road
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 300-4536
Fine arts classes starting with kindergarteners.
Naperville Art League
508 North Center Street
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-2530
Programs for ages 6 and older. Classes are also offered through the Naperville Park District.
Purple Brush Art
1020 104th St, Suite 116
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 537-0039
Weekly classes and summer camps offered starting at 3 years old.
KidCreate Studio
200-A W. Harrison Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 613-4374
Classes available for ages 3 and up. Tailored weekly classes, camps, parents time off workshops and homeschool classes are available at this location.
Magical Minds Studio
110 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 948-7934
Programming available for children as young as preschool.
Dottie’s Art Studio
13717 Route 30, Unit 115B
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 302-3339
Art classes, workshops, parties, and more are offered for kids age 6 and up.
Makery Studios
13717 Route 30 #121
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 269-4400
Drop-in crafts, birthday parties, special events, and more.
Riverside Arts Center
32 East Quincy Street
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-6400
Classes and camps for ages 5 and up. Create your own class and birthday parties are also available for booking.
All Things Art Studio
1106 West Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(331) 235-5032
Younger ages can participate in Parent and Me classes; drop-off classes are offered to kids ages 4 and up.
DuPage Art League
218 W. Front Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-7090
Classes offered for ages 7 and up.
Slowfire
907 S. Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 402-8368
Classes offered for kids ages 3 and up. 2D, 3D, ceramics classes and more mediums are offered.
Art Club at JSD Art
913 Burlington Avenue, 2nd floor
Western Springs, IL 60558
hello@jsd-art.com
Camps and various workshops offered.
Art Classes in the Northwest Suburbs
Hello Art Studio
212 E. Northwest Highway
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(847) 797-8382
One-time workshops as well as weekly art classes available for 3-11 year olds.
Rita’s Art Studio
622 S. Arthur Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
crawfordrita5@gmail.com
(847) 910-9474
Individual paint sessions, summer camps, and weekly art classes are offered.
Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art
316 W. Main Street
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4840
hello@kaleidoscopeart.org
Fine arts classes starting at the pre-k level. Camps and birthday parties are also available.
Art Together Studio
Community Church of Barrington
407 S Grove Ave, Lower Level
Barrington, IL 60010
Preschool, primary, elementary, junior high and high school art classes.
A & A Music & Art Academy
1975 E. Devon Avenue
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 837-7484
info@aamusicacademy.com
Drawing and painting lessons using various art mediums.
Brickton Art Center
100 S Western
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823-6611
Various art courses offered through the Park Ridge Park District, as well as birthday parties.
Roselle Fine Arts Academy
116 S. Prospect Street
Roselle, IL 60172
(224) 353-4430
Weekly art classes and summer camps using various art mediums.
Aneta Art Classes
1137 Tower Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(773) 319-7024
Home to in-person, online, and self-paced art and sewing classes.
SNOWLIKE Studio
636 Remington Rd, Unit C
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(312) 971-3592
Art mini classes offered for children ages 5-12 years old.
Art Classes in Chicago
Easel Art Studio
1911 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 360-1720
4534 N. Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(847) 638-0340
Tailored for kids ages 16 months and up, there are sensory based classes, food art, animal art, messy art and so much more. Summer classes are still available for registrations.
Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-42
Be sure to check our list for pottery classes around town — your little artist will probably be interested in those, too! Our giant guide to classes and teams for kids has tons of other activities, too.
