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Craft Classes - Chicago, and Experience Gifts
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Metalsmithing Jewelry Making Workshop: Silver Stack Rings
5.0 (91)
Runs regularly
Near West Side
1 to 4 guests
$165 - $195
Tufting Workshop Chicago
4.8 (60)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 25 guests
$80
Tufting Workshop
4.8 (47)
22k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 10 guests
$79
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Naperville, IL
4.8 (64) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Naperville
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$99 - $179
Date Night Wheel Throwing Class for Couples
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 30 guests
$35
Ceramics Workshop
5.0 (43)
12 years in business
Only 1 date left
Wrigleyville
1 to 8 guests
$40
Metalsmithing Jewelry Workshop: Bracelets and Bangles
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
Near West Side
1 to 6 guests
$145 - $195
Breakfast Club Pottery Course
5.0 (56) (teacher)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Wrigleyville
1 to 4 guests
$45 - $160
Date Night Face Mug Pottery Class
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
2 to 30 guests
$100
Mosaic Workshop in Itasca, IL
4.8 (64) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Itasca
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
$99 - $159
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 8 guests
$50
Metalsmithing Jewelry Making Workshop: Hoop Earrings
5.0 (113) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Near West Side
1 to 6 guests
$145 - $195
Cat Vase Handbuilding Class
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 8 guests
$70
Date Night Hand Building Pottery Class
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $45
Clay Cauldron Wheel Throwing Class
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 20 guests
$65
Vase and Clay Bouquet Workshop for Couples
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 12 guests
$75 - $110
Matcha Bowl Pottery Wheel Workshop
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 6 guests
$45
Beginner Hand-building Pottery Class
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 20 guests
$55
Rug Tufting Workshop
22k followers
Runs regularly
Uptown
1 to 30 guests
$79
Pop-Up Pottery Workshop
5.0 (56) (teacher)
12 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Wrigleyville
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$25 - $35
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Class in Schaumburg, IL
11 years in business
14k followers
Runs regularly
Schaumburg
1 to 50 guests
$79 - $149
Date Night Clay Face Sculpting Class
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 6 guests
$60
Decorate a Vintage-Inspired Holiday Sweater Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$44 - $54
DIY Charm Jewelry and Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Lincoln Square
1 to 18 guests
$49
Make a Beaded Holiday Tapestry Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$40
Chunky Hand Knitting and Candle Making Class
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Lincoln Square
1 to 16 guests
$69
Clay Flower Bouquet Pottery Workshop
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 20 guests
$150 - $220
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Naperville, IL
11 years in business
14k followers
Only 1 date left
Warrenville
1 to 50 guests
$79 - $149
Learn to Make Chainmaille Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$60
Stained Glass Earring Making Class
4.9 (18) (teacher)
92% recommend (52+)
Only 1 date left
West Town
1 to 15 guests
$75
Make a Mosaic Nightlight Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$55
Mosaic Candle Holder and Lamp Workshop
4.9 (8)
4.8 (83) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 30 guests
$43 - $50
Make an Ugly Sweater Needle Felted Ornament Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$48
Linoleum Stamp Making Class
4.9 (20) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 14 guests
$40
Suminagashi Workshop: Meditative Paper Marbling
Only 1 date left
Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$80 - $95
Ceramics Class - Level 2
5.0 (56) (teacher)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Wrigleyville
1 to 3 guests
$45 - $160
Ceramic Pipe or Ashtray Pottery Class
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 32 guests
$60
Date Night Wheel Throwing Torch Painting Class
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 2 guests
$200
Paper Quilling Card and Art Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$40
Couples' Metalsmithing Jewelry Workshop
5.0 (12)
Your choice of time
Near West Side
1 to 2 guests
$275
Kinusaiga Fabric Painting Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Avondale
2 to 10 guests
$45
Faux Stained Glass Workshop
4.8 (5)
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Portage Park
1 to 30 guests
$29 - $49
Ceramics Workshop for Teams and Private Groups
5.0 (56) (teacher)
12 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 30 guests
$75
Screenprinting for Educators and Organizers Workshop
Your choice of time
Pilsen
2 to 12 guests
$125
Process Spotlight: Screenprinting on Fabric
Your choice of time
Pilsen
1 to 8 guests
$65
Beginner's Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Portage Park
1 to 30 guests
$24 - $39
Earring Making Class
5.0 (9)
Your choice of time
Near West Side
2 to 20 guests
$60
Ring-Making and Soldering Workshop
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Near West Side
1 to 6 guests
$175
Mig Welding Workshop
5.0 (9)
Your choice of time
Near West Side
1 to 6 guests
$175
Mobile Jewelry Making Experience - Bead Buffet Bar
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 20 guests
$50
Metal Sawing Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Near West Side
1 to 10 guests
$95
Screen Printing Workshop: BYOT-Shirt
5.0 (42)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Logan Square
1 to 15 guests
$50 - $60
Leather Working Class for Couples
5.0 (7)
19k followers
Your choice of time
Wrigleyville
2 to 6 guests
$100
Date Night Pottery Class - River North
5.0 (3)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Streeterville
2 guests
$100
Couples Pottery Wheel Throwing Workshop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Near West Side
2 guests
$150
One-time Pottery Class - River North
5.0 (2)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Streeterville
1 to 12 guests
$100
Date Night Pottery Class - Lakeview
5.0 (1)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Lakeview
2 guests
$100
One-time Pottery Class - Lakeview
5.0 (1)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Lakeview
1 to 12 guests
$100
One-time Pottery Class - West Loop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Near West Side
1 to 12 guests
$100
One-time Pottery and Painting Class - West Loop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Near West Side
1 to 12 guests
$130
Date Night Pottery Class - West Loop
6k followers
Your choice of time
Near West Side
2 guests
$100
Date Night Pottery and Painting Class - Lakeview
6k followers
Your choice of time
Lakeview
2 guests
$150
Pumpkin Clay Pottery Class
18k followers
Your choice of time
Pilsen
1 to 30 guests
$50
Beaded Earring Making Workshop
5.0 (3)
2 years in business
Your choice of time
West Town
1 to 30 guests
$50
Five Stiches Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (1)
2 years in business
Your choice of time
West Town
1 to 30 guests
$50
Needle Felting Workshop
5.0 (1)
2 years in business
Your choice of time
West Town
1 to 30 guests
$50
Felt Pet Sewing Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Avondale
4 to 16 guests
$35
LEGO Brick Screen Printing Class
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Avondale
3 to 10 guests
$40
Make a Light Up Plush with EL Wire Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Avondale
4 to 10 guests
$35
Cross Stitch Earrings Class
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Your choice of time
Avondale
4 to 12 guests
$30
Plastic Mosaic Night Light Workshop
2 years in business
Your choice of time
Avondale
4 to 30 guests
$52
Make Your Merch Screen Printing Workshop
5.0 (42) (teacher)
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Logan Square
1 to 10 guests
$25 - $260
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Fun Craft classes in Chicago
Fun things to do in Chicago this weekend
If you’ve never considered yourself to be very crafty, it’s time to change your perspective. You'll have the best time trying out creative classes for adults. Learning how to make cool crafts is the perfect activity to enjoy on the weekends or after work. Our teachers provide a laidback and inspiring environment where you can meet other like-minded people, pick up some amazing new talents, and walk away with beautiful handmade items that you made yourself.
There are a variety of craft workshops to choose from, suited to all tastes and abilities. If you've always wanted to try hand lettering, try one of our popular calligraphy classes and learn how to perfect this beautiful and meditative art form. Do you wish you knew how to make your own jewelry? We have a variety of fun-filled workshops to choose from, including classes specializing in making resin jewelry and more.
Rejuvenating craft classes and local experiences
These days, we seem to spend more and more of our time caught up in work or family life, often staring at various screens for hours on end. Taking some time out to try Chicago craft classes is the perfect antidote, giving you a welcome break from the hustle and bustle and helping you to reconnect with yourself.
It’s no secret that learning how to craft can bring many benefits, besides the newfound ability to make wooden furniture by hand or create your own stunning pieces of jewelry. Spending a couple of hours working with your hands and letting your imagination flow freely is very therapeutic and can help reduce stress, introduce mindfulness, and even boost your self-esteem.
Our diverse range of craft workshops can also be used to mark special occasions or spend some quality time with the people you love. Organize a private class to celebrate a big day – birthday crafts are always lots of fun! – or add some craft classes to your list of bachelorette party ideas.
Looking for a unique way to thank your hard-working Chicago team? Take a look at our pottery classes for adults. If your colleagues want the full experience you can book a wheel throwing class and everyone can throw down with the guidance of a local artist. If you want a more simple experience, try a hand building class and learn how to pinch a mug or trinket bowl. Everyone will love taking a break from the usual day while spending time on handmade ceramics.
Fun indoor activities
If you'd love to try a hands-on crafting session for yourself but don’t have the opportunity to get out to an in-person class, don’t worry – we have a whole host of amazing online craft classes for you to choose from.
Each of these virtual craft workshops is taught by a friendly and talented professional with plenty of knowledge to share with you. They will guide you step by step through your chosen craft. You'll receive your very own DIY craft box containing all of the materials you’ll need for the session. This box will be delivered to your door, so you don’t have to worry about making any preparations. All you need to do is go online in time for your virtual craft class to start!
Online craft classes make fun indoor activities for you to enjoy on your own as a rewarding new hobby or with your friends or family. You could even book a special class to share with your partner as one of your cozy date nights in. With so many craft courses available at the click of a button, take a chance on something new and enjoy the beautiful objects you'll add to your home.
