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Experience Gifts, Fun Activities and Workshops in Chicago
Learn a skill you've always wanted to try at our cooking and creative workshops in Chicago! Learn how to make chocolate, paint and sip with your girlfriends, or finally try that pottery class you've been curious about. Get to know local artists and makers while you dig into a new craft or food experience. Whether you're putting a group event together or looking to explore fun things to do in Chicago, our classes are the perfect outlet for creative fun. Join us for team building activities that are bound to be a hit with everyone in your office or give unique experience gifts you won't find anywhere else. Our Chicago workshops will help you explore your city and bring out the creativity in you!
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Our picks for you
Metalsmithing Jewelry Making Workshop: Silver Stack Rings
5.0 (91)
Runs regularly
Near West Side
1 to 4 guests
$165 - $195
Croissant Making Class
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Tufting Workshop Chicago
4.8 (60)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 25 guests
$80
Wine Bottle Candle Making Class
5.0 (40)
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 18 guests
$60
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
Bûche De Noël Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
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
Turkish Coffee on the Sand Workshop in Naperville, IL
4.8 (64) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Naperville
1 to 4 guests
$69
Water Marbling Workshop in Naperville, IL
4.8 (64) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Naperville
1 to 4 guests
$55 - $120
Spray Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (6)
8k followers
Runs regularly
Logan Square
1 to 30 guests
$40 - $50
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
French Macaron Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Bonsai Class for Date Night
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
2 to 30 guests
$120
Clay Cauldron Wheel Throwing Class
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 20 guests
$65
Autumn Dessert Making Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Aromatherapy Tea Blending and Candle Workshop
3k followers
Runs regularly
Lincoln Square
1 to 24 guests
$45
Vase and Clay Bouquet Workshop for Couples
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 12 guests
$75 - $110
Fragrance Incense Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Lincoln Square
1 to 20 guests
$39
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
St. Honoré Cake Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Rug Tufting Workshop
22k followers
Runs regularly
Uptown
1 to 30 guests
$79
Éclair Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Pop-Up Pottery Workshop
5.0 (56) (teacher)
12 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Wrigleyville
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
$25 - $35
Pencil Drawing Class
5.0 (4)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Rogers Park
1 to 3 guests
$50
Painting Pottery Workshop
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Portage Park
1 to 30 guests
$22 - $24
French Tart Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Class in Schaumburg, IL
11 years in business
14k followers
Runs regularly
Schaumburg
1 to 50 guests
$79 - $149
Candle or Perfume Making Class
5.0 (1)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Skokie
1 to 40 guests
$45 - $55
Mille Crêpes Making Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Date Night Clay Face Sculpting Class
12 years in business
18k followers
Runs regularly
Pilsen
1 to 6 guests
$60
Spin Painting Experience
200k followers
14k followers
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$99
Fluid Bear Workshop
200k followers
14k followers
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$99
Portrait Drawing Workshop
5.0 (1)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Rogers Park
/ Mobile
1 to 2 guests
$45 - $50
French Cake Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Decorate a Vintage-Inspired Holiday Sweater Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$44 - $54
Landscape Sketches Workshop
Runs regularly
Evanston
1 to 5 guests
$40 - $50
DIY Charm Jewelry and Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Lincoln Square
1 to 18 guests
$49
Neon Street Art Workshop
8k followers
Runs regularly
Logan Square
1 to 25 guests
$35 - $40
Matcha Whisking and Candle Making Workshop
3k followers
Runs regularly
Lincoln Square
1 to 24 guests
$45
French Choux Pastry Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Scones and Sorbet Making Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Make a Beaded Holiday Tapestry Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$40
Pain Au Lait Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
French Mousse Dessert Making Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Sugar Art Making Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
French Cookie Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Quiche Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Paint Your Pet Workshop
5.0 (6)
92% recommend (52+)
Your choice of time
West Town
1 to 18 guests
$60
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
Fluid Art Class
200k followers
14k followers
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$129
Camera Controls Photography Class
10k followers
Runs regularly
Loop
1 to 5 guests
$95
Field Composition Photography Class
10k followers
Runs regularly
Chicago, Streeterville & Lincoln Park
1 to 5 guests
$135
Shoot and Spin Painting Class
200k followers
14k followers
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$115
Paint an Art Room Experience
200k followers
14k followers
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 10 guests
$69
French Dessert Making Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Neon Shoot Painting Class
200k followers
14k followers
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$129
Make a Trinket Word Wreath Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Only 1 date left
Avondale
1 to 8 guests
$45
Learn to Make Chainmaille Workshop
4.9 (20) (teacher)
5k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Avondale
1 to 12 guests
$60
Creative Team Building Activity: Paint Your Own Fluid Bear
200k followers
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 60 guests
$144
Cheesecake Baking Class
5.0 (26) (teacher)
Runs regularly
West Town
1 to 4 guests
$140
Looking for more options? Please message us or call us on 0488 839 505, and we'll quickly organise a class for your group
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Fun things to do in Chicago this weekend
Our workshops are some of the best Chicago activities for locals and visitors alike. Embrace your creativity by stopping into art studios on the South Side and chef's kitchens in the West Loop, where you will learn fun and exciting new skills you can develop into rewarding hobbies. Looking for bachelorette party ideas? Explore a paint and sip class where everyone can make a piece of art to hang on their wall or learn how to cook the bride-to-be's favorite international cuisine from a professional chef. Chi-town is your oyster! Our teachers pride themselves on creating relaxing and welcoming class environments where students can feel safe trying new things for the first time. Almost all of our Chicago workshops are beginner-friendly, so all you have to bring is an open mind and a sense of fun!
Our simple booking website makes it easy for you to schedule our classes. Whether you're planning a cute date night in Lincoln Park or putting together team building activities for a big company, booking with us is a stress-free experience. It's just a matter of choosing which of our fun Chicago workshops is right for you! We offer both public and private classes, and many of our teachers are open to custom requests to amend your experience. If you have an idea, just reach out and inquire about it.
Looking for a unique wedding gift for a special couple or gifts for mom that will truly show your appreciation for her? Our workshops make fabulous experience gifts, where the recipient not only gets a custom handmade item to take home, but they also make lasting memories and gain new skills.
Rejuvenating workshops and local experiences
Does the grind of the workweek sometimes get you down or make you feel burned out? Rest assured that our Chicago art, craft, and cooking workshops can help bring you back to center. You'll feel the stress lift from your body as you sink your hands into soothing clay at a pottery wheel class or learn the repetitive, meditative motions of how to knit a blanket. Plus, the benefits will last long after you leave class. Our team building cooking classes allow you to have fun in the kitchen while working together to create and share a meal. Or try a relaxing crafting class like arm knitting or hand lettering. You'll learn skills that you can continue to develop in your free time, which will help you to destress in healthy ways and give you the rewarding sense of confidence that comes from completing projects.
Thinking about starting a new hobby can be overwhelming and a big investment. Our range of classes gives you the chance to sample whatever activities intrigue you in the form of manageable, one-off sessions. (We also offer some series classes that go on for several weeks at a time, if that's your bag!) Our instructors almost always provide all the materials you need, so all you need to do is show up with an open mind. In addition to learning new creative skills, our classes are designed to foster your social wellbeing as well. They're a great way to connect with friends in new and different ways and have fun experiencing the joys of learning something new together. Booking into our public classes is also a great way to make new friends, as you meet locals with similar interests.
Fun indoor activities
If you're wondering what to do when bored at home, our collection of online classes brings the fun right to your door. With craft kits delivered to you in the mail and fun virtual experiences hosted by teachers from Chicago and throughout the United States, you're bound to find something that enlivens your spirit - without even getting out of your PJs! If the Chicago winter has you wanting to hunker down, we don't blame you! Why not spend an afternoon making bath bombs with one of our DIY craft kits, so you can ease your winter blues with a cozy at-home spa experience?
Online cooking classes are a great way to add some spice (literally!) to your weekends. If you have family spread across the country, cooking a special dish together or learning some easy cocktails to make at home with a virtual mixology class can give you a chance to laugh, share, and socialize as you learn something new together. At the end of class, you'll get to have a little virtual party where you can enjoy eating, drinking, and catching up together.
If you want to get your remote colleagues together, our virtual team building activities fit any group at any level. Even if someone has never taken an online class, everyone will feel comfortable once their teacher guides them. You and your co-workers can learn how to make a chunky knit blanket or resin art coasters from the comfort of home while connecting with each other and bonding over a fun activity.
More Chicago activities ideas
Why Pottery Classes in Chicago Improve Your Wellbeing
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Pottery workshops can help reduce stress, allow you to express your creativity, and introduce you to creative communities in Chicago.
5 Crafts to Learn with Friends in Chicago
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How a DIY Terrarium Project Can Lift Your Mood
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Terrarium workshops are a great way to take care of your mental well being by learning something new, socializing with friends, and exploring your creativity.
7 Reasons Why Pottery Wheel Throwing Should Be Your Next Hobby
By Jane Gauger
Relax, unwind, and play with clay at our Chicago pottery workshops.
5 Craft Classes in Chicago You Need to Try
By Kiana Pontrelli
You can ignite a new passion, learn creative skills, and enjoy some me-time in a craft class in Chicago.
Why You'll Thrive at Pottery Classes in Chicago
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If you're looking for new creative adventures, pottery classes are great for your body and mind.
Learn How to Make Ceramics at Your Local Chicago Studio
By Jane Gauger
If there's a ceramic you want to make, there's a pottery class in Chicago to help you learn!
Why Art and Craft Classes Are the Ideal Activity for Anyone
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Anyone can benefit from art and craft classes in Chicago and here are some great reasons why.
