Paint Your Pet Workshop

Create your very own pet portrait in this painting class in Chicago.



2 hours Location West Town Class size 1 to 16 (public classes), 1 to 18   $60

Create a masterpiece portrait of your pet at our Paint your Pet Workshop
We’ll help you create a custom portrait of your pet.. Dog, Cat, Hamster, bird, hedgehog, pig….Turn your beloved pet photo into a hand painted masterpiece! Bring your friends, uncork your favorite bottle of wine or beer, and paint your best friend.
In this engaging workshop, you will learn how to paint your pet with skill and precision. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process step by step, from capturing your pet's likeness to shading and detailing their unique features. By the end of the class, you'll have a beautiful portrait of your furry friend to take home and cherish.
Don't worry if you're a beginner – this class is designed for all levels, and no previous experience is required. You'll be amazed at what you can create with acrylic paint and canvas!
Once you have made your reservation email a color, high res or great quality photo of your pet to the mailbox. Our talented artists will sketch your pet on a canvas before you arrive so you’re all set and ready to go! The canvas and a custom paint palette are ready when you arrive. You paint the portrait, but our artists teach you the techniques. They’ll show you how to paint backgrounds, realistic fur, and little wet noses.

Upcoming dates for Paint Your Pet Workshop

Times are Chicago time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 5:49pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 13 Dec 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sun, Dec 13 2026, 4pm-6pm
What you'll get
Sketched canvas that the participant will paint.
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Knowledge required
Beginner, intermediate, and expert friendly.
What to bring
Photo of their pet and any drink or food.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

One Strange Bird - 2124 West Division Street, Chicago, IL

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Recent reviews of Paint Your Pet Workshop

  • 5/5 from Carol Wagner, attended Oct 2026: Liz was terrific! So helpful, fun and patient. The gift card was very easy to use.
  • 5/5 from Rachel Ardell, attended Jul 2026: Liz was a great teacher! What’s special about this class is she pre-sketches your pet’s face into the canvas. So you’re painting within the lines so to speak. Still challenging, but fun. We used up every minute of the two hour class. Liz helped us with mixing paint, technique, and she helped fix some of my shadows. The class takes place in the rear of One Strange Bird store, which is a cute boutique selling jewelry, cards, fun socks, etc.
  • 5/5 from Alan Akira, attended Jul 2026: Liz was so kind and the best!
  • 5/5 from Abby Sullivan, attended Jun 2026: So fun, easy and helpful! Would be great to do with a group of people who are obsessed with their dogs.
  • 5/5 from Tiffany Chiang, attended Aug 2025: Excellent class with Liz! Her drawing of my dog was incredible and then she provided detailed instruction and encouragement in painting our pet portrait. There were 6 of us and I felt she made sure to provide individual attention to each person. Liz's guidance, skills and positivity makes her a great teacher. I highly recommend this class. My mother in law purchased a gift card for me and we redeemed it together with my sister in law. It was easy to work with the studio and redeem the certificate. One Strange Bird also has a great boutique.
  • 5/5 from Richard Frenzel, attended Jul 2025: Thank you Liz for a wonderful experience learning how to paint a portrait of our pets. We all loved your gentle way of teaching and encouraging us to paint and feel fulfilled as “artists “
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One Strange Bird
One Strange Bird

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One Strange Bird is an art studio that offers a welcoming environment. It's the perfect place to express your creative side and unwind after a long work week. A wide variety of classes from terrarium building, painting, print making, collage are offered. Additionally, the studio offers kid’s art summer camps, private events and parties.

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