This two-day intensive workshop is designed for serious young artists ages 9–12 who want to deepen their skills in realistic watercolor painting. Students will work from high-quality wildlife references to create a finished animal portrait using observational drawing, layered washes, and careful attention to detail.
Instruction emphasizes patience, craftsmanship, and seeing like an artist. While the workshop is age-appropriate, it maintains high artistic standards and a calm, studio-style environment. Each student will complete a finished watercolor painting by the end of the second day.
Ages: 9-12
Schedule:
Monday, February 16 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, February 17 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Location:
SPARK Studio
Cornelia Arts Building, Studio 205A
1800 W Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a creative, cozy evening at SPARK Studio!
Who: Chicago kids ages 5–9
When: Friday, March 27, from 5:00–9:00 PM
Drop-off anytime after 5:00 PM
Pick-up anytime before 9:00 PM
Where: SPARK Studio (1800 W Cornelia Ave, Studio 205A)
Kids will spend the evening creating, eating pizza, and winding down with a movie in a fun, relaxed studio setting. We’ll start with open-ended arts and crafts, move into a guided take-home project, and finish the night with a cozy movie time complete with a pillow-and-canvas fort.
It’s a great mix of creativity, play, and downtime—while parents enjoy a few hours to themselves.
Clothes that can get a little messy
(We’ll have smocks, but paint has a way of finding sleeves!)
A refillable water bottle (if your child usually uses one)
Any comfort items your child might want during movie time
Optional: pajamas to change into for the second half of the evening
Please don’t send your child with candy or extra snacks unless required for medical reasons. We’ll provide food and snacks and want to avoid conflicts that can come up when some kids have items others don’t.
If your child has food allergies, medical needs, or is a picky eater, please note this on the enrollment form so we can prepare accommodations in advance.
Let your child’s imagination soar in Once Upon an Easel, an enchanting art class where stories come to life through drawing, painting, sculpting, and storytelling.
Designed especially for young artists ages 6-8, this five-week session invites children to explore fantasy and folklore from around the world while creating their own magical worlds. This class celebrates stories where kindness, community, and care are the greatest magic of all.
This class is a great fit for children who:
Love stories, drawing, and pretend play
Enjoy creating characters and imaginary worlds
Thrive in small, nurturing group settings
Are curious about people and stories from around the world
Ages: 6-8
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00–11:30am
February 7 through March 7
Location:
SPARK Studio
Cornelia Arts Building, Studio 205A
1800 W Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Learning to Draw What You See is a five-week drawing course for children ages 8–11 that focuses on observational drawing and building confidence through foundational skills.
Many kids at this age begin to want their drawings to look realistic but haven’t been taught how to achieve that. This course teaches students how to slow down, really look at what’s in front of them, and draw what they see rather than what they think they see.
Students learn core drawing skills including:
Observational drawing
Breaking objects into simple shapes
Proportion and spatial relationships
Contour line drawing
Basic shading and light
Designed for beginners and developing artists, this class helps children understand how drawing works so they can draw more accurately, fix mistakes, and feel confident continuing their art practice.
No prior drawing experience is required.
Ages: 8-11
Schedule: Saturdays, 12:00–1:30pm
February 7 through March 7
Location:
SPARK Studio
Cornelia Arts Building, Studio 205A
1800 W Cornelia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a creative, cozy evening at SPARK Studio!
Who: Chicago kids ages 5–9
When: Friday, January 30, from 5:00–9:00 PM
Drop-off anytime after 5:00 PM
Pick-up anytime before 9:00 PM
Where: SPARK Studio (1800 W Cornelia Ave, Studio 205A)
Kids will spend the evening creating, eating pizza, and winding down with a movie in a fun, relaxed studio setting. We’ll start with open-ended arts and crafts, move into a guided take-home project, and finish the night with a cozy movie time complete with a pillow-and-canvas fort.
It’s a great mix of creativity, play, and downtime—while parents enjoy a few hours to themselves.
Clothes that can get a little messy
(We’ll have smocks, but paint has a way of finding sleeves!)
A refillable water bottle (if your child usually uses one)
Any comfort items your child might want during movie time
Optional: pajamas to change into for the second half of the evening
Please don’t send your child with candy or extra snacks unless required for medical reasons. We’ll provide food and snacks and want to avoid conflicts that can come up when some kids have items others don’t.
If your child has food allergies, medical needs, or is a picky eater, please note this on the enrollment form so we can prepare accommodations in advance.
Enjoy a night out while your kids enjoy a creative, cozy evening at SPARK Studio!
Who: Chicago kids ages 5–9
When: Friday, February 27, from 5:00–9:00 PM
Drop-off anytime after 5:00 PM
Pick-up anytime before 9:00 PM
Where: SPARK Studio (1800 W Cornelia Ave, Studio 205A)
Kids will spend the evening creating, eating pizza, and winding down with a movie in a fun, relaxed studio setting. We’ll start with open-ended arts and crafts, move into a guided take-home project, and finish the night with a cozy movie time complete with a pillow-and-canvas fort.
It’s a great mix of creativity, play, and downtime—while parents enjoy a few hours to themselves.
Clothes that can get a little messy
(We’ll have smocks, but paint has a way of finding sleeves!)
A refillable water bottle (if your child usually uses one)
Any comfort items your child might want during movie time
Optional: pajamas to change into for the second half of the evening
Please don’t send your child with candy or extra snacks unless required for medical reasons. We’ll provide food and snacks and want to avoid conflicts that can come up when some kids have items others don’t.
If your child has food allergies, medical needs, or is a picky eater, please note this on the enrollment form so we can prepare accommodations in advance.
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