Best Craft Courses In Chicago Near Me

4worldlovers:
Is a ceramics studio located at 1838 West Cermak Rd in the Pilsen neighborhood Chicago, IL. We are dedicated to serving Chicago by providing a place to make with clay and commune with fellow artists.


We offer pottery classes, such as hand building and wheel throwing, for adults and children at all levels. Join us for a series of classes, single day workshops or open studio time .

MASK POLICY: We are currently requiring Masks, but moving to masks optional starting March 1st.

4worldlovers: Founded in 1975, Lillstreet is a creative workspace for artists of all levels, from first-timers, to professionals. No matter how you define yourself, you belong here!

Explore artwork from over 100 artists, made right here at Lillstreet, throughout Chicago, and around the United States.

We offer unique and memorable ceramics parties to celebrate your child’s special day. Choose your own theme, or pick one of our popular topics like Unicorns, Dinosaurs, and Superheroes.

Get to know the artists joining our team this year! Residents teach classes and workshops, develop new bodies of work in our group studios, and participate in public demonstrations in each department.

4worldlovers:
On July 20-23rd, 2023, celebrated guest instructor Sean Aquino from Fine Leather Working will be teaching a workshop on refined wallet making at our Chicago studio. We have hosted Sean before with rave reviews.

If you have 4 or more people, we can schedule a date and time that suits your group. Go to the Contact page and fill out a request. Or check out the classes that are already scheduled. Hope to see you soon!

Visit our 2500 sq ft studio and learn everything from shoe construction to bag making and general leather work.

Design and build your own shoes or sneakers in the comfort of your own home. Our video classes are very clear and materials and tools are included.

Select leather working tools, kits, and our collection of premium leathers. We’d be happy to sell you a little or a lot!

Chicago School of Shoemaking & Leather Arts (CSOS) provides in-person and online leather arts workshops and courses. CSOS is conveniently located in Ravenswood for students at all levels to learn the “lost art” of leather arts and shoemaking.

Chicago School of Shoemaking was founded by Sara McIntosh, a Master Cobbler. Sara has made more than 10,000 pairs of shoes and is delighted to share the excitement of creating a first pair with her students.