Lucille Fisher: Great place to learn, have fun or get serious with art. From painting, pottery/ceramics, jewelry making, printing etc etc. A great place to let your artistic side flourish.
Explore Chicago: Besides its reputation for a wide range of class offerings in ceramics, painting, drawing, & photography, Lillstreet has an amazing gallery shop featuring original artwork & handcrafted gifts.
Kathryn Jackson: Great kids camps in the summer!
6. Rotofugi Gallery
8.9
2780 N Lincoln Ave (at Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · North Side · 22 tips and reviews
L Hess: Super weird original art and art prints, cute t-shirts, lots of toys, everything a great mix of kawaii + disturbing. Cool store for adults and kids both.
Thrillist: Marvel at the selection of Japanese vinyl toys, comic books, and other stuff you didn’t know you wanted until you ended up buying it.
Explore Chicago: One of the world’s premier sellers of designer toys, this shop features a diverse selection of vinyl figures, capsule toys, plush creatures, and more from Eastern and Western designers.
8. Hyde Park Art Center
8.6
5020 S Cornell Ave (at 51st Street), Chicago, IL
Art Gallery · East Hyde Park · 9 tips and reviews
David Weathersby: Great art center, always fun to visit
Time Out Chicago: This community arts center offers an array of arts classes like photography, painting, ceramics and drawing.
PSU-Lion Di: Join the fun at The Sketchbook Project Tour here every summer. View hundreds and hundreds of 5x7" books people have created art it. A free exhibit that will amaze!
Ericka Carter: Really nice place to have girls night out or bring young kids, you can also bring in food and wine (no hard liquor). Paint your sculpture and sip on wine, love it.
Anirut Sirrah: Everything is good here, the ceramic, the paints, and Keith. He bring out your creativity.
Kindall H: BYOB Potter painting with great selection of pottery to choose from. Lack of color choices but adult friendly environment makes up for it.