Young artists become explorers as they learn to create fearlessly while investigating a variety of media and creative processes. We present opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, enhance creativity, and build confidence. Students are encouraged to discover their own artistic interests while refining technical abilities. Our classes are kept small and taught by highly skilled teaching artists.
Ages 1-3 Smocks are available, but dress for mess! A caregiver participates with the child in these classes. In order to provide the best quality time with your toddler, kindly refrain from bringing non-registered children to class.
Lil’ Artist 10 Weeks Your child will squish clay, push paint, and pile materials of different colors and textures into unique collages and paintings that record their sensory journey. Make soft plushie friends, balanced clay mobiles, and paintings that will rival the best abstract art. These multimedia, sensory art classes are perfect for sparking your little one’s creativity.
Monday 9:30-10:15am Mallory Linehan Starts March 30 Class includes music and art
Monday 10:45-11:30am Mallory Linehan Starts March 30 Class includes music and art
Tuesday 10:30–11:15am Mallory Linehan Starts March 31 Class includes music and art
Tuesday 11:45–12:30am Mallory Linehan Starts March 31
Kidstreet
Class includes music and art
Thursday 10:30–11:15am Kathryn Gauthier Starts April 2 Class includes music and art
Friday 9:30-10:15am Melanie Brown Starts April 3 Saturday 9:30–10:15am Candice Latimer Starts April 4 Sunday 9:30-10:15am Nicole Nienow Starts April 5 $170, Members $165
Drop-in Interested in learning what classes for ages 1-3 are all about? We offer the opportunity to drop in at a fee of $25 per class. To register for a drop-in, call 773-769-4226 or email lillstreet@lillstreet.com 24 hours in advance to confirm availability as spaces are limited.
Ages 3-5 Mixed Media Explorations 5 Weeks In this skill-building class, your child will be introduced to new art materials, tools, and the work of a new artist each week. We will learn about the tools and techniques used to transform and control different materials such as clay, paint, paper, fabric, and other media. Your young artist will then apply their new skills to follow their imaginations in creating their own unique artwork.
Friday 12:30-1:30pm Melanie Brown Session I: Starts April 3 Session II: Starts May 8 $105, Members $100
Ages 6-8 Art Explorers 5 Weeks Be inspired by historical and current artists from around the world and our home town, Chicago. We will study a different artist each week and work with a variety of different mediums. Students will explore painting with watercolors and acrylics, discover printmaking tools to make posters and cards, create large and small sculptures of animals, make books and movies using plaster cloth, explore paper mache, and more.
Monday 5-6pm Molly Eisenberg Session I: Starts March 30 Session II: Starts May 4 $105, Members $100
Paint and Stories 5 Weeks
Plushies
Who doesn’t love a good book? Storytime starts each class and is used to frame our explorations in painting and sculpture. Your child will mix their own colors and create different textures of paint that will be applied to thematic artworks each week.
5 Weeks
Wednesday 10-11am Melanie Brown Session I: Starts April 1 Session II: Starts May 6 Thursday 10-11am Melanie Brown Session I: Starts April 2 Session II: Starts May 7
The world of stuffed animals comes alive in this bright and colorful, skill-building class! Kids learn how to imagine, design, and hand sew their very own plushies. In this fun intro to design and tactile creativity, your child will develop their fine motor skills while making small and large plushies using a variety of materials.
Thursday 4:30-6pm TBD Session I: Starts April 2 Session II: Starts May 7 $120, Members $115
$105, Members $100
28 SPRING CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEKS OF MARCH 30 AND MAY 4
All Things Painting 5 Weeks Whether your child likes to paint or would like to learn how this is the class for them. Your young artist will learn how to use a variety of painting materials and practice fundamental techniques like composition and value. Bring in images that they have always wanted to paint! Photographs of pets, favorite places, family, or friends are welcome. We will also provide images to spark your child’s creativity.
Wednesday 4:30-6pm Molly Eisenberg Session I: Starts April 1 Session II: Starts May 6 $120, Members $115
All Things Clay 5 Weeks In this fun introduction to the possibilities of clay, students will learn a variety of techniques. We will explore color, shape, and texture to create sculptural and functional work. Your child will create plates, bowls, and cups, as well as clay masks, mythical creatures, super heroes, and more.
Sunday 10:30am-12pm Nicole Nienow Session I: Starts April 5 Session II: Starts May 10 $120, Members $115
