Park District of Oak Park

Pour Painting
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Those pour painting videos are totally addictive! Come make your very own, and we’ll clean up the mess! 2 canvas boards per person can be used. We’ll also provide a large variety of colors and finishes to make your painting stand out.

Ceramics Open Studio 1.5 Hours
2026-07-19 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-26 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:30 and 7 more dates
Come on in to finish pieces you worked on in our other classes like Family Ceramics, Youth Ceramics, Beginners Ceramics, Beginners' Wheel, and Partner Ceramics

Lapidary Open Studio
2026-07-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00
Come in to work on lapidary projects independently, with an instructor available to assist or answer questions. Space is limited, but you are welcome to bring projects from home or start fresh here. experience is preferred

Ceramics Open Studio 2 Hours
2026-07-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-05 16:00 - 18:00

Soldering July 10-31
2026-07-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-31 18:30 - 20:30
Guided by our skilled lapidary and jewelry-making instructor, you’ll learn essential soldering techniques to create beautiful, durable jewelry pieces. Each week, participants will work on a new project, completing a total of six unique creations by the end of the course. All supplies are provided; you are invited to bring your materials to personalize your work. Perfect for building confidence and skill in soldering while crafting one-of-a-kind pieces!

Orizomegami- Paper Marbling and Folding
2026-08-07 16:00 - 18:00
Orizomegami is the Japanese art of decorating papers by folding and dipping them into pools of natural dyes. By folding the paper in a variety of ways, patterns emerge which are reminiscent of stained windows, and depending on the number and placement of the folds, you can create more complex patterns.

Try-It Mosaics
2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:00
Curious about mosaics but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly Try-It Mosaics class invites participants to explore the vibrant world of mosaic art in a fun, relaxed setting. Learn the basics of design, tile selection, cutting, and arranging as you create a small decorative piece, perfect for displaying at home or giving as a handmade gift.

Fire Painting & Brazing August 7-28
2026-08-07 18:30 - 20:30
In this class, we will be flame painting on copper to create rainbow patina designs. We will then seal the finish with UV resin to keep it permanent. Also, we will learn how to make braised copper twisted wire bangles, rings, and more.

Sun Prints
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00
Capture the power of sunlight in this creative and scientific Sun Prints class! Participants will explore the art of cyanotype, a photographic process that uses the sun to create beautiful blue-and-white prints. Students will experiment with arranging natural objects like leaves, flowers, and found items onto treated paper, then watch as the sun transforms their designs into striking silhouettes.

Sun Catchers
2026-08-09 13:00 - 15:00
Have fun using a variety of materials, including translucent acrylic shapes, to create a unique sun catcher for your window inside or hanging outdoors.
