Park District of Oak Park

Lapidary Open Studio
2026-08-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-08-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-23 16:00 - 18:00
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

Ceramics Open Studio 1.5 Hours
2026-08-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-09-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-09-08 13:00 - 14:30 and 10 more dates

Fire Painting & Brazing August 7-28
2026-08-28 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.

Pour Painting
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00
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.
