Park District of Oak Park

Ceramics Open Studio
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 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

November Creative Cooking (Morning)
2025-11-29 09:00 - 12:00
Creative Cooking offers life skills and artwork all wrapped into one awesome class! A different theme and recipe (or two!) will be introduced in each workshop. While the food cooks, bakes, or simmers, our little chefs will enjoy additional art and/or games during those times. Each child will go home with their recipes to share with the entire family.

November Creative Cooking (Afternoon)
2025-11-29 12:30 - 15:30

Paper Quilling
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00
Unlock the intricate beauty of paper in this Paper Quilling Art Class, where you’ll learn the timeless art of creating delicate, swirling designs using strips of paper. From floral motifs to geometric patterns, this class will guide you through the process of transforming simple paper into stunning works of art.

Beware of Krampus
2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:00
This holiday season, dive into the darker side of Christmas in our Beware of Krampus Art Class! Channel the mischievous spirit of Krampus, the mythical creature who roams the holidays in search of naughty children, and create your own eerie art inspired by this twisted holiday legend.

December Creative Cooking (Morning)
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00

December Creative Cooking (Afternoon)
2025-12-06 12:30 - 15:30

Try-It Lapidary
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-03 14:00 - 16:00
Explore the art of stone cutting and polishing in this monthly hands-on introductory session! You’ll learn the basics of shaping, grinding, and polishing stones to reveal their natural beauty. Our skilled instructor will guide you through each step. Using diamond grit grinding wheels to shape and polish a small stone. Time permitting, we can even wire wrap or set the stone with a bail so it’s ready to wear. Perfect for jewelry and rock lovers, and those interested in exploring the world of stonework. Materials and safety gear are provided.

Open Studio Lapidary
2025-12-12 17:00 - 18:00
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.

Try-It: Ceramics December
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00
Want to experiment with clay? Join us for an introduction, discovery, and exploration of wheel and hand-building techniques. No take-home projects in this class. This is purely an exploration workshop.

Glowing Silhouette Luminary
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
Create a glowing work of art that lights up the night in this magical Glowing Silhouette Luminary Art Class! Using the contrast of dark silhouettes and soft, warm light, you’ll craft a beautiful luminary that casts enchanting shadows and glows with personality.

Try-It Soldering
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
Explore the Art of Soldering!
Join us for a hands-on, 2-hour introductory session held once a month! Our skilled instructor will guide you through each step. Using copper wire and micro torches to create your soldered jewelry or small art piece to take home. Perfect for hobbyists, artists, and anyone interested in exploring the world of soldering. All materials and safety gear are provided. Just bring your curiosity!

Letter to Santa
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00
Get into the holiday spirit by writing and designing the most magical Letter to Santa ever! In this festive art class, you’ll not only write your wishes, but also create a beautifully decorated letter filled with sparkle, imagination, and holiday cheer.

Try-It Enameling
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00
Explore the Art of Enameling!
Join us for a hands-on, 2-hour introductory session held once a month! Our skilled instructor will guide you through each step. Using flat copper shapes and enamel glass powder, torch-fired to create several pieces to take home. Perfect for hobbyists, artists, and anyone interested in exploring the world of copper enameling. All materials and safety gear are provided. Just bring your curiosity!

A Very Vintage Christmas
2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00
Step back in time and celebrate the magic of Christmas with a vintage twist in this charming holiday art class! Inspired by the classic holiday styles of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, you’ll create nostalgic decorations and cards that evoke the warm, festive spirit of Christmases past.

Pour Painting December
2025-12-27 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.

Open Studio Lapidary
2026-01-09 17:00 - 18:00
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

Try-It: Ceramics January
2026-01-09 18:00 - 20:00
