Park District of Oak Park

Ceramics Open Studio 2 Hours
2026-05-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-12 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-19 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 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

Ceramics Open Studio 1.5 Hours
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-17 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:30 and 3 more dates

Fire Painting & Brazing May 8-29
2026-05-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-22 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.

Garden Signs
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00
Add a personal touch to your garden with a handmade sign! In this creative, beginner-friendly workshop, participants will design and decorate custom garden signs using paint, stencils, and weather-resistant materials. Our instructor will guide you through layout and lettering techniques to help your personality bloom right alongside your plants. Whether you label your herbs, mark your veggies, or create a whimsical welcome sign, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece ready to display outdoors.

Family Portraits
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate the people you love most through art! In this fun and relaxed class, participants will learn how to draw and paint expressive family portraits using a variety of materials such as pencil, ink, and watercolor. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through proportion, expression, and composition to help capture the unique personalities that make your family special. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to create a heartfelt keepsake.

Lapidary Open Studio
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-19 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

Orizomegami- Paper Marbling and Folding
2026-05-15 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.

Pour Painting
2026-05-16 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.
