$290Workshops & Classes · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Drawing I
About
A beginners' drawing course for people who have never studied it, starting with pencil and charcoal and moving on to design elements and perspective. The seven sessions run Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:50pm, October 31 through December 12, at Aartwerk, 1141 W Granville Ave, a short walk from the Granville Red Line stop. Tuition is $290. Aartwerk is also starting a Sunday-morning Painting I course on November 1.
Good to know
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How it compares
- Weekend
- Take it home the same day
At $290, this sits toward the top of the 45 single-session painting classes we list in Chicago. They run from $5 to $450, and the typical price is $200.
That works out to about $116 an hour for a 2.5-hour session.
If one session leaves you wanting more, 1 studio we list runs multi-week painting courses, from $325.
Other painting classes in Chicago
- Watercolor Workshopindigo & violet studio · North SideSUN, OCT 25 · $70
- Cyanotype PortraitsLillstreet Art Center · North SideSAT, NOV 21 · $130 ($125 members) + $20 materials fee
- Ghostly GardensPinot's Palette Logan Square · Northwest SideFRI, OCT 23 · $45
- Make & Paint a Charcuterie BoardColor Cocktail Factory · West Loop & Near WestSAT, OCT 24 · $80 per ticket / $55 per ticket
New to painting?
Painting and drawing classes run from relaxed one-night sessions that guide you to a finished canvas to multi-week courses in watercolour, oils, figure drawing or illustration.
- Guided one-night classes suit groups and first-timers; courses suit people who want to improve.
- Figure-drawing sessions use a live model and are usually for adults only.
- Materials are usually included in one-off classes; courses often send a supply list.
Taking it home: The same day, though acrylic and oil may need a few hours to dry before they travel well.
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