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BYOB Sip & Paint Open Class (Pick ANY Painting!)

Museica's Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 2052 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Spend an evening creating and unwinding with our welcoming paint class. Choose your canvas subject and take home your finished work while experiencing a relaxed, social setting. Bring snacks and your own drinks if desired. Artistic background is not necessary; enthusiasm is what matters.

(1) All levels 16 and older
$44.97
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+450 pts
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Escape Room - Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game See all classes by this school @ 42 East Ontario St, Chicago, IL

Assume the role of a covert operative at a clandestine spice market operation. A routine situation transforms into a worldwide emergency; your expertise is needed to decode the situation and prevent catastrophe. Uncover the hidden agenda before it escalates.

(6) All levels All ages
$47.95
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+479 pts
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Escape Room - The Heist

The Escape Game See all classes by this school @ 42 East Ontario St, Chicago, IL

Agents, your mission awaits; break into the Barclay Museum and retrieve the stolen masterpiece while avoiding the curator. Each decision carries weight as security remains vigilant. Will you execute a flawless heist or vanish into legend?

(6) All levels All ages
$47.95
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+479 pts
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Escape Room - Mission: Mars

The Escape Game See all classes by this school @ 42 East Ontario St, Chicago, IL

Crash-landed on Mars, your crew must repair critical systems before a deadly solar flare strikes. Work together to relaunch your spaceship and escape the red planet in time.

(6) All levels All ages
$47.95
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+479 pts
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Escape Room - Prison Break

The Escape Game See all classes by this school @ 42 East Ontario St, Chicago, IL

Plan and execute a bold prison escape in a realistic 1950s cellblock environment. Coordinate with teammates, navigate hidden spaces, and attempt to reach the warden’s office before time runs out.

(6) All levels All ages
$47.95
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+479 pts
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French Macaron

CocuSocial Cooking Classes See all classes by this school @ 4925 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

Master the art of French macarons with Chef Yanni at CocuSocial Cooking Classes. Learn meringue mixing, piping, baking, and assembling techniques in a fun, interactive baking session. No prior experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy creating these classic treats.

(2,117) All levels 21 and older
$60
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+600 pts
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Hands-On Chicago Neighborhoods Tour

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square See all classes by this school @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Embark on a culinary adventure through Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods in this hands-on cooking class. From preparing a Greek Villager’s Salad and pierogi with potatoes and cheese to making beef tostadas and a classic tiramisu, explore the rich flavors of the city’s diverse food culture. Learn essential skills like knife techniques, balancing flavors, and working with fresh ingredients to create a memorable meal.

(285) All levels 18 and older
$135
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+1350 pts
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Art BOOM Package (2-4 People)

Shot of Art Chicago See all classes by this school @ 1700 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL

Dive into an all-in-one art experience that combines shooting, spinning, and fluid art techniques in a single, exhilarating session. Each package includes a canvas sized specifically for every participant, full access to the immersive Art Room Experience, and premium clothing protection. A thoroughly enjoyable and memorable creative adventure from start to finish.

All levels 18 and older
$206.10
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+2061 pts
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Art BOOM Package for Kids (2-4 People)

Shot of Art Chicago See all classes by this school @ 1700 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL

Give young artists an exciting and safe introduction to shooting, spinning, and fluid art techniques with canvas sizes chosen for each child and full access to the Art Room Experience. Premium clothing protection is included so kids can focus entirely on making a mess and creating something spectacular.

All levels 3 and older
$206.10
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+2061 pts
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Shooting + Spinning Painting Experience (2-4 People)

Shot of Art Chicago See all classes by this school @ 1700 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL

Channel your creativity into striking abstract artwork using airsoft guns and paint-filled balloons in a truly one-of-a-kind studio experience. Students shoot, splatter, and spin their way to a visually dynamic original masterpiece.

All levels 18 and older
$109
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+1090 pts
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Fluid Art Experience (2-10 People)

Shot of Art Chicago See all classes by this school @ 1700 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL

Watch as paint, motion, and material combine into captivating works of fluid art, each one a unique visual composition shaped by movement and color in perfect, unscripted harmony.

All levels 3 and older
$107.91
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+1079 pts
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Spinning Paint Experience (2-4 People)

Shot of Art Chicago See all classes by this school @ 1700 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL

Create mesmerizing abstract art through a hands-on technique that layers spontaneous splashes and drips into a dynamic, visually captivating finished piece. This one-of-a-kind studio experience delivers the thrill of expressive, unpredictable painting in a fun and energetic setting.

All levels 3 and older
$89
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+890 pts
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Art Room Experience (4-10 People)

Shot of Art Chicago See all classes by this school @ 1700 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL

Step into a fully immersive creative environment where the walls, furniture, and even the ceiling become your canvas. This one-of-a-kind art experience removes the usual limitations of traditional painting, giving your imagination the freedom to go in any direction and cover any surface.

All levels 3 and older
$64.31
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+643 pts
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Candle DIY Class (Small)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Express your imagination by fashioning a radiant, exclusive candle in this hands-on session. Fashion your personalized jelly candle employing crystalline gel wax, varied color arrangements, fragrances, and ornamental aspects matching your character. Approachable for beginners with complete assistance; this session works well for special occasions, corporate functions, or personal artistic relaxation.

(4) All levels All ages
$47
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+470 pts
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Wine Making for Two

Beverage Art Inc See all classes by this school @ 9030 S Hermitage Ave , Chicago, IL

Discover the keys to crafting beautiful wines, from Chardonnay to Cabernet, through this immersive two-session class. Pick up methods from expert winemakers as you take part in every step of the process, from fermentation to aging. Tap into your inner vintner and shape a collection of personalized wines to enjoy and share.

(31) Beginner 21 and older
$149
for 2 students
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+1490 pts
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Candle DIY Class (Large)

Popcraft See all classes by this school @ 2119 W Division St, Chicago, IL

Create a one-of-a-kind gel wax candle with layered colors, custom scents, and decorative touches that showcase your personal style. This beginner-friendly workshop guides you through every step of the hands-on candle-making process. Perfect for team events, special occasions, or simply a peaceful creative retreat where you'll leave with a glowing masterpiece.

(4) All levels All ages
$60
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+600 pts
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Culinary Boot Camp 2

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square See all classes by this school @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Take your culinary skills to the next level with hands-on training in our intensive culinary program. Dive deeper into complex subjects like bread, desserts, shellfish, and handmade pasta. This course is designed for passionate graduates ready to become culinary masters.

(285) All levels 18 and older
$2,530

5 sessions

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+25300 pts
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Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Elevate your pottery craftsmanship in our Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing class. Hone your throwing skills and perfect your glazing techniques while crafting functional pottery essentials such as mugs, dinnerware, and vases. Join us to explore the art of ceramics under expert guidance, regardless of your skill level.

(94) Beginner 16 and older
This class isn’t on the schedule at the moment, but save it to your Wish List to find out when it comes back!
$620

12 sessions

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Art and Wine Night

The Paintbrush See all classes by this school @ 2446 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Unwind with your favorite beverage and unleash your creativity in this relaxed, guided art session. Whether you follow the instructor or explore your own artistic path, no experience is necessary. Join us for a delightful evening, solo or with friends, and enjoy a memorable and fun-filled artistic experience.Teens welcome. Must be 21 to consume alcohol.

(5) All levels 21 and older
$35
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+350 pts
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Hands-On Pasta and Gnocchi Workshop

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square See all classes by this school @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Unlock the craft of homemade pasta and gnocchi in this hands-on workshop. You will mix fresh dough, shape delicate gnocchi, and roll out perfect pasta, pairing them with seasonal sauces like sage-brown butter and tomato-vodka. With expert chefs guiding the way, the class gives you the skills to make authentic, flavorful Italian dishes at home.

(285) All levels 18 and older
$130
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+1300 pts
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Reviews for Experiences in Chicago

Experiences in Chicago are rated 4.6 stars based on 480 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Excellent class from a knowledgeable baker. Exceeded my expectation as I'm hard of hearing and she wore a device so I was able to hear the demonstration. Pick up some good information for different challah shapes.
  • This course is run by Chef Franco of Franco Sushi. He is an excellent teacher, and he is very prompt with communication before and after the class. This would be an ideal class for a date night as well, since he can run it as a private class for 2 people.
  • It was very fun
  • Chef Koko was delightful! We had a great time.
  • We had a great time. Chef Coco was really knowledgable and we learned how to make sushi. We have already bought supplies to try it at home!
  • I went to the pasta-making class at The Chopping Block in Lincoln Square on Tuesday, September 2nd, and it was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. This class was a birthday gift for me (probably the best gift I’ve ever gotten), and it made for not only a super fun birthday outing but also a great date night with my partner. This was my first cooking class ever, and as someone who already loves cooking at home, I was blown away by how fun and hands-on it was. Chef Alexi was fantastic—she explained everything clearly, from rolling and cutting fettuccine to filling ravioli, and even the details of cooking the pasta just right. She was patient, thorough, and always ready to answer questions. Plus, there were other chefs walking around to offer help whenever anyone needed it, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We cooked a lot of food—and even had enough to take home afterward, which was such a treat. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend my birthday. I left with full hands (and a full stomach), new cooking skills, and some really great memories. If you’re looking for something fun, interactive, and delicious, I can’t recommend The Chopping Block enough.
  • i loved this course. the instructor was very informative and entertaining! definitely would recommend. please market these courses more!
  • Great instructor and information! Will be back!
  • We had so much fun and learned a lot! The chefs were so great and we are so excited to try the recipes at home! Thanks a million - we will be back.
  • Great class. Food and entertainment was great.
  • Staff was warm, informative, and accepting - including those of us with no skills. Food was great. Definitely useful and applicable lessons learned.
  • The instructors are incredibly helpful and passionate about their craft. It was really awesome! They love to share their knowledge and answered every question we asked. I loved this course!
  • Owners were so sweet, welcoming, and helping alongside while painting. Such a cool experience with the dimmed lighting and music.
  • Improv, Games & Risk Taking

    Amazing Instructor
  • LOVE!! I went by myself, met awesome people, had a blast - coming back!!
  • Entertaining. Super informative! Fun and well paced! Would recommend to wine and history lovers as well as non-lovers who want to learn and come away with a new appreciation!
  • Putting us behind the bar to create our drinks was a perfect way to practice our bartending skills. I loved the experience this class provided and the hands-on approach format!
  • Very informative and the instructor made it fun. We will attend more in the future
  • Very informative and the instructor made it fun
  • Loved it! Had a blast! Can’t wait for another! Christophe was so knowledgeable and funny!
  • Great Class! Instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Wide variety of cocktails and recipes, liked the experimenting part. Will definitely look at taking more classes like this!
  • Delicious and fun! The instructor and owner is so knowledgable about vegan and vegatarian Indian dishes and the health benefits of each ingredient. This is my 2nd course with her and I plan to attend more.
  • Such a great class, learned a lot and the food was amazing! Highly recommend. Great energy.
  • My husband and I took this course as a special date night and LOVED it! It was fun, informative, engaging, and delicious! We learned a lot about wines and the instructor was extremely knowledgeable about all the different wines from around the world and was able to answer every question asked during the tasting and smelling.
  • This class was cool! I didn't know what to expect with the wine bottle cutting but it was a pleasant and cool experience! Just make sure you pick a wine bottle with a flat bottom. I didn't and it kind of made it difficult for the candle process but my candle still turned out good! I took my mom and her friend for her birthday and they also had a fun time. Everyone should experience this class. I'll be back!
  • I took the vegan desserts course here and it was a wonderful experience. Unlike other "hands-on" cooking studios, I learned a lot in this class and was able to actually BE hands-on with the ingredients. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and most importantly, were very open about the fact that we were all learning some new things together. It's a shame there weren't more folks in the class, I'd love to do more vegan cooking classes!
  • Old World Chicago Pizza

    I learned a lot about ingredients and pizza-making techniques. Chef Michelina gave good instructions and demonstrated how to knead dough, which was helpful. I had a great time and highly recommend this class.
  • Instructor was very knowledgeable and this is truly a hands on class.
  • Tavern Style Pizza at Home

    I had a great time with my friend in this class. Instructor and support staff were engaging, fun and nice. The class was informative and my pizza turned out to be delicious. I would recommend this to anyone considering it.
  • Soap Making Quick Starter (In Vegan Recipe) @ Berwyn

    Very informative and a great class. I highly recommend any class from here. I can guarantee you will know more than when you walked in.
  • Soap Making Quick Starter (In Vegan Recipe) @ Berwyn

    Tammy is a great teacher. Very knowledgeable
  • This class was soo much fun! My girls and I had a great time- our candles smell soo good! Sara and Fernando are great instructors!!
  • The instructor, Greg, was amazing! Funny, informative, and helpful. We really enjoyed the class and we’re looking forward to our wine bottling!
  • Instructor was very detailed on how to cut your own wine bottle and wanted to make sure you understood how to do it on your own if you wanted to repeat the process at home. Really fun class and would definitely recommend it to all my friends!
  • Arya was truly an amazing teacher and chef.
  • I had a great time!!! Can’t wait to see how my pipe and ashtray look!
  • Very informative. While a bunch of topics to cover in a fairly short period of time, I felt like Chef’s presentation was fabulous and she took the time to answer questions and explain the techniques such that it didn’t feel rushed at all.
  • I wish it was a bit longer so the instructor could have evaluated the finished product.
  • Wheel Throwing Basics Workshop

    It was such a fun time! We loved experiencing the Gnar studio and all they have to offer. Definitely will do it again♥️
  • Wheel Throwing Basics Workshop

    Liz the instructor was great!
  • Fernando was great, excellent at giving instructions and helping us make our candles. He has a fair amount of interesting wine bottles or you can bring your own and make whatever size candle you desire (within reason) The 2 hours flew by and we even ran a little long.
  • It was a great class held outside with the perfect social distancing and the instructor was funny and very informative. I like that I was introduced to different kitchen tools that I got to purchase from the establishment.
  • The class was awesome. Instructor was wonderful. An overall meeting wonderful people is always a plus. Definitely would recommend the school for all classes you will learn alot. The instructor is very hands on.
  • Date Night: Pizza Classica

    This was the best date night we have had after 10 years. Leo and his staff was fantastic, they were extremely friendly and provided a environment where you felt like family. Before the class was over I started looking at what other classes I can attend. Well done!
  • Really enjoyed this course. They make sure you understand and experience each step in the process and clearly care about the quality of the candle and class.
  • Fernando was a wonderful teacher; Pleasant, easygoing, so helpful answering questions and making you feel confident each step of the process. I absolutely will refer family and friends as it was such an enjoyable experience:)
  • Great Tour led by Jessamyn! Fun and interactive (played games) and learned a lot too.
  • Jessamyn was awesome. The whole experience was well... badass! Matt and Dani Nessetti
  • Sushi Making for Beginners

    Andy was great! The venue was awesome too! We had time to get Drinks and socialize before the class as well.
  • Great Valentine’s Day gift. Maureen was great!
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