Camps&Workshops
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ART Fun All Year ‘Round
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Click thru to visit our Class Schedule page for the most up-to-date CLASSES!
In-Person ART Camps and Workshops are for kids who love ART! Spend half a day or full day (depending on program) having fun and learning about ART from a variety of hands-on approaches.
Once you have registered please look for our Confirmation Email with Registration Forms and Important Safety Information! You will need to REPLY to the email PROMPTLY to complete your registration.
POP-UP “FiFIRST DAY OF SUMMER” ART CAMP Thursday, June 8, 2023, 9:00-12:00, ages 4-10 Click to Register $65 Minimum 4 campers to run this event. Campers will be confirmed once minimum enrollment is met. Registrations will be refunded if camp does not run.
POP-UP MEMORIAL DAY ART CAMP Monday, May 29, 2023, 9:00-12:00, ages 4-10. Click to Register $65 Minimum 4 campers to run this event. Campers will be confirmed once minimum enrollment is met. Registrations will be refunded if camp does not run.
POP-UP SLIME NIGHT Friday, May 19, 2023, 5:30-7:00, We’re making SLIME! We’re eating PIZZA! We’re having FUN! ages 4-10 drop-off $40/child Click to Register or text 773.636.1968 to grab your spot
MOTHERS’ DAY POP-UP ART WORKSHOP Sunday, May 7, 2:30-4:00 We’re creating fun ART gifts for Mom (or auntie or grandma). Fun for the kids, free time for Mom! Ages 4-10 (drop-off). $42/child CLICK TO REGISTER
MOTHERS’ DAY: PAINTING WITH MOM Sunday, May 14, 11:30-12:15, 12:15-1:00, 1:00-1:45, Recommended for families with kids 3 years old and up. Bring Mom in for a special Mothers’ Day ART Adventure. Table fee includes gallery-wrapped canvases for up to 5 participants and use of washable paints. Plus a special treat for Mom. No instruction; just you and Mom doing your own thing! $75/table (up to 5 people). Up to two additional painters may join your table: $20 each. Email thepaintbrush@thepaintbrush.net or text 773.636.1968 to reserve your table. Include preferred time and number of painters, and number of moms (or grandmas, aunts) in your message.
DAY-OFF ART CAMP Friday, February 3, 2023; 10:00-2:00. Ages 4-10. Spend your day off school immersed in ART! We will keep your kids busy and happy creating masterpieces of their own to take home. Bring lunch! Click to Register.
VALENTINE’S DAY ART WORKSHOP Sunday, February 12, 2:30-4:30 ages 4-8* Your kids are going to LOVE this workshop. Valentine’s Day ART projects and cookie decorating! Click to Register *older kids are welcome if they are cool hanging with the little kids!
PRESIDENTS’ DAY ART CAMP Friday, February 20, 2023; 10:00-2:00. Ages 4-10. Spend your day off school immersed in ART! We will keep your kids busy and happy creating themed masterpieces and more! Bring lunch! Click to Register
ST. PATRICK’S DAY ART CAMP Friday, March 17, 2023; 10:00-2:00. Ages 4-10. Spend your day off school immersed in ART! We will keep your kids busy and happy creating holiday-themed ART. Wear GREEN and bring lunch! Click to Register
REPORT CARD PICK-UP DAY ART CAMP Wednesday, March 29, 2023; 10:00-2:00. Ages 4-10. Spend your day off school immersed in ART! We will keep your kids busy and happy creating masterpieces of their own to take home. Bring lunch! Click to Register
EASTER ART WORKSHOP Saturday, April 1, 2023; 3:45-5:30pm. Ages 4-9. An afternoon of ART! We’ll be creating darling Easter-themed ART perfect for decorating your home for the holiday! Drop-off Click to Reserve your spot now!
ARTsy EASTER BASKETS filled with all sorts of delightful ART/Easter goodies! Text 773.636.1968 or email ThePaintbrush@ThePaintbrush.net to order yours before they HOP out of here! $25 each
SPRING BREAK ART CAMP Monday-Friday, April 3-7, 2023: 10:00-2:00. Ages 4-10. Spend your week off school immersed in ART! We will keep your kids busy and happy creating masterpieces of their own to take home. Bring lunch! Daily and full week registration available. Click to Register This camp aligns with CPS’s Sping Break. If your kids have a different week off, please contact us about setting up a camp day/week for your child and at least 3 friends.
MLK DAY-OFF ART CAMP Monday, January 16, 2023, 10:00am-2:00pm No school! Celebrate the day off with ART! ARTist-inspired projects and more! Sign up early to guarantee your spot! Now accepting 4-year-olds! Click To Resgister for MLK Day-Off ART Camp!
WINTER BREAK ART CAMP Monday-Friday, December 26-30, 2022; January 2-6, 2023 10:00am-2:00pm We have lots of fun planned for your kids during Winter Break. Artist-inspired ART projects, holiday themed projects and more! Sign up by the day, the week, or the whole two weeks! Click To Register for Winter Break ART Camp!
Summer 2023 @The Paintbrush!
SUMMER 2023 ART CAMPS and ART IN THE PARK!
SUMMER 2023 ART CAMP (ages 4-10)
Monday-Friday, 10:00-2:30 (new, longer day! Now accepting 4-year-olds!) $454/week (includes The Paintbrush t-shirt!)
- June 12-16 Click to Register
- July 10-14 Click to Register
- August 14-18 Click to Register
- August 21-25 Click to Register
Once you have registered PLEASE LOOK FOR AND REPLY TO THE PAINTBRUSH’S CONFIRMATION EMAIL AND REQUEST FOR FURTHER INFO
For ART-loving kids ages 4-10. Explore ART through a variety of approaches including drawing, painting, ARTist inspired projects, weekly tie-dye day and slime day, games and more! Lunch break and some ART exploration/play may take place outdoors (weather permitting).
ART IN THE PARK 2023
Meet in designated locations in Lincoln Park (between Fullerton and North Avenue) to discover, observe, draw and paint the beautiful artistic aspects of our city from animals to architecture, flora and fauna. Space is limited (8 kids max; 2 kids minimum). Click the link to sign up for the ART program that takes your kids out in the world to discover art in our neighborhood park.
Tuesday-Thursday, 3:45-5:15; Ages 5-12
$185/week (includes t-shirt, backpack, and all ART supplies)
June 20-22, June 27-29, August 1-3, August 8-10, August 29-31
Once you have registered PLEASE LOOK FOR AND REPLY TO THE PAINTBRUSH’S CONFIRMATION EMAIL AND REQUEST FOR FURTHER INFO
Must be 5 years old by the first day of your ART in the Park week.
Summer 2023 Workshops — Coming Soon
Summer 2022 Worskshops
Picnic With Seurat Bring a bag lunch to enjoy an outdoor picnic, followed by a hands-on lesson on Georges Seurat, culminating in your own take-home masterpiece! $40 July 20, 12:00-1:30 Click to Register
Picnic With Monet Bring a bag lunch to enjoy an outdoor picnic, followed by a hands-on lesson on Claude Monet, culminating in your own take-home masterpiece! $40 12:00-1:30 Click to Register





“Lucas is bouncing off the walls just loving your studio! And he is in love with the idea that he can buy his own snacks during camp! He feels like a big kid with his own money. Thank you for introducing us to your wonderful business.” — Carmen, mom of Lucas, 6
“Jalil enjoyed camp and art in the park this week; just wanted to say thanks again for getting us in this week.” — Marcia, mom of Jalil, age
“We asked her which, of all the camps she attended this summer, was her favorite and she said, ‘ART CAMP!'” – parents of Vida, 5
“Thank you for pairing up with Code Play Learn for Camp this summer. What a great idea. It’s really STEAM, not STEM that is so important for our kids!” — Carmen, mom of Lucas, 6
“I have aqua at my school, but it’s a crayon.” — Maia, age 4




“I love this class!” – Noah, 9 1/2
“She is having a blast!” — Heather, mom of Alex, 8
“I learned a lot in Drawing [Workshop Class]. My new skills will definitely help me in school assignments next year.” – Seth, 12
“Drawing class is really fun!” – Bess, 6



Kids from Cartooning Camp in summer 2013 created their own comics as well as puppets to film a “cartoon”! Watch our Cartooning Camp video here!!