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Best Ceramics Classes In Chicago

A ceramic class is a great way to strengthen relationships and have fun with friends, family, or a significant other.  It you are looking for something to do that is unique and creative, then there is nothing better than a ceramics class. Creating art is even more fun when it is done with friends and family. The best ceramics classes identified below have excellent and patient instructors who will coach, support, and encourage the artistic side.

All of these locations have the tools and equipment to provide an excellent experience and all 5 locations offer classes for all skill levels.

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Penguin Foot Pottery
2514 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-3575
www.penguinfoot.com

Penguin Foot Pottery is a ceramics studio located in Logan Square.  The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive (with good music in the background).  Beginners and experts will both feel at home. If you're not ready for a full beginner's class, try their Happy Hour to see if you like it.  Based on experience, most people that attend Happy Hour end up signing up for their beginner's class.

One Strange Bird
2124 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-4420
www.onestrangebird.com

Located in Chicago's Wicker Park, One Strange Bird offers classes for kids, teens, adults, and entire families. One Strange Bird provides a comfortable and supportive environment that promotes creativity and fun for all skill levels. One Strange Bird offers Day Camps as well as Summer Camps. Their instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable. They make you feel like family the minute you walk in the door.

Creative Claythings
2255 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 421-8000
www.creativeclaythings.com

There are pottery classes for all levels including beginner, intermediate and advanced. Classes are offered starting the first week of every month. Be sure to call the facility for more details and pricing. Creative Claythings will help to make ceramic class a successful one as they offer all the tools and equipment.

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Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N. Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4226
www.lillstreet@lillstreet.com

Lillstreet Art Center was founded in 1975 to support the arts through their education and other programs. In 2003, they relocated from Lill Avenue in Lincoln Park to their current Ravenswood address. They now offer courses in more than 20 classrooms in their Ravenswood facility.  They offer classes and workshops for adults from beginners to advanced students in several different departments such as: ceramics, metalsmithing and jewelry, printmaking, painting & drawing, textiles, glass, digital arts and photography.

Hyde Park Arts Center
5020 S. Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 324-5520
www.hydeparkart.org

First and foremost, the Hyde Park Arts Center has terrific instructors.  They will provide as little or as much support as the student desires.  They all have passion and love for creativity and are anxious to pass it on.  This Arts Center consistently gets great reviews from all their students.  As an added bonus, most people find their classes to be affordable.

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Michelle Guilbeau is a writer, reviewer, teacher and business owner. She is also proud founder of CraftKitsForKids.com, MichelleGuilbeau.com and bestchicago.blogspot.com Michelle enjoys sharing her knowledge of cities, food, travel, education and parenting issues with her readers. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
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