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Painting Classes for Kids in Chicago (Lakeview)

Allow your child to feel inspired by Kidcreate's painting classes for kids!

Allow your child to feel inspired by Kidcreate's painting classes for kids!

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Paint With Kidcreate Studio - Chicago Lakeview

Designed with children in mind, our painting classes are fun and engaging. The creative elements we explore teach children valuable skills. Children will learn about color, line, shapes, and art theory. We keep things interesting with theme-based projects. From sparkly unicorns to stormy landscapes, your child will have a blast expressing their creativity. Our guided lessons provide stimulating, imaginative fun.

We break classes up by age group, tailoring projects to the developmental needs of each child. Toddlers explore the bright colors and fun texture of paint with their bare hands. Older children will learn how to hold brushes, how to manipulate paint, and how to explore art concepts. There is always something to learn at Kidcreate!

When you drop your child off at the Kidcreate Studio, we provide the fun and clean up the mess! Painting classes are a great way for your child to express their creativity without you having to worry about stains on the carpet. Our trained art teachers are experts at fun, creativity, and learning. Every child takes home their masterpiece after class, so you’ll have some beautiful artwork to hang on the fridge.

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Weekly Classes

Weekly Classes

Join our weekly art classes! For kids ages 18 months to 12 years, held once a week for a set number of weeks. It’s a fun, creative experience where your child will create art each week.

Camps

Camps

School breaks and summer vacations are perfect for Kidcreate art camps. Running 1,2,3,4 or 5 days in a row it is a fun, immersive creative experience that can last all day.

Workshops

Workshops

Great art education comes in small packages! Our one-time classes for kids offer a fun, educational, entertaining and creative experience.

Homeschool Classes

Homeschool Classes

Kidcreate homeschool classes provide children with an engaging way to explore, experiment, and enjoy art education.
Private Classes

Private Classes

Our private classes are perfect for moms groups, play groups, scout troops, and homeschool groups.
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UPCOMING KIDS ART CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, & EVENTS IN Chicago (Lakeview)

Mini Masters Weekly Class (18mths-6 Years)
Mini Masters Weekly Class (18mths-6 Years)

Wednesday, Feb 25th - Wednesday, Apr 22nd, 2026 at 10:00am

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Date Night St. Patrick’s Day - Leprechaun Mansion (4-9 Years)
Date Night St. Patrick’s Day - Leprechaun Mansion (4-9 Years)

Saturday, Mar 14th, 2026 at 5:30pm

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Fairy Dust Slime Workshop (4-9 Years)
Fairy Dust Slime Workshop (4-9 Years)

Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 at 9:00am

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Lunch & Doodle 3/17 (4-9 Years)
Lunch & Doodle 3/17 (4-9 Years)

Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Parent's Time Off - Dogs vs. Cats (4-9 Years)
Parent's Time Off - Dogs vs. Cats (4-9 Years)

Wednesday, Mar 18th, 2026 at 9:00am

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Lunch & Doodle 3/18 (4-9 Years)
Lunch & Doodle 3/18 (4-9 Years)

Wednesday, Mar 18th, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Mega Mess Making Camp (4-9 Years)
Mega Mess Making Camp (4-9 Years)

Monday, Mar 23rd - Thursday, Mar 26th, 2026 at 9:00am

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Lunch & Doodle 3/23-26 (4-9 Years)
Lunch & Doodle 3/23-26 (4-9 Years)

Monday, Mar 23rd - Thursday, Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Painting Classes for Kids in Chicago (Lakeview) - Kidcreate Studio - Chicago Lakeview

Painting Classes for Kids in Chicago (Lakeview)

Has your child expressed an interest in painting? Kidcreate offers painting classes for kids in Chicago (Lakeview). Our enthusiastic teachers are waiting to share the wonders of painting with your child!

As a unique art form, painting offers many benefits for children.

Painting is an art form that encourages creative expression and imaginative thinking. The benefits of arts for children are numerous, and painting is no exception. Studies show that early art education places children at an advantage for academics and future successes.

Memory development is a key learning skill for young children. Creative outlets encourage critical thinking, which improves memory skills. Painting, in particular, sharpens the memory as it requires conceptualization. As children visualize what they want to create, they implement memory skills when putting paint on canvas!


Art is often associated with imaginative thinking. The complexities of creating a composition require critical thinking as well. Mixing colors, building shapes, and bringing the imagination to life on canvas is a process that teaches children to think outside of the box. These skills translate to academic success as they are an important part of math, science, and other subjects.

Gripping and controlling a paintbrush takes dexterity. Learning how to paint helps young children develop both coordination and motor skills. This exploration starts with hands and fingers for younger children and progresses to paintbrushes, pencils and other tools. Mixing mediums is a great way for children to explore the textures and sensations of art.

Children need constructive outlets for their feelings to develop emotional maturity. Temper-tantrums are simply a child’s way of saying, “I need help handling my emotions.” Giving them the tools to do so from an early age prevents meltdowns and promotes emotional intelligence. Painting is a great outlet for children’s thoughts, fears, wishes, and hopes. Many children tell stories through their paintings. Color, line, and imagination come together in a creative outlet.

From coordination to memory, a lot is going on in a child’s brain when they are painting. Creative activities encourage neural connections, enhances cognition, and produce mental stimulation!

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Programs By Age Group

Kidcreate Studio’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of each age group. Our energetic toddler classes keep little ones moving and engaged, preschool classes nurture independence and confidence, and school-age classes spark imagination and creativity.

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If you are interested in enrolling your child in our art classes for kids, please contact us to register for a class today! We look forward to seeing your little Picasso in our paint studio.

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Read Our Rave Reviews

Great experience hosting our kid’s birthday party. The staff was so sweet and flexible, and the planning process was easy from start to finish.
— Julie Teitelbaum Simon, Posted February 22nd 2026 on google
Absolutely love Kidcreate studios. They do a fantastic job of making the birthday parties feel special.
— Jennifer Fitting, Posted February 9th 2026 on google
We had such a wonderful experience with Kidcreate, for an art party at home kids birthday! Samantha and Ava did a great job, the girls had so much fun creating pieces of art. Fun memories to take home. Highly recommend!
— Amruta Reynolds, Posted December 7th 2025 on google
We love our party at Kidcreate Studio! Would highly recommend.
— Elly Green, Posted September 29th 2025 on google
I needed this today! For $55 Eli got to spend 9AM-12PM doing various projects to celebrate New Year's Day 2024. There were two helpers Katy and Ms. Ciera (sp?) who helped Eli get acclimated as he was crying and asking me to stay. They let me sit with him for a bit to help him calm down. Projects included paper crown,...
— Jackie Acker Garland (Chicago Photo Mom), Posted December 29th 2023 on google
Had my kid's birthday party here, it was wonderful! The process was very smooth and easy. The kids had a blast, the staff were wonderful, and we will definitely plan on coming back for some fun art classes. Highly recommended!
— Lisa Bun, Posted April 15th 2024 on google
Popped in for a weekday art class with my toddler and had a lovely time on a rainy day.
— Mira Andreeva, Posted September 27th 2023 on google
KidCreate Studio was the best birthday party decision we could have made for our toddler. They made it SO easy to schedule, have hundreds of art projects to choose from, and were fantastic dealing with 20+ four-year-olds. Thank you for an incredible birthday party!
— Sara Brodsky, Posted July 16th 2023 on google
My daughter runs into the studio. Teachers are great! Wonderful experience
— Megan Mergener, Posted March 13th 2023 on google
An absolute perfect place for a five-year-old birthday. It was so helpful to not have to worry about the details - Alison and team handled everything; all we did was show up with our child and food. The group had a blast - the teachers kept them super engaged. We plan to send him back for camp in the summer.
— Elizabeth Newman, Posted March 6th 2023 on google
We hosted a 5th birthday party and it was great! We had a wonderful time! The staff was very accommodating.
— Danielle Rodriguez, Posted November 21st 2022 on google
A lot of fun and great experience for my 2years old princess
— Diana Ameltchenia, Posted November 21st 2022 on google
Great venue for our son’s 4th birthday, the kids made rockets and slime! The staff was friendly and helpful, Kierra (sp?) stood out. We’ll be back!
— Shalini Hanoman, Posted November 20th 2022 on google
Kidcreate was a perfect spot for our first "birthday party with friends!" The staff was patient and engaging with a group of 8 toddlers. Even the parents enjoyed the experience! Would definitely recommend especially if you don't have the space to host at your condo.
— Allison Bradley, Posted April 3rd 2022 on google
We had my son's 4th birthday party at Kidcreate in Lakeview and the children had a blast! I'm so glad I picked the clay Mickey / Minnie Mouse project because the children LOVED working with a material they don't usually get experience with everyday at preschool. The parents all told me how much fun their children had a...
— Stephanie Westergaard, Posted January 10th 2022 on google
We had our 4 year old's birthday party at Kidcreate and it was wonderful!! All the kids (aged 4-11) loved it. The staff took care of everything. There is a small area for parents (so most parents dropped off), which was nice to have snacks and chat. The Gift Cups were also great! Wonderful party from start to finish.
— Payal Adhikari, Posted December 14th 2021 on google
Kidcreate was a great experience! My 7 year old loved having her birthday party there. It was also a nice, calm activity for everyone to do so it didn't get a bunch of kids crazy. Everyone had a wonderful time and the staff was super helpful and great at engaging the kids.
— Jennifer Riek, Posted November 21st 2021 on google
My daughter celebrated her 6th birthday here with her friends. We had around 18 kids all between ages 5-6. The kids had a great time painting and paying with slime. The staff was awesome and very accommodative. So glad we chose this place.
— Bhavana Bansal, Posted November 14th 2021 on google
An absolutely wonderful birthday party experience for our 6 year old! Her and her friends had so much fun with the wonderful staff at Kidcreate! Together, they created Fairy Gardens using paint, clay, glitter, and paper
— F Sun, Posted October 11th 2021 on google
My seven year old had a blast at her birthday party and the kids loved the project and gift cups! The studio was very accommodating.
— Jeanette Murphy, Posted September 19th 2021 on google
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