AARTWERK Studio: A welcoming Chicago art space where creativity blooms with patient guidance and a festive vibe.
AARTWERK Studio is a Chicago art space at 1141 W Granville Ave offering drawing and painting classes for all ages. Led by Biljana (B), the studio balances fundamentals with patient, responsive instruction in a welcoming, festive atmosphere. Reviews describe a supportive environment, student exhibitions, birthday and gift events, and kid-friendly summer camps.
1141 W Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
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Structured courses covering fundamentals like Drawing I, Drawing II, and Painting I, taught in a supportive, step-by-step manner.
Customized art parties for birthdays, celebrations, or group outings, with all materials provided and guided painting sessions.
Engaging camps for children, offering creative projects and personalized instruction in a fun, educational environment.
Family-friendly sessions where parents and children create art together under expert guidance.
Showcases of student artwork, celebrating progress and talent in a community-focused setting.
Overall rating
D Tucker
There is a reason this place has so many great reviews spanning years! I’ve been attending classes here for the last two and a half years and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. B is a wonderful and gentle teacher. She meets every student where they are and helps them develop their style, while also giving them a solid basic foundation. The whole studio is a warm and positive place to be. I look forward to every class and always walk out feeling proud of the work I’m accomplishing. If you are on the fence, sign up and take a chance! I’m so happy I did.
Isabella M.
Jfox
Feels like a real art studio. The instructor is very patient and really talented.
Simone Alicea
Rebecca Mestek
Aartwerk Studio is a wonderful place to learn and expand your painting skills and artistry. B, the owner and proprietor of Aartwerk, not only educates in the basics for both drawing (pencils, charcoal, and pastels) and painting (oils and acrylics), but she also fosters and encourages everyone's individual artistic growth, style, and creativity. I have seen my own work grow leaps and bounds since I joined the studio in Winter 2023, and I can't wait to see how I continue grow under B's caring and joyful instruction.
Giuliana Conte
This place is the absolute best! If you’re looking for art classes in the city nothing beats Aartwerk. Having never drawn or painted anything since kindergarten, I was starting from scratch. I took the Drawing 1 class on a whim a few years back after moving back to the city and wanting to start a new hobby, and I haven’t looked back. B is the ultimate teacher — kind, patient, and insightful. Everyone in the studio is so talented and supportive, it really is a great little community she’s built here. There’s no pretension here, you can take your art as seriously or as playfully as you want, and you will receive nothing but support and encouragement. If you have any interest at all in drawing or painting, I highly recommend signing up for a session to see what this place is all about!
