Fine Arts Workshops This Week in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of fine arts workshops in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Skokie

Creative forest retreat

High Lights 6-Week Creative Writing Workshop

High Lights 6-Week Creative Writing Workshop

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM

Evanston

Guided group writing sessions

Brickton Gallery & Art Center

Brickton Gallery & Art Center

Park Ridge

community art classes & workshops

TRACE Fall Internship Opportunity

TRACE Fall Internship Opportunity

Tue, Oct 6 · 5:00 PM

Austin

Teen arts leadership program

TRACE Fall Internship Opportunity at Hamilton

TRACE Fall Internship Opportunity at Hamilton

Tue, Oct 6 · 5:00 PM

Englewood

Paid teen arts internship

Mission Impossible Book Club, 2nd Monday, Monthly In-Person Group

Mission Impossible Book Club, 2nd Monday, Monthly In-Person Group

Mon, Oct 12 · 6:30 PM

Evanston

Epic group read-along

Stickney-Forest View Public Library District

Stickney-Forest View Public Library District

Stickney

Community hub for all ages

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John Prine 80th Birthday Celebration

John Prine 80th Birthday Celebration

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:30 AM

Lincoln Square

songwriting workshop & musical tribute

Star performer
Lillstreet Art Center

Lillstreet Art Center

Ravenswood

community ceramics & art studio

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Frequently asked questions

How are these fine arts workshops in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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