This place is SO amazing!!! My 6 year old son did a week of camp here and he came home with some of the most amazing art pieces! They were unique and used all types are art supplies! He was so proud of his masterpieces. Will for sure be back next summer! read more

Amazing birthday party for my daughter! The owner was so accommodating and easy to communicate with. We had kids different ages and every kid was engaged and had a great time. We loved it! Thank you so much! read more

We just had a party for my 8 year old daughter at Easel Art Studio and it was great! I wasn't sure going by the reviews and website if it would be good for older children, but I should not have been concerned. Jess was great at helping pick a project, answering all my questions, and running the activity on the day of the party. They definitely had experience managing a group of kids! The studio was super cute as well. read more

PAINT IT UP! They have classes here for your kids to create. That is about all I know. This is how my visits go here for me. First I drop off the little one. Then I get kicked out by the teacher and she locks the door and tells me to come back in one hour. Okay I guess I will just walk down the street and discover other Yelpy places. And there are plenty of fun places around here. Make sure you check out the organic spice store next door. My little one likes it here but what child does not like being creative with crayons and paint. I should make her Yelp this place and trust me she wishes she knew how to write because she would be Yelping all over the place. If you are looking for a fun place to bring out your child's creativity then this is a great place to visit. They also host birthday parties too, if you are looking for a unique event for your next birthday party. I wonder if they host adult painting parties? I wanna get my easel on! read more

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Easel Art Studio is the best. Kerry has amazing energy, her space is bright and cheery, and her art projects for kids are amazing. I recently attended a birthday party and the kids were engaged and made a really cool project! Since we are currently in the COVID-19 crisis, everything is closed and it is a challenge to keep kids entertained and doing creative things. Kerry has come up with a perfect solution - take out art kits. Curbside pickup and your kids can work on a really cool project until time allows them back in the studio. Highly recommended! read more

I use the pearachute kids app & noticed the story time art class so I decided to drop in. We had a blast the class was based around a story the teacher read & Logan got to make a spider just in time for Halloween which he was so excited about. We will definitely drop in for more classes in the future! read more

Easel Art Studio - Child Care & Day Care Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Three cheers for Miss Jess -- this woman is a marvel! Easel Art Studio is a fab little place to burn an hour or so of child curiosity. I've attended several classes here with my 2-3 year old and it is just the right bite sized chunk of artsiness to keep young kids interested -- with cute byproducts to boot! My favorites have included the little fireplace we made before Christmas and the ladybugs on International Women's Day. I like what you're throwing down here, Easel - I like it. Well organized, friendly, fun, well priced -- I'm a huge fan and always look forward to bringing my little guy here (though its a close competition for him as to what's more fun 1. the class or 2. riding the bus home -- the bus!). Easily 5 stars. I found it through Pearachute so we've generally done drop-ins as schedule allows, but I would not hesitate to sign up for a session and attend open art given how much we all enjoy it. read more

This is an awesome place for small children. I had my nieces in town for the week and brought them here. It was a self guided art activity that kept the child's attention span for the entire. Time flew by quickly and a snack was provided at the end. The prices are decent and the locations great. The instructor is kid friendly and knowledgeable in working with small children. They should really expand and open up more locations in Chicago. read more

I took my nearly two year old daughter here for a drop-in class and she enjoyed it. It was definitely age appropriate with smaller activities built in the class to keep her attention span captivated. My daughter loved working with clay and painting her creation. The Easel Art Studio makes it easy to register for classes on-line as well as schedule a drop-in class the night before (as we did). read more

Sweet and helpful staff! My goddaughter loves it here for drop in art times on Friday's!

My 2-year-old daughter is about 6 weeks in to her first session at Easel. Although I've not had a chance to go with her to classes (I work, she goes with her babysitter) I have been beyond impressed by the artwork that has walked into our home. This is not your average fingerpainting class. There is not going to be enough room on my walls to display all of her beautiful work. We're very happy clients! read more

Just wanted to write a quick update to say that, even though my kids are a little older now, we still absolutely LOVE Easel Art Studio!! We have had birthday parties for each of our children at Easel and both times the planning was practically effortless and Kerry (the owner) took care of every detail to ensure a unique and super fun experience for all. I really appreciated having the flexibility to make each party unique and would easily recommend Easel to anyone looking for a fun birthday party idea for their child. This summer, our son attended a week at Easel's summer camp and we were amazed at how much fun stuff they were able to fit into each day. There are a ton of walking field trips that give the kids a chance to explore the neighborhood and all the arts-based programs nearby (drama, pottery, etc.). The camp is very well-organized and our son had a blast. He cannot wait to go back! Do yourself a favor and check out Easel Art Studio with your kiddos today! read more

This place is awesome! My son is currently attending a strike camp there. I had originally only scheduled him to attend one day, yesterday because I had childcare accommodations for today in order but, upon pick up, my son asked me to attend again today! I would like to say that my son is typically very shy in any new situation. He becomes completely overwhelmed with any change and typically cries every single time I leave him anywhere. At 6 he has never had a babysitter and we are Chicago Park District summer camp dropouts. That said, I am no longer self-employed so when CPS took a strike, I was scrabbling to find care! This place is down the block from my job so, it's convenient but, I would come even if it were out of the way. The price point does seem to be steep upon first looking at it. I'm a single mom with minimal support so, I get it but, the teachers are college educated and experts in their industry, not really sure why there are comments in concerns to the price point. You get what you pay. The camp worked out to about 13 bucks an hour. They made this amazing clay sugar skill with quality materials and small group size so it seems like the kiddos got a lot of support in the process. They took the kids out to the park which is nice because I really don't want to go to the park right now with this cold so, glad we are getting some outdoor time in. They also waved to me outside while on the way to the park today! Such a wonderful program and so happy that my son has a place like this to go when school is out! Stop thinking about it, just go ahead and register! read more

what a fantastic spot in the neighborhood! my daughter loves art classes here. Miss Carrie has great projects for kids of all ages, uses many recycled items, and even hosted an art show for the kids to display their art! If you are enrolled in a class you are also invited to participate in the 'Open Art' free time. highly recommend easel art studio! read more

I work at St. Mary of the Angels School in Bucktown and Easel Art Studio has been a part of a few of our events at the school, and I cannot say enough good things about the teachers and the projects that they create with our students! Our children just love any event that Easel is a part of, and they do such a fabulous job keeping the children engaged, entertained and under control at our crazy events. Easel Art Studio is a treasure to our neighborhood! I would recommend them to any parent! read more

Ms. Jess is amazing! She's fun, helpful, and really knows how to keep the kids busy with great projects. We've only gone a handful of times and she knew our names by the second time. As the adult I always enjoy going as well. She's very sweet and kind to talk to. read more

Kerry and her staff are so attentive, creative teachers. More patient than most people I know they make messy art projects super fun and stress free. Easels birthday parties are the best around, having been to quite a few. They make it so fun for the kids with several different art projects! It's worth it and I'm glad we have easel in our neighborhood! read more

My daughter and I absolutely love this studio. They always have super creative and fun projects for the children to do. All the teachers are friendly and amazing with children. What I love most is all the teachers know who my daughter is by name. Even the ones who have never taught her before. The place is so welcoming and a perfect place for your little one to create! read more

Had my daughters 3rd Birthday here. It was fun and the staff is great, but i think the price point is a bit steep.

My 2 year old loves Easel, she looks forward to class every week! It's great to let her be creative and not have the mess at our house!

So, I did see all the great reviews, and I am feeling quite confused as our experience was anything but awesome. We went on a Monday and did the open art. We were not greeted. No one introduced themselves. My daughter was not guided at all as to what to do or where to go. I guess it is nice to be creative and choose which project you may want to do, but a little direction would have been nice. My daughtter was asking a question and the 'teacher' was very busy and too focused on talking with friends to be bothered to answer any questions. So I asked the question and I was told to sit at the table with her to answer her questions and help her. EWWW!! We do art at home on a regular basis. I am paying to come here. Bad service, bad attitudes, bad place. Do not waste your time. read more

My son had a 4th Birthday party at our house! He loves superheroes, so with the idea of Art Easel, the children decorated their own capes and masks. Art Easel came to my house with the "Party Box". It was great, they set up an art studio in my home! They brought the paint, supplies, and most importantly the SUPER HERO CAPES! I received many compliments from the parents whose children attended the party. There was no mess left behind and they kept the kids entertained for 1 1/2hrs with decorating the capes, making masks, and face painting. The staff was amazing with a room full of 2-4 year olds! The adults were able to socialize and relax while the children were entertained! I highly recommend Art Easel come to your house for your child's next birthday party! read more

My son started at Easel Art when he was two and he is almost three and he loves to draw and paint. If you are looking for a creative activity for your child, in a warm and caring environment, you should stop in to visit. Kerry, who runs the studio, is talented artistically and also wonderful with kids. It is amazing the different activities she plans. We have a room full of beautiful art pieces. Thanks Easel Art!! read more

My son (age 4) attended winter break camp here and loved it! Camp was 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (pack your own lunch) and filled with activities. Normally on the clingy side, he asked when he can go back. The staff is terrific with the kids. 'Nuff said, a win! read more

My daughter had her 4th birthday party here today and it was great. We had several activities for the children, we did not have to worry about setting up or cleaning up, and it was reasonably priced. if you are looking for a very memorable experience for your child's party or you are looking to have your child drop in for some fun, check this place out. Thank you for a great time read more

When you have a child that loves art... and has a birthday coming up... where to go and celebrate? Easel Art Studio! My son was turning 8 and wanted to incorporate some art to enjoy for his party. I cannot say enough about how perfect everything was for us. We were greeted by our hosts and an awesome huge sign of my son's name where the kids got to color for him while we waited for all guests to arrive. My son was thrilled! The space was enough for us to have the kiddos enjoy their art project - painting of Starry Night and then we had our lunch catered in by All Natural Catering. The adults had space to stay and enjoy as well. We had goodie bags for each child that we got from EAS that had some more crafty things inside - again... Love! We will be returning for classes and maybe another party again soon. Thank you for a wonderful party! read more

Went to a birthday party here and it was awesome!!! the staff was great! It was a party with a drop off option and was amazingly comfortable with the option. read more

My husband and I took a family vacation with 2 kids (ages 5 & 7) to Chicago to visit some close friends for a week. Easel graciously took our last minute arrangements. The kids enjoyed visits to the park as a class and exploring crafts and art work. They were great with my kids. We look forward to reaching out to Easel Camp again this next year! read more

My kids have been taking art at Easel since my oldest was 2 years old. The classes are incredibly engaging for kids of all personalities. If you sign up for a session you will not be disappointed! My kids got to learn and use all sorts of mediums and the best thing is they truly respect the environment- majority of art supplies they use are made of recycled material! I haven't been able to find a reasonably price kid activity for my kids like Easel in the city. Also they have an AWESOME summer camp and it's super affordable and you get to pick your days unlike other camps where you are locked in to a weekly session! Highly recommend! read more