Chicago - Arts/Crafts/Hobbies Deals

Pro shutterbug shoots clients during boudoir sessions in private studio or on location, yielding romantic shots

Working artists teach fundamentals & intricacies of metalsmithing, beadwork, jewelry & wire sculptures in range of courses & BYOB classes

Artist-led class introduces students to art projects in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture & drawing

Instructors help pupils harness colorful baubles of scrap glass to craft stained-glass panels or glittering mosaics

Boot camps focus on fundamental stringing & wire-working techniques as students craft earrings, necklaces & bracelets

Beaded designer bangles accentuate necks & wrists & jewelry-making instructors teach students steps to assemble their own embellishments

Creative, hands-on activities for kids encourage artistic exploration & develop critical-thinking skills

Jewelry experts supply students with beads, gemstones, string & wire before guiding them through basic bauble-making classes

Six sessions teach students to grind, color, shape & frame stained glass into one of nine patterns with supplies & tools included

Monthly educational kits spark kids' scientific curiosity with colorful lesson manuals & hands-on experiments designed by scientists