Mini Masterpieces
Mini Masterpieces (ages 5-17) are weekly creative classes where students learn techniques in painting, charcoal drawing, perspective drawing. block carving & printing and clay sculpting. Our mixed age setting, with a maximum of only 5 students, allows children to explore a topic at their own pace and level with the benefit of developing their own social competencies, enabling younger students to access more challenging approaches and older students develop a sense of mentorship.
Young learners create art inspired by words and melodies—building confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of the arts. Each class is filled with the sounds of classical music and poetry, both of which have captured the height of human emotion, the beauty of nature, and the power of limits. These will be the foundation for the unique artwork that the students will create.
Classical art can have a profound and lasting impact on kids’ cognitive, emotional, and social development. Combined with the classical music playing in the background, the brain absorbs, interprets, and organizes new information more effectively.
In the periphery, we reference a few lines of some of the greatest poetry written, encouraging kids to rhyme some fun lines of their own - this engages the brain on another creative level and offers a road less traveled in teaching kids to love art.
By the end of the year, each student has built a personal gallery of their own work, and not only artistic skills, but also communication, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence.
Children learn from what they see around them. Let's help them discover the harmony of nature—where working within proportions is not limiting, but a connection to the infinite, where balance gives rise to beauty and they learn to harness the power of limits.
At our art school, we believe the greatest masterpieces are not created on canvas. They are the students themselves.
Mini Midday Atelier
In our fast-paced, interconnected world, we are continually faced with a barrage of distractions. The constant notifications from our phones, the lure of social media on our devices, and the overall noise of contemporary life all work together to disrupt our attention and weaken our focus. This ongoing digital clamor can leave us feeling unfocused, unproductive, and longing for a deeper sense of purpose.
What if you could take back your attention, nurture a greater sense of presence, and infuse more meaning into your everyday life? The solution lies in the transformative nature of art.
Our Midday Atelier provides a special refuge from the chaos. It creates a specific time and space where the outside world diminishes, allowing you to dive into a creative journey. Engaging in painting, sculpting, drawing, or any other artistic pursuit requires your complete attention. Your focus sharpens on the canvas, the clay, or the sketchbook, quieting the distracting noise of the outside world. This concentrated involvement is not merely a fleeting escape; it’s a practice that can help retrain your brain to focus more effectively across all aspects of your life.
From sharpening focus to enriching life, our art classes offer more than skills — it’s a gateway to self-discovery, emotional insight, and personal vision. The joy of bringing an idea to fruition cultivates a deep sense of achievement and satisfaction. It’s not just about crafting something beautiful; it’s about tapping into your creativity, solving problems, and acquiring new skills.
When you pause the distractions and commit to an art class, you’re not just indulging a hobby — you’re investing in your growth. You are choosing to cultivate a sharper mind, a more engaged heart, and a life of deeper purpose.
So, silence the notifications, step away from the screens, and turn your lunch hour into a stimulating and restorative experience where you can disconnect from the chaos and reconnect with beautiful art and develop new skills in an inspiring environment.
Perspective Drawing
Perspective drawing is one of the oldest disciplines in art, and one of the most rewarding to learn. It asks students to slow down, look carefully, and understand how the world actually sits in space before they put a single line on paper.
Students explore the fundamentals of classical perspective and freehand drawing, with an emphasis on proportion, scale, and spatial relationships. Through guided drawing exercises, young artists learn to observe objects, landscapes, and cityscapes and translate what they see onto paper.
The same principles that govern a well-composed drawing — proportion, balance, the relationship of one element to another — are the principles that shape architecture, music, and the natural world. Learning to see them in a doorway or a rooftop is learning to see them everywhere.
This is a structured introduction to drawing that develops observation, technical drawing skills, and an understanding of space. Students leave with a sharper eye and a set of tools they can carry into any medium they choose.
Mini Maison
A 5-Day Interior Design Atelier
Learn the fundamentals of interior design while transforming a room of your own.
Mini Maison is a personalized introduction to the art and principles of interior design. Over five private, one-hour sessions, students learn the fundamentals of designing a beautiful, balanced and functional interior while developing a complete design concept for one room in their own home.
Rather than studying design in the abstract, each student applies every lesson directly to their chosen space. From measuring the room and planning furniture arrangements to selecting colors, lighting, fabrics and finishing details, the course provides a structured approach to making thoughtful design decisions.
The emphasis is on developing the student's own eye for design—not simply following decorating trends.
Course at a glance
Format: Private, one-on-one instruction
Duration: 5 days, 1 hour per day
Total instruction: 5 hours
Project: One room in the student's home
Experience: No prior design knowledge required
Final result: Personalized room design portfolio
Between sessions: Short, self-directed assignments
Creativity Meets
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Your Art - Your Night
We invite local artists to showcase their creativity and transform our inspiring studio into a gallery of their own.
Bring your artwork to life in a beautiful, intimate setting where you can invite friends, family, collectors, and fellow creatives to experience your work. Host your own Gallery Night, artist showcase, collection debut, or private exhibition—and make the evening uniquely yours.
Your vision. Your work. Your guests. Your moment.
Interested in showcasing your work?
Please inquire online or by phone for details and availability.
Draw - Guess - Laugh
Art has a way of bringing us together—and sometimes the best creativity happens when we’re simply laughing, playing, and enjoying the company of friends.
Reserve the studio for your own private gathering and include the beloved game of Pictionary®. Team up and put your creativity and storytelling skills to the test as you draw, guess and laugh.
Make it a complete night out by bringing in catered appetizers or dinner from one of Uptown’s exceptional restaurants and cafés.
Share good food, enjoy great company, and rediscover the simple pleasure of spending time together.
Pictionary® is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Mini Masterpiece is not affiliated with or sponsored by Pictionary or Mattel.
About the Studio
Our instructors are multidisciplinary artists and award-winning designers. They are educated in architecture, product design, and diverse art media, including: Oil Painting, Watercolor, Charcoal, Woodcarving, Sculpting, and Bronze Casting. They are experienced in mentoring youth — from Chicago Public Schools to teaching in private middle and high schools. They bring a thoughtful and refined approach to the studio that nurtures each student's unique artistic talent.