Family Painting Classes in Chicago
Turn your next family gathering into something unforgettable with a family paint party at Shot of Art. Our family painting parties are filled with color, fun, and meaningful connection—perfect for creating priceless memories together. We regularly welcome four generations under one roof, from great grandparents to the youngest family members, all enjoying genuine quality time while creating art together. Whether it is reunions, birthdays, or just a special day together, these shared creative moments become treasured family memories.
Reserve your family art experience today.
“this is kind of like therapy, quite honestly”
Spin Art
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Bestseller
This experience focuses solely on spin art. After choosing 3-5 paint colors, it's your chance to pour and splash the paint onto the canvas while it spins in our spinning machine. You can use both brushes and syringes to apply your colors.
Canvas for team work
Paint
Art supplies
Protection (Apron/Shoe covers)
Fluid art group or private class
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Bring your family or crew together for a one-of-a-kind creative escape! Dive into the relaxing world of fluid art—a meditative paint-pouring technique that transforms your canvas into a stunning marble-effect masterpiece. The results? Always unexpectedly beautiful and sure to wow everyone involved.
What’s included:
A canvas for each participant
Paints & all the art supplies
Protective gear (aprons/shoe covers)
Ready to pour, relax, and create something amazing? Let’s get started!
Fluid bear
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Bestseller
You'll get to personalize your own Bear figurine. This is a fluid paint experience, where you'll use our paint-pouring techniques to create some far-out patterns on your bear. Our art instructors will guide you through the process, so you can make your vision come to life!
Bear figure (11, 20 inch)
Paint
Art supplies
Protection (Apron/Shoe covers)
Splatter Room
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The perfect choice for family fun or a lively start to an evening with friends. Leave the outside world behind and dive into creativity with the people you enjoy! Paint anything, anywhere. Embrace the freedom of expression—every wall, floor, and canvas is yours to transform.
Canvas for every participant
Paints & Art supplies
Full protection gear
Unleash your creativity without limits! 🎨✨
Art Boom 3-in-1 package
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The Art Boom package is the best option for you to explore various art experiences. You will use a bb gun to shoot balloons filled with paint then spin your paint-splashed canvas , creating a totally wild work of art together. Then you will create individual paintings using our pouring methods. Lastly we encourage you to get active and unleash your creativity by painting all around the room
Shooting +spinning
Fluid art
Splatter room
Premium protection
FAQ
At Shot of Art, we design experiences for everyone in the family. From toddlers to grandparents, there is something exciting that matches every age, so you can all create together.
At Shot of Art, we design experiences for everyone in the family. From toddlers to grandparents, there is something exciting that matches every age, so you can all create together.
Little ones usually love Fluid Bear and Fluid Art—it is colorful, safe, and feels like magic when the paint starts to flow.
Little ones usually love Fluid Bear and Fluid Art—it is colorful, safe, and feels like magic when the paint starts to flow.
Teens go crazy for the Splatter Room and Spin Art. It is playful, messy, and perfect for capturing content or just having a blast.
Teens go crazy for the Splatter Room and Spin Art. It is playful, messy, and perfect for capturing content or just having a blast.
Older kids and parents can jump into our 18+ experiences like Shooting & Spinning or Neon Paint Therapy. These are high energy, immersive, and a little wild.
Older kids and parents can jump into our 18+ experiences like Shooting & Spinning or Neon Paint Therapy. These are high energy, immersive, and a little wild.
Definitely. Many grandparents love the calm and beauty of Fluid Art, while others just enjoy being part of the colorful chaos. Everyone creates at their own pace.
Definitely. Many grandparents love the calm and beauty of Fluid Art, while others just enjoy being part of the colorful chaos. Everyone creates at their own pace.
Nope—we have everything covered. Canvases, paints, brushes, protective gear. Just bring yourselves.
Nope—we have everything covered. Canvases, paints, brushes, protective gear. Just bring yourselves.
Every guest gets aprons and shoe covers, so you can enjoy painting without worrying about stains. Some packages include rain jackets, or you can add them at the studio.
Every guest gets aprons and shoe covers, so you can enjoy painting without worrying about stains. Some packages include rain jackets, or you can add them at the studio.
It washes easily off skin, but not from clothing. That is why we suit you up before the fun begins.
It washes easily off skin, but not from clothing. That is why we suit you up before the fun begins.
We use non-toxic, water-based acrylics—perfect for creating art. If your child has allergies or sensitive skin, a little extra care is always a good idea.
We use non-toxic, water-based acrylics—perfect for creating art. If your child has allergies or sensitive skin, a little extra care is always a good idea.
Yes. Families visit us with kids as young as three and grandparents in their eighties. Everyone finds a way to create, connect, and have fun.
Yes. Families visit us with kids as young as three and grandparents in their eighties. Everyone finds a way to create, connect, and have fun.
Absolutely. Some experiences are perfect for group canvases, and it is amazing to hang that artwork at home or the office as a reminder of your day together.
Absolutely. Some experiences are perfect for group canvases, and it is amazing to hang that artwork at home or the office as a reminder of your day together.
Our instructors guide and help, but parents should stay with their children during the experience. Think of it as a shared adventure, not drop-off care.
Our instructors guide and help, but parents should stay with their children during the experience. Think of it as a shared adventure, not drop-off care.
We will be happy to answer any questions about our art experience events
hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:
3-9PM
Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
12–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
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