The Paintbrush
About
Lincoln Park's Toddler-to-Teen Painting Studio
The Paintbrush is a Clark Street painting studio that starts kids on real art early - classes begin at 12 months old. The focus is hands-on painting and art appreciation in a low-pressure, open-studio feel.
Classes and Camps
Wide age range and flexible formats. Options include:
- Classes from age 12 months and up, Monday-Saturday
- Drop-In ART - flexible open-studio painting sessions
- Year-Round ART Camp plus Summer Art in the Park
- Kids' Night Out (monthly), birthday parties, ART Workshops
What's Included
- Artist-focused curriculum: kids learn about real artists while creating inspired works
- Music integration during sessions
- All materials supplied
- Flexible drop-in and single-session options for travel-heavy families
Experience
One of the few Chicago studios where you can bring a toddler and have them make genuine art, not just finger-paint on paper. The drop-in model is a lifesaver for parents who can't commit to 10-week sessions. Birthday parties here are a perennial Lincoln Park favorite.