Chicago Maker Space

Chicago Maker Space

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A creators workplace in an open studio style environment offering a fully equipped workshop.

10/01/2025

It was an honor to teach and be a part of the Chicago Maker Space.

If you have a question bout purchasing tools, or otherwise inquiries please DM us.

Thank you again!

We Built Something.

06/14/2025

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING

Mondays, June 16th (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
•June 16th June 23, June 30, July 7

Tuesdays ,June 17th (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
•June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8

Wednesdays, June 18th (6:00pm- 9:00pm)
•June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9

Saturdays, June 21st (10:00am - 1:00pm)
•June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12

Classes run 4 weeks consecutively.

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Introduction to Illustration
Discover the secret to unlocking your creative and technical potential with this four week class, open to all skill levels. As an introductory class to illustration, students will learn foundational approaches to manually translating what they “see” into a recognizable image on paper. Across 4 classes, meeting once a week, we will undertake still life observation, action drawings, and collaborative exercises that will build students’ abilities in draftsmanship, observation, and mindfulness. Manifest your vision on the page!

06/11/2025

🚨🚨NEW CLASS ALERT 🚨🚨

Introduction to Illustration 101:

Discover the secret to unlocking your creative and technical potential with this four week class, open to all skill levels. As an introductory class to illustration, students will learn foundational approaches to manually translating what they “see” into a recognizable image on paper. Across 4 classes, meeting once a week, we will undertake still life observation, action drawings, and collaborative exercises that will build students’ abilities in draftsmanship, observation, and mindfulness. Manifest your vision on the page!

Details:
* Class size: 6
* Ages 18 and up
* Each course consists of 4 classes over 4 weeks, with 3 hours each class

Bio: 
Ishbel Rodriguez is a painter and printmaker based in Chicago’s Southside, she received her BFA from The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, 2020. Her work is informed by traditional materials and techniques.

04/26/2025

🚨 NEW CLASS SCHEDULE 🚨

Please email
[email protected]
with your desired Class/Time.
Availability Limited…

INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING

Mondays , May 5th (6:00pm-9:00pm)
•May 5, 12,19,26

Tuesdays ,May 6th (6:00pm-9:00pm)
•May 6,13,20,27

Thursdays, May 8th (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
•May 8,15,22,29

Saturdays, May 10th (10:00am - 1:00pm)
•May 10,17,24,31

ADVANCED WOODWORKING CLASS

Wednesdays, May 7th (6:00pm- 9:00pm)
•May 7, 14, 21, 28

11/22/2024

🚨🚨NEW ROUND OF CLASSES JUST RELEASED 🚨🚨

All information about classes and registration are below ⬇️

If you are Interested in signing up for a class at the Chicago Maker Space and want to join our creative community, please email

[email protected]

with your Preferred Class and Start Date.
Spots are limited so sign up while there is still Availability

Monday: Intro to Woodworking
6:00pm- 9:00pm. Class Starts 12/2/2024



Tuesday: Intro to Woodworking
6:00pm- 9:00pm. Class Starts 12/3/2024



Thursday: Case Making and Cabinetry
6:00pm- 9:00pm. Class Starts 12/5/2024



Saturday: Advanced Woodworking
10:00am - 1:00pm. Class Starts 12/7/2024



Saturday: Intro to Woodworking
2:00pm - 5:00pm. Class Starts 12/7/2

Classes run 4 weeks consecutively, and are filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis. We Limit the classes to 5 people to ensure each student gets individual Instruction.

Let’s Build Something!!

10/05/2024

Get Ready!!!

The Chicago Maker Space is about to have its First Furniture Sale!

If you are looking for that special 1/1 piece, or ready to replace that same table you have had forever… then check This Out!

Featuring Lovely Handmade Furniture made by the artists right here !

Details all coming soon! So Stoked!!!

•Featured image is work by
“Shaker Writing Desk”
2024
Tiger Maple and Walnut

09/16/2024

Next Round of INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING Classe dates here!

Monday, September 30, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, October 3, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, October 5, 10:00am - 1:00pm

All classes are filled on a first come first serve Basis.
We Cap the Classes at 5 people to make sure each students gets individual instruction.

If you are interested in Signing up, please send an email to

[email protected]

With your preferred date and we will follow up with payment instructions!

This current session is so much fun! So if you want to build new skills and make some awesome friends, come take a class at CMS!

Let’s Build Something!

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1200 W 35 Street
Chicago, IL
60609