Corporate Team Building Experiences Near Chicago
Most team experiences range from $650–$2,500
Improve team communication, reduce burnout, and spark creative thinking—through guided art experiences.
Innovation Through Art Lab™
Best for: Leadership teams, strategy sessions
- Duration: Half Day
- Group size: 10-50 and hybrid
- Focus: innovation + problem-solving
- Guided Facilitation
Innovation Through Art Lab™ at Studio 928 translates Leonardo da Vinci’s principles of curiosity, observation, experimentation, and connection into visual, art-based exercises that help teams think more creatively together.
Each activity combines art-making with problem-solving, helping teams explore ideas visually rather than just talking about them.
Yes, even “stick figures” are transformed into an interactive moment that your team will not soon forget.
Best for: Leadership offsites / strategy teams
• 2–3 hours
• 10–50 people
• Focus: communication + creative problem solving
Trusted by teams like Disney, Netflix, LinkedIn and more.
Innovation Through Art Lab™
Real results from real teams.
Structured, hands-on creative experiences that strengthen connection, collaboration and creative confidence—without requiring anyone to consider themselves an artist.
Teams think differently when they create together.
Facilitated in Oak Park or brought directly to your workplace, conference or retreat.
“The connection of the activities to our work was especially valuable. I would not have made those connections on my own.”
What participants said
The strongest feedback consistently centered on fresh thinking, collaboration, psychological safety and stepping outside the usual workday.
Collaborating in a different creative way—not connected to our day-to-day—was the best part.
I loved stepping out of my day-to-day and getting the chance to think differently.
The garden exercise was so collaborative and fun. I wanted to do more!
Working with our hands instead of technology made the experience feel completely different.
Everyone contributed. It was comfortable, inclusive and genuinely engaging.
The activities helped us connect what we were creating to how we collaborate at work.
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Psychological safety
Creative confidence
Team collaboration
Fresh perspective
Shared contribution
Ready to give your team a creative reset?
Let Studio 928 design a customized art-based experience for your team, leadership retreat, conference or employee engagement program.
We help teams communicate better, reduce burnout, and spark
creative thinking—through guided art experiences.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Quick + Creative
From $750 for small teams
Best for small teams needing a fast, engaging morale boost.
Most Popular
Signature Team Experience
Starting at $95/ person
Ideal for corporate teams, offsites, and culture-building events.
Premium / Custom
Starting at $2,500
Customized experiences, large groups, activations, and branded events.
If you're looking for creative team building near Chicago you're off to a good start!
Plan Your Team Experience in Minutes!
✔ Groups of 10–50 in our Studio space ✔ Weekday & select evening availability ✔ 10 minutes from downtown Chicago- 2 blocks from the Green Line - (Ridgeland stop)
Most team experiences at our Oak Park studio range from $650–$2,500 depending on group size.
Prefer a quick answer? Call or text Cheryl: 312-371-9526
How we Help
Our creative team-building experiences are designed to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation, and bring teams together through art.
From collaborative painting and building team icons to Faux Frank™ stained glass, each experience is guided, engaging, and designed to help teams think differently and connect more effectively.
The Best Ideas Happen When Teams Step Away from Routine
Interactive Team Experiences for Organizations
That Value Creativity and Innovation
WE WORK WELL WITH:
- HR leaders and People Operations teams
- Office managers and executive assistants
- Leadership teams planning off-sites
- Companies investing in culture and engagement
Whether you’re hosting a team appreciation event or planning a strategic offsite, our workshops combine creativity with intentional facilitation.
We help teams communicate better, reduce burnout, and
think more creatively—through guided art experiences.
collaborative art creation
- design thinking prompts
- reflection and discussion
- creative problem solving
This approach makes the experience both fun and meaningful.
What people say about our art team building activities
TESTIMONIALS
Ready to plan something your team will actually enjoy?
✔ Quick pricing
✔ Flexible group sizes
✔ Guided, turnkey experience
Mimic the Masters™ - Team Building Activity
- Duration: 2-2.5 hours
- Group size: 10-50 and hybrid
- Benefits: Engagement, Discovery,
- Best for: Culture-building, engagement, DEI-focused teams
Challenge your colleagues to mirror famous masterpieces from the past, including works from Harlem Renaissance artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Jonathan Green, and Joseph Holston or women artists like Frida and Georgia O’Keefe, Dali, and more.
A creative, high-energy experience that blends storytelling, art, and collaboration.
• 2–3 hour experience
• Group collaboration
• Focus: empathy + communication
Dreaming of a more harmonious workplace? Mimic the Masters™ is one of the best art team building activities for inspiring empathy, understanding and building awareness.
Limited spring and summer dates available
- Duration: Custom
- Group size: 10-50
- Benefits: Heightened engagement, auction item
- Perfect for established teams that want to think differently
The Leadership Palette (TM)
A unique team-building experience where artists lead and teams are built!
This 3-4-hour event will challenge your team’s collaboration, communication, and adaptability skills.
They’ll create a single, group art project, enhancing their problem-solving and communication abilities.
No prior artistic experience is necessary.
Only in Oak Park - Faux Frank™ – Prairie-style stained glass inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
- Duration: Custom
- Group size: 10-50
- Benefits: Heightened engagement, auction item
- Great for design teams, ad & marketing agenciesreatives, artchitecture firms
Faux Frank™ is a hands-on, Prairie–style faux stained glass art experience inspired by the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. The experience blends art-making with prairie art glass storytelling.
Drawing on her background as a former Frank Lloyd Wright interpreter (docent), Cheryl guides participants through the principles of Prairie design—geometry, balance, light, and intentional simplicity.
- Includes all materials and use of studio tools
Bring live art into your event with an interactive experience your team won’t forget.
- Duration: Custom
- Group size: Unlimited
- Benefits: High engagement, visual impact
- Custom branding option
- Price covers event duration, materials, on-site artist, customization
LIVE Art Activation
Plan Your Corporate Team Building Event
Meet your facilitator
• Former Frank Lloyd Wright docent
• Past NAWBO Chicago President
• Trusted by teams at Disney, Netflix, LinkedIn
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