Art brings people together. At Studio 928, we believe everyone deserves the chance to paint, create, and express themselves freely. That’s why we’re offering a series of free community acrylic painting workshops for veterans, seniors, and teens right here in Oak Park, IL.
Each session is designed to spark connection, creativity, and joy. No experience is needed — just come ready to have fun and try something new!
Every participant will receive their own Studio 928 acrylic painting kit, which includes:
High-quality Studio 928 acrylic paints
Professional-grade brushes
9×12 stretched canvas
Palette knife and palette trays
Traceable image and carbon paper
Step-by-step printed instructions
Everything you need to create and continue painting at home!
Seniors’ Acrylic Painting Workshop
Saturday, January 17 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity with other seniors in our bright, welcoming studio space.
Each session is limited to 12 participants, so early registration is encouraged!
Did you know that doodling can improve focus and memory? Studies show that people who doodle retain more information during meetings and presentations.
So go ahead — grab our free Doodle Guide and rediscover the joy of creative sketching. It’s the perfect warm-up before your painting session!
We love the support our community brings! If you’d like to help us continue offering these free art workshops, we welcome donations of:
Refreshments or light snacks
Art supply sponsorships
Volunteer time
We plan to offer these free sessions monthly — or until we run out of supplies!
Art Studio 928
451 South Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
Free street parking
Accessible
Near CTA Green Line
Studio 928 is a creative hub in the heart of Oak Park, dedicated to using art to build community, reduce stress, and spark joy.
Our mission is simple: to make art accessible and bring people together through creativity.
Studio 928 offers:
Public and private art classes
Event space rentals
Art exhibitions
Team-building activities for corporations
A curated gift shop featuring local artists
Founded by Oak Park artist Cheryl Vargas, Studio 928 also leads nonprofit programs through DoTheGood.art, the charitable arm of the studio.
These free acrylic painting workshops reflect our ongoing commitment to community and creativity — from teens finding their voice to veterans and seniors discovering the healing power of art.
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the class date.
After 7 days, cancellations receive studio credit; no-shows are non-refundable
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