Color Cocktail Factory is a hub of artistic expertise, offering a wide range of classes and workshops on various techniques such as painting, illustration, and printmaking. Located in the vibrant artistic community of East Pilsen, students can immerse themselves in a campus environment that encourages collaboration and inspiration with fellow artists.
About Color Cocktail Factory
We are three professional artists with masters of fine arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. We have extense knowledge on various artistic techniques such as figurative painting, abstract painting, medievel painting, illustration, drawing, sip and paint classes and printmaking among many others. Our goal is to share all this knowledge with everyone and have fun with it!
Our studio is located at East Pilsen. Pilsen serves as a nexus for many of the strongest artists and organizations in the city. Artists of diverse disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, dance, film, sound, and performance work alongside each other in a novel campus environment which fosters experimentation, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. Not only you will have the experience to make a masterpiece, but you will be surrounded by the most exceptional artist's studios in Chicago.
School location
Color Cocktail Factory
Pilsen, West Side 600 West Cermak Rd At S Jefferson St Chicago, Illinois 60616
Directions & arrival details
Free Parking is provided for all guests at the parking lot attached to the venue.
Reviews of Color Cocktail Factory
(3.8-star rating across
69 reviews)
BYOB Pipe and Ashtray Making
Ashley L. • October 19, 2022
Naughty Night: Nude Male Painting
Anonymous
• September 25, 2022
It was said that it was 100 people in the room for this event. I came with 11. It was birthdays, bachelorette and divorces being celebrated. Awesome vibe in the room. Had a amazing time. Will come back for other classes.
BYOB Pipe and Ashtray Making
Anonymous
• September 20, 2022
At no fault to color cocktail factory the course we paid for was not offered that night per their website. They accommodated us with a painting class but I would like a refund.
BYOB Pipe and Ashtray Making
Anonymous
• September 19, 2022
There was some type of mix up with our registration and we weren’t able to make ashtrays or pipes
Dildos and Bottles
Anne s. • September 19, 2022
i really enjoyed the class but wish it was more clear that you have to come back to glaze the piece and also to do a final pick up. Also, the fact that glazing is an additional cost is a bit of a bummer. I would have loved to see a series of classes that make a few return trips have more payoff
Make a Bonsai Tree
maricruz d. • September 13, 2022
There was no "make a bonsai class". The instructor did not have the materials, he offered us a free class on how to make a terrarium using a succulent. Also when we got there the door was closed with a note instructing us to enter the code to open the door, according to the note on the door, the code was emailed to me along with the confirmation receipt purchase, but there was no entry door code in the email sent to me. There was also no phone listed on the receipt, it took us 15-20 minutes to get in contact with the place and get the door code to enter the building. Over all it was an awful experience. I will use my gift certificate and attend the "make a bonsai tree" some time soon, but after that I will not be coming back.
BYOB Terrarium Workshop
• September 13, 2022
Spinning (Throwing) Wheel Pottery Session
Alexis B. • September 11, 2022
Not sure what the code was for the building? Have a session coming up soon so would like to know that for the next one lol other than that it was perfect and so much fun! Instructors were super helpful. Great date night idea or with friends :)
Dildos and Bottles
Sharzett O. • September 9, 2022
I had a blast it was for my birthday and I loved it me and my sister we'll go back again
Dildos and Bottles
Shenise C. • September 8, 2022
Really Fun and exciting The instructor very nice and patient
Will Do it Again.
Dildos and Bottles
Yolanda C. • September 8, 2022
Wine Glass Painting
Kelly S. • August 29, 2022
We had a really good time but may i give a some suggestions?
1) Nearly every single botte of paint we picked out was empty or very close to being empty. I would encourage you to go through the paints and replace all the empties.
2) I don't think one person asked us how we were doing or if we needed anything.
3) Our code to get in was not anywhere on our confirmation email-we were late starting the class because we had to wait for other customers to arrive so they could let us in.
4) Maybe not hold so many different classes at one time-clients did not seem to get the attention they may have needed.
5) Some people got plates to put the paint on - we did not.
I feel this is an amazing concept and will be very lucrative if the above are corrected as personal attention makes a more memorable experience. I feel once we sat down we were completely on our own.
Wine Glass Painting
Lynn M. • August 28, 2022
Coursehorse did not provide a door code for us to enter the facility, only when others arrived late were we able to gain access to the class.
The class itself had little to no instructor interactions due to being busy and the supplies were horrible. Most paint bottles were empty.
This class was “just ok”. The instructors were nice but overwhelmed with other classes going on.
Spinning (Throwing) Wheel Pottery Session
Joyce M. • July 24, 2022
Make a Bonsai Tree
Dan K. • June 28, 2022
The Make a Bonsai class at the Color Cocktail Factory in Pilsen was pretty cool. The venue was lively on a Saturday night, with multiple classes happening simultaneously. Everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves. The instructors were all friendly and helpful (maybe spread a little thin though). My partner and I enjoyed our class as well. It was an interesting way to get creative, enjoy a few beers, and go home with a tiny tree. They imparted us with the skills to make more bonsai (if I fail to keep this round alive). I'd recommend the class. You will get a little dirty and poke your fingers some though, fyi.
Spinning (Throwing) Wheel Pottery Session
Sarah F. • May 23, 2022
Bath Bomb Workshop
Hanan J. • May 21, 2022
relaxing atmosphere, fun and creative class
Organic Soap Making
yolanda M. • May 2, 2022
Candle Making
Anonymous
• May 1, 2022
Candle Making
yolanda m. • April 24, 2022
Well I arrived,didn’t have the confirmation email with the door code,then make myself in and went to ask different people what was our seat,didn’t know if we were seated whereaver we wanted,after that,I was asking the people there,if we were needing to pick our material,the owner,teacher or creator didn’t say anything,then I got to my choosing seat and the gentleman was walking back and forth and at the end he just told us what to do an we were on our own,wanted to learn,to do this seriously,he was having 3 other different activities,not recommended this,it’s more like it for bachelorette parties or kids parties……,very unsatisfactory .
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