Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center
Woodworking classes and shop access in Chicago, IL · art center · nonprofit
Six courses listed, one for beginners. Membership is $20 a month; enrolling in a Class also serves as the initial certification to use Open Studio Access in that Department. Tools include cnc router, cnc plasma cutter and 3d printer.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9:00 am–10:00 pmFri ClosedSat 9:00 am–6:30 pmSun 9:00 am–3:30 pm
- [email protected]
Woodworking classes at Chicago Industrial Arts & Design Center
Adult 5-week class
Materials: student buys.
Adult 10-week class
Materials: student buys.
1-week immersion class
Youth Pathways, grades 6-9
Youth Pathways, grades 10-12
Youth camps
Ages: 16+.
Booking on own site.
Private lessons, woodworking and other department shops, 1-on-1, ages 11+, $65 per hour. Small group, woodworking and other department shops, 2+ people, ages 11+, $35 per hour per person.
Membership prices and shop access
Before you can use it Enrolling in a Class also serves as the initial certification to use Open Studio Access in that Department.
Access: Open Studio Access, supervised work blocks for certified Monthly and Annual Members.
Annual
$175a year
- For 16+
- open studio access
- 10% off adult class and private instruction tuition
- cnc fabrication service
- mold making and casting service
- virtual member gallery
Monthly
$20a month
- For 16+
- open studio access
- cnc fabrication service
- mold making and casting service
Tools
- cnc router
- cnc plasma cutter
- 3d printer
Also offered: CNC Fabrication Service for members.
Events and workshops
- 3rd Thursday of each monthMember Workshop Series
- rotating shows year-roundCIADC Gallery
Waiver, booking and other details
- Waiver
- Each student and member signs a liability waiver and photo release before using the facilities
- Booking
- Register on the CIADC website
- Cancellation
- Cancelling 7 or more days before the start date avoids the processing fee by transferring or taking tuition credit
- Refunds
- Refunds subject to a processing fee; none on Membership or Studio Access
- Gift certificates
- Available
- Scholarships
- Available
- Parking
- Onsite parking at the rear of the building and on the street
- Materials
- hardwood, softwood, plywood
Map and directions
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Details from ciadc.org, checked October 2026.