Best Local: Celebrate National Craft Month in Chicago and the Suburbs

Get Crafty in March near Our Corporate Housing Locations

Courtesy of Bottles and Bottega

Courtesy of Bottles and Bottega

Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty—it’s National Craft Month! No matter your method, use March to show your artsy side. There are plenty of Best Local spots near our corporate housing locations in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs to let your creativity shine.

Courtesy of Bottle and Bottega

Courtesy of Bottle and Bottega

Best Local Bottle and Bottega (498 Crescent Blvd) in Glen Ellyn is a great party place for crafters. You can sip on wine and try your hand at painting here—perfect for an artsy night with your pals. Make crafts, and even some new friends! An 8-minute drive from City View at the Highlands in Lombard!

Courtesy of Chicago Jewelry School

Courtesy of Chicago Jewelry School

Jump into the gem game with a jewelry making class! Sign up for one of the many artful classes at Best Local Chicago Jewelry and Lapidary Art School (231 N Milwaukee) in Wheeling. The classes at this spot run the gamut—metal-making, gem carving, beading, chainmaille, mixed media and more. A 3-minute drive from Riverwalk Place in Buffalo Grove!

Courtesy of Yarn Places

Courtesy of Yarn Places

Wear your art on your sleeve! Best Local Sister Arts Studio (721 W Wrightwood Ave.) in Lincoln Park specializes in wearable creations, like crochet- and knit-wear. Take a class, book an event, or just get a creative kit from this cozy craft spot, known as the Chicago original “craft café.” A 12-minute ride on the 22 or 36 bus from Belden Stratford in Lincoln Park!