Entry No. 27 — the Chicago file — filed under: art-immersive

Chicago Mosaic School

Founded in 2005 by mosaic artist Karen Ami, this is North America's premier institution devoted to the mosaic arts, grown from an eight-person studio gathering into a program of 150-plus classes taught by over 30 mosaic masters. Now based in Edgewater at 1127 W Granville Ave, the studio, the Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics, and CMS shop are filled with intricate tile and glass work; visits are best arranged around classes, workshops, or exhibition openings rather than dropping in. It is a hands-on, locals-know corner of Chicago's craft-art world.

The move: Sign up for a beginner mosaic workshop and walk out with a small tile piece you made together.

• 📍 Ravenswood / North Center
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 1806 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

Plan a visit & invite your people →

Proof: source 1 · source 2 · source 3 · source 4

last checked: 2026-06-23