The 15 Best Places for Instructors in Chicago

Annie K: Love the Hatha class here... Stephanie is a great instructor and sometimes a slow class is just what you need after a burnout day.

keidra chaney: Great music classes; great community. Charles Kim and Bob Goins are good teachers, fun and welcoming to newbies.

Gordon M: A great voice teacher at the Old Town School is Carol Kagy--the best!

Becca Olvera: Take Tony Porter's drawing class. Great instructor. It's a great place for those with little experience to explore their creative curiosity.

Bleu Caldwell: A great variety of classes. I recommend Bob Horn's Figure Drawing -- he's a great teacher. Read more.

Lucille Fisher: Great place to learn, have fun or get serious with art. From painting, pottery/ceramics, jewelry making, printing etc etc. A great place to let your artistic side flourish.

Nadia Yassin: Tammy is the best instructor. Love the products and my haircut was lovely.

Kirstjen Lorenz: Students working under the supervision of instructors do a great job at hair color.

Philip A: Allison is amazing!!! I always have a great service every time I go for my haircut they always know exactly what I wanted :-)

Rae Heisenberg: Isaac (instructor) was awesome!!!

Jonathan Lestor: This place is awesome. I visited for a team building event for work and we had a great time. The artists provide very good instruction and are super friendly. Definitely worth a visit. Make a bowl.

Ignite Glass Studios: Did you find a fantastic item in the gallery but wish it came in your favorite color? Just ask! We can do custom colors on Signature Line pieces for an additional fee.

David Gloss: So fun! Challenging and addicting! Great staff and teachers.

Aj Gorczyca: Great bouldering only place. Love the layout as there is a ton of problems and variety. Lots to do for both newbies and experienced climbers alike.

Josh Frank: World-class bouldering facility. Plenty of variety.

gRegor Morrill: Friday is teacher appreciation day. Show your teacher's ID and get a free medium coffee.

Everybody's Coffee: For the summer we will not be hosting Teacher Appreciation Fridays, but will begin again the first day of school!

Penny S: Mocha Maya: spicy hot chocolate. You cannot go wrong! Deeeelish.

Lipton Iced Tea: Just past the baseball fields you can take part in free Yoga and Pilates sessions led by an awesome local instructor on Sunday mornings throughout the summer.

Mike G: Serviceable indoor basketball court for rent at $60/hour. On Sunday afternoons, it's accompanied by the sweet sounds of the African dance class / drum corps in the gym next door...

Shannon Jeropke: Very dog friendly and family friendly park.

Katie Q: Mention you're a teacher or student and get 10% off!!!

Cassie Stutz: I love this place! Way friendlier and cheaper than Blick!

Queen: This place is right across the street from Eastwest University and is very affordable especially for last minute supply needs

Annie K: Their introductory program is worth every penny. Such brilliant teachers.

Elke S: Yes. And...

Zach West: Have you ever stayed for a show after class? Tuesday's faculty show is awesome!

AnDrea: Meadows (he had hippie parents) is an awesome instructor.

Lauren Adkins: This wAs a lot of fun! Definitely ask for Clark, he was great!!!

Richard Young: Educational and entertaining. Ask for Clark!

Shayla Shelton: Free for teachers, great experience

Dana Parker: Best museum to take kids! So many interactive exhibits, and they have good adult spaces to rest as well

Dora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

ISC Chicago: 20% off on Fridays for teachers and nurses; reasonably priced, better than its sister restaurant, and it takes reservations

Karen Slack: Get the empanadas and provoleta! You won't he disappointed! Chicken and spinach emps were my favs!

Erik Cevallos: Come on a monday. My brother bartends

Gayle Dicker: Call Me Mr. Fry is a great play for all teachers to see!!! Great one-man show!

Laura Michaud: Love the building upgrade. Great vibe.

Brian C: Get here early and grab a drink at Coopers across the street. Unbelievable beer selection.

Tracy Hitchins: If you are an educator bring your teacher ID card...teachers get in free!

A. Vilcin: Teachers enter free! But you have to apply online in advance for your ticket. May just be for IL teachers. Not sure.

Nicole Aquino: Go early to get good metered parking. Also, way less crowded at 9:00! Teachers, you have to get your pass online now.

Jonvieve Reynolds: I love my yoga instructors!!! Toni

Myra Rubin: The staff and cleanliness is top notch! Love the updated treadmills and spin bicycles!!! Must take classes soon :)

tina susu: Had the best massage ever with Elizabeth- She listened and adapted my deep tissue massage to get my poor neck and back to be relaxed again.