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About Us

Tesserae Studios is a warm, inviting, inclusive art studio, art gallery and event space. We are located in a beautifully remodeled 1,700 square-foot storefront located at 5346 W. Devon Ave. in Chicago's Edgebrook neighborhood.

Our Studio Hours:

Mon & Fri 5 - 8 pm
Saturday 12 - 5 pm

Bottles & Brushes schedule coming soon!

Oil Painting Classes every Monday!

See our other activities and sign up for Classes, Events, Workshops and Event Rentals

Benjamin J. Durst

Tesserae Studios was founded for Benjamin as a place where he can create and sell his art and professionally integrate within the community.

He is an accomplished Chicago artist specializing in mosaics and acrylics and is on the Autistic Spectrum.

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Get in Touch!

We're located at 5346 W Devon Ave in Edgebrook, Chicago. Hope to see you soon!

Our Schedule

Monday 5 - 8 pm
Friday 5 - 8 pm
Saturday 12 noon - 5 pm

We're also open for our Classes, Events, Workshops and Event Rentals

Hours may change for private events

Gallery Hours

Mon and Fri 5 - 8 pm

Sat 12 - 5 pm

The studio is open for you to enjoy all we have to offer! Socialize, play games or just hang out, appreciate art and engage your senses ... Oh and you can buy beautiful art and handcrafted items too!

Art Anytime

Saturdays 12 - 5 pm

Open studio for anyone to drop in for ages 5 yrs and up. Dabble with mixed media including mosaics, painting, drawing and more!

Reserve a spot below or just drop in.

Ages 5-12 yr: $15

Ages 13-17 yr: $20

Ages 18+ yr: $25

Classes in Oils

Mondays 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Your new obsession will be oil painting when you take classes with the incredibly talented Michael Latala. Whether novice or skilled, each class will focus on a different aspect of this ancient and luscious medium.

$40 per class if you bring your own supllies or $60 if you use ours.

BYOB optional.

The Friday Night Jam

Fridays 5 - 8 pm

(or whenever the party ends!)

Friday nights are dedicated to the musical arts. All are welcome to grab a mic, pick up an instrument and make some music! We have guitars, a keyboard, percussion instruments and karaoke. Free for everyone! BYOB. First come, first serve, or reserve below.

After School Art Club

Sep 30th - Dec 10th

Wed 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm (ages 6-9 yrs)

Thurs 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm (ages 9-12 yrs)

Led by Evanston Art Center and Tesserae Studios art instructors, the classes will be hands-on, multimedia and focus on recreating the works of renowned artists. Students will learn about the artists, develop their own artistic skills, and have loads of fun!

Bottles & Brushes

Saturday January 17th, 2026

It's our paint and sip with a better name! Come and unwind with a libation and a paint brush as you complete a beautiful acrylic painting under the guidance of our skilled artists. All supplies, light bites and drinks included for only $40 per person. BYOB optional.

See Events

Check out the listing of our scheduled events, classes and activities. You can also book birthday parties, art parties and other private or semi-private events.

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As a 501c (3) non-profit organization we are dedicated to advancing the lives and livelihoods of individuals with special needs through a neighborhood art studio that provides creative, educational and life-enriching activities and community engagement.

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