Hyde Park Art Center See also Art & Museums. The center offers classes for all ages in four core areas: painting and drawing, ceramics, printmaking and textiles, and photography. Ten-week adult courses, with a weekly two-and-a-half-hour class, range from $250-$290; ten-week kids courses (90-minute classes) range from $160-$290. Summer arts camps for ages 4-15 begin June 14. Discounts available for members and early registrees.  5020 S. Cornell, 773-324-5520, hydeparkart.org. —Sam Adams

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Hyde Park Neighborhood Club A community center within Nichols Park hosting various classes and activity groups including Weight Watchers, piano lessons, Jazzercise, GED tutoring, and youth and teen summer camps. 5480 S. Kenwood, 773-876-3245. —SA

Joan’s Studio for the Performing Arts Private, one-on-one 18-week classes range from $594-$1,188 based on length of sessions (30, 45, or 60 minutes). Choose from trumpet, woodwinds, violin, viola, piano, cello, drums, world percussion, voice, or guitar for adults or kids. Yoga and tai chi for college-age and up and preschool music classes are also offered.   1438 E. 57th, 773-493-9288, joansstudioinc.com. —SA