Step out of the office

Team building
ideas in Chicago

Give your team something new to share.
Explore five team building activities in Chicago, from pottery to sailing.

Participants painting pottery at Pottery Studio 1 — team building activities in Chicago

The team outing shortlist

Five ways to bring
your team together.

Looking for team building ideas in Chicago? Try pottery, cooking, glass art, fragrance making, or sailing. Find the right fit for your team.

Group pottery class with an instructor in Chicago — team building activities in Chicago

01

Corporate team building in Chicago

Get creative.
Connect as a team.

Pottery Studio 1

Bring your coworkers together for a private pottery class. Try the wheel and hand-building with an instructor, and make a piece of your own.

Swap ideas, help each other out, and share a few laughs as you learn. It’s an easy way to connect outside the office—no pottery experience needed.

Beginner friendly Private team events

1 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611 Also in Lakeview & West Loop View workshop options

Beyond the office

More team building
ideas in Chicago

Looking for team building activities in Chicago? Get together over a meal, a creative workshop, or a sailing challenge.

Coworkers making pasta together — team building ideas in Chicago

02* Hands-on cooking

Andersonville

Cook up better teamwork.

The Wooden Spoon

Add a private cooking class to your list of team building ideas in Chicago. Prep a meal with a chef, share kitchen tasks, and enjoy what you’ve made together.

$125 per person

Based on 12 guests. A private event costs $1,500 for up to 12 people, plus $125 for each additional guest. Menu upgrades may cost extra.

5047 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 293-3190

info@woodenspoonchicago.com

Private event details

Up to 3 hours · By reservation

Choose your menu with the venue. Recipes can be emailed to guests after the event.

A shared meal, made together woodenspoonchicago.com/private-events

Coworkers creating glass light panels — team building activities in Chicago

03* Glass art workshop

Ravenswood

Make room for bright ideas.

Chicago Glass Collective

Create a colorful glass light panel with an instructor’s guidance. Comparing designs, sharing ideas, and helping each other try a new skill make this a relaxed way to connect beyond your usual work roles.

$130 per person

For a 6 × 6 or 6 × 3-inch light panel. Tools, materials, firings, and the light base are included. Card payments add 4%.

1770 W Berteau Ave, Suite 203B, Chicago, IL 60613

(216) 543-2329 · Text preferred

info@chicagoglasscollective.com

Private workshop details

2.5 hours · By reservation · Minimum 4 guests

Book at least two weeks ahead. Confirm capacity for this project; finished pieces generally take 2–3 weeks to be ready for pickup.

No glassworking experience needed chicagoglasscollective.com/fused-glass-light-panels

Coworkers blending fragrances and making candles — corporate team building in Chicago

04* Perfume & candle making

Wicker Park

Find a new way to connect.

Lovely Intentions

Blend a perfume and make a candle while comparing scents with coworkers. It’s a relaxed way to start conversations, discover shared interests, and get to know teammates beyond their job titles.

$100 per person

Published rate for the Perfume and Candle Package. Supplies, instruction, custom labels, and gift packaging are included. Request a studio quote for your group.

1937 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

jaslim@lovelyintention.com

Private workshop details

About 2 hours · By reservation

Book at least 14 days ahead. Confirm studio capacity for your group. Company-branded packaging is available with advance notice.

A relaxed, creative team outing lovelyintention.com/pages/private-events

Coworkers sailing together — team building activities in Chicago

05* Team sailing challenge

Monroe Harbor · Lake Michigan

Get everyone pulling together.

3rd Coast Cruising

Learn the basics with licensed captains, then race another crew. Clear calls, shared tasks, and quick decisions give your team a hands-on way to practice communication and coordination. No sailing experience needed.

$125–150 per person

Based on 10–12 guests sharing two boats for 3 hours: $1,500 total. The published rate is $250 per boat per hour, with a 3-hour, 2-boat minimum.

Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL

Approximate drop-off: 400 E Monroe St, Chicago

(866) 724-5373

cj@3rdcoastcruising.com

Private regatta details

3 hours · By reservation · Up to 6 guests per boat

Sailing season runs from mid-May to mid-October. Confirm your departure harbor and meeting point in the booking instructions.

Communication meets friendly competition 3rdcoastcruising.com/teambuilding-events

Planning corporate team building in Chicago? Confirm group size, availability, taxes, and any additional fees directly with the venue. Prices shown are base rates for the formats and group sizes listed.
* AI-generated images illustrate the activities and do not show the actual venues.

Team workshops at Pottery Studio 1

Make something.
Share the experience.

Plan corporate team building in Chicago with a private pottery workshop. Share ideas, try a new skill, and get to know your coworkers outside the office. Pick your format and bring your team.

Group pottery workshop in Chicago — team building activities in Chicago

2 hours

Try something new together

Private pottery
workshop

Try the pottery wheel and hand-building with your coworkers. Swap ideas, help each other out, and make something of your own with an instructor’s guidance.

$100 / person

Your workshop includes

A welcome and introduction for your group
Your choice of project: follow a sample or try your own idea
Pottery wheel and hand-building instruction
Time to relax and connect with coworkers

Book a group workshop

Painting handmade pottery in Chicago — team building ideas in Chicago

2 hours

Add color to your creations

Private pottery
& painting workshop

Make your pottery, then add your own colors and designs in a guided painting session. Share inspiration with coworkers as you give each piece a personal touch.

$130 / person

Your workshop includes