Our Story
A School of Creativity Built on Experience, Craft, and Care
Aneta Art Classes – School of Creativity was founded on a deep belief that creativity deserves structure, respect, and long-term guidance.
This school was not created as a casual art space.
It was built intentionally — through years of hands-on teaching, observation, and understanding how children truly develop creative skills over time.
Our story is rooted in craft, discipline, and care, and in the belief that when creativity is guided thoughtfully, it becomes a powerful foundation for learning, confidence, and personal growth.
A Legacy of Craft and Creative Education
Creativity has always been part of our foundation.
Founder Mrs. Aneta Takeva comes from a multi-generational family of artisans — blacksmiths, carpenters, tailors, and makers — where working with both hands was a way of thinking, solving problems, and creating with purpose.
This early exposure shaped a deep understanding of how hands, mind, and imagination work together, and how fine motor skills, structure, and discipline support creative freedom rather than limit it.
This legacy continues today through a teaching philosophy that honors both fine arts precision and hands-on craft.
Education Shaped by Experience and Long-Term Practice
Mrs. Aneta Takeva is a Fine Arts graduate, specializing in Mural Painting, a field that bridges artistic expression with applied design and technical skill.
Over the years, this background evolved into a strong educational approach that combines:
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structured creative learning
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fine motor skill development
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visual and design thinking
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mentorship-based instruction
For more than 17 years, our programs have been part of schools, park districts, colleges, and community organizations across Chicagoland.
We have partnered with institutions such as:
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Harper College
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Schaumburg Park District
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Rolling Meadows Park District
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Local schools and community organizations
These long-standing partnerships reflect trust, consistency, and proven results in creative education for children.
Meet the Founder
Mrs. Aneta Takeva, founder of Aneta Art Classes – School of Creativity, is the lead instructor at our Premium Craft and Design Academy.
What truly shaped her approach is a unique blend of intuition, analytical thinking, and lifelong immersion in craft and design. Growing up in a family of artisans, she learned early how working with both hands unlocks deeper creativity, discipline, and endless possibilities.
For her, design and creativity represent a leadership and visionary mindset — the way innovators think, plan, and shape the world with intention.
While this mindset can influence many high-level fields, her deepest passion lies in education. She believes the most refined form of design is the ability to shape young minds — to nurture a child’s talent, guide creative discipline, and help children experience the joy of bringing art and craft together with purpose.
This philosophy is what she brings to the School of Creativity: a place where young talents grow into confident designers and visionary thinkers.
Featured on WGN News
Aneta Art Classes – School of Creativity was featured on WGN News – Around the Town, highlighting our mentorship-based approach to creative education and hands-on learning.
A Personal, Mentorship-Based Approach
What makes our school different is not only experience, but intention.
We work in small groups and mentorship-based environments where children are truly seen, supported, and guided. Every child is approached as an individual — not as part of a system or assembly line.
Our teaching balances:
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warmth with structure
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encouragement with high standards
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creativity with discipline
This allows children to feel safe, challenged, and confident as they grow.
Why Families Trust Our School
Families choose Aneta Art Classes – School of Creativity because they see real, steady growth over time.
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stronger focus and fine motor skills
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increased confidence and independence
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deeper creative and visual thinking
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pride in meaningful, completed work
Trust is built not through promises, but through consistent results and long-term relationships.
More Than a School — A Creative Home
Our school is a place where children are encouraged to explore, supported to grow, and guided with care.
We are proud to offer a creative education that values process over pressure, depth over shortcuts, and mentorship over mass instruction.
At Aneta Art Classes – School of Creativity, we don’t just teach art.
We help children build skills, confidence, and a creative mindset that stays with them for life.
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