The Classroom (1950) - Retro Photoshoot Location in Wicker Park

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

68 reviews
•10 people
•2 hr min
•386 sq ft

"Great place , I definitely will book again." Karriem C.

"Amazing!" Krys O.

"LOVE IT WILL BE BACK" William W.

Maren R.

/hr

2 hr min

Maren typically responds within 1 hr

Cancel for free within 24 hours

Enhanced COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures

These spaces are typically used as an escape room facility. Feel free to visit www.escape-artistry.com to learn more about how we handle cleaning with respect to escape room operations. Please know that we require all guests to wear masks while on site, with the sole exception of talent while on camera. Neither Escape Artistry, nor any staff members, will be held personally liable for outcomes regarding the health of our visitors. If you, or any member on your team, are showing symptoms of COVID, please get in contact with us. We will try our best to work with you and rearrange your booking. If your team requires masks, you can purchase them on site at $10 each. These reusable fabric face masks are made by our friends at Artists' Resource Mobilization. Please feel free to reach out if there are any additional measures that you or your team require.

Enhanced cleaning measures:

High touch surfaces and shared amenities have been disinfected
Bookings are spaced apart to allow for enhanced cleaning

All hosts are required to do the following prior to each booking:

Sweep, mop, vacuum and clean the space.
Supply a hand washing station with soap, warm water, and paper towels or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Clean common areas allowing guest access including bathrooms, kitchens, and entrances.
Collect and clean dishes, silverware, and other provided host amenities, if applicable.
Remove garbage and add new lining to cans.

The following equipment is provided for every guest:

Disinfecting wipes or spray and paper towels
Hand Sanitizer

The space has the following features:

Capacity is limited based on state and local guidelines

The space has informational signage including:

COVID-19 guest guidelines print outs. Download guidelines

About the Space

The Classroom was designed by Chicago film and theatermakers to mimic a Midwestern classroom in 1954. Utilize this retro space for your next film, music video, or photoshoot to give your content a nostalgic edge! Located in Wicker Park, this unique space has a neighborhood to match. The Classroom is within walking distance of Wicker Park's best restaurants, bars, cafes, and the Damen and Division Blue Line trains. The Classroom is available 7 days a week. Two hour booking minimum, $80/hr. For the safety of public health, renters are REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE MASKS at all times, with the sole exception of talent while on camera. By renting our facility, guests acknowledge that they are using a public space at their own risk, and take full responsibility for their personal health. Other Sets/Spaces That We Manage In The Same Space: Time Gallery Spaces Lobby - https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5da8f85db4e6e7000e89dfdb 80's Dollhouse Cheesy Horror - https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5dc0ab77b96c5a000c19532c 30's Detectives Office - https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5da8ef45a9b29f000e91e1d8 Grandmothers House - https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5da8f2b4a9b29f000e91e362 Pirate Dungeon - https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5da8ed86b4e6e7000e89dc5c?sort_order=1 Other Sets/Spaces That We Manage Up The Street Flatiron Suite 350 - The Railcar - https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/5dc09ec7b96c5a000c194ee1 Suggested Women Owned Vendors Whom We LOVE Working With: Escape Artistry - Escape Rooms and Team Building - http://www.escape-artistry.com (same space) Gold Point Studio - Video/Photography/Media Editing - https://www.goldpointstudio.com/ Artists Resource Mobilization - Costumes and Custom PPE - https://www.artistsresourcemobilization.org/

Parking options

Free street parking, Metered street parking

Parking description

After 6pm parking on parts of Paulina and Hermitage are free. WE DO NOT SUGGEST PARKING IN THE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. The rest of the parking around Wicker Park is permit only or paid street parking. We suggest taking the first space you find, and using the Park Chicago App for convenience to extend your parking time and avoid a ticket. For additional convenience, we recommend apps like SpotHero to help find available parking. As an added incentive, our customers can use the code 'escape17' for $5 off your first SpotHero booking.

Space does not have natural light

Lighting description

Bright overhead lights. There is also a old school projector that casts light, which some have used as a spot light.

Space is not soundproof

Ambient noise description

Sometimes you can hear people walking upstairs. There is some sound bleed if other people are making loud noise (shouting, playing loud music). But generally its a pretty isolated space.

Crew access

Stairs, Elevator

Staging area is available

Rentable Onsite Green Room Available. This space has a science room and a traditional classroom, crew and talent can stand in the other room off camera if a green room space isn't an option.

All rooms are available for shooting

Shooting the exterior of the building is allowed

Circuit breaker can not be accessed

General Rules

No food or drink is allowed inside The Classroom. This space does have a food and beverage friendly lobby. Despite being set in 1954, smoking is not permitted inside The Classroom. For an additional flat fee we can offer a dressing room space as well as an on site tech assistant to help with specialized needs.

All ages are allowed in the space

Production insurance is not required

No moving furniture and decorations

Smoke machines are allowed

Nudity is allowed

Security cameras and recording devices

Check with your host if there are any surveillance cameras or recording devices in the space.

Recording devices in bathrooms or dressing rooms are prohibited by the Peerspace Services Agreement.

Included in your booking

Amenities

Tables

Chairs

WiFi

Lighting Equipment

Blackout blinds

White Backdrop

Features

Restrooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Public Transportation

Natural Light

Dressing Room

Freight Elevators

Soundproof

Don't see an amenity you're looking for? Ask the host, Maren

Location

Operating Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Cancellation Policy

Grace period

All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.

Flexible

Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more

Reviews (68)

Karriem C. booked a production for 6 people

Recording artist

Yes, I would book again.

Great place , I definitely will book again. The host was spectacular

February 23, 2021

Krys O. booked a production for 10 people

Manager

Yes, I would book again.

Amazing! The host was kind and thorough! Health checks upon entering made us feel safe. And the host went above and beyond for us and helped with our project. Great experience! Thank you!

February 21, 2021

William W. booked a video shoot for 9 people

Artist

Yes, I would book again.

LOVE IT WILL BE BACK

February 19, 2021

Bri E. booked a video shoot for 10 people

Yes, I would book again.

It was great I had everything that I needed and staff was amazing to me. Would definitely book again

February 17, 2021

Riccardo F. booked a video shoot for 10 people

Yes, I would book again.

Overall great experience!! Treated me and my party very well and was very accommodating. Would definitely book again and great communication!

February 15, 2021

Forman O. booked a video shoot for 10 people

Photographer

Yes, I would book again.

Awesome thank you!

February 14, 2021

Eddie R. booked a video shoot for 11 people

Photographer

Yes, I would book again.

Loved the space. Hosts were also great! Will definitely be booking again in the future.

February 10, 2021

Cheetah M. booked a video shoot for 5 people

Artist

No, I would not book again.

It was decent

January 23, 2021

The Classroom (1950) - Retro Photoshoot Location in Wicker Park

Enhanced COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures

Cleaning protocol

Protective gear

Physical distance

Signage

About the Space

Parking

Lighting

Sound

Space access

Electrical

Host rules

Included in your booking

Amenities

Features

Location

Operating Hours

Cancellation Policy

Grace period

Flexible

Reviews (68)