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Half Day Private Digital Photography for 1-6 People (Chicago)
Digital Photo Academy See all classes by this school @ Location customized to student goals, Chicago, IL
Build stronger digital photography skills in a personalized, hands-on Chicago session guided by Digital Photo Academy experts. Students work across subjects including landscape, portrait, and architecture while receiving targeted instruction that helps them capture more powerful, intentional images. Post-capture workflow techniques round out the full-day experience.
Oct 31st
10am–1pm CT
Nov 1st
10am–1pm CT
Nov 2nd
10am–1pm CT
Nov 3rd
10am–1pm CT
Nov 4th
10am–1pm CT
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Mosaic Workshop - Mini Moon Lamp (Naperville)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL
Create a beautiful mosaic mini moon lamp in this hands-on workshop! Arrange colorful tiles and unique patterns to design a one-of-a-kind piece that adds a personal touch to your home.
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
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Mosaic Workshop - Portable Lamp (Naperville)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL
Create a beautiful mosaic portable lamp in this hands-on workshop! Arrange colorful tiles and unique patterns to design a one-of-a-kind piece that adds a personal touch to your home.
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
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Mosaic Workshop - Swan Lamp (Naperville)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL
Create a beautiful mosaic swan lamp in this hands-on workshop! Arrange colorful tiles and unique patterns to design a one-of-a-kind piece that adds a personal touch to your home.
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
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Beginner Stained Glass
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the richness of stained glass artistry in a hands-on workshop led by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience. You'll learn to design your composition, cut and shape glass pieces, apply copper foil, and complete your work with soldering techniques. Whether you're new to the craft or simply curious, this step-by-step class is a beautiful way to explore a centuries-old tradition.
Mosaic Workshop - Aladdin Lamp (Naperville)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL
Create a beautiful mosaic aladdin lamp in this hands-on workshop! Arrange colorful tiles and unique patterns to design a one-of-a-kind piece that adds a personal touch to your home.
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
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Mosaic Workshop - Table Lamp (Naperville)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL
Create a beautiful mosaic table lamp in this hands-on workshop! Arrange colorful tiles and unique patterns to design a one-of-a-kind piece that adds a personal touch to your home.
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
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Mosaic Workshop - Candle Holder (Naperville)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL
Create a beautiful mosaic candle holder in this hands-on workshop! Arrange colorful tiles and unique patterns to design a one-of-a-kind piece that adds a personal touch to your home.
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
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Woodturning: Winter Creations (Ages 12-14)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of woodturning as you learn to operate a wood lathe and create handcrafted wooden pieces. Explore techniques for making pens, snowmen, trees, keychain ornaments, and decorative objects. Follow step-by-step instruction to develop your skills and successfully complete each project.
Dec 21st
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
Botanical Covers Bookbinding Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Step into the centuries-old craft of bookbinding and learn essential techniques that have been passed down through generations. Explore paper grain, stitching, and construction while customizing your own cover, spine color, and paper style. Create three unique booklets to take home, featuring handmade covers incorporating botanicals from the Garden. All skill levels are welcome and supplies are included.
Color Theory: A Complete Color Guide
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Examine how color drives emotion, movement, and visual balance through this exploration of artistic and scientific color principles. Hands-on exercises reveal how hue, value, and chroma work together to produce striking visual effects. Students experiment with multiple color systems and build practical skills in mixing, harmonizing, and applying color to any creative project.
Nov 1st
1–4pm CT
Meets 3 Times
Nature-Inspired Ornaments
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Add a personal touch to your holiday décor with handmade ornaments crafted from velvet, decoupage, glitter, paper, and more. Create elegant velvet acorns, sparkling pinecones, and custom decoupage wood slices while exploring a variety of festive techniques. Leave with at least six unique ornaments and three William Morris-inspired gift tags, with multiple color palettes available. All supplies are included.
Monotype through Drawing
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the art of trace monotype, blending the precision of drawing with the creativity of printmaking. Learn to create one-of-a-kind prints using dry Asian paper, explore stenciling, counterproof, and ghost printing techniques, and enhance your work with flat passages of color. This workshop offers a fresh approach to both beginners and experienced artists alike.
Dec 12th
10am–4pm CT
Meets 2 Times
1.25 Hour Private Patternmaking Lesson
Sew Design Studio See all classes by this school @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Address fit corrections or design adjustments in a personalized spatternmaking session designed to strengthen your technical skills. Gain expert insight and learn practical solutions for current or future projects.
Nov 2nd
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 3rd
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 4th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 5th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 6th
9:30am–7pm CT
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Mokulito Workshop
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the unique art of mokulito, a printmaking method that blends the expressive textures of woodcut with the tonal depth of lithography. Learn to prepare, process, and print from wood surfaces while exploring your own imagery. Leave with both technical knowledge and a personal edition of prints.
Nov 1st
9:30am–12:30pm CT
Meets 2 Times
Free Hand Fabric Painting
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on fabric painting workshop. Learn essential techniques, explore different brushstrokes and styles, and experiment on fabric samples before creating your own personalized tote bag. Your practice pieces can even be repurposed for future sewing projects, making this a fun and practical way to develop your artistic skills. All supplies are included.
Advanced Beginner Sewing: Skirt
Sew Design Studio See all classes by this school @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Learn to construct a basic skirt with darts, seam finishing, and a zipper closure in this advanced sewing class. Perfect for sewists with previous experience or those in need of a refresher. Get back to the fundamentals and create beautiful garments at Sew Design Studio.
Nov 30th
6–8:30pm CT
Meets 6 Times
Autumn Photography at Volo Bog
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 28478 Brandenburg Rd, Illinois City, IL
Explore the enchanting beauty of Volo Bog and capture stunning images of nature's vibrant palette in this immersive photography course. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the 47-acre floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges, and unveil the hidden gems of the season. Join us and unleash your creativity amidst the splendor of autumn.
Intermediate Digital Photography
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Take your digital photography skills to the next level as you explore advanced techniques and creative approaches at Chicago Botanic Garden. Enhance your photos with lead lines, manual focus, and precise aperture settings to achieve impressive and artistic images. Prerequisite: Beginning Digital Photography or consent of the instructor.
Nov 14th
9am–12pm CT
Meets 5 Times
Photoshop 2
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Push your Photoshop skills further with an in-depth exploration of selections and layers. Learn techniques for photo restoration, layer masking, sky replacement, and people extraction. Grow your expertise in collaging and understanding photo resolution to lift your digital editing capabilities.