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Learn essential life skills such as financial literacy, communication, and time management in Chicago's Life Skills classes, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to thrive in various aspects of their personal and professional lives.

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WCH: Value Added Foods

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

These courses are intended for aspiring food entrepreneurs and/or urban farmers who are hoping to create or expand their farm/local food business by providing seasonal, local food products all year long.  We aim to cultivate an understanding of the basic techniques, food safety regulations and business basics of producing a value added, local foods product.  Each class will provide an overview of value added foods with hands on time in...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Reiki I & II

Lisa Guyman @ 1819-21 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Reiki is amazing and incredibly powerful. Experience how simple Reiki is to learn and practice and how wonderful it is in an informative, dynamic, hands-on Weekend Reiki Workshop taught by Lisa Guyman. You’ll learn so much and many of you will experience transformations in your life! Testimonials here. First Degree Reiki The Reiki I Class/First Degree Reiki increases healing energy in your life, enhances personal growth and qualifies you as a...

All levels 18 and older
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$475

2 sessions

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Reiki Masters & Teachers Training

Lisa Guyman @ 1819-21 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

The Reiki Masters attunes you to the Master Symbol and activates the highest level of Reiki. The following is part of Reiki Masters: Experience a guided meditation and be attuned to the Master level of Reiki Be attuned and open to the full level of Reiki energy Become aligned to your higher-self allowing for more guidance Learn the Master symbol, the Reiki symbol for awakening and experience the energies of the symbol Get any of your Reiki...

Advanced 18 and older
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$775

2 sessions

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Reiki Teacher's Training

Lisa Guyman @ 1819-21 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

The Reiki Teacher Workshop attunes you to conduct all levels of the Reiki attunements and teach all classes. Experience a guided meditation and be attuned to the Teacher level of Reiki. Be empowered to attune and teach others. Learn how to structure classes. Get behind the scenes information on Reiki. Get any of your Reiki questions answered. Give your first Reiki attunement in class. Starts the chakra cleansing cycle. Receive my Reiki Teacher’s...

All levels 18 and older
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$475
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Repertoire A - Supine & Side

Thai Bodywork @ 537 Custer Ave, Chicago, IL

This class builds the student's repertoire of techniques from traditional Thai massage and other bodywork modalities. Many of the techniques are derived from the traditional northern style sequence as taught at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai. We teach the traditional techniques as a means to achieving specific therapeutic effects, with a depth of information about neuromuscular effects for each technique that is unmatched in the bodywork...

Intermediate 18 and older
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$650

3 sessions

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BLS for Healthcare Providers

Citywide CPR @ 2244 Corporate Ln, Naperville, IL

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is a certification course for doctors, nurses and others who work in the medical profession or in clinical areas, including nursing students and EMTs Or, healthcare providers renewing their current BLS certification. Required Materials: $19 (free shipping) 2010 edition BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual offered at registration. Intended Audience: Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses,...

(7) Beginner 18 and older
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Repertoire B: Prone and Seated

Thai Bodywork @ 537 Custer Ave, Chicago, IL

This class builds the student's repertoire of techniques from traditional Thai massage and other bodywork modalities. Many of the techniques are derived from the traditional northern style sequence as taught at the Old Medicine Hospital in Chiang Mai. We teach the traditional techniques as a means to achieving specific therapeutic effects, with a depth of information about neuromuscular effects for each technique that is unmatched in the bodywork...

Intermediate 18 and older
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$650

3 sessions

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WCH: Cut Flower and Flower Arranging

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

Arranging locally grown flowers is both an art and a savvy business plan. Learn about local flower farmers and the businesses that celebrate their products. Spend the afternoon working on your own bouquets with the guidance of seasoned professionals.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Clematis Up Close

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

A profusion of showy blossoms makes clematis the undisputed queen of the climbers and an essential vine for every garden. Recent breeding work has increased the number of useful, appealing cultivars. Many distinctive, less-commonly known small-flowered species and hybrids extend the flowering season. Learn the identification, culture, and maintenance requirements of clematis.  Note: The School’s CEUs=0.3 OPC elective

(127) All levels 18 and older
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GRE Exam Preparation

Kaplan International @ 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

The GRE® is a user-friendly test that is required if you wish to study at a graduate school in the USA. Our GRE ® Exam Preparation Course will help you practice your English and learn test-taking skills using exclusive course materials. Learn about the structure of the GRE®, the types of questions and topics you’ll see, and improve your score on the test. We offer the Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee when taking a GRE ® preparation course. If...

Intermediate 16 and older
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$2,375

58 sessions

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Design and Build a Washpack

Chicago Botanic Garden

Building a great washpack on your farm site can help you increase efficiency and reduce waste while you process the bounty of a harvest.  Learn about the materials, design, and construction process for Windy City Harvest farm sites all over the city. Season after season, we improve and refine our build strategy over multiple seasons so every site has a functional washpack that also meets food safety requirements for urban agriculture.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Youth Farm Facilitator Training

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Are you interested in learning more about how to work with youth in an urban agriculture or school garden setting? Would you like to know more about structuring a youth development program centered on sustainable agriculture and food systems during the summer or school year?  Please join the Windy City Harvest Youth Farm staff for a day of focused learning. We will discuss incorporating standards for social and emotional learning, giving feedback...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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GMAT Exam Preparation

Kaplan International @ 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

GMAT® is a popular test that is required if you wish to study an MBA course in the USA, and is highly respected in the world of business. Our GMAT® Exam preparation course includes detailed lessons, practice tests and Kaplan’s exclusive test materials. Additional lessons focus on improving your English by using print and online exercises. We offer the Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee when taking a GMAT® preparation course. If you are not ready...

Intermediate 16 and older
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$2,375

60 sessions

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TOEFL Exam Prep (Part-Time - 6 Weeks)

Kaplan International @ 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

TOEFL® is the most popular examination for North American English and is the most widely accepted English language test in the world. Our TOEFL® and Academic English Exam Preparation course will give you the test skills and the level of English that you need to do well on your exam. We focus on test-taking strategies and highlight the academic English skills needed for exam success. The course includes TOEFL®-focused reading, writing, listening...

Intermediate 16 and older
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$2,730

29 sessions

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Glass Jar Terrarium Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Terrariums are back. Learn how to create a glass jar terrarium step by step. A glass jar and an assortment of small indoor plants for a variety of light conditions will be provided for you to create your own miniature oasis to enjoy this winter and all year long.  Please bring gloves, an apron if desired, and pruning shears.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Espalier Basics

Chicago Botanic Garden

In espalier, a woody plant is trained as a vertical trunk with horizontal branches in a single plane. This technique is both beautiful and productive, showing both the art and science of horticulture. Topics include history, contemporary applications, and tools. You will gain experience identifying fruit spurs and leaf and shoot buds, practice tying supports, and learn where to prune.  Existing pruning knowledge is necessary.  Dress...

(127) Beginner 18 and older
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Orchid Dish Garden Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Orchids are great houseplants with long bloom times, and they are even more fantastic when presented as part of a miniature landscape in a shallow container. Create your own “tropical” oasis to enjoy this winter and all year long. Please bring gloves, an apron, and pruning shears. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.

(127) All levels 21 and older
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Mounting Orchids on Driftwood

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Mounting orchids on driftwood is a beautiful and natural way to display the flowers. Learn techniques, watering requirements, and which plants to choose. Create your own project to enjoy all year long. Please bring gloves.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Hanging Lettuce Basket Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden

Who said lettuce has to grow in the Garden or in pots? Discover different varieties of lettuce that perform well in hanging baskets, and how to grow and care for them. You will pot up your own basket of lettuce to take home and enjoy. Required Materials: Please bring gloves.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Bioregional Herbalism Series

The Resiliency Institute

Learn Holistic Herbalism skills of plant connection, identification, journaling, and sustainable sourcing & harvesting on our guided walks! Discover herbal allies, experience herbal preparations, and integrate herbal plants into your daily life! Join us for a series of live, in-person, guided interactive walks in the western Chicago suburbs and learn how to connect with the many highly valuable herbal plant allies surrounding us in our bioregion....

(2) All levels 16 and older
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