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Snow Much Fun (Ages 6- 8)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the creativity of winter through engaging mixed media art projects inspired by snow, ice, and cozy seasonal themes. Experiment with various materials and techniques to create playful, winter-inspired artwork. Students attending the afternoon session will enjoy a different set of creative projects.
Dec 21st
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
Dec 21st
12:30–3:30pm CT
Meets 3 Times
Arctic Art Adventures (Ages 4-5)
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Discover the beauty of the Arctic through creative art projects inspired by polar animals, icy landscapes, and winter scenery. Experiment with mixed media materials to create imaginative artwork. Students attending the afternoon session will explore additional projects.
Dec 28th
9am–12pm CT
Meets 3 Times
Dec 28th
12:30–3:30pm 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.
Bird Walk: Fall Migration
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.
Nov 7th
8–9:30am CT
Nov 21st
8–9:30am CT
Wintering Bees in Cold Climates
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL & Virtually Online
Discover essential techniques for successfully overwintering bees in cold climates. Join our expert-led course and learn how to care for your bee colony throughout the year. Choose from on-site or online attendance options.
Gingerbread House Decorating
Taste Buds Kitchen Bannockburn See all classes by this school @ 2521 Waukegan Rd, Bannockburn, IL
Gather the family for a festive gingerbread decorating experience filled with holiday cheer. Each child will create their own gingerbread house using freshly made royal icing and plenty of candy decorations, with friendly instructors guiding every step. Enjoy hot chocolate, seasonal fun and a beautifully wrapped creation to take home.
Nov 28th
10–11am CT
Nov 28th
11:30am–12:30pm CT
Nov 29th
10:30–11:30am CT
Nov 29th
12–1pm CT
Dec 5th
9–10am CT
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2 Hour Private Patternmaking Lesson
Sew Design Studio See all classes by this school @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Resolve pattern challenges and fit issues in a private sewing lesson tailored to your goals. Receive focused guidance to refine techniques, adjust designs, and improve overall garment construction.
Nov 3rd
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 4th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 5th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 9th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 10th
9:30am–7pm CT
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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 3rd
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 4th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 5th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 6th
9:30am–7pm CT
Nov 9th
9:30am–7pm CT
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2 Hour Private Sewing Lesson
Sew Design Studio See all classes by this school @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Strengthen your sewing technique in a private lesson tailored to your goals. Receive individualized instruction, flexible scheduling, and access to professional equipment to advance your skills.
Nov 3rd
9am–9pm CT
Nov 5th
9am–9pm CT
Nov 10th
9am–9pm CT
Nov 12th
9am–9pm CT
Nov 17th
9am–9pm CT
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1.25 Hour Private Sewing Lesson
Sew Design Studio See all classes by this school @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Advance your sewing abilities through personalized one-on-one instruction focused on your specific project or technique goals, supported by expert guidance and professional tools.
Nov 3rd
9am–9pm CT
Nov 5th
9am–9pm CT
Nov 10th
9am–9pm CT
Nov 12th
9am–9pm CT
Nov 17th
9am–9pm CT
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Water Marbling (Naperville)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ 1240 Iroquois Ave, Naperville, IL
Ebru, the traditional Turkish art of water marbling, creates patterns of breathtaking fluidity and symmetry that have captivated artists for centuries. In this guided workshop, you will learn the foundational techniques of Ebru. Each piece you create is entirely unique, a product of the medium's beautiful unpredictability. No experience is necessary; just come ready to explore and create.
Nov 7th
1–2:30pm CT
Nov 7th
3:30–5pm CT
Nov 8th
1–2:30pm CT
Nov 8th
3:30–5pm CT
Nov 14th
1–2:30pm CT
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Illustrator Part 1
Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Learn to create professional vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator in this comprehensive foundational course. You'll build skills in drawing and manipulating paths, applying color, working with typography, and preparing finished artwork for both print and web output. A strong starting point for designers and creatives ready to expand their digital toolkit.
Nov 4th
9am–4pm CT
Jan 7th
9am–4pm CT
Illustrator Part 2
Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Push your Adobe Illustrator skills further with advanced path editing, appearance controls, and creative effects. You'll build more complex illustrations, work with colors and swatches, format typography, and prepare files for deployment, strengthening your design toolkit.
Nov 5th
9am–4pm CT
Jan 8th
9am–4pm CT
QuickBooks Online Part I
Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Get fluent with the practical use of QuickBooks Online through hands-on exercises and real scenarios in this comprehensive course. Learn to manage bills, checks, invoices, credit card transactions, inventory, and more. Take charge of your finances.
Nov 16th
9am–4pm CT
Dec 28th
9am–4pm CT
Introduction to Screen Printing on Cloth
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Get a strong foundation in textile screen printing, moving through every step from photo-exposed screens to clean squeegee pulls. Experiment with inks and fabrics to develop bold, original designs, then leave with one-of-a-kind pieces ready to wear or remix into new projects.
Nov 11th
6:30–9:30pm CT
Meets 3 Times
Illustrator Part 3
Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Pick up advanced Illustrator techniques and streamline your workflow with Illustrator Part 3 at Computer Training Source, Inc. The course centers on content management, real-world design approaches, and creative use of effects and graphic styles to elevate your design work and produce strong illustrations.
Nov 6th
9am–4pm CT
Jan 11th
9am–4pm CT
Outlook Introduction
Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Develop a complete set of practical Microsoft Outlook skills in this comprehensive course covering email management, scheduling, and contact organization. Students learn to create and send messages, structure appointments, manage contacts, and use Outlook's powerful calendar tools to work with greater efficiency and organization in any professional setting.
Nov 19th
9am–4pm CT
Nov 30th
6:30–9:30pm CT
Meets 2 Times
Jan 13th
9am–4pm CT
Outlook Intermediate
Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Optimize your daily workflow with this advanced Microsoft Outlook course built for experienced users. Learn to customize your environment, manage your calendar with precision, and streamline email communications. Gain the expertise to efficiently track and share tasks, contacts, and other Outlook items across your organization.
Nov 20th
9am–4pm CT
Dec 7th
6:30–9:30pm CT
Meets 2 Times
Jan 14th
9am–4pm CT
SharePoint Part 2
Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL
Build advanced techniques for managing site collections and site components in SharePoint in this one-day course. Ideal for site collection administrators and site administrators looking to grow their skills. Prerequisite: Foundation I class or three months experience with SharePoint Foundation.
Nov 13th
9am–4pm CT
Jan 28th
9am–4pm CT
Macro Photography: The Unseen World
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the hidden beauty of the small in this immersive macro photography class. Learn techniques like focus stacking, creative lighting, and close-up composition while capturing subjects such as flowers, water droplets, and insects. Gain hands-on experience in both studio and outdoor settings, plus post-processing in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Helicon.
Nov 10th
9am–12pm CT
Meets 5 Times