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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.
Sat. Nov 21st, 10am–4pm CT
(6 hours)
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.
All levels
8 and older
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
$135
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Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
$135
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Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
$135
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Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
$135
31 Seats Left
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
$135
23 Seats Left
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Sat. Nov 7th, 11am–1:30pm CT
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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.
All levels
8 and older
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
$119
22 Seats Left
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
$119
25 Seats Left
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
$119
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Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
$119
31 Seats Left
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
$119
23 Seats Left
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Sat. Nov 7th, 11am–1:30pm CT
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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.
All levels
8 and older
Nov 7th
11am–1:30pm CT
$99
22 Seats Left
Nov 7th
2:30–5pm CT
$99
25 Seats Left
Nov 8th
11am–1:30pm CT
$99
40 Seats Left
Nov 8th
2:30–5pm CT
$99
31 Seats Left
Nov 21st
11am–1:30pm CT
$99
23 Seats Left
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Sat. Nov 7th, 11am–1:30pm CT
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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
$255
25 Seats Left
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Mon. Dec 21st, 9am–12pm CT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
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.
Sat. Nov 14th, 1–3:30pm CT
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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.
Sat. Dec 5th, 10am–12:30pm CT
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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
$260
25 Seats Left
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Sat. Dec 12th, 10am–4pm CT
(12 hours over 2 sessions)
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.
All levels
12 and older
Nov 4th
9:30am–7pm CT
$75
30 Seats Left
Nov 5th
9:30am–7pm CT
$75
30 Seats Left
Nov 6th
9:30am–7pm CT
$75
30 Seats Left
Nov 9th
9:30am–7pm CT
$75
30 Seats Left
Nov 10th
9:30am–7pm CT
$75
30 Seats Left
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Wed. Nov 4th, 9:30am–7pm CT
(9 hours & 30 minutes)
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.
Sun. Nov 15th, 10am–1pm CT
(3 hours)
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.
Beginner
12 and older
Nov 30th
6–8:30pm CT
Meets 6 Times
$310
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Mon. Nov 30th, 6–8:30pm CT
(15 hours over 6 sessions)
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
$437
10 Seats Left
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Sat. Nov 14th, 9am–12pm CT
(15 hours over 5 sessions)
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.
Wed. Dec 9th, 1–3:30pm CT
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
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.
All levels
12 and older
Nov 4th
9:30am–7pm CT
$125
30 Seats Left
Nov 5th
9:30am–7pm CT
$125
30 Seats Left
Nov 9th
9:30am–7pm CT
$125
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Nov 10th
9:30am–7pm CT
$125
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Nov 11th
9:30am–7pm CT
$125
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Wed. Nov 4th, 9:30am–7pm CT
(9 hours & 30 minutes)
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.
All levels
12 and older
Nov 5th
9am–9pm CT
$125
30 Seats Left
Nov 10th
9am–9pm CT
$125
30 Seats Left
Nov 12th
9am–9pm CT
$125
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Nov 17th
9am–9pm CT
$125
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Nov 19th
9am–9pm CT
$125
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Thu. Nov 5th, 9am–9pm CT
(12 hours)
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.
All levels
12 and older
Nov 5th
9am–9pm CT
$65
30 Seats Left
Nov 10th
9am–9pm CT
$65
30 Seats Left
Nov 12th
9am–9pm CT
$65
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Nov 17th
9am–9pm CT
$65
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Nov 19th
9am–9pm CT
$65
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Thu. Nov 5th, 9am–9pm CT
(12 hours)
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.
All levels
5 and older
Nov 7th
1–2:30pm CT
$55
3 Seats Left
Nov 7th
3:30–5pm CT
$55
6 Seats Left
Nov 8th
1–2:30pm CT
$55
5 Seats Left
Nov 8th
3:30–5pm CT
$55
6 Seats Left
Nov 14th
1–2:30pm CT
$55
6 Seats Left
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Sat. Nov 7th, 1–2:30pm CT
(90 minutes)
Gelli Printing
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Explore the creative possibilities of mono printing with a Gelli plate in this hands-on workshop. Experiment with found objects, handmade stamps, and a variety of textures to build vibrant, layered prints. Finish by transforming your creations into books, collages, or stand-alone works of art.
Dec 5th
11am–3:30pm CT
Meets 2 Times
$215
25 Seats Left
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Sat. Dec 5th, 11am–3:30pm CT
(9 hours over 2 sessions)
Advanced Sewing
Sew Design Studio See all classes by this school @ 2608 Green Bay Rd, Evanston, IL
Step into the joy of sewing with like-minded people in a collaborative, creative setting. Sharpen your skills in reading and following pattern instructions while working independently. Join us at Sew Design Studio and tap into your inner sewing maestro.
Advanced
12 and older
Nov 19th
6–8:30pm CT
Meets 8 Times
$310
6 Seats Left
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Thu. Nov 19th, 6–8:30pm CT
(20 hours over 8 sessions)
Mosaic Workshop - Mini Moon Lamp (Itasca)
Mosaic Art Studio See all classes by this school @ Hyatt Place Chicago/Itasca, Itasca, 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.
All levels
8 and older
Nov 29th
11am–1:30pm CT
$159
35 Seats Left
Nov 29th
2:30–5pm CT
$159
36 Seats Left
Dec 19th
11am–1:30pm CT
$159
37 Seats Left
Dec 19th
2:30–5pm CT
$159
38 Seats Left
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Sun. Nov 29th, 11am–1:30pm CT
(2 hours & 30 minutes)
