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Early Spring Bouquets
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Working with the earliest offerings from the Field & Florist greenhouses, Heidi Joynt and Molly Kobelt will demonstrate the many attributes of locally grown ranunculus and anemone as they lead participants in a hand tied bouquet making workshop. Skills learned in this workshop can easily translate into making bridal bouquets. All materials are included in the fee.
$139
Valentine's Day Orchid Centerpiece
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and create a beautiful orchid centerpiece with a friend. The container—an assortment of small indoor plants and other materials themed with Valentine’s Day colors—will be provided to create your own miniature oasis to enjoy on your table for months to come. Price is for two people, you will take home one centerpiece to share.
Valentine Floral Design
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Create a unique fresh floral design to celebrate love, and bring a splash of color and life to winter. Under the guidance of the Arboretum’s botanical arrangers, you will learn how to arrange fresh materials in floral foam. Please bring a floral shears or garden clippers and a small box stuffed with newspaper to carry your design home.
$54
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The ABCs of DIY Wedding Flowers
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Get tips from the pros on what it takes to create a wedding floral look on your own. You will learn which flowers to select, where to source flowers, tricks of the trade, and how to make stunning bouquets. You will create and take home your own hand-tied bridal bouquet.
$90
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.
$75
Comics & Cartooning (Ages 9-14)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Unleash your creativity and tell stories through art! Dive into character design and storytelling techniques to craft your own comic panels using various drawing tools. Explore traditional and digital drawing methods while gaining inspiration from professional examples.
Learn to Draw Workshop
The Paintbrush @ 2646 N Halsted, Chicago, IL
Kids ages 5 to 12 can learn the basics of drawing or painting in this workshop that focuses on the skills of creating that which we see. Kids who want to learn to express themselves through art will love this workshop featuring lessons in standard drawing techniques. No previous experience necessary but experienced doodlers are encouraged to join. You will be amazed what your kids will learn to do. A great workshop for kids who struggle to...
Suminagashi Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Suminagashi means floating ink in Japanese. It is the ancient meditative practice of gently floating ink on water to create marble-like patterns. The designs are then transferred to absorbent Japanese paper. Suminagashi offers endless possibilities as no two are ever alike. Paper will be available for purchase in class.
$74
From Garden to Vase: Autumn Flowers
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Walk the Garden and learn about plants that work well in cut arrangements. Then, inspired by our walk, create a beautiful flower display to take home and enjoy. Learn and practice basic floral design techniques. Bring garden shears or scissors, apron, and garden gloves if desired. Dress for the weather.
$62
Arranging Store-Bought Bouquets
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the art of creating stunning floral arrangements using store-bought bouquets at the prestigious Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover how to incorporate foliage, fruit, and dried materials, and prepare flowers for a beautiful display. Join this hands-on course and transform ordinary bouquets into extraordinary works of art.
$62
From Garden to Vase: Spring Flowers
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the art of floral design in this immersive course that takes you from the garden to a stunning vase arrangement. With hands-on instruction and a guided walk through the Chicago Botanic Garden, you'll learn how to select and arrange spring flowers to create a beautiful display for your home. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and bring the beauty of the garden indoors.
$62
Kids’ Crafts
It’s been proven that early exposure to visual art and music promotes activity in the brain. Teaching children about art is a good idea because: Art helps children understand other school subjects much more clearly—from math and science, to language arts and geography. Art nurtures inventiveness as it engages children in a process that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation. Participating...
Mixed Media Multi-Session
One Strange Bird @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Sharpen your skills and develop your own style in our 4-Week Mixed Media Painting & Collage class. Students will begin by learning about the elements and principles of design to craft impressive compositions. Exploring different materials, tools, and techniques, to push your work to the next level. Gradually moving toward open-ended experimentation, this class will explore a variety of techniques used to create unique pieces of art,...
Intermediate Stone Carving Workshop
The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL
In intermediate stone carving students will learn how to work with medium hardness stones like sandstones and lime stones. Students can carve small sculpture projects in a stone of medium hardness or can learn to carve larger project in soft stones. Please note: This class is not for students with back problems or arthritis. Students should complete their classes within a year of purchase. Although the building has a Costner ave address, the...
Abstract Alchemy: From and with Nature
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Full Course Name Abstract Alchemy: From and with Nature - Intensive with Artist Judith Kruger Reinterpret nature’s deep imagery and essence employing matter from nature itself within a limited palette. Paint, ink and homemade gesso will be made from inorganic and organic sources including pine soot, shells and earth minerals. Natural metallics and oxidation will be introduced for warmth and depth. These arcane processes have been employed for...
Winter Break Camp (Grades K-4)
Children in grades K – 4 can engage in exciting, hands-on outdoor activities while discovering the Garden in winter. They’ll investigate weather, explore seasonal adaptations of plants and animals, and dabble in art. Program Details: December 27, 2022: Snow Science December 28, 2022: Winter Art December 29, 2022: Exploring Evergreens December 30, 2022: Ice Experiments January 3, 2023: Winter Celebrations January 4,...
Beginning Drawing (Ages 16+)
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Learn fundamental drawing skills in this class perfect for both beginning and continuing drawing students. We will use multiple sources for in class exercises and spend time working outside. Skill Level: All Levels Supply List: Supply List for Instructor Jill Sutton Supply List for Instructor Vivian Zapata
Fancy Flower Girls Cut Flowers
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover delightful, locally grown cut flowers as you journey through a year of vibrant, seasonal blooms produced at a small site in Palatine, Illinois. Learn the history of Fancy Flower Girls cut flower farm and what it takes to make it all happen—from seed starting, cutting, and bed preparation to fall cleanup. You will also learn about various fancy cut flowers, typically used by florists, that you can grow in your own garden. Class includes...
$30
Flores de Los Muertos
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Discover the colorful traditions and history of the two-day celebration, Día de Los Muertos, and explore the horticultural connections that make this festival come to life. Create your own ofrenda and go on a journey that began over 3,000 years ago.
$49
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