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Wood Burn a Charcuterie Board
Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Learn the art of pyrography and create a custom charcuterie board in this virtual wood-burning class. Add a unique touch to your next event or create a personalized gift with the skills you'll gain in this workshop. Get ready to unleash your creativity with fire!
Monday Dec 25th, 7–8pm Eastern Time
Screens and Zines: Empowerment and DIY Culture
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Screens and Zines: Empowerment and DIY Culture (Ages 13-18) In this making and discussion class, we will explore self-expression and develop your creative agency through DIY, punk, and activist ethics of making. Learn basic techniques to make and publish your own zines and learn how to screenprint posters and t-shirts.
$190
5 sessions
DIY Fall Garden Flag
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Make your own burlap garden flag that celebrates fall! Under the guidance of your instructor, learn techniques to paint and stencil a design on an rustic-chic burlap flag. Finish your flag with three-dimensional collage elements to add texture and interest. The flag is approximately 12” by 18” and comes with a metal frame to stake in your garden bed. All supplies included! Notes: All flag-making supplies included. Flag fits standard garden...
$64
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DIY Organic Body Care
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Make a set of organic body-care items to take home or give as a gift! Join Andrea Mattson of Edible Alchemy and learn the basics of creating natural skincare remedies. Treat your mom, bring a friend, and spoil yourself. Your skin, your largest organ, is the barrier for your body against pathogens, dirt, and foreign objects. It is also incredibly absorbent, taking in what is put on it and bringing it into the body and bloodstream. So what you put...
$46
DIY Cleaning Supplies with Essential Oil
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
New! The average person is exposed to 72,000 synthetic chemicals each year; some of them toxic. Reduce your body’s exposure to chemicals in the home and save money by making your own powerful and nontoxic cleaning products. Create and take home an all-purpose spray, wood polish, bathtub cleaner, and window cleaner with directions for use and recipes for refills. All supplies included.
$70
Sewing 101 Basics
Sew Anastasia @ 2041 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL
In this class, you will learn all of the basic stitches and techniques including how to thread sewing machine and wind a bobbin. In this class series, you will have a sample binder of personal seam and technique samples, to take with you that will have everything you have learned in it! You can reference this when you are working on a project and forget exactly what the difference between an edge stitch and a top stitch is. Students will build skills...
$345
Willow Furniture Workshop: Bench
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture and make a chair or a bench. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. Register for Chair, Bench, or both.
$162
Willow Furniture Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Join Bim Willow and learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. Bring a sack lunch, if you wish.
$279
Master in Badassery from Gearhead University
Gearhead Workspace @ 840 W 35th, Chicago, IL
Are you new to automotive work, but want to kick-start your hobby? Earn your MBA (Master in BadAssery) at Gearhead University. This 6-week series will start with a basic inspection and work through oil change, brakes, fluids, using machines such as the spring strut compressor, the tire machine, and the torch and ending with a bigger project on our Champ racecar. We provide all materials for the classes. Students should wear comfortable...
$160
6 sessions
Herbal Bath Fizzies and Sugar Scrubs
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Learn the secrets of making your own spa treatments, including bath fizzies, sugar scrubs, and herbal oils. You will then make your own fizzies and sugar scrubs to take home for yourself or for wonderful gifts.
$69
Willow Furniture Workshop: Rocking Chair
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Natural willow furniture is the ideal rustic accent when you need a seat for that perfect spot in your garden or porch. Join Bim Willow and learn the basic techniques of making bent willow furniture. You will select one project to complete during the workshop. Projects are large, so bring a vehicle that can accommodate them. Bring a hammer, hand pruners, and work gloves. No experience is necessary. Bring a sack lunch, if you wish.
$499
Summer Preserving – DIY Giardiniera Pickles
Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Giardinera, that ubiquitous Chicago condiment, is a perfect pickle to take advantage of the best peak-summer produce. Come learn how easy it is to make your own, whether you like it spicy or mild, topping an Italian beef or as part of a picnic pickle platter. Join us for this hands-on class designed for the novice canner as well as the seasoned pickler looking for inspiration. We’ll discuss the difference between “quick” pickles and canned...
$55
Workshop - Seeing Dust: DIY Particle Sensor
Museum of Contemporary Photography Colum @ 3026 E 91 St, Illinois City, IL
Exhibiting artists Marissa Lee Benedict and David Rueter will lead this workshop, in which participants will learn about particulate matter air pollution and build their own electronic sensor. All necessary supplies will be provided (one dust sensor kit per group or family), and participants can sign up to either build a sensor or simply attend to learn more about issues related to air pollution, particle tracking and environmental detection and...
$15
Mother's Day DIY Body Care Workshop
Edible Alchemy Foods @ 2042 W 21st St, Chicago, IL
Join Andrea Mattson of Edible Alchemy and learn the basics of creating natural skincare remedies. The spring class offers a whole new set of organic body care make-and-takes! Treat your mom, bring a friend, and spoil yourself. Your skin, your largest organ, is the barrier for your body against pathogens, dirt, and foreign objects. It is also incredibly absorbent, taking in what is put on it and bringing it into the body and bloodstream. So...
$35
BeHealthful: Retreat
StyleBodySoul LLC @ 1029 W 35th St, Chicago, IL
BeHealthful is back! We are a one-day trans-formative wellness summit that pulls elements from a retreat experience to provide attendees with an in-depth and interactive adventure. What you will learn: How to incorporate more holistic and homeopathic remedies into your life How to meditate, zen and ground yourself for personal change Different forms of self care and services that can enhance your beauty from the inside out How to break free...
$65
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