Classes Chicago, IL

Watercolor pencils offer an exciting, new dimension to the art of sketching and designing. This vibrant medium allows you to float between a sketch and color washing – adding a new sense of creative freedom. We will explore different techniques including dry and wet pencils, layering, shading, color blending, and more. Please bring the following...

This is a training for security officers.  This eight hour certification course is sanctioned by Armament Systems and Procedure, INC (ASP). You will learn the basic techniques used by officers. Four hours will be spent on handcuffing and four hours on expandable baton. This course is both physically and mentally demanding.  If you have...

Wet felting Project class. Nuno felting scarf. Students will be learning by making individual scarfs using Nuno (laminating wool on silk) technique.  During 5 hours workshop (30 min break for lunch) visitors will complete unique wearable art piece. We start from sketching and designing scarf after that students will learn different felting methods...

Dance Latin Groove fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic dance fitness class, helping you achieve long term health benefits while having fun. No previous dance experience necessary.

Intensify your Pilates routine by incorporating apparatus equipment! The Reformer, a spring-loaded resistance machine, is one of the low-impact and effective ways to tone muscle, strengthen joints and realign the body.  All Levels Reformer Classes are appropriate for students who have an understanding of basic Pilates principles. The instructor...

Figure out how to be your best when the pressure’s on. The ability to connect with others in an authentic way is the key to being a great speaker – and it carries over into the success of your business and personal life. This class gives each student the chance to articulate their specific public-speaking goals and give a 1 – 2 minute pitch/speech....

Designed to include lessons on equipment, resistance training methods, and effective fitness goal setting while allowing participants to create and begin their own resistance training program. The majority of the course will take place in the weight room!  Beginners and experienced weightlifters welcome!

The Fundamentals classes are, by far, the most popular starting point for photography classes in Chicago and are designed to give the complete beginner a solid understanding of their digital camera and the fundamental knowledge needed to embark upon a lifetime's exploration of photography. There are no 'hidden' or extra fees to pay for any classes...

Great for beginners, netting is simpler and faster than it appears. Students will Learn: How to follow a basic netting pattern How to identify which bead their needle passes through for each step How to add thread How to finish and attach (or make) a clasp By the end of class students will have completed: Students won't complete the necklace...

Anastasia’s Sewing Classes are taught as open-studio. During your 6 weeks of classes you can come into the sewing studio and make your projects come to life. We have plenty of sewing machines for you to use (or you can bring your own!), along with embroidery machines and sergers and a huge cutting table— in short, everything you could need for...

Cooler days are here and we are ready for Autumn and la vendemmia (the grape harvest)! Join us in Vino Libero where we will sample and learn about Wines of the Harvest from the region of Lombardia. Our wine expert will guide you through a tasting of three different Italian wines, all perfectly paired for the season. In this class, you will enjoy three...

Modern was born in the early 20th century and is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in classical ballet dancing. Modern dancers reject the limitations of classical ballet and favor movements derived from the expression of their inner feelings. These dancers favored a more relaxed, free style...

Squarespace is an amazing tool for entrepreneurs, bloggers, photographers, restaurants, and small business owners looking to build a beautifully designed website quickly and easily.  In this workshop, you’ll learn how to choose a template, customize the look and feel of your website, lay out content, and leave with the beginnings of your very...

Don’t let your Floriani Embroidery Software skills go to the dogs! … or the cats for that matter! Don’t let software be intimidating! Use your software to it’s fullest! Join us to OPEN UP THE POSSIBILITIES! LOVE YOUR SOFTWARE! These classes are two-hour, hands-on classes to learn the AMAZING functions in your Floriani U software. These...

Turning Hand Positions & Cross Body Leads In this class we will continue to build upon the basics of Salsa dancing and introduce you to partner-work. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Salsa (Intro) Note: Students should wear comfortable clothing they can move in as well as smooth bottom shoes with little grip on the floor. Soles resembling that...