I knew nothing of the notarial process, Eva provided me with stepping stones to begin my business. I look forward to my next class to further my knowledge and skills in my notary public entrepreneurship.

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The Discovery Center is Chicago's Lifelong Learning Center. As Chicago's large stand longest running independent adult education program, we present fun, stimulating classes by qualified independent instructors who enjoy introducing others to their subjects.

Learn among friends for your own enjoyment and growth, no exams, grades or degrees. Suggestions or comments always welcome. See for yourself what lifelong learning can be!

Discovery Center
Lakeview, North Side
2855 N Lincoln Ave
Btwn N Racine Ave & W George St
Chicago, Illinois 60657

Reviews of Discovery Center

(4.3-star rating across 292 reviews)

Stained Glass Workshop

Reviewed by Skylar G. on 9/1/2024

I’m very pleased with the end product but I felt like the pricing wasn’t upfront. I don’t know that i would have paid the extra $85 and $50 for this course, but if i had, I would have appreciated all the prices explained before I booked it. I was especially upset about the extra $50 paid directly to the instructor.
Intro to Painting I & II

Reviewed by Sara W. on 8/27/2024

Thanks so much for an amazing class - it really included a lot of techniques in a short amount of time. I really enjoyed it.
Intro to Painting I & II

Reviewed by Dana F. on 6/29/2024

I was so disappointed that I didn’t even bother going to the last class. There were six of us in the class although we were registered for three different courses (drawing, painting, and mixed media). I know it was an intro course, but we spent a good 30 minutes in the first class talking about primary and secondary colors. We were given an assignment and then basically left alone to do it, with very little feedback. Of the three brushes I was given to use, one was so hard that it didn’t even soften after 30 minutes soaking in water. Also, learning to draw/paint shadows in a dark room with only overhead lights is very difficult. I learned more from the videos I had watched on YouTube.
Proofreading & Editing

Reviewed by Stanley N. on 6/3/2024

The class was good as it was interactive. But I thought I will leave with my Certificate of completion as I was told when I registered
Fun and Easy Tarot - Learn to Read Tarot

Anonymous review on 5/23/2024

Sara is great. We had a fun group. I wish this was a two part class so we could go more in depth.
Fun and Easy Tarot - Learn to Read Tarot

Anonymous review on 4/21/2024

We got a late start and the instructor seemed kinda frazzled the whole time. The instructional style seemed a little haphazard. We sped thru the meaning of each card and were discouraged from reading the deck books, and to instead do everything from intuition, which is hard to build from if you are randomly assigned the “grimoire deck” and every card illustration depicts something catastrophic. It was fun, but way too expensive. (There was a $12 materials fee on top of the course fee, but we didn’t get a tarot card deck so I’m unsure why.) Also the class was from 2:30 - 5:30, not 4:30. And it ran late due to disorganization.
Fun and Easy Tarot - Learn to Read Tarot

Anonymous review on 2/29/2024

I liked the class, but I was surprised at the fee. Not only was the class $59, which would've been fine, but the instructor charged an additional $12 at the class. I thought that I was going to get a tarot deck for that fee but I just got some photo copies of instructions on reading tarot. Overall, it was overpriced and I wouldn't do it again.
Stained Glass Workshop

Reviewed by Simon A. on 2/26/2024

It was very good indeed. The instructor knew their stuff well, and wasn't afraid to tell us this. We all walked out with great quality stained glass pieces that we can all be proud of.
Stained Glass Workshop

Anonymous review on 1/29/2024

This was a great introduction to stained glass! Isabel was a detailed and helpful instructor and provided hands-on support to all the students. You can get your piece framed with a chain for an extra cost, but it was nice to go home with a finished piece that was ready to hang up. Overall it was fun but pricier than expected.
Mixed Media Art

Reviewed by Peggy A. on 10/12/2023

I enjoyed the class but feel due to my lack of art experience I did not get as much out of it.
Italian Language - Beginner (Online)

Reviewed by Leah k. on 8/18/2023

I was the only person registered for the class so it was one on one. Though I stated I did not want to do this I said I’d give it a try. I managed to do two classes but I really did not enjoy being the only student. However the teacher was very nice and an engaging conversationalist ( in English) Both he and the director of school were personable and flexible and I believe they will allow me to take a different class in the future with my unused classes. I recommend this school for flexibility and a human touch,
Rafting, White Water

Reviewed by Jekaterina B. on 8/16/2023

Everything was very good Many thanks Greetings from Prague, Czech Republic
Jump Start your Notary Business

Reviewed by Cynthia R. on 7/30/2023

Mrs Eva Tolbert-Bradley was wonderful. I am shy when it comes to sitting in a classroom.
Jump Start your Notary Business

Anonymous review on 7/3/2023

Didn’t walk away with everything I should’ve learned for basic Notary Skills. Need more class structure, group was too large in tight space and focus more on Notary lesson only.
Intro to Crochet

Anonymous review on 7/3/2023

Instructor was awesome and very hands on. We learned one basic knot. Didn’t care for picture illustrations, especially if you don’t know what you are doing. But, realistically this one day 2 hours is not enough. Thank goodness it was only myself and one other student. This needs to be taught in a series of classes. This really was a waste of money and time.
How to Start Your Own Business

Reviewed by Denise B. on 6/18/2023

Very knowledgeable instructor. Provided networking with professionals needed for business startups.
Stained Glass Workshop

Reviewed by Rebecca S. on 6/12/2023

Class size was waaaayy too big. I felt like I didn’t get the interaction I paid for because there was too many people. Otherwise- no complaints! Loved the course, great instructor, felt like I learned a lot.
Jump Start your Notary Business

Anonymous review on 6/10/2023

I knew nothing of the notarial process, Eva provided me with stepping stones to begin my business. I look forward to my next class to further my knowledge and skills in my notary public entrepreneurship.
Kink 201: Intensive for Impact & Bondage

Anonymous review on 5/22/2023

Excellent class with immersive interaction. Very informative as well.
Jump Start your Notary Business

Reviewed by KyiAutumn O. on 5/15/2023

This class was very informative The teacher was very knowledgeable in her field of work She made the class fun to learn about notary If you are looking to get into this line of work take this class You will be happy you did

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Students generally appreciate the Discovery Center for its flexibility and personalized approach to learning. While one student, lacking art experience, praised the school for its accommodating nature. Another student, despite initially being the only one in the class, acknowledged the teacher's friendliness and engaging teaching style. Mrs. Eva Tolbert-Bradley received high praise for her notarial process class, with a shy student commending her for providing essential networking opportunities for business startups. The student expressed gratitude for the stepping stones provided to initiate their notary public entrepreneurship. The overall sentiment is positive, emphasizing the human touch, flexibility, and practical knowledge gained from classes at the Discovery Center. Quotes: "I recommend this school for flexibility and a human touch." "Mrs. Eva Tolbert-Bradley was wonderful. Very knowledgeable instructor. Provided networking with professionals needed for business startups." "If you are looking to get into [a new] line of work, take this class. You will be happy you did."

Teachers at Discovery Center

Aaron Gray
Ahmed Ibrahim
Aidan Badinger
Alan Salmi
Alex & Manny
Alison Moran-Powers
Allison Moran
Ami Moore
Amy Puertas
Andre McDearmon, Jr
Andy Sokol
Angela Gibson & Rita Figueroa
Angelo Petropoulos
Angelo Petropoulos
Angelo Bosco
Anna Pickett
Anna & Sarah Pickett
Anthony Pizano
Barak Ziv
Benjamin Turcotte
Beverly Singleton
Bob Wagner
Bob Kiser
Bob Long Jr.
Brandon Wyant
Cara Turner
Carolyn Carney
Charles Norvil
Cory Byers
Dan Ward
Darrell Horwitz
Dave Farrow
David Miller
David Loggins
David Dorn
David Cook & Bill Economos
David, Joseph & Bill
Debbie Tideman
Debbie Roxs
Denise Da Costa
Denise DeSpirito
Denise -
Derek McNeal
Diana Unger
Diane Martin
Don Haworth
Don C. Haworth
Dorena Haynes
Dr. Douglas Bell
Dr. Jay Stone
Dr. Jinnie Cristerna
Dwayne L. Washington
Ed Hanna
Ed Hanna, Andria Guerra
Elizabeth Shake
Eric Johnson
Eric Futran
Esperanza Vasquez
Eva Tolbert Bradley
Fabiola Roquena
Felix Rodriguez
Fran Ramer
Francisco Herrera
Fred Jones
Gail Prince
Geanina Danis
Gina Henry
Graham Nelson
Greg Znaida
Hallie Belt
Harvey R. Shoemack
Holly Hedlund
Isabel Badalpour
Jacob Garchik
Jacob Garchik
James Amoreaux
Janet Sewell
Jennifer Tarle-Pakulski
Jennifer Fulgaro
Jerry Riles
Jhea Fulgaro
Joe Sikora
Johanna Lindahl
John Sencion
John Michael Korpal
Jose Uribe
Joseph Badalpour
Joseph Badalpour & Isabel Badalpour
Kam Knight
Kamrah
Karl Krueger
Katriel Chantal Jean-Baptiste
Ken Melvoin-Berg
Kevin Darne
Kevin Drew
Kordt Larsen
Lacey Bade
LaRay Smith
Lauren Hudson
Leather Redux
Lexxx
Lia Garcia
Lilian Goegan
Lucila Espedido
Malia
Marchello Michaud
Mario Cruz
Matia
Matt Marton
Michael Lavin
Michael Robbins
Mike Zenke
Miles Roothaan
Ms. Clementine Hardy, RN and Dr. Janelle Lowe
Ms. Clementine Hardy, RN and Dr. Janelle Lowe
Nancy Koeneman
Nicole Zafer
Olio Happy Hour
Pablo Limones Jimenez
Pat Hays
Paulette Boyd
Randall Scasny
Ryan Syverson
Sam Valenti
Samuel Douglas
Sara Lubin
Sarah
Sarah and Anna Pickett
Sari Hurtig
Serpent Libertine
Shane Copland
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Spiro Alexandratos
Talia -
Ted Sarantos
Ted Neenan
Ted Sarontos
Thomas Gee
Victoria Schumacker
Vihar Patel
William Potter
Wilson S.

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Stained Glass Workshop

Intro to Painting I & II

Intro to Painting I & II

Proofreading & Editing

Fun and Easy Tarot - Learn to Read Tarot

Fun and Easy Tarot - Learn to Read Tarot

Fun and Easy Tarot - Learn to Read Tarot

Stained Glass Workshop

Stained Glass Workshop

Mixed Media Art

Italian Language - Beginner (Online)

Rafting, White Water

Jump Start your Notary Business

Jump Start your Notary Business

Intro to Crochet

How to Start Your Own Business

Stained Glass Workshop

Jump Start your Notary Business

Kink 201: Intensive for Impact & Bondage

Jump Start your Notary Business

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