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Hands-On Knife Skills
The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
Knife Skills is our most popular class! This hands-on chopping session will have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro. Knife care, sharpening and honing, and selection and manufacturing are also covered by our chef.
How to Start Your Own Business
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Learn how to launch your business and make your dream a reality! This all-day seminar will explore the essential steps to successfully starting your own business. Many people would like to start their own business, but the maze of financial, legal and other technical considerations is baffling. Don't give up on your business idea, all you need is a well thought out business plan. Learn all the start-up steps in planning your business, & get...
Sunday Jun 11th, 11am–4pm Central Time
Wine Tasting: Becoming a Wine Connoisseur
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several of the "classical" grapes varietals of the world and discover their aromas and flavor profiles. Gain...
Friday Jun 9th, 7–9pm Central Time
Painting with Acrylics
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
This course offers a strong introduction to painting in which students learn about color mixing, painting techniques, and composition. Each student receives one-on-one instruction and everyone is encouraged to develop personal themes. The focus of the class is exclusively Acrylics. Students will learn the specifics of this very rich technique, which can equal the wonders of oil when well-mastered. Please click HERE for Materials List.
Monday Jun 12th, 1–4pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Proofreading & Editing
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
How imortant are proofreading and editing in our digital world? Think of how many times you’re reading during the course of the day: Newspapers. Magazines. Billboard Ads. Books. Websites. Blog sites. Behind every one of these is a sharp proofreader/editor who doesn't makes the mistakes of the human 'brian". Have you seen the number of courses on proofreading and editing today? How do you know which one is right for you? Which ones teach...
Sunday Jun 11th, 10am–4pm Central Time
Illustrator Part 1
Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL 60173
You will learn to draw shapes, manipulate paths, and use color. This class also covers grouping content, basic typography, object stacking order, layers, print considerations, and exporting your work for both print and web. Course Outline Lesson 1: Getting started • Design Principles, Elements and Graphic Composition • Raster vs. Vector Graphics • Navigating & Customizing the Illustrator Interface Lesson 2: Creating Documents...
Tuesday Jun 13th, 9am–4pm Central Time
Illustrator Part 2
Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 1821 Walden Office Sq, Schaumburg, IL 60173
You will learn advanced path manipulation and appearance controls. This class also covers patterns, symbols, brushes, gradient mesh, perspective drawing, masking techniques, creative effects, print proofing and exporting directly to web. Course Outline Lesson 1: Drawing Complex Illustrations Grids and Guides Combining Objects Layers Perspective Drawing Trace Artwork Lesson 2: Painting Tools Fills and Strokes Live Paint Custom Brushes...
Wednesday Jun 14th, 9am–4pm Central Time
Paper Remix - Inspired Collage
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Snip, tear and assemble your way through the expressive medium of collage. Create compositions using a variety of papers and techniques to gather images, shapes and colors. To inspire your work, themes such as quotes, poems, landscape and personal imagery will be shared.
Wednesday Jun 14th, 9:30am–12pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Adult Recreational
Lincoln Square Fencing @ 2500 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
This class is for Adults (and older teens) who want to pursue the sport on a recreational basis. Instruction is given in Foil & Saber. The Adult Beginner class is recommended for those who have never fenced before, then membership in this program. This is a TEMPORARY schedule as we adjust to allowable conditions of training.
Thursday Jun 8th, 7:30–9pm Central Time
Stone Carving Workshop
Jyl Bonaguro @ 4200 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Let’s Carve Stone – Design, carve, and polish your own sculpture in alabaster during this 1-day workshop class under the tutelage of professional stone sculptor, Jyl Bonaguro. Using traditional manual tools like a hammer, point, flat and tooth chisels along with rasps you will learn: Techniques for Blocking Techniques for Detailing Finishing a stone sculpture in alabaster Details: Adults Only. No previous experience is...
Saturday Jun 10th, 10am–4:30pm Central Time
Growing Using and Storing Herbs
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL 60022
This class looks at what you'll need to successfully grow a variety of herbs in a sunny place in the ground, on a patio, or on a deck. You'll learn what is needed to grow healthy plants, how and when to harvest them, how to store them, and how to use them.
Saturday Jun 17th, 10am–12pm Central Time
BLS Provider Class (Instructor-led)
Citywide CPR @ 1900 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
BLS Provider is a 100% instructor led - video based course, with skills practice and testing. Students must pass the BLS exam with a score of 84% or higher. Students are allowed to reference the BLS manual during the BLS Provider exam. Students can expect to receive an email, with a link to claim their AHA BLS Provider Card. EMS Professionals requiring continuing education credits, must submit a written request within 60 days of course completion....
Thursday Jun 8th, 10:30am–2pm Central Time
Screen Printing
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Do you want to make Screen Prints? This multi-level class is a great way to explore your ideas and get them printed. Learn both handmade and photographic processes and create images on a screen and print editions in black and white and color. Learn the medium of Warhol and the Chicago gig poster scene! Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Saturday Jun 17th, 1–4pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Metalsmithing Techniques for Jewelry
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
In this multi-level jewelry class, a different technique will be demonstrated each week to develop and enhance skills in fabrication. Students work on their own projects with input and feedback from the instructor.
Sunday Jun 18th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(9 sessions)
Make Anything You Want with 3D Printer
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
This class will help you get a comprehensive understanding of 3D printing. We will explore the 3D modeling tools, introduce various printing technics, and walk through the process of 3D printing, from sketching the idea to printing it out.
Sunday Jun 18th, 1–4pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
