Jun 11th
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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
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
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
Meisner Tech 1 - Breakdown, Breakthrough
The Artistic Home Acting Studio @ 3054 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Break down your behavior barriers and expose a reservoir of intense and powerful emotional life. Your breakthrough to brilliant acting begins here, "living truthfully" and working moment to moment. Prerequisite: Admission by Interview Note: School will reach out with a final interview call for verification after purchase.
Wednesday Jun 7th, 7–9pm Central Time
(16 sessions)
Design Your Own Stained Glass
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
In this 2nd level class students will design their own stained glass piece. Learn how to cut curvature designed patterns as well as how to add beautiful jewels in your stained glass projects. More complex glass will be cut and grinded. Each student will take home a complete stained glass window. Students are required to have taken the beginner class or to have prior experience in stained glass. Isable Badalpour is an experienced stained glass artist...
Sunday Jun 11th, 10am–4pm Central Time
Stained Glass Workshop
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Create your own beautiful stained glass art. Learn how to cut & break glass as you create your own project using the copper foil method. The session will teach you about type & quality of glass, appropriate tools, cutting techniques and assembling. You will leave the class with a completed project. The instructor will bring templates for the students to choose from. For beginning stained glass a student can create their own template but...
Sunday Jul 30th, 10am–4pm Central Time
The Art of Dynamic Speaking—2-Day Workshop
Training 4 Breakthroughs @ 8745 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631
Please note: The class require students to be vaccinated. If you Google Billionaire Warren Buffet you'll quickly read about his attitude toward public speaking training. In one interview he said, "That public speaking course gave me the most important degree I have. It’s certainly had the biggest impact in terms of my subsequent success." Now is the time to invest in your career. You can learn to love public speaking. We guarantee that our...
Thursday Jul 6th, 9am–4pm Central Time
(2 sessions)
Intro to Bookkeeping
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
This class is an introduction to the basics of bookkeeping for the small business owner or those of you who want to become familiarized with some simple bookkeeping systems. Overcome the common fear of facing your finances and record keeping. Unless you are trained to understand & handle your own business & personal records, you will continue to suffer the uncertainty of what you or your business can afford to spend, what to ask of your accountants...
Wednesday Jul 12th, 7–9pm Central Time
(4 sessions)
Contract Bridge for Beginners
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
An introduction to the game that is fun, mentally stimulating, and a great way to meet people. The first hour of this class is instruction and covers the basics of bidding, playing the hand, and scoring. The second hour will be open play where you can practice what you've learned, ask questions, and have fun playing the world's greatest card game. Note: $20 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class.
Wednesday Jul 12th, 7:30–9:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Rafting, White Water - St. Joseph River
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF WHITE WATER RAFTING as you and your friends raft Indiana's only whitewater river, the St. Joseph. After a short ride from Chicago you join our rafting guides at the St. Joseph. Laugh, shout and have the time of your life as you repeat your thrill ride over and over again. Through the years over 200,000 rafters have experienced the excitement on this special 1/2 mile section of the St. Joseph...
Saturday Jun 24th, 7:30am–6pm Central Time
Jump Start your Notary Business
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Would you like the skills to work as an independent entrepreneur as a Notary Public and earn $25 to $75 per assignment in this challenging economy? Learn the beginning basic as a Notary Public and the requirements to become an Illinois Notary. Gain the knowledge to complete the most common notarial acts, certificates and the importance of a notary journal. Develop your profile. Explore the option for selecting notary associations and notary databases...
Saturday Jul 29th, 12–4pm Central Time
Intro to Knitting
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
For absolute beginners who have no prior knowledge of knitting but want to learn the art of knitting. Class will include proper nomenclature (terminology), hands on learning, visual aids, 1 on 1 assistance and a Q&A Session throughout the class. Students will leave with their knitting project, having learned the 2 basic stitches of knitting, how to begin and end your knitting project, how to replicate your knitting project at home, signed Certificate...
Saturday Jul 29th, 3:30–5:30pm Central Time
Drawing for Beginners
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Turn your stick figures & doodles into artwork. It's not hard & in this class you'll get plenty of attention & encouragement. We'll introduce you to basic drawing by studying a variety of objects, styles & techniques. The skill you develop in this class will increase your ability to draw quickly, accurately & to your satisfaction. You too can develop realistic, imaginative & expressive drawing skills. $35 Materials...
Jul 11th
6–8pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Aug 8th
6–8pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Aug 22nd
6–8pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Sep 16th
2–4pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Sep 19th
6–8pm CDT
Meets 4 Times
$110
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Tuesday Jul 11th, 6–8pm Central Time
(4 sessions)
Mixology 102: Sophisticated and Complex Cocktails
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
This class will teach you the intricacies of more complicated drinks including: Bar Spoon Subtleties How to make a layered drink Using more exotic ingredients Blended drinks Flaming drinks By the end of this class you will know how to make drinks such as: Ramos Gin Fizz Red, White & Blue Frozen Daiquiri Goblet of Fire Rock Lobster $25 Materials Fee to be paid directly to the school on the day of the class.
Saturday Aug 12th, 2–6pm Central Time
