The Discovery Center in Chicago is a well-established adult education program offering a variety of fun and stimulating classes taught by qualified instructors. With a focus on lifelong learning, there are no exams or grades, allowing individuals to learn at their own pace for personal enjoyment and growth.
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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 a baton and/or cuffs please bring the items to class. If not, they will be supplied. Please wear comfortable...
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Explore the sensuality and power of Middle Eastern dance in this Belly Dance class. This ancient, feminine art will teach body isolations, flexibility and posture control with a precise presentation full of vibrant energy and grace. You will learn poise and movement of large scarf for your belly dancing. Lean the fun and exciting movements of belly dance with Matia! Bring one large scarf with you for this class.
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Gain new customers, Increase sales, express yourself and set yourself up as an expert in your field. Deliver a strong message to your customers, constituents, students, clients - you are here and ready to meet their needs. All these are reasons people have have created and maintain their websites. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of design and how to create a simple, clean website that gets your message across....
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Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Refine your photography skills with our Intermediate Photography class at the Discovery Center. Gain insights into studio and portrait photography, learning professional techniques in composition, lighting, and more. Led by experienced photographer Cory Byers, you'll have hands-on practice and receive personalized feedback to elevate your craft to the next level.
Come sweat it out, have fun and learn basic to early intermediate boxing skills. basic punching and defense, footwork and mitt drills will be covered. All leading to basic sparring drills. Required equipment: Hand wraps
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Attention all options traders. If you're experienced or even if you've only watched YouTube videos, this class is for you. Join one of our most popular instructors for a super-informative and entertaining 2 1/2 hours learning about fascinating ways to exploit the leverage the options market offers. You will learn: Unique yet simple charting techniques to vastly increase your probability A powerful way to vastly minimize your risk A dynamic option...
Discovery Center @ 2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Savate is a French style of weaponless hand and foot fighting which is related to specialties of the Asian Martial Arts. Degerberg Academy’s Savate Classes will better your kicking techniques, improve your punch-kick combinations and increase your control while and balance you up your cardio. Required materials: Wrestling or boxing shoes Cup and supporter (for male)
The ultimate offense. This is one of the world's most devastating striking arts. Must be in great shape & have prior martial arts training.
Discovery Center @ Virtual Classroom
Explore your own expressive style through the practice and discipline of painting, and learn the fundamentals of color blending & balance. Create your own abstract, surreal, and representational paintings, as you learn the basics of painting with water based paints. Whether you prefer to paint still life or abstract expression, you will learn to mix and apply color through various mediums such as watercolors and acrylics. Class will include...
Discovery Center @ Kostner & Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
With a UTAH concealed carry permit a citizen can legally carry a concealed firearm in 34 states. Our class will instruct and supply you with the following to apply for your UTAH permit. We will provide you with your application, your fingerprint card, and the notarization of your application. You will need to bring a copy of your driver's license or state I.D. Material fee covers handouts, fingerprinting and photos. UTAH state license fees are not...
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Turn your business website into a source of online traffic that delivers customers by mastering Search Engine Optimization and the fundamentals of Search Engine Marketing. Covers major search engines as well as Google Analytics, Page Rank, back-linking, human-edited directories and keyword and key-phrase research selection for organic search marketing as well as Adwords and Adsense program basics. Business owners and professionals, learn how to make...
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
This course is designed as an introduction to home organic cannabis cultivation for Illinois medical marijuana patients and caregivers. Cultivation topics will include: Cannabis growing strategies: Organic vs. Traditional Cannabis harvesting, trimming, drying, curing Cannabis strains, genetics, methods of use. Overview on legal and social issues associated with this endeavor Get a comprehensive understanding in the arts of growing cannabis...
Discovery Center @ Virtual Classroom
Do you want to gain confidence, lose inhibitions, have fun & learn acting? Then this beginning acting class is for you. Experiment with improvisation, speech & personality exercises designed to bring out your special strengths & talents. Work in a relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on positive attitudes, and acquire performance and presentation skills that you will use for life.
Discovery Center @ Virtual Classroom
Unlock the power of confident and effective public speaking at Discovery Center. Overcome communication obstacles, hone your message delivery, and master the art of organizing and writing prepared speeches. Through interactive impromptu speech exercises and strategies to reduce nervousness, our experienced Speak Easy Nation instructors will guide you to speak with confidence in any workplace or social setting. Join our small-sized, focused class to rapidly acquire techniques that boost your public speaking skills and apply them to your unique situations.
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
This third level of our Spanish language classes is for students who have completed Practical Spanish and Intermediate Spanish or who are at an advanced level. Class will cover reading, writing, conversation and advanced grammar. Develop a more dynamic command of the Spanish language! $25 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Increase your vocabulary and improve your conversation ability with this continuation of Beginning Polish. MATERIAL FEE: $25.00 REQUIRED
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Enjoy an evening of hold'em poker with like-minded players. Anyone interested, whether beginner or advanced, is welcome. This extends the intro class so that students can put into practice what they have learned, but the class is not a pre-requisite. We are here to learn and have fun! Drop-in fee for single session $20. An instructor will be present to coach and facilitate.
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Learn model do's and don't. Learn what it takes to start in fashion modeling for runway, print, commercial, catalog, designers and TV. This one day seminar is a great way way to get your questions answered.
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Continue to build your conversational skills and improve your vocabulary and grammar. This class is for students that have taken the beginning class or know some basic Russian. $25 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class.
Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Tap dancing is fun. You've always wanted to try it. Now's your chance. In this high energy, upbeat class you'll learn a variety of tap steps that will lead you into basic combinations as well as a beginning routine. No coordination or rhythm is required; only enthusiasm & tap shoes!
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