Life Skills Training
Chicago
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Secrets to Lasting Intimacy
TantraNova Institute See all classes by this school @ 2031 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL
Discover the transformative tantric practices that can rekindle the spark in your relationship and deepen your connection with yourself and your partner. Explore the keys to love, intimacy, and sexual fulfillment in this workshop built for both couples and individuals. Don't miss this chance to grow your relationship and energize your life.
Fri. Apr 9th, 3–3pm CT
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Pressed Floral Wall-Clock Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Turn pressed flowers into a beautiful, functional piece of botanical décor. Learn how to arrange blooms using the golden ratio for a balanced and visually striking clock face, then discover sealing techniques to help preserve their color and placement. Leave with a unique, battery-operated floral clock ready to hang and enjoy at home. All supplies are included.
Thu. Dec 3rd, 10am–1pm CT
(3 hours)
Pressed Floral Candles
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Celebrate the beauty of autumn through a nature-inspired collage workshop. Use found and foraged materials such as leaves, flowers, and bark to create layered designs on candles while exploring composition, texture, and form. Express your personal connection to the season and leave with two unique candles, perfect for gifting or adding a warm, natural touch to your winter home. All supplies are included.
Sun. Dec 6th, 3:30–6:30pm CT
(3 hours)
Unconventional Holiday Bowl
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Rethink traditional holiday décor with a modern, living centerpiece featuring unexpected seasonal plants. Learn how to combine multiple plant varieties into a stylish composition designed for a reusable decorative bowl, while gaining practical care tips to keep your plants thriving long after the holidays. Create a fresh, contemporary display that brings lasting greenery into your home.
Sat. Dec 5th, 1–2:30pm CT
(90 minutes)
Winter Container Design Tips
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn how to design stunning winter containers with a focus on hardy perennials, evergreens, and seasonal accents. Explore key principles of container design, including balance, contrast, and effective use of height, filler, and trailing elements. Gain practical advice on troubleshooting and caring for your winter arrangements to keep them visually appealing throughout the colder months.
Thu. Nov 19th, 5:30–6:30pm CT
(1 hour)
Bird Walk: Fall Migration
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.
Sat. Nov 21st, 8–9:30am CT
(90 minutes)
The Business of Gardening & Landscaping
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Transform your passion for gardening and landscaping into a thriving business. This course offers essential insights into operating a successful landscape design and installation business, from accurate project pricing and estimating costs to sourcing materials and avoiding common pitfalls. Gain practical knowledge on managing overhead expenses and developing profitable operations.
Tue. Dec 8th, 6–9pm CT
(3 hours)
Beginner Bird Walk Main Island
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Embark on an evening adventure through the garden as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Whether you're a seasoned bird-watcher or just starting out, this guided walk promises a delightful and educational experience. Binoculars are recommended but not required—come and enjoy the natural beauty and diverse birdlife.
Tue. Dec 1st, 3–4:30pm CT
(90 minutes)
Winter Bird Walk
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Take in the quiet beauty of winter on this engaging walk through the Chicago Botanic Garden. Expert guides lead you across the garden's striking landscapes while introducing you to the area's resident winter birds and the earliest spring migrants. Pack your binoculars and get ready for an inspiring look at nature in transition.
Sat. Dec 5th, 8–9:30am CT
(90 minutes)
Yoga Nidra Power HouHoliday De-Stress Yoga Nidrar
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Release holiday stress through a calming combination of movement, stretching, and restorative practices. Begin with gentle yoga to release tension and balance the body, then settle into Yoga Nidra, a deeply restful guided meditation designed to encourage relaxation and mindfulness. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat and blanket for comfort.
Sat. Dec 5th, 10–11am CT
(1 hour)
Bonsai: Bring Your Own Tree Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Do you have a bonsai tree you’re just not sure what to do with? Bring your tree of any species for consultation with the Garden’s bonsai curator and learn new techniques for style and design in this studio-style workshop.
Wed. Dec 9th, 5–8pm CT
(3 hours)
Invasive Plants in the Chicago Region
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the hidden dangers that invasive plants pose to our economy, environment, and health in this eye-opening course. Uncover their ability to thrive and spread outside their native habitats, and gain valuable insights on how to mitigate their impact.
Sat. Dec 12th, 9:30–11:30am CT
(2 hours)
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Men, Sex and Power - A Workshop for Men
TantraNova Institute See all classes by this school @ 2031 W Warner Ave, Chicago, IL
Discover the key to unlocking your real potential as a man through a life-changing workshop that helps you grow more confident, fulfilled, and connected. Tap into your masculine creative spark, work with your vital energy, and take in deeper, more compassionate relationships. Join us for a transformative path of self-discovery and personal growth.
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More Flowering Shrubs
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Beyond the 65 shrubs in the Deciduous Flowering Shrubs course, there are many other hardy shrubs suitable for our landscape. Discover more than 35 new shrubs, less common shrubs, and new varieties of existing shrubs. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
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The Art Institute of Chicago: Badass Bitches Tour
Museum Hack See all classes by this school @ 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Remember when feminism happened, and Georgia O’Keeffe kicked butt, and now museums and the art world totally treat male and female artists with equal value? JK JK IT’S STILL SUPER BAD! On this two-hour tour of the Art Institute of Chicago, we get three things done: We celebrate the awesome women who ARE represented We fill you in on some women you haven’t heard about We kick some ass - we hack the patriarchy and actually (briefly)...
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$59
Travel Free & Get Paid to Do It
Discovery Center See all classes by this school @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
This class is offered one time this year ! If you’re retired, near retirement, changing careers or a student, learn over 200 practical ways to free travel, fun work-vacations and new moneymaking travel careers. Instructor, Gina Henry teaches nationwide and shows you how she affords to travel 12 months a year visiting over 80 countries and 48 states in the past 25 years. FREE airfare, hotels, cruises, tours, car rentals, meals, & more. Frequent...
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$50
Bonsai Basics: Creating Ficus Bonsai
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the art of bonsai as you learn to shape and care for a Ficus tree in this hands-on workshop. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll explore styling techniques, maintenance practices, and essential bonsai principles to nurture a thriving miniature tree. Perfect for beginners, this class provides the foundational skills needed to refine and develop your bonsai with confidence.
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Introduction to Garden Design
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Pick up the essentials of garden design, from core principles through practical application. Learn to plan and carry out designs for residential spaces, including front and backyard layouts. The course covers everything from conceptual design through translating ideas into beautiful, functional gardens. Great for beginners.
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Beginning Beekeeping
The Morton Arboretum See all classes by this school @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Learn the basics of beekeeping. Curious about honey bees? Interested in starting your own hive and harvesting your own honey? Already have a hive and want to learn more about managing it? Join our experienced beekeeper and explore the history of beekeeping, bee anatomy, starting up a colony and managing it through the year, equipment basics, honey bee pests and diseases, harvesting honey, and more. Recommended text: The recommended text, ...
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All About Eyes: Eye Makeup Looks
Goldplaited See all classes by this school @ 2829 n. Sheffield Avenye, Chicago, IL
Join the talented team at goldplaited for a class all about eye looks! In this class we will take you through the following steps: how to prep your eye look for maximum longevity building a 2 color eye look for day with defined liner bumping your look up for evening by deeping the tone, adding smokiness and a pop of shimmer. Finish the evening look by learning to wing out your liner finishing touches! filling in your brows, under eye...
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$65
