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Learn essential life skills such as financial literacy, communication, and time management in Chicago's Life Skills classes, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to thrive in various aspects of their personal and professional lives.

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The Power of Dreams

Kabbalah Centre Student Support

The Zohar explains that while we sleep 59 of the 60 parts of the soul leave our bodies, leaving only 1/60th to physically sustain us. When the body is in slumber, the chains of physical existence break. The soul becomes free to ascend to a higher place in the spiritual realm where it receives nourishment and messages. According to Kabbalah, dreams offer us insight that can help us grow spiritually; information regarding our past, present, and future...

All levels 18 and older
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Sensory Processing Emotions and Behavior

Starnet Region V Chicago Public Schools @ 1000 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL

This workshop will provide participants with the current evidence related to sensory processing and the emotional and social development of children with and without disabilities. The neural mechanisms involved in sensory processing and those of the limbic system will be highlighted.  Participants will learn about the characteristics of non-verbal social behavior that affect children with disabilities, including autism, and learn strategies...

All levels 18 and older
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The Truth Hurts, But Does It Have To?

Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Since childhood we’re told “The Truth Hurts” as if the truth is a weapon to make you bad, wrong and inflict pain.     This workshop is designed to teach you how to handle the truth to esteem and empower yourself. This is one of the most powerful tool of increasing self-acceptance that you can learn.   You will learn how: The truth is only a weapon is you aren’t being mindful of what is happening The truth is one of the most...

All levels 21 and older
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Simchat Torah

Kabbalah Centre Student Support @ 492 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL

Simchat Torah is the culmination of 21 dynamic days of spiritual transformation. This joyous holiday is the last step on a journey to activate the blessings we have invited into our lives during Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. In Hebrew, Simchat Torah literally means, “Joy of the Torah.” The more joy we express at this time, the more true happiness and fulfillment we will experience in the year to come. Join us for a celebration of love...

All levels 18 and older
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$18

2 sessions

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Mind Reading & Other Tricks You Don't Know

Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

It’s common practice for us to expect our partner to read our mind. To know what we think, feel or want without us ever having to tell them.  It’s a true test of love that the majority of us fail at. If not at first, then eventually, in our romantic relationships.  This workshop will teach you about mind reading along with other folklore of romantic relationships.    You will learn how to trade in the myths and misconceptions...

All levels 21 and older
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Beginner's Guide to Life

Empowering Options @ 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Once we are adults, we’re expected to know how the world and the people in it work.  When we make mistakes, pick a “wrong choice” we blame ourselves for what we were never taught.    This workshop is a crash course in how people work, the most common patterns they engage in and how you can navigate it all like the expert you’re told you should be.  This is a fun workshop for learning, gaining insight and creating change...

All levels 21 and older
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20 Seconds of Bravery to Eliminate Shame

Empowering Options

We avoid doing what we want for fear of being shamed.  If what we want is unknown or outside our emotional comfort zone  of those around us we become emotionally paralyzed.  Early on we’re taught to stay within the rules of what our family believes. Especially what their believe about us. The fear of being different, wrong or bad often leads us to recreate & live the same shame & anxiety as our parents. Just 20 seconds of...

All levels 21 and older
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Learn to Love Public Speaking—1 Day Workshop

Training 4 Breakthroughs @ 8745 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL

Please note: The class require students to be vaccinated. Ready to invest in yourself for the number one skill for career success and growth? This is day one of the two day course, "The Art of Dynamic Speaking." When you work with one of our groups you will discover how to manage the normal fears associated with public speaking.  Even in one day, we can guarantee results. Your presentations will become more dynamic, memorable, and powerful....

(15) All levels 18 and older
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$499
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Beginning Zen Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu Chicago @ 818 Lake St, Evanston, IL

Discover the power of Zen Shiatsu and learn to cultivate mindfulness and compassion in a healing context. This course will teach you the fundamentals of energy meridians, facilitate change without manipulation, and give you the ability to provide a full-body treatment. Join us and take your first steps toward understanding Chinese Medicine and Zen Shiatsu.

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$500

10 sessions

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Rooftop Garden Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Maximize your rooftop space with a green oasis. Discover the benefits and special considerations for planning a successful rooftop garden. Explore all of the elements necessary to design a rooftop garden and apply that knowledge to your design project. Learn about environmental issues, weight load, decking and paving materials, screening issues, arbors, planters, plantings, lighting, and irrigation.  Dress for the weather. A supply list will...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$374

6 sessions

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Terrarium Maker's Workshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Do you love terrariums? Are you curious about growing things, and want to start small (really small)? Are you already making terrariums, but want to find new techniques and inspiration? This workshop is for you! We will be making terrariums inside glass vessels of your choosing, using beach rocks, sand, soil, even crushed ceramic pieces and dryer lint. In this workshop, you will create beautiful miniature gardens you can take home and watch...

(83) All levels 9 and older
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Beginning Calligraphy

Evanston Art Center

This class will explore the tools of calligraphy, with emphasis on the dip pen. Learn the basics in strokes and techniques to improve your beginner’s hand, including instruction on slant, spacing, and the importance of negative space. Practice time with individualized attention will be provided, plus at-home practice is recommended in-between classes. Pen and ink materials, plus practice paper, are included in the fee.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
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Speaking with Confidence & Clarity

Turpin Communication @ 340 E Superior St, Chicago, IL

Do you struggle with nervousness or are new to giving presentations? During this one-day baseline workshop for the novice and nervous presenter, you’ll work on your own real-life content and apply the fundamental principles of how to turn a presentation into an "Orderly Conversation. " This workshop uses video-recorded exercises and private video review to help you identify and develop the skills you need to succeed.  Throughout the workshop,...

(2) Beginner 18 and older
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$800
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Botany for Botanical Artists

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Bring realism to your botanical artwork with a focus on identifying the morphological features of plants. Emphasizing specific plant parts in illustrations is critical to the identification of plant species in both scientific floras and identification manuals. Through a combination of lectures and lab/studio time, you will identify key characteristics in each plant specimen and then transfer them to botanical illustrations. A supply list will be...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$374
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Spring Botanicals in Colored Pencil (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Spring brings bright and beautiful subjects for botanical drawing. Through careful study of various flowers, you will work your way from loose sketching to detailed colored pencil drawings. We will be covering essential pencil techniques such as layering and burnishing, as well as the basics of color mixing and composition. Required Materials: Please bring the first day: Drawing pencils and erasers. Sketchbook of your preferred paper and type. ...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
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$195

5 sessions

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Introduction to Grading and Drainage

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses to basic grading and drainage concepts as they relate to design. Acquire a critical understanding of key earth forms and drainage patterns in residential landscapes through active discussions and hands-on projects.  Prerequisites:  Graphics Introduction to Professional Practice  Principles of Garden Design

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$749

10 sessions

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Driving Lessons

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Adult and Teen driving lessons. Whether you’re new to the world of driving or an experienced driver looking to enhance your skills or get your driving license, we offer instruction designed to suit your needs. Patient, state-certified instructors can work with students of any level with our dual-cotrolled vehicles. Students will enjoy 2 private driving lessons of 2 hours each in our 2013 model training cars. Learner’s Permit Required. ...

(279) All levels 16 and older
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$185

2 sessions

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The Making of Modern Paris, 1852-1939

The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL

In this class, we’ll explore the making of modern Paris from the Second Empire through the 1930s. Political and social turbulence, as well as an architectural and artistic efflorescence, characterized Paris from the Second Empire through the 1930s. Topics to be treated in this class’s exploration of the City of Light will include Baron Haussmann and the remaking of Paris; the everyday lives of ordinary Parisians; life in the city during the...

(4) All levels 18 and older
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$305

8 sessions

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Botanical Art "Learn How" Series

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

This series of classes is for anyone who has an interest in learning how to draw and paint but feels intimidated at the thought. Heeyoung Kim’s step-by-step instruction and guidance will allow you to learn and have fun doing it. Plan to spend the day and register for both sessions at once to receive a ten percent discount.  Learn How to Draw in Graphite Pencil 2: Experience the magic of a graphite pencil. A pencil, the simplest tool, will...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$562

6 sessions

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Healthcare Garden Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

This eight-day program includes case studies, group projects, field trips, lectures, and instruction from experts from healthcare garden-related professions. Working in multidisciplinary teams that reflect the real world of healthcare garden design, your learning will be reinforced through tours of healthcare facilities in the Chicago area. Registration includes eight-day program fees, course materials, seminar program, transportation to field sites,...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$2,995

8 sessions

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