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Small Business Saturday Holiday Workshop
(Ages 4-11)
Saturday 11/30 12-3 pm
Location: Creativo Too 6324 N. Central, Chicago
Cost: $15 for one child ($5 for each additional sibling)
Free with $25 purchase in Edgebrook or Sauganash stores on 11/30 (Compliments of the Edgebrook Sauganash Chamber of Commerce)
On Small Business Saturday, get started on your holiday shopping, have a leisurely lunch, get a manicure, a new haircut, or groceries at one of our great local establishments. Simply drop your kids off at the art center for this special workshop while you visit our local merchants. Children will do a variety of projects that will get everyone in the holiday spirit. Sign-up now since space is limited.
Small Business Saturday Holiday Workshop
(Ages 4-11)
Saturday 11/30 12-3 pm
Location: Creativo Too 6324 N. Central, Chicago
Cost: $15 for one child ($5 for each additional sibling)
Free with $25 purchase in Edgebrook or Sauganash stores on 11/30 (Compliments of the Edgebrook Sauganash Chamber of Commerce)
On Small Business Saturday, get started on your holiday shopping, have a leisurely lunch, get a manicure, a new haircut, or groceries at one of our great local establishments. Simply drop your kids off at the art center for this special workshop while you visit our local merchants. Children will do a variety of projects that will get everyone in the holiday spirit. Sign-up now since space is limited.
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Past Offerings
Fall Kids Workshop (Ages 3-11)
Saturday, 10/5 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Creativo Too 6324 N. Central, Chicago
Why should adults have all the fun? Drop the kids off at North Branch Arts while you enjoy Everyday Edgebrook's Beer Stroll. Kids will enjoy music, art, games and more. All children are welcome (even if you can't make it to Beer Stroll).
Children are not required to stay the entire time.
$15 per child ($5 for each additional sibling).
2 Day Family Mosaic Sugar Skull Workshop (6+ up to 3 family members)
Saturday 10/27 12pm-3pm & Sunday 10/28 4pm-6pm
Taught by Staci Sterenberg
Cost: $150
Class Description: In this 2-day workshop, parents and their kids will learn the basics of mosaic making by creating a Day of the Dead style skull. Participants will learn about cutting, placement and grouting. Families will design their skull using tiles and a variety of colorful glass tesserae. All tools and materials are included, but you may bring non-porous objects like beads or broken dishes to add a personal touch.
About the instructor: Staci is an interdisciplinary artist who is focused in mosaics. She is also an art educator for all ages. Staci holds a BA from Michigan State University and a Masters from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She believes that creativity is within everyone and the process of making is a journey that we all van experience. REGISTER HERE
NO SCHOOL ART CAMP (K-4th Grade)
Friday 9/21 10 am – 2 pm (Catholic Schools Day Off)
Cost: $60
Spend the day with our awesome camp counselors creating, building and exploring! Students will have some counselor directed projects and some open ended free choice projects.
Space is limited!
TEEN SONGWRITING WORKSHOP (Ages 13-18)
Wednesday 9/19 4-6pm
Taught by Loretta Meideros
Cost: $35 Bring a friend $40/pair
If you have always thought about songwriting, you most likely have some things in common with Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. This is an opportunity to grab those thoughts and feelings and express them through music. Whether you have a book of poems or random words on paper, come and get your feet wet. We will create a safe space to make mistakes and enjoy magical moments as your work comes together into an original song. Participants can work individually or in groups as we learn the basic concepts behind songwriting, so you can take those skills on the road! BYO instrument if you'd like!
About the Instructor: Loretta Medeiros Teaching Artist Loretta Medeiros, a Boston native, has nurtured her music career for 15 years. As a voice specialist and audio engineer, she has a passion for project based learning. Loretta opened her private studio 11 years ago, helping artists of all ages to find their voice through music. Partnering with North Branch Arts, Loretta strives to help musicians of all musical backgrounds and instrumentation to find their flow and build their toolkit for some of the most important moments of their career.
iPHONE PHOTO WORKSHOP (Ages 13+
Saturday 9/15 1-3 pm
Taught by Kate Garcia
Cost: $30
Class Description: Discover the power of the amazing camera you always have with you, your iPhone. Whether you are wanting to create great photos of your family, document the urban experience, or create a moody still-life, this 2-hour workshop will get you headed in the right direction.
Past Offerings
Fall Kids Workshop (Ages 3-11)
Saturday, 10/5 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Creativo Too 6324 N. Central, Chicago
Why should adults have all the fun? Drop the kids off at North Branch Arts while you enjoy Everyday Edgebrook's Beer Stroll. Kids will enjoy music, art, games and more. All children are welcome (even if you can't make it to Beer Stroll).
Children are not required to stay the entire time.
$15 per child ($5 for each additional sibling).
2 Day Family Mosaic Sugar Skull Workshop (6+ up to 3 family members)
Saturday 10/27 12pm-3pm & Sunday 10/28 4pm-6pm
Taught by Staci Sterenberg
Cost: $150
Class Description: In this 2-day workshop, parents and their kids will learn the basics of mosaic making by creating a Day of the Dead style skull. Participants will learn about cutting, placement and grouting. Families will design their skull using tiles and a variety of colorful glass tesserae. All tools and materials are included, but you may bring non-porous objects like beads or broken dishes to add a personal touch.
About the instructor: Staci is an interdisciplinary artist who is focused in mosaics. She is also an art educator for all ages. Staci holds a BA from Michigan State University and a Masters from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She believes that creativity is within everyone and the process of making is a journey that we all van experience. REGISTER HERE
NO SCHOOL ART CAMP (K-4th Grade)
Friday 9/21 10 am – 2 pm (Catholic Schools Day Off)
Cost: $60
Spend the day with our awesome camp counselors creating, building and exploring! Students will have some counselor directed projects and some open ended free choice projects.
Space is limited!
TEEN SONGWRITING WORKSHOP (Ages 13-18)
Wednesday 9/19 4-6pm
Taught by Loretta Meideros
Cost: $35 Bring a friend $40/pair
If you have always thought about songwriting, you most likely have some things in common with Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. This is an opportunity to grab those thoughts and feelings and express them through music. Whether you have a book of poems or random words on paper, come and get your feet wet. We will create a safe space to make mistakes and enjoy magical moments as your work comes together into an original song. Participants can work individually or in groups as we learn the basic concepts behind songwriting, so you can take those skills on the road! BYO instrument if you'd like!
About the Instructor: Loretta Medeiros Teaching Artist Loretta Medeiros, a Boston native, has nurtured her music career for 15 years. As a voice specialist and audio engineer, she has a passion for project based learning. Loretta opened her private studio 11 years ago, helping artists of all ages to find their voice through music. Partnering with North Branch Arts, Loretta strives to help musicians of all musical backgrounds and instrumentation to find their flow and build their toolkit for some of the most important moments of their career.
iPHONE PHOTO WORKSHOP (Ages 13+
Saturday 9/15 1-3 pm
Taught by Kate Garcia
Cost: $30
Class Description: Discover the power of the amazing camera you always have with you, your iPhone. Whether you are wanting to create great photos of your family, document the urban experience, or create a moody still-life, this 2-hour workshop will get you headed in the right direction.
- File Type and Resolution and Storing Images
- Composition and Exposure
- Filters and Editing
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Cabin Fever for Kids 2 (Ages 3-11)
Saturday, 6/23 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm Why should adults have all the fun? Drop the kids off at North Branch Arts while you enjoy Everyday Edgebrook's Cabin Fever. Kids will enjoy music, art, games and more. All children are welcome (even if you can't make it to Cabin Fever). Snacks will be served. Children are not required to stay the entire time. $15 per child ($5 for each additional sibling). |
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Art Night Out (21+) -- Hearts Peter Max Style
Friday, 2/16 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm Spend the evening with your spouse, friend, sibling, or anyone that you want to share this special evening with creating your own masterpiece. We will be inspired by beautiful hearts in the style of Peter Max. Our talented instructor will guide us through the process. Cost: $20 for 1 person / $30 for 2 Go to our Registration page to sign up! |
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Art Night Out (21+) -- Paint a Still Life Like Cezanne
Friday, 1/26 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm What better way is there to spend an evening with friends and Cezanne. We will be inspired by beautiful Cezanne still lifes as we create our own masterpieces. Our talented instructor will guide us through the process. Cost: $20 Go to our Registration page to sign up! |
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Art Night Out (21+) -- Winter in the City
Friday, 12/15 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm What better way is there to spend an evening with friends at the holidays? We will be inspired by beautiful winter scenes as we create our own masterpieces. Our talented instructor will guide us through the process. Cost: $20 Go to our Registration page to sign up! |
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Art Night Out (21+) -- Gustav Klimt
Friday, 11/17 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Spend an evening painting with friends. We will be inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt as we create our own masterpieces. Our talented instructor will guide us through the process.
Cost: $20
Frida & Friends Workshop Sip & Paint (21+)
Saturday July 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Come recreate an amazing Frida portrait! Our instructor will be dressed as Frida (unibrow and all) as she guides you into Frida's world of art.
($5 discount if you bring a friend or dress like Frida)
Price: $20
Register Now by emailing [email protected]. A minimum of 5 participants are needed to hold this class.
Saturday July 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Come recreate an amazing Frida portrait! Our instructor will be dressed as Frida (unibrow and all) as she guides you into Frida's world of art.
($5 discount if you bring a friend or dress like Frida)
Price: $20
Register Now by emailing [email protected]. A minimum of 5 participants are needed to hold this class.
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Chicago Skyline Van Gogh Workshop (21+)
Saturday, June 24th, 6:30-8:30 pm Join us as we go back in time and paint just like Van Gogh. You'll take home your own Chicago skyline with a Van Gogh Style.Bring your own beverage to sip as you paint your own masterpiece to take home. $20 (if you bring a friend get a $5 discount) |
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Bob Ross Workshop Sip & Paint (21+)
Saturday June 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Come to North Branch Arts and make some happy tress with us at our Bob Ross Workshop. We will have an instructor (dressed as Bob Ross) to help you create your own masterpiece. Bring your own beverage to sip as you paint a beautiful scenic view to take home. |
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Mother's Day Workshop (Ages 5-11)
May 13th, 2 - 4 pm Make your Mother's Day memorable. We will be making personal picture frames, oven mitts and cards to take home for mom! $20 per child /$10 each additional sibling. |
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Mini Bash 2017 (Ages 4 -11)
Saturday, February 25th 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Attending the Everyday Edgebrook Winter Bash? Well, why should the adults have all the fun? Bring the kids to North Branch Arts for music, dancing, art, games and more. All children are welcome (even if you can't make it to Winter Bash). Pizza and snacks will be served. Children are not required to stay the entire time. $20 per child ($10 for each additional sibling). |
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Small Business Saturday Holiday Workshop (Ages 5-11)
Saturday, November 26th 1-3 pm On Small Business Saturday, get started on your holiday shopping, have a leisurely lunch, get a manicure, a new haircut, or groceries at one of our great local establishments. Simply drop your kids off at the art center for this special workshop while you visit our local merchants. Children will create holiday cards and work on other projects that will get everyone in the holiday spirit. $15 for one child ($10 for each additional sibling) Bring a new toy for Toys-for-Tots and get $5 off your registration. |
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Mini Masters
Workshop ages 4-10
Saturday, Nov 28th, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
On Small Business Saturday, get started on your holiday shopping, have a leisurely lunch, get a jump on your holiday shopping, get a manicure, a new haircut, or groceries at one of our great local establishments. Simply drop your kids off at NBA for this special workshop while you visit our local merchants. Children will create masterpiece using MasterKitz and work on other projects. Masterkitz will be on sale.
Workshop ages 4-10
Saturday, Nov 28th, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
On Small Business Saturday, get started on your holiday shopping, have a leisurely lunch, get a jump on your holiday shopping, get a manicure, a new haircut, or groceries at one of our great local establishments. Simply drop your kids off at NBA for this special workshop while you visit our local merchants. Children will create masterpiece using MasterKitz and work on other projects. Masterkitz will be on sale.