Friday, August 1 | 8am – 4pm | $50 per person | Register Here Includes Continental breakfast, catered lunch, and Professional Development Credits (IL teachers only) Calling Middle School, High School, and emerging teachers alike! Are you planning on teaching about the Civil War this upcoming school year? Have you ever wondered how a museum field […]
Friday, August 1 | 9am – 4pm | Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin | $140 ($175 for non-members) | Register Here Create a charming handcrafted footstool and master the art of seven-step caning to bring a stylish touch to your home. The frame, finished in a light stain, sets the perfect foundation for 12 caning pegs. By the […]
Final weekend to see "Transparent Watercolor Society of America 49th Annual National Juried Exhibition". Closes Sunday, August 3.
Tuesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 7 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($75 non-members) Young explorers will uncover the wonders of nature right in their backyard. From buzzing bees to chirping birds, they’ll learn about local ecosystems, grow a mini-garden, study habitats, and learn about conservation through museum exhibits and nature walks. It’s an […]
Tuesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 7 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($75 non-members) Young explorers will uncover the wonders of nature right in their backyard. From buzzing bees to chirping birds, they’ll learn about local ecosystems, grow a mini-garden, study habitats, and learn about conservation through museum exhibits and nature walks. It’s an […]
Tuesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 7 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($75 non-members) Young explorers will uncover the wonders of nature right in their backyard. From buzzing bees to chirping birds, they’ll learn about local ecosystems, grow a mini-garden, study habitats, and learn about conservation through museum exhibits and nature walks. It’s an […]
Friday, August 8 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Dr. Steve Fratt Some have seen the Civil War as the first modern war due to the introduction of new technologies. They also mention that sadly, the casualties on the battlefield were caused by employing obsolete tactics against these new technologies. Our guest will explain […]
Saturdays, August 9 – August 23 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dugan | $56 ($70 for non-members) | Register Here Ever wanted to start stitching but didn’t know where to start? This sampler class highlights popular techniques, including Bargello, Blackwork, Couching, Weaving, and making circles and fans. Stitches include Jessicas, Braids, Fans, Milanese, Norwich, […]
Tuesday, August 12 – Thursday, August 14 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($75 non-members) Explore the world through creative expression with activities like crafting intricate sand mandalas, painting Aboriginal dot figures, experimenting with Japanese spilled ink prints, and decorating traditional Matryoshka nesting dolls. Each art form offers a fun and hands-on way to learn […]
Tuesday, August 12 – Thursday, August 14 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($75 non-members) Explore the world through creative expression with activities like crafting intricate sand mandalas, painting Aboriginal dot figures, experimenting with Japanese spilled ink prints, and decorating traditional Matryoshka nesting dolls. Each art form offers a fun and hands-on way to learn […]
Tuesday, August 12 – Thursday, August 14 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($75 non-members) Explore the world through creative expression with activities like crafting intricate sand mandalas, painting Aboriginal dot figures, experimenting with Japanese spilled ink prints, and decorating traditional Matryoshka nesting dolls. Each art form offers a fun and hands-on way to learn […]
Thursday, August 14 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $84 ($105 for non-members) | Register Here Add a touch of elegance to your home with a handmade fused glass fluted dish! In this workshop, you’ll learn to cut, arrange, and layer glass pieces before they’re fired and shaped into a beautiful fluted form. […]
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