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Offices @ CoLab
900 Chicago Ave., Ste. 104
Evanston, IL 60202
WORKSHOP & CLASS SCHEdULES
Direct links to local business' class and workshop schedules, always up to the minute!
Art Makers Outpost:
Art, Crafting & Craftivism for Artists of All Ages
609 South Boulevard
Adults, Kids
Art Makers Outpost provides a nurturing studio environment where our artists are encouraged to experiment & get creative with a variety of materials ready for reuse. Through demonstration, facilitation and artist consults, our artists learn new techniques and engage in fun guided projects and free form art making. Our workshops and themed camps focus on various techniques and specific crafts. 75% or more of the materials provided are items that would otherwise be destined for landfills. All items are sourced through the community and local businesses.
C.G. Jung Center:
Spiritual and Psychological Growth
817 Dempster St
Adults only
The mission of the C. G. Jung Center in Evanston, IL is to provide a supportive environment for individuals seeking spiritual and psychological growth and well-being. The Center accomplishes its mission through the work of the Clinical Services, Public Programs and Institute for Creative Aging.
The Public Programs offer a wide range of adult educational opportunities to the general public. The year-round curriculum offers diverse learning experiences via workshops and seminars, weekly classes, lectures, film showings, and artistic performances.
Club Pilates:
Pilates
745 Chicago Ave
Adults, Teens
Club Pilates Evanston offers more than just low-impact, full-body workouts. With a range of class offerings that challenge your mind as well as your body, Club Pilates provides a path to a richer, more-fulfilling life. Take a free Intro class today and get started on a path to a better tomorrow.
Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery:
Plants, Terraria & More
704 Main St
Adults, Teens
We offer frequent workshops in how to build your own terrarium—for both kids and adults. You can check our calendar of events in Evanston to see when our next terrarium workshop will take place. We are pleased to offer private and small-group terrarium lessons, group BYOB events, bridal and wedding terrarium-making bachelorette parties, birthday parties for all ages, corporate team-building activities…book your terrarium-themed event in our rainforest!
In the meantime, come on in and check out our vast selection of terrariums and terrarium supplies. We’re happy to show you around, teach you a bit about how you can incorporate terrariums into your existing garden or home, and answer any questions you might have.
D21 Fit Studio:
Group Fitness Classes
739 Main St
Adults only
D21 Fit Studio offers a variety of small group fitness classes right here in Evanston, IL. Each workout class is lead by one of our certified personal trainers. It is our duty to create a fun, friendly environment where we will work together to motivate and reach your fitness goals. Whatever your personal training needs are, or what ailment you may be dealing with, we have the class for you.
Our training classes utilize high-intensity, low impact training techniques, perfect for any athlete! Check out our full list of group classes below, or fill out our form for a free 1:1 body assessment to determine which class is best for you.
Evanston Stitchworks:
Sewing, Knitting & Textiles
609 Sherman Ave
Adults, Kids
Our goal is to make you a great sewer whether you're into quilting, crafting or apparel. Most garment and quilting classes, and classes that span more than a single meeting, will require that you have access to a sewing machine between classes in order to do your "home work". This way, you will have plenty of time to learn and practice in the studio, and then continue to practice at home. When the class ends, you'll be ready to do it all over again on your own!
Adult basic and garment sewing classes include 2 free hours of independent machine/studio time on a first come first serve basis.
***REGISTER FOR 3 CLASSES AT ONCE AND RECEIVE 15% OFF ENROLLMENT FEES!
Fonseca Martial Arts:
Martial Arts & Self Defense
823 1/2 Chicago Ave
Adults, Kids, Seniors
With two levels of training floors and over 4,000 square feet, the Evanston Dojo is where it all started. Located in the heart of downtown Evanston, this flagship FMA dojo is home to hundreds of students who train day in and day out.
Schedule your Free Trial Class at the Evanston Dojo today.
Amanda Evanston Freund:
Painting & Making
1310-A Chicago Ave
Adults only
It's going to go something like this: colors, flowers, colors. Maybe some pattern, too. Hard to say. If you are looking for another dark and gloomy art site: this is not it. If you are looking for something happy, dynamic, and an unapologetic use of color, welp, you are in the right place.
Guitar Works Ltd:
Private Music Lessons
709 Main St
Adults, Kids
Here at Guitar Works Ltd, we have seven experienced instructors who are ready to help you or your child excel. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill instructors; each has decades of experience in the music industry, and you can choose one whose specialties meet your interests. We offer lessons in acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, as well as banjo, mandolin, and ukulele!
Kratos Strength Systems:
Power Lifting
1310 Sherman Ave
Adults only
GROUP TRAININGTrain with a group headed by a coach that maxes out at 8 participants. Groups meet 2 or 3 times per week. Includes programming for sessions outside the gym.
Our coaches guide each and every session to help you get stronger! Whether you're training in a group session or by yourself, we're always there to keep your technique at its best.
Lighthouse Yoga:
Yoga
1234 Sherman Ave
Adults
- All classes are drop-in
- Special classes or workshops require pre-registration and have a box next to them on the schedule that says "Sign Up Now"
- First class: $10
- Single class: $18
- Senior/student: $14
- 1-hour class: $14
- Gift certificates are available for purchase at the studio or over the phone
- Gift certificates and class passes are good for one year from date of purchase
The Musical Offering:
Music Lessons
743 Custer Ave
Adults, Teens, Kids
Offering private lessons for a variety of instruments, including piano, guitar, strings, woodwinds, and voice.
Offered in fall and spring, MOrchestra provides an opportunity for students to play in a large-group setting. Perfect for students who've been studying their instruments for at least two years, MOrchestra is divided into two levels.
Offered for both adults and students, our popular Plugged & In Live programs, taught by Tim O'Donnell, offer the opportunity to play jazz, blues, or rock n' roll in a small group setting.
Scratch Orchestra offers students of all ages and experience levels the unique opportunity to learn improvisation and composition in a group environment, under the direction of two professional composers.
The Musical Offering periodically offers free studio classes on a variety of topics, taught by MO staff.
Open Studio Project:
Art without Judgement
903 Sherman Ave
Adults, Teens, Kids
In all workshops and classes, participants and facilitators work alongside each other as fellow artists from the very start. The facilitator's ability to navigate the creative process becomes an essential reference point for class participants. Observing a fellow artist giving him/herself over to the creative process and truly benefiting from it, the participants gain the confidence they need to try things out for themselves. During the artmaking session, participants can observe facilitators exploring, experimenting, and problem-solving through their art and writing. As artists-in-residence, facilitators model their willingness to take risks and demonstrate their trust in the creative process.
The fact that facilitators and participants work together as co-artists has important repercussions for the power relationship between teacher and student. Participants have a chance to view the facilitator as a fellow human being with similar struggles, rather than as an authority figure. A vital element of our process is the "No Comment" rule: neither facilitators nor participants comments on each others artwork – ever.The Pot Shop:
Wheel Throw Pottery
1224 Chicago Ave
Adults, Teens, Kids
Demonstrations and discussions include further exploration of form, design, and decorating techniques as well as glaze formulation and production pottery techniques. Students have the opportunity to experiment with new surface treatments such as underglazes, stains, and slips. Increased skill level allows students to create more advanced shapes such as platters, teapots, and casseroles. Shapes are geared toward individual style, with an emphasis on originality. Personalized instruction enhances creativity.
Children will have fun learning to manipulate clay, using it to express their ideas while mastering basic techniques. The classes will cover beginning wheel skills such as centering, cylinders, and basic shapes. All clay, tools, and materials are provided for children's classes. Class size is limited to ten students.
School of Rock:
Rock Music & Instruments
1311 Sherman Place
Adults, Teens, Kids
School of Rock Evanston’s music teachers are experienced musicians devoted to helping students attain musical proficiency. From singing to drums to guitar, our Evanston music instructors inspire and teach students to perform live.
The Wine Goddess:
All Things Wine
702 Main St
Adults only
The Wine Goddess promises a fresh, felicitous take on the grape and its noblest derivative: WINE!
We offer a wide variety of classes at our Evanston store. From Wine 101 to Wines of France to Conquering the Restaurant Wine List. We also host LIVE MUSIC, and some of the hottest tickets in town. Classes and events often sell out, so buy your tix early and often!
Booked:
For Kids and Parents
506 Main St
Kids, Adults
NOT CURRENTLY OFFERING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
As Chicagoland's children-focused bookstore, Booked offers a carefully curated, diverse selection of new titles and classics for youthful readers of all ages. Weekly story times and meetup groups are now on the calendar, in addition to several special events at Booked and in the community. Stop by the store for the perfect kid-friendly book or activity any time!
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