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Life Skills Training
Chicago
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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Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Little House Books
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the hidden depths of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series in this literary class that delves into the series' settings, authorship, adaptations, translations, and lasting impact on American history and girlhood. Taught by a dedicated Wilder scholar, this course will explore not only Wilder's eight-book series but also the works of her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the societal, ideological, and historical themes embedded within these iconic books.
Hemingway and the Women Who Influenced His Life
The Newberry @ 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Uncover the hidden stories behind Hemingway's iconic works as you delve into the captivating lives of the influential women who shaped his existence. Gain unique insights into their relationships through personal letters, rare photographs, and engaging discussions in this thought-provoking literary exploration.
Energy Medicine Practice for Beginners
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Unblock and balance your body’s subtle energies to improve health and vitality while connecting to your natural rhythms. Energy medicine complements conventional medicine while drawing from Eastern disciplines such as acupuncture, yoga, and qi gong. Learn and practice effective techniques for stress relief, creating healthy boundaries, boosting your immune system, and more. Limited mobility accommodated.
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Be your Best Self: How to Boost Self-Awareness
General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” ― Lao Tzu Self-awareness has become a hot topic as of late, and for good reason! Self-awareness and mindfulness of ones inner qualities are the keys to building a successful career, connected relationships, and an overall happy life. This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the what, why, and how of self-awareness. During the course of the workshop, a number...
Introduction to Design Principles
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
This workshop introduces and reviews the landscape design process of site analysis, conceptual design, and evaluations, based on principles of balance, symmetry, proportion, scale, and unity. Through plant combinations and landscape features, you will learn about color, texture, line, form, and methods of creating garden spaces. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
$40
Medicine for the Earth
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
A fast-paced and high-tech lifestyle takes a toll on the Earth and you. The environment is contaminated with toxins that threaten the health of all life. You have the ability to transform the toxins in the environment and yourself and bring healing on profound levels. Based on the teachings of Sandra Ingerman, explore the healing practice of transfiguration—becoming Divine Light. Transfiguration changes who you are at a cellular and spiritual level...
Intro to Meditation
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
With increasing interest in meditation, many people use new methods to acquire meditation skills. Phone apps, videos on YouTube, CDs, and podcasts are supportive. However, the time-honored method is to study with a teacher, in person. Gain the tools needed to start a meditation practice. Explore the value of a personal meditation practice to add contentment, calm, and compassion in your daily life. Vimala, a Buddhist monk, provides meditation...
$50
Living in Flow
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
Your life is impacted by unpredictable world events that can cause uncertainty, such as the effects of climate change. As well, personal challenges and unclear outcomes effect your life and often those near to you. These circumstances or situations can distress you, which in turn, effects your mood, energy, and over all well being. Find peace in the unknown by employing a deeper understanding of how a positive outlook shifts your energy and...
$70
Transformational Energies of 2020
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
2020 is a year to gain a higher consciousness of yourself in multiple dimensions. The electromagnetic energies and cosmic energies now entering the Earth’s atmosphere are transformational. Streams of Light are being transmitted for the sole purpose of awakening you to a higher state of consciousness. As you increase your awareness of influencing energies, you can connect with the higher vibrational aspects of your Higher Self, soul family, and...
$50
A Course in Miracles
Infinity Foundation @ 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a teaching device and a tool. The aim is to help undo all suffering. Its central theme is forgiveness as a means of undoing all fear and suffering. The objective is to experience peace and joy by undoing blocks to the awareness of love’s presence. Join a miracle-minded gathering to shift your consciousness from fear to love. Explore the transformational themes in ACIM. Apply practical strategies with its truths to...
First Class of Test Automation
As a Quality Assurance Tester you will be at the heart of the software development process. You must be detail oriented and love to spend hours in front of the computer. The main responsibility of a Tester is to find mistakes in websites and software applications. Becoming a Software Quality Assurance is easy and you don’t need any programing background to study in the Program. Even during times of economic slowdown, QA testers are always needed....
All levels
16 and older
Succulent Wreath
Create a living wreath of succulent plants for your home or outdoors. You will fill a wire wreath frame with moss complete with succulent cuttings that root in the wreath. This will be a small but full wreath that can be used as a tabletop arrangement or as an outdoor decoration for a door or fence and will last for years, given proper care. Please bring a box to take home your completed wreath. All other materials are included in the fee.
The Planted Landscape
The specific planted choices and selections within a landscape and garden are informed by the site, program, context, and story. This program will outline, define, and communicate applications of planting design within comprehensive site and landscape design. The session will involve classroom discussion along with physical site landscape tours and observations of planted landscapes. The elements of site and client information, site observation,...
Poultry Palooza!
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Annex 1, Chicago, IL
Join urban chicken consultant Jennifer Murtoff for a day of workshop on how to successfully raise and enjoy chickens in your backyard. Raising Backyard Chickens Saturday, March 12, 2016 noon – 2 p.m. This class is designed for curious people who are considering raising backyard chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds and who want to learn more! Come learn about local laws, how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and...
$66
Gardens that Heal
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
In a healthcare environment, gardens provide a sense of order, safety, and privacy for those coping with illness. During this seminar, industry leaders will present the latest research demonstrating the benefits of healthcare gardens, while providing an introduction to the tools needed to effectively design, manage, and evaluate such gardens. This program is registered with the American Society of Landscape Architects for continuing...
$149
Early Spring Bouquets
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Working with the earliest offerings from the Field & Florist greenhouses, Heidi Joynt and Molly Kobelt will demonstrate the many attributes of locally grown ranunculus and anemone as they lead participants in a hand tied bouquet making workshop. Skills learned in this workshop can easily translate into making bridal bouquets. All materials are included in the fee.
$139
Tai Chi: Advanced Yang-Style
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Tai chi from the Yang style is a beautiful, slow-moving meditation in motion. This course continues with in-depth study of the Yang style for students who have completed the intermediate class and feel comfortable advancing. Some qigong exercises, such as the Eight Pieces of Brocade, will also be practiced. Class locations vary and will be held outdoors when weather permits. Please refer to the tai chi sign in the Visitor Center to determine your...
Optimize Your Energy I
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Your body is designed to heal itself, but stress constantly interferes with this gift. Practicing simple energy medicine exercises regularly can optimize your energy no matter what challenges you face. Learn how to reduce the effects of stress, increase resilience, and feel calmer under pressure. Develop tools to protect yourself from people who weaken you emotionally. Eden Energy Medicine’s “five-minute daily energy routine” helps to increase...
Certificate in Applied Positive Practices(CAPP)
The Flourishing Center @ 222 W Adams St, Chicago, IL
This program is designed around the model of Flourishing developed by Dr. Martin Seligman, founder of Positive Psychology, and enhanced with an added emphasis on physical well-being. It consists of six modules focusing on increasing Positivity, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement and Vitality (PERMA-V™). Graduates integrate and enhance their personal and professional lives through their structured training in flourishing and measurably...
All levels
18 and older
Reiki I, II & Masters Training
Lisa Guyman @ 1819-21 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Reiki is amazing and incredibly powerful. Experience how simple Reiki is to learn and practice and how wonderful it is in an informative, dynamic, hands-on Weekend Reiki Workshop taught by Lisa Guyman. You’ll learn so much and many of you will experience transformations in your life! First Degree Reiki The Reiki I Class/First Degree Reiki increases healing energy in your life, enhances personal growth and qualifies you as a Reiki Practitioner....
All levels
18 and older
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