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Bead Art Workshop

At the Do Art Productions Bead Art workshop, we will create characters, animals, and jewelry of all kinds and colors with all styles of beads. Everyone will go home with their own creations and fashion from little axolotls and crew mates, as well as bracelets and necklaces!

Ages: 6 – 14 years 
Date:
Mon, Apr 7
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm 
Fee:
$39R / $49NR
Code: 22005A
Location:
Recreation Complex
Instructor: Do Art Productions

Comic Book Workshop

At the Do Art Productions Bead Art workshop, we will create At the Do Art Comic Book workshop, we will be diving into the exciting worlds of comics and creativity! In an interactive and high energy class, we will cover the topics of eyes, of stories, as well as drawing endlessly including on a giant whiteboard. There will be music, juggling, and plenty of other magic surprises to make an engaging and entertaining experience. Everyone will go home with stickers, bookmarks, and their own little comic to create at home and further their pursuits!

Ages: 6 – 16 years 
Date:
Thu, Apr 10
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm 
Fee:
$39R / $49NR
Code: Session 1: 11006A
Session 2: 222007A
Location:
Recreation Complex
Instructor: Do Art Productions

Acting Workshop

You will learn about the different visual languages we use with our face, emotions, and body posture. From these, you will try different improv scenarios at random, and see how easy it is to get into ‘character’ and tap into your creative expression through the different visual cues. You will then write your own part to act out!

Ages: 6 – 14 years 
Date: 
Wed, May 7
Time:
5:00 – 7:00pm 
Fee:
$45R / $55NR
Code: 33006A
Location:
Recreation Complex
Instructor: Do Art Productions

Comic Book Program

You will explore the many different angles and tools of not only comics but self-expression. Each day you will explore a different aspect of comics from paneling, to character, to plot, as well as learn about the different aspects of inspiration and expressing ourselves. By the end you will have created many of your own comics, as well as see how to generate your own. Our goal is to always show that gratitude in being ourselves and the creativity that can sprout from expressing this. Everyone will receive stickers, bookmarks, and a variety of other material to further their comic creations!

Ages: 6 – 14 years 
Date:
Session 1: Fridays, May 2 – 16
Session 2: Thursday and Friday, August 7 & 8
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm 
Fee:
$85R / $95NR
Code: Session 1: 33004A
Session 2: 33005A
Location:
Recreation Complex
Instructor: Do Art Productions

Bead Art Workshop: Pokémon

You will create Pikachu and pokéballs with different colors and styles of beads. Everyone will go home with their own poké creations!

Ages: 6 – 14 years 
Date: 
Tue, May 13
Time:
5:00 – 6:00pm 
Fee:
$33R / $43NR
Code: 33007A
Location:
Recreation Complex
Instructor: Do Art Productions

Charmed Moments: DIY Charm Necklaces

Come and create your very own personalized charm necklace! Crafters will leave with their very own charm necklace. All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity!

Ages: 7 – 10 years 
Date: 
Tue, May 20
Time:
5:30 – 6:30pm 
Fee:
$10R / $12NR
Code: 33001A
Location:
Recreation Complex

Canvas Creations: Nature’s Palette

Participants will create a work of nature art on a canvas! Little Picassos will walk the trail at White Oaks Park and find pieces of nature for their canvas. Each participant will take home their work!

Ages: 7 – 12 years 
Date: 
Wed, June 18
Time:
5:30 – 6:30pm 
Fee:
$8R / $10NR
Code: 33008A
Location:
The Woodlands at White Oaks Park
111 S. Wood Dale Rd.

Summer Cooking Class: Quesadillas

Students will mix and knead their own masa dough, press homemade tortillas, then add cheese to make quesadillas. Students love working with the unique texture of the dough and enjoy the involved process of pressing, filling, and cooking quesadillas. Students will practice measuring, mixing, kneading, pressing, and working with heat elements under the careful guidance of cooking instructors.

Ages: 5 – 12 years 
Date: 
Tue, June 24
Time:
5:30 – 6:45pm 
Fee:
$40R / $50NR
Code: 33250C
Location:
Recreation Complex
Instructor: Schoolhouse Kitchen+Studio

Summer Cooking Class: Mini Donuts

Students learn the basics of measuring, mixing, and baking as they prepare a delicious treat together. They’ll have the option to dust their donuts with powdered sugar or drizzle on the glaze we prepare together in class. Students will practice measuring, mixing, and working with heat elements under the careful guidance of cooking instructors.

Ages: 5 – 12 years 
Date: 
Tue, July 8
Time:
5:30 – 6:45pm 
Fee:
$40R / $50NR
Code: 33251C
Location:
Recreation Complex
Instructor: Schoolhouse Kitchen+Studio

Heat of July: Tween Swiftie Night

1,2,3..Let’s go Swifties! Come celebrate the music icon with friendship brackets, crafts, music and light snacks. Whatever Era you are in, all are welcome at this Swiftie night to remember!

Ages: 3rd – 5th Grade
Date: 
Wed, July 9 
Time:
6:00 – 7:30pm 
Fee:
$10R / $12NR
Code: 3309TS
Location:
Recreation Complex

Ice Cream Super Sandwiches and Canvases

Participants will paint an ice cream-themed canvas and make their very own ice cream sandwiches with all the toppings they desire! Canvases will be brought home with the participants.

Ages: 7 – 12 years 
Date: 
Tue, July 15
Time:
5:30 – 6:30pm
Fee:
$8R / $10NR
Code: 33002A
Location:
Recreation Complex

Swing, Putt, and Play Camp

Before getting into the swing of a new school year, come swing with us at 390 Golf Experience! Your child will get in some bay time, enjoy a little golf activity, and get some practice putting time in as well! Instruction will be provided by our very own PGA professional and lunch will be by through Parlay Sports Bar.

Ages: 10 – 14 years 
Date:
Mon & Tue, August 11 & 12
Time:
8:30am – 12:00pm
Fee:
$76R / $86NR
Code: 33282GE
Location:
390 Golf Experience
1051 N. Prospect Ave, Site B.

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