Our workshops are free for students, ages 6-18. Unless
otherwise noted, each workshop occurs once a week on
the same day, at the same time, for the duration of
the number of sessions indicated. Because each workshop
will build upon the ideas learned in the previous session,
students are asked to attend all sessions of a workshop.
Registration
is required. To register for a
workshop, click its “Sign
Up Online” link. All
workshops will be held at 826CHI,
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue. Send
us an
email if you have any questions.
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Four Sessions: Saturdays, February 20, 27, March 6 and 13th
Time: 12:30–2:30PM
Taught by 826CHI Staff & Volunteers
Limited to 20 students in grades 9–12
This class will explore ACT-taking techniques, including how to approach the test, strategies for different types of questions, and a basic review. The ACT does not test intelligence but rather how well students understand how to take it. This class will begin the process of learning how to outsmart the ACT. Students will be best prepared if they took a full practice ACT before the class date. They should note which types of questions they have trouble with so we can address specific concerns in the workshop. For this workshop
A $25 deposit is required to reserve your space. If you attend all of the sessions in your workshop, your $25 will be refunded in full at the last class. (Check to 826CHI or cash). To sign up fill out the online form and then mail or bring $25 to 826CHI/The Boring Store by February 10th 1331. N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622.
This workshop is full. (You can put your name on the waitlist, though.)
Two Sessions: Saturdays, March 6 and 13th
Time: 10AM–12PM
Taught by Carol Guerra
Limited to 12 students in grades 5–8
Ever wonder how your favorite cartoon characters and comic strips are made? Can you name four of your favorite cartoon characters within seconds? (Bart Simpson, Ed, Edd, Eddie,....) Well, now is your chance to learn how to make your own professional cartoon comic strips. We’ll show you how to transform your brilliant and hilarious ideas into cartoon characters. And don’t worry, expert drawing skills are not needed!
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One Session: Saturday, March 6th
Time: 3–4:30PM
Taught by Claire Padulka
Limited to 10 students in grades 1–3
Years ago, Harris Burdick left fourteen strange and beautiful drawings in a publisher’s office—and then disappeared forever. The stories that went with them remained a mystery… until now. We’ll read the clues and put our imaginations to work, and then YOU will solve the mysteries of Harris Burdick!
****Sorry, this workshop is full****
Three Sessions: Wednesdays, March 10, 17 and 24th
Open House for family and friends 8-8:30 on March 24th
Time: 6–8PM
Taught by David Miller
Limited to 12 students in grades 5–9
So you have seen Wallace and Grommit or The Nightmare Before Christmas or The Incredible Mr. Fox and thought, “I wonder how they do that?” or even “I’ll bet I can do that.” Now is your chance to make your own animations, from flip books to clay stop motion. Three 2-hour sessions will introduce the concepts, then have you create pieces in small groups. At the end of 3the last class, we will invite your family and friends for a brief open house so they can see the creations of all the students. Within a couple of weeks after the class ends, we will provide a DVD copy for each student of all the work. This class is for students who did not take Animation Station last month.
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Two Sessions: Mondays, March 15 and 22nd
Time: 6–7:30PM
Taught by Ellen Rosen
Limited to 12 students in grades 4–8
Have you heard the ancient Chinese proverb “ A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words?” Here at 826 we place high value on both words and pictures. So…..come on by to discover how the things that we see in the world can inspire our words & how our words can inspire how we see the world & use our imaginations. WORDS & PICTURES FOREVER! TOGETHER! PLEASE BRING A PHOTO OF YOURSELF TO WORKSHOP: one that gives a sense of your essence or a picture of yourself that might surprise other people or a photo that just really pleases you.
This workshop is full. (You can put your name on the waitlist, though.)
One Session: Tuesday, March 16th
Time: 6–8PM
Taught by Molly McGee
Limited to 12 students in grades 2–4
Have you ever stopped to think what it really means to be blue, or green with envy, and do cowards really have yellow–bellies? Can I still be in the pink if I have the sniffles, and why would someone want to paint the town red? Color has long been used as a means of literary expression and in this workshop we’ll explore the color wheel, learning all about colors, how to make them, how mix them, what matches and what clashes. We’ll talk about the feelings and emotions often associated with the most common colors, a feisty red, a passionate purple or a happy little yellow. Using our favorite hues as inspiration, we’ll create colorful short stories exploring all the spectrum has to offer!
****Sorry, this workshop is full****
Three Sessions: Wednesdays, March 17, 24 and April 14th
We will meet at David Weinberg Gallery for the first and second sessions (300 W. Superior #203) , and 826CHI for our third session. Also please note this class skips 3/31 and 4/7.
Time: 5:45–7:30PM
Taught by Laura Fox and Meghan McCook
Limited to 12 students in grades 4–8
Have you ever picked up a pen and just started doodling? What about that graffiti you saw on the street? How’s that different from the work in the hallways of the Art Institute? What is art? Now’s your chance to find out! First, we’ll visit the David Weinberg Gallery and focus on professionally trained artists from the School of the Art Institute, Noelle Allen and Amy Mayfield. After exploring ways to interpret the displayed art and the idea of ‘professional artists,’ we’ll make an art project inspired by Mayfield’s surreal collages. We‘ll devote the second session learning about ‘outsider’ and ‘intuitive’ art by first watching a short video of self-taught artist James Castle, and then creating an art project from found and recycled materials. During our third session at 826CHI, we’ll take sides—outsider v. insider, schooled v. self-taught—and debate the two creative processes. After learning how to write an artist’s statement, we’ll then write one of our own, using the two pieces of artwork we created. Post-workshop, the instructors will publish an 826CHI – DWG Workshop Booklet with photos of student artwork and their artist statement. Please Note: We will meet at David Weinberg Gallery for the first and second sessions, and 826CHI for our third session.
This workshop is full. (You can put your name on the waitlist, though.)
One Session: Thursday, March 25th
Time: 6–8PM
Taught by Holly and Julie Dunsworth
Limited to 15 students in grades 3–5
What do archaeologists, cavemen, and inventors have in common? They absolutely love your trash! What is trash telling them that’s so fascinating? Come hear for yourself and learn the basics of artifact/trash interpretation from paleoanthropologist Dr. Holly Dunsworth and her mom, The Trash Whisperer.
****Sorry, this workshop is full****
Four Sessions: Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24 and May 1st
Time: 10–11:30AM
Taught by Maysan Haydar
Limited to 10 students in grades 9–12
Having a baby is one of the most interesting, complicated events in your life. Though lots of people are writing about it, how many of them look like you? Here’s your chance to write about your experiences with pregnancy and motherhood, and to publish them! Bring your babies!
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One Session: Saturday, April 10th
Time: 12:30–2PM
Taught by Pat Mohr
Limited to 12 students in grades 2–3
What does a duck think before it flies? Why do whales spin out of the water? Nature provides an endless amount of drama, and this class will use moments from the natural world as a jumping off point to create stories based on our favorite animals and places from the natural world. This class is for students who did NOT take Nature’s Mysteries in January.
****Sorry, this workshop is full****
Two Sessions: Saturdays, April 10 and 17th
Time: 2:30–4PM
Taught by David Wolinsky
Limited to 12 students in grades 2–4
Ever wish you could decide what was on TV? Well, here’s your write and act out an episode of your favorite show starring you and your favorite friends! The best part is you are in charge and famous. The ratings will be through the roof, just like your talent.
****Sorry, this workshop is full****
Three Sessions: Mondays, April 12, 19 and 26th
Time: 6–8PM
Taught by Zach Duffy
Limited to 12 students in grades 7–12
Have you ever wanted to be on the radio? Are you addicted to listening to NPR? In this workshop, we will write short stories and poems, based on a theme that the class chooses, to be recorded and included in an original radio broadcast. While it might not actually be aired on the radio, all students will receive a CD of the final product to share with your friends and families. Tell your parents you’re ready to be the next Ira Glass.
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Two Sessions: Thursdays, April 15 and 22nd
Time: 6–7:30PM
Taught by Brad Brubaker
Limited to 12 students in grades 2–5
Zombies Can’t Write (But Kids Can)! Come learn about zombies. Ask your questions to a zombie expert. On the final class, students will MEET A ZOMBIE! Together, we will write stories about zombies. What do they eat for breakfast? Do they go to school? Can they really dance like Michael Jackson?
****Sorry, this workshop is full****
For more information
contact workshops@826chi.org.
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