Courses

Spend a creative and social evening making your own customized wine glass charms. These stylish little hoops, decorated with beads, charms or accents, are the perfect way to tell stemmed glasses apart.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Main Campus, T-1001 Conference Center Room

Learn wheel throwing basics including centering, opening and pulling vessels.

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January 17, 2026 to March 21, 2026, Main Campus, K-0007 Pottery Lab

Designed to hone wheel throwing skills, students will also learn to throw lids, and make and attach handles and spouts.

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January 17, 2026 to March 21, 2026, Main Campus, K-0007 Pottery Lab

Explore the wonderful world of crochet! You will learn techniques and tips to start on crochet projects.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Main Campus, T-1000 Conference Center Room

Designed for those who have completed Pottery for Beginners, this is an opportunity to work in an open studio setting with an instructor available for limited support.

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January 26, 2026 to May 4, 2026, Main Campus, K-0007 Pottery Lab
January 31, 2026 to May 2, 2026, Main Campus, K-0007 Pottery Lab

Learn the art of the mosaic technique and make a fused glass dish or panel that honors your pet.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Discover the art of needle and thread while cross-stitching beneath the starry sky of the Planetarium.

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February 2-9, 2026, Main Campus, F-1001 Planetarium

Learn how to create beautiful, textured scarves using the versatile seed stitch.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Main Campus, T-1000 Conference Center Room

Discover your inner artist by investigating a variety of hand-pottery construction, decoration and firing methods to create unique objects to take home in this 10-week class.

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February 7, 2026 to April 18, 2026, Main Campus, K-0007 Pottery Lab

Learn the fundamentals of glassblowing while working on a beginner-friendly project: a solid glass paperweight.

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Saturday, February 7, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC
Sunday, February 8, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC

In this hands-on ceramics class, you will be guided step by step to paint a charming double-heart dish.

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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Grab your best friend or partner and join us for a fun, beginner-friendly paint experience!

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Main Campus, T-1030 CCS Classroom

Create a beautiful heart design on your own or plan a special date night and craft a pair of hearts together.

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Saturday, February 14, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC
Sunday, February 15, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC

Create your own fashion statement by creating beautiful and cozy ear warmers.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Main Campus, T-1000 Conference Center Room

Spend an evening working with glass and making a stake that will make any houseplant a showstopper!

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Main Campus, K-0003 2-D Design Lab

Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly glassblowing class where you'll create a stunning glass flower!

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Saturday, March 7, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC
Sunday, March 8, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC
Sunday, April 19, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC

Elevate your outdoor space with handcrafted pieces that add beauty, charm and color!

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Saturday, March 14, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC
Sunday, March 15, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC
Sunday, April 19, 2026, Off Campus - Stained Glass Gifts LLC

Create flowers that never fade in this beginner-friendly paper crafting class. Learn step-by-step techniques to bring paper to life while making a stunning Easter lily arrangement.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Romeoville Campus, RMB-1035 Classroom
Saturday, March 21, 2026, Main Campus, T-1000 Conference Center Room

Set beneath a vast starry sky, this hands-on class invites children and adults alike to decorate one dozen Easter eggs with cosmic flair ? think swirling galaxies, sparking stardust and planetary patterns.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Main Campus, F-1001 Planetarium
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Main Campus, F-1001 Planetarium

Have you ever thought, "I'd love to paint, but I don't know how"? This fun, beginner-friendly class is perfect for adults!

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Main Campus, T-2000 Classroom

Join us for a joyful painting session and create your very own two-for-one Christmas tree box, a charming decorative piece that will brighten any space.

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