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Shaken or Stirred: In Search of the Ideal Martini
Shaken or Stirred: In Search of the Ideal Martini
The Martini – a magnificent cocktail made with gin and vermouth. Unless you use vodka instead, or you add olive brine, or orange bitters, or both. […]
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Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
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Getting Started with Watercolor Pencil
Getting Started with Watercolor Pencil
Explore the beauty of drawing and painting with watercolor pencils in this in-person course for beginners. Learn everything you need to get started - types of […]
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Getting Started with Color Pencil
Getting Started with Color Pencil
Explore the beauty of drawing with colored pencil in this course for beginners. Learn everything you need to get started - types of paper, pencils, how […]
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Adult Art with Joalida Smit
Adult Art with Joalida Smit
Join Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center for structured art classes over 3 weeks. Participants will start with mark-making (charcoal, pen, ink), exploring […]
After School Art Club With Lezlie
After School Art Club With Lezlie
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign them up for this after-school class where they will create with an art history story! […]
Teen Art Classes With Joalida Smit
Teen Art Classes With Joalida Smit
Paint and draw with Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center! In this on-going class Joalida works with teens exploring different mediums, techniques and […]
RoboThink After School: Rumble Robotics
RoboThink After School: Rumble Robotics
Brace yourself for an action packed program with RoboThink, where you'll embark on an epic journey of building and battling a wide variety of awe-inspiring robots. […]
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Palette & Pours: Andy Warhol, Red Shoe
Palette & Pours: Andy Warhol, Red Shoe
Creating and expressing oneself through art can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience that promotes mental wellness. Art classes are a great way to meet new […]
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Art Impact Project: Modigliani Self Portraits
Art Impact Project: Modigliani Self Portraits
Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian painter whose portraits are often characterized by their elongated bodies and blank eyes, distinctively 'Modigliani'. Using his technique and soft pastel, we […]
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Financial Literacy: Mitigating Financial Risks, Illness, Divorce & Job Loss
Financial Literacy: Mitigating Financial Risks, Illness, Divorce & Job Loss
Mitigating Financial Risks, Market Fluctuations, Illness, Divorce & Job Loss Health, wealth and happiness are inter-related components to a successful life. This trio indicates not only […]
Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
The Mothers’ Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
The monthly Mothers’ Circle is a supportive and empowering class for modern-day moms who are looking to parent consciously and raise authentic, resilient children. This class […]
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Shamrock Art
Shamrock Art
Experiment with shades of green in a lively Shamrock painting project. Stencil, paint and collage a unique piece of art just in time for St. Patty's […]
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Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Alignment
Connect, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Alignment
Alignment: Balance Mind, Body & Spirit Join Joalida and Susan on a monthly meditation and art evening where we will use visualisation to connect with your […]
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Divorcing with Dignity
Divorcing with Dignity
Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family. If a […]
Cannoli Class! Learn to Make Cannoli
Cannoli Class! Learn to Make Cannoli
Tony "Cannoli" Volpentesta was taught in his Italian grandmother's kitchen and is in never-ending pursuit to make the perfect cannoli shells as vehicles for his delectable […]
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Battle Robots Spring Break Camp
Battle Robots Spring Break Camp
Attention all warriors and engineers! Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled camp with RoboThink where you'll build and customize an impressive array of mechanical warriors. Once your robot […]
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Breath & Meditaion
Breath & Meditaion
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
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College Freshman Crisis Control
College Freshman Crisis Control
THE TOP 4 REASONS KIDS FALTER, FLOUNDER, FLUNK OR FAIL THEIR FRESHMAN YEAR OF COLLEGE Join us for a transformative workshop led by a seasoned life, […]
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Kindermusik Level 1-2(16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Kindermusik Level 1-2(16 Months – 3.5 YO)
Imagine twirling around the room, marching with happiness, and singing out with joy! You’ll nurture your child’s blossoming awareness and independence as they dance, sing, play […]
Kindermusik Foundations: Babies – 16 Months
Kindermusik Foundations: Babies – 16 Months
Treasure every giggle as your baby anticipates the next lift, bounce, and tickle! Babies/early walkers and their grown-ups will enjoy dancing, singing, bonding, socializing, exercise, massage, […]
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Mr. V’s “Bird Brains” Spring Saturday Show 2025
Mr. V’s “Bird Brains” Spring Saturday Show 2025
“Bird Brains!” Grab your binoculars and join Mr. V. and your fellow birding enthusiasts on the Gorton stage for a musical nature walk through the backyards […]
Gorton's 50th
Birthday Bash
Wellness Class Sponsor
A Brothers Revival Sponsor
PAM & DAVID
WAUD
Bruce in the USA Sponsor
Giordano Dance Chicago Grant
50 Cent
Summer Movies
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Safety Town Sponsor
Barbie Party Sponsor
Kids Only Holiday Shop
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Holiday Decorations
Storage
Landscape Maintenance
Karen Morgan
50th Anniversary Sponsor
Survey Software
WHAT'S NEW
Celebrate the Holidays at Gorton!
Gorton has something for everyone to build holiday memories.
Warren Miller Film Tour Returns to Gorton December 28th!
Warren Miller's 75th iconic film featuring the very best in outdoor and ski sports will return to Gorton with all new content on December 28th for two screenings.
