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SUMMARY:Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:These sessions will guide your teen to find their unique voice and individual style. Bring your own ideas or work on a contemporary portrait from materials in my studio. We will explore different mediums\, techniques and genres  in a fun supportive environment\, where your budding artist can develop and grow at their own pace. Ages 12 – 17 \n*Your child may be asked to leave if they do not comply with the rules of the art room. \nWhy take an art class?\n \nTeens can benefit from taking an art class for a variety of reasons. It supports cognitive and emotional development. In particular\, it facilitates executive functioning through planning and organising ideas and solving problems as they emerge during the process.  It is a stress-release and can be therapeutic\,providing a unique way for teens to communicate thoughts\, emotions\, and ideas that might be difficult to express through words alone. It builds self-esteem\, facilitates personal growth and social-emotional development as budding artists develop their skills in the presence of others. \nRegardless of their career aspirations\, engaging in artistic activities within a class environment can contribute to a teen’s overall personal development and well-being. \nPhoto credit of Joalida: James Gustin
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-painting-for-teens-with-joalda-smit/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Rattle & Roll with Mr V!
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for music classes that delight the ear and stimulate the senses.  Through his original songs\, vibrant slide shows\, and energetic movement\, “Mr. V” leads his young audiences through topics of nature\, history\, culture\, and geography – all rolled into a funtastic\, one-of-a-kind musical experience for kids!  The classes will culminate with a “Spring Sing” Family Concert held on April 21st celebrating Gorton’s 50th Anniversary.   Ages K – 2 Grades \n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years.  Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years.  He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs.  Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, NEA-IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rattle-roll-with-m/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Music,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Rattle & Roll with Mr. V!
DESCRIPTION:This class is sold out.  Please contact Libby Johnson to be put on the waitlist – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org\n  \nJoin award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for music classes that delight the ear and stimulate the senses.  Through his original songs\, vibrant slide shows\, and energetic movement\, “Mr. V” leads his young audiences through topics of nature\, history\, culture\, and geography – all rolled into a funtastic\, one-of-a-kind musical experience for kids!  The classes will culminate with a “Spring Sing” Family Concert held on April 21st celebrating Gorton’s 50th Anniversary.   Grades 2 – 4 \n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years.  Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years.  He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs.  Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, NEA-IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rattle-roll-with-mr-v-grades-2-4-2pm-3pm-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Rattle & Roll With Mr. V!
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for music classes that delight the ear and stimulate the senses.  Through his original songs\, vibrant slide shows\, and energetic movement\, “Mr. V” leads his young audiences through topics of nature\, history\, culture\, and geography – all rolled into a funtastic\, one-of-a-kind musical experience for kids!  The classes will culminate with a “Spring Sing” Family Concert held on April 21st celebrating Gorton’s 50th Anniversary.   Ages K – 4 Grades \n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years.  Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years.  He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs.  Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, NEA-IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/rattle-roll-with-mr-v-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Music,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: Exploring the Spectrum of Style
DESCRIPTION:Experience the exceptional wine tasting journey offered by Boisset Collection\, a globally acclaimed family-owned wine company. Delight in exploring wines from sustainable vineyards across iconic French and Californian wine regions\, many rated 90 points or higher. Explore diverse wine styles\, from sparkling whites to bold reds\, while discovering the intricacies of flavor and aroma profiles. Embrace the art of categorizing wines by sensory traits rather than just grape variety or origin.\nThis tasting experience marks the beginning of our three-part ‘Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series\,’ taking place starting in April to June 2024 at the Gorton Center. Join us for Part 1 of this exciting journey as this tasting event is perfect for wine lovers of all levels\, from beginners to experts.\nClass includes: Guided experience & materials. \nUpcoming in the Series: \n\nSpring & Summr Wine Tasting Series: Alchemy of the Senses\, May 8\, 7pm\nSpring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: The Nature of Wine & Food Harmonies\, June 26
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/spring-summer-wine-tasting-series-exploring-the-spectrum-of-style/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Stress Better®: An Introduction to Breathing for Health and Performance
DESCRIPTION:“Breathwork” has emerged as a popular strategy for improving our relationship with stress. Drawing from the latest research\, this interactive\, two-part presentation will explore the connection between breathing and emotion and highlight the safest and most effective breathing practices for stress optimization. \nA two-part series where attendees will learn how to assess their own breathing habits and how to enhance their health and performance through mindful breathing practices. \n \nMatthew Dewar\, Ed.D.\, is a professional educator\, speaker\, and author. For fifteen years\, he has researched the impact of mindfulness and emotion regulation practices on teaching\, learning\, and leadership in schools. More recently\, he has focused on enhancing health and performance through breathing behavior analysis and heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training. \nDr. Dewar is also the founder of Matt Dewar\, LLC\, and the creator of the Stress Better® Framework\, which he has shared with collegiate and professional athletes\, Fortune 500 executives\, colleges and universities\, first responders\, and military personnel. Dr. Dewar authored Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry\, The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens\, and Breathing in Balance (forthcoming). His work has been featured on TEDx\, NPR\, Thrive Global\, the National Wellness Institute\, and many podcasts.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/stress-better-an-introduction-to-breathing-for-health-and-performance/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Organize Your Family's Printed Photo Collection
DESCRIPTION:Do you have lots of printed photos? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do with them? Attend this class and learn how to curate and organize them with certified photo organizer Bonnie Hillman Shay. \n \nBonnie Hillman Shay is a Certified Photo Organizer and founder of Mariposa Photo Organizing based in Highland Park\, IL. Bonnie helps her clients organize\, edit\, and back up their printed and digital photo and video collections as well as create photo books\, online photo galleries and other ways of sharing their photos. She wants her clients to have access to their family photo treasures so that they can enjoy them\, manage them and share them with generations to come. Bonnie has been featured in numerous publications and presents for live audiences\, on teleseminars\, and on webinars. Bonnie is a member of The Photo Managers.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/how-to-organize-your-family/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:3D Printing Workshop (Kids!)
DESCRIPTION:This fun workshop is designed to help students get hands-on with 3D printers. They will get an in-depth introduction and usage experience with 3D printing. They will get to design basic shapes using Tinkercad\, learn to use slicing software\, upload to a printer\, and print the shapes they design. Ages 8 – 12 years old. \nSTUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) TO BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP OR IPAD! \nThis 2-day workshop runs on Saturday\, April 20 and 27\, 9am – 12pm \nDr. Jayant Joshi holds a PhD in Materials Science and has been a passionate proponent of the 3D printing industry. He has been working with 3D printers and printing toys and art objects for over 3 years. He has spent close to 17 years in healthcare related research and product development. As a materials scientist and professional researcher\, he loves to educate and mentor students and budding entrepreneurs in various areas of science and technology.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/3d-printing-workshop-kids/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Specialty,STEM,Youth
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SUMMARY:RoboThink Robo-Encore
DESCRIPTION:You want more? You’ve got more! Join us for one more round of RoboThink classes before the school year ends! In this exciting encore\, every robot is one of our greatest hits! Your child will build some of the RoboThink classics\, like the Go Kart\, Mini-Tank and Knightbot. They’ll also have the opportunity to design the next potential set of robot instructions\, and get a sneak peek at some new robots! Ages 7 – 12
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-robo-encore/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Mr. V's Musical Theater Class - "Joe Creek"
DESCRIPTION:Every child shines at Mr. V’s Spring Musical Theater Class! Under the guidance of the esteemed children’s music educator and composer\, Bill Vaananen\, and the experienced instructor and director at Gorton Drama Studio\, Madison Kisst\, each student secures a role in the captivating original production “Joe Creek\,” a spellbinding tale that celebrates the sound of birdsong\, the scent of wildflowers\, and the view of a winding stream. Whether you’re stepping onto the stage for the first time or you’re a seasoned theater enthusiast\, there’s a place for everyone in this class. The class culminates with a fun and low-pressure performance of “Joe Creek” at Gorton’s intimate black box theater. Don’t miss this opportunity to shine alongside Mr. V\, Madison\, and Gorton Drama Studio! Grades K – 3rd \nPublic Performance on May 11 at 2 pm \nJoe Creek – You Are Nature’s Guest\, Written and directed by Bill Vaananen\, Mr. V. \nCheck out footage from Mr. V’s class this spring. \n\n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years. Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years. He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs. Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure. \n  \n\nInstructor Madison Kisst: Madison is an actor\, director and theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. \n  \n \nAbout Our Artistic Director: Jeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mr-vs-musical-theater-class/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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