Gorton Center

Winter Break Sewing Workshop with Ciao Bella
2025-12-29 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Looking for something fun to do over winter break? Join our Winter Break Sewing Workshop with Ciao Bella – a two-day creative adventure for kids ages 7 to 12!
First, you’ll dive into the basics of sewing. You’ll learn how to pin, cut, and stitch fabric using real sewing machines. Then, with guidance and step-by-step support, you’ll create two different projects – one each day. From the first stitch to the final touch, you’ll build real skills and boost your confidence.
Next, you’ll bring your projects to life! Each one is designed to be fun, useful, and totally handmade by you. Even if you’ve joined us before, there’s always something new to make.
Best of all, everything is provided. That includes fabric, thread, needles, pins, scissors, and sewing machines. You don’t need to bring anything – just your creativity, energy, and excitement.
Along the way, you’ll also meet new friends, share ideas, and help each other out. As a result, you’ll learn more than just sewing – you’ll also build teamwork and confidence in a fun, supportive space.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll head home with two awesome projects, new skills, and a big sense of accomplishment.
So, if you’re ready to sew, create, and have a blast, don’t wait – sign up today!

Seeds of Wellness
2025-12-29 10:00 - 12:00
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Seeds of Wellness offers a dynamic series of classes that introduce children to what it means to be well. Kids explore wellness through movement, games, activities, and play. They discover different facets of well-being and learn strategies to regulate their emotions and understand themselves.
Each session begins with deep breathing and reflection. We then move into fun exercises and energizing movement. During the first hour, students focus on one wellness dimension and create hands-on artifacts. In the second hour, they explore a new dimension and end with a peaceful closing. Day two follows the same rhythm and structure.
Students learn about interpersonal, spiritual, environmental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Some activities take place outdoors, so please send your child prepared for the weather.
Ages: 3rd & 4th Grades
Jessica Volpe is a national board certified health and wellness coach and has been teaching in the school district for nearly 25 years. She saw a need to help children understand what it means to be well beyond social emotional learning and help children develop the tools to learn about how to care for themselves and the world around them.
