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SUMMARY:EV Fine Arts: Jewelry Design Camp
DESCRIPTION:Jewelry Design Camp: Create\, Shine & Showcase!\nGet ready to sparkle! In this exciting\, hands-on jewelry design camp\, young creators will have the opportunity to design and craft their very own unique jewelry pieces from start to finish. \nThroughout the week\, campers will learn from experienced young fashion designers who will guide them through the art of working with polymer clay to create beautiful handmade necklaces\, bracelets\, earrings\, and more. From color mixing and shaping to adding personal touches\, students will explore their creativity while developing real design skills. \nAt the end\, campers will show off their creations in a fun end-of-week fashion show\, where family and friends are invited to celebrate their hard work and creativity on display! \nEach camper will complete at least five original pieces to take home\, and all materials and supplies are included in the camp price. Whether your child is a budding designer or just loves to make things with their hands\, this camp is a perfect blend of fun\, fashion\, and artistic expression. \nNo prior experience is necessary\, just bring your imagination and enthusiasm! \nFor those students who are looking to attend more than one week of camp\, please note that each week will feature a different series of projects as well as new clay colors and designs to choose from. Ages 6 – 13 \n \nElena Victoria is a local fashion designer who has gone on to find her true passion in teaching youth how to design and sew their own clothing and jewelry through her program\, EV Fine Arts. Come learn from real fashion designers in the industry and start making your own handmade jewelry!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/ev-fine-arts-jewelry-design-camp-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:What Controls You?...Understanding Your Self
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES!\nExploring Inner Awareness: A Class for Personal Growth\nHave you ever heard the saying\, “Life is 10% what happens to us\, and 90% how we react to it”? If so\, you might wonder why we spend so much energy managing that small 10% instead of focusing on how we respond. \nThis class invites you to shift your perspective. Many of us try to control the outside world because we’ve never learned how our inner world works. Our thoughts\, emotions\, and reactions aren’t just shaped by events\, but by how we interpret them from within. \nWe mostly experience life through the five senses\, which constantly deliver outside information to our minds. Yet without a clear understanding of what’s happening inside\, we often feel stuck in cycles of stress or confusion. By learning to focus inward\, we can begin to break free from those patterns. \nYou’ll explore the non-physical aspects of yourself—the inner space where thoughts\, emotions\, and reactions form. With greater awareness\, you’ll gain the tools to respond to life more calmly and clearly. Instead of reacting to everything around you\, you’ll discover how to lead from within. \nThrough reflection\, discussion\, and practical tools\, this class will help you build emotional resilience\, increase clarity\, and connect with your deeper self. It’s an opportunity to begin living with more purpose\, peace\, and balance. \nAbout Your Instructor\nPatrick Marsek brings over four decades of experience in the study of inner well-being. His mission is to help others discover their potential for inner peace and lasting transformation. With warmth and insight\, Patrick guides participants toward a deeper understanding of how to create meaningful change from within.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/what-controls-you-understanding-yourself/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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