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SUMMARY:Beading Workshop: Beaded Snowflakes
DESCRIPTION:Make something that sparkles this winter at Gorton Center! Join North Shore Crafters for a beginner-friendly craft workshop in Lake Forest. In just two hours\, you’ll wire delicate glass beads together. Then you’ll shape them into a shimmering snowflake ornament. No experience? No problem. Bring your curiosity and create alongside friends and neighbors. Hang your snowflake on the tree. Give it as a gift. Or keep it as a keepsake for winters to come. \nFor ages 12 and up.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/beading-workshop-beaded-snowflakes/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Beading Workshop: Beaded Flower Bouquets
DESCRIPTION:Bring home a bouquet that never wilts! Join our beaded flower workshop in Lake Forest and explore the art of micro-floral design. In just two hours\, you’ll bead colorful petals and leaves. Then you’ll wrap wire stems and arrange them into a tiny\, permanent bouquet. No experience? No problem. Bring your curiosity and create alongside friends and neighbors. You’ll leave with a handmade arrangement to brighten any shelf\, desk or windowsill. \nFor ages 12 and up.
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SUMMARY:Beading Workshop: Beaded String of Pearls Plant
DESCRIPTION:Love plants but not the upkeep? Join our beaded plant class in Lake Forest and create a potted plant that stays fresh forever. This beginner-friendly class turns glass beads into green vines\, leafy details and bright little blooms. \nBeaded plants bring color and charm to any room. They catch the light and never droop or fade. Every one is unique\, because you choose how it looks. \nIn just two hours\, you’ll learn the basics of beading with wire. You’ll start by stringing beads to form delicate vines. Next\, you’ll craft detailed leaves\, one by one. Then you’ll add colorful blossoms to bring your plant to life. Finally\, you’ll arrange everything so it spills over the edge of a miniature terracotta pot. Your instructor will guide you through each step. You’ll pick up techniques you can use again at home. \nNo experience? No problem. This class is made for beginners. Never held a beading wire? You’ll fit right in. Crafted for years? You’ll still discover something new. Bring your curiosity and create alongside friends and neighbors. Swap ideas\, compare color choices and enjoy a relaxing couple of hours making something by hand. \nMake it a social outing\, too. Invite a friend\, a family member or a coworker. Sign up together and craft side by side. It’s an easy way to slow down\, connect and try something new. \nFor ages 12 and up.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/beaded-string-of-pearls-plant/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Beading Workshop: Flowering Potted Plant
DESCRIPTION:Love plants but not the upkeep? Join our beaded plant class in Lake Forest and create a potted plant that stays fresh forever. This beginner-friendly class turns glass beads into green vines\, leafy details and bright little blooms. \nIn just two hours\, you’ll learn the basics of beading with wire. You’ll shape delicate vines and craft detailed leaves. Then you’ll add colorful blossoms and arrange everything so it spills over the edge of a miniature terracotta pot. Your instructor will guide you through each step. You’ll pick up techniques you can use again at home. \nNo experience? No problem. This class is made for beginners. Bring your curiosity and create alongside friends and neighbors. Swap ideas\, compare color choices and enjoy a relaxing couple of hours making something by hand. \nFor ages 12 and up.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/flowering-potted-plant/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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