Ceramics Open Studio 1.5 Hours

Come on in to finish pieces you worked on in our other classes like Family Ceramics, Youth Ceramics, Beginners Ceramics, Beginners' Wheel, and Partner Ceramics

Dance Fit (Thursday)

Ready to ditch the treadmill and have a blast while getting a full-body workout? This cardio dance fitness class combines infectious music with dynamic dance moves to sculpt your core, boost your cardio, and leave you feeling energized and empowered.

Cooking Around The World Week 1 Afternoon Session Aug 3-6

We are thrilled to introduce Chef Carolyn Engelmann as our new chef for cooking classes at Cheney Mansion.  Carolyn is a veteran Chicago cooking instructor.  Carolyn brings a deep knowledge of world and regional cuisines combined with a passion for preparing and enjoying handcrafted food.

Join Carolyn for a variety of uniquely themed hands-on cooking classes with recipes and techniques from around the world.  Explore different regions each day and discover a broad range of flavors.  These classes perfectly blend world history, anthropology, science, and mathematics while teaching essential life skills.  Share the fun of food with your fellow chefs.

Discovery Garden Exploration Time

Registration is required!

Explore summer in the Discovery Garden! Enjoy hands-on activities led by our garden docents outside. Learn about native Illinois ecosystems and have fun playing in the garden!

Jun:  Pollinators

Jul:  Water Play

Aug:  In the Dirt

 

 

 

Nia (Thursday)

This unique fitness class blends dance, martial arts, and healing to achieve your fitness goals and express yourself through movement and sensation. Come experience Nia in this barefoot, aerobic, movement based class. Appropriate for all fitness levels; no dance experience necessary.