Try Archery for Beginners – 8/1/26

New to the sport and want to try it out before committing to a full three-week session or a private lesson? Try this introductory course! All materials provided.

 

Archery is for everyone!  Our instructor is trained in adaptive archery and the elements used to make this sport accessible. Please contact us if there are any accommodations you may need!

Magic Academy! – Spring 2026

Featuring the internationally recognized and award winning ‘Discover Magic’ curriculum, professional magician Aaron Fasel will amaze you with new tricks and guide you in how to perform them yourself! Each week, junior magicians will focus on one of the Eight Traits of a True Magician and leave class with a new prop and file folder for their magic dossier so they can perform at home.

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.

Cooking Around The World Week 1 Morning Session Aug 3 -7

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.

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