Mermaid Ocean Collage

Dive into a sea of creativity! In this magical Mermaid Ocean Collage class, participants will design underwater scenes filled with shimmering mermaids, colorful sea creatures, and vibrant ocean landscapes. Using mixed-media materials, such as patterned papers, textured fabrics, paint, and embellishments, students will learn layering, composition, and collage techniques to bring their ocean worlds to life.

Weird & Wonderful Wildlife – 7/11/26

What do giant squid, platypus, and okapi have in common? People thought they weren't real animals!

Join us as we rediscover the animals that we previously thought were just myths, tell their stories, and learn how they were finally found.

Where the Wild Things Are Adventure — Pair Registration

Let the wild rumpus start! It's Mythical Beasts Week in the Park District of Oak Park, and we're diving into the magic of Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are." Enjoy fantastical snacks, beastly crafts, and playful adventures — and show off your imagination by dressing as your favorite mythical creature! Registration includes one adult and one child, and only one person needs to register. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Ages 4+

 

Soldering July 10-31

Guided by our skilled lapidary and jewelry-making instructor, you’ll learn essential soldering techniques to create beautiful, durable jewelry pieces. Each week, participants will work on a new project, completing a total of six unique creations by the end of the course. All supplies are provided; you are invited to bring your materials to personalize your work. Perfect for building confidence and skill in soldering while crafting one-of-a-kind pieces!