Learn intermediate belly dance techniques, cabaret, style, layering techniques, slow moves, and fast combinations. Prior training required.

Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese, and Western belly dance influences will be covered in this class, including hip isolations, body undulations, belly rolls, shimmies, and more.

This class will explore the wonderful world of book arts. Students will learn a variety of book structures and simple binding while becoming familiar with techniques and materials. In addition, we will discuss using visual and sequential narrative and the book form as a sculptural object. If you like to make things with paper, image, or text, this class is for you!

This course is designed for students who have had experience with wheel throwing and are able to center and pull a cylinder. Students will continue to develop pottery skills through demonstrations, individualized instruction and studio production. The class will focus on controlling and shaping larger forms such as casseroles, bowls, plates, and lidded vessels.

Create your own pottery in just six weeks! Learn fundamental techniques to create vases, cups, pitchers, and bowls.

If you know how to play chess and would like to learn to beat your dad, this class is for you. Each class will include time for games, and the last day of class will be a tournament. Topics will include Openings, Endgames, and Tactics.

Learn a wide array of moves to save yourself on the dance floor: waltz, jitterbug, foxtrot, cha-cha, mambo, and tango are a few of the styles you'll learn in this course.

Experience the dips, breaks, and turns that make Latin dance traditions the hottest style today. Mambo, cha-cha, meringue, tango, and more will be covered.

This course will teach you basic manual camera techniques, black and white film development and prints. You are responsible for providing a camera that can be operated manually. The course fee includes darkroom usage, developing and printing supplie,s and 2 rolls of film.

Whether you own a point-and-shoot or the more advanced slr, this class will introduce you to the endless array of functions of the digital camera. Beyond learning digital photographic techniques and core photographic design and aesthetics, you learn how to take control over these features and make better photographs.

Whether you want to produce great works of art or just improve your doodling, this course provides a solid technical understanding of drawing. Students will learn an appreciation for materials and methods through lessons in composition, value, line quality, perspective, and still life observation.

Learn how to make classic bar drinks while understanding mixing theory. Background information on drinks and details on how to stock your own bar will also be presented. Tasting is encouraged. You must be 21 or older to attend this class. A valid ID must be presented at each class.

Discover how an understanding of basic economic principles can impact our everyday life and the world in which we live. This course focuses on spending and saving, budgeting, and investing for economic empowerment.

Conducted in a workshop format, this course leans heavily toward writing exercises and critique. Emphasis is on quality, not quantity, with particular attention paid to character development and writing in the moment. The instructor is an acclaimed novelist.

Discover new, rarer wines in this course. Please bring two wine glasses to class. You must be 21 or older to attend this class. A valid ID must be presented at each class.

Learn everyday French in an informal, supportive and fun environment! This beginner’s course is an introduction to basic grammar, conversation, and useful vocabulary.

This class will use visual and audio learning materials to help you get a firm start in your pursuit of one of the world's most useful and interesting languages. Please understand that there are no tests or exams of any kind in this course, and there are no homework requirements. Students are encouraged to proceed at precisely the pace they wish. All materials will be supplied.

If you have had some experience with German in the past and would like to refresh your knowledge of the language, or develop it further, this is the course for you. All materials will be supplied.

Learn to sing and play familiar songs in a laid-back group setting. We'll learn first position chords with the left hand and strumming patterns with the right. Week six, we will sing and play as a group for your invited guests. If you have never played or if you just know a few chords, this is the class for you.

The harmonica is easy to learn and can make you a crowd pleaser in no time! Learn how to play from one of the best “Chicago Blues” musicians.

Hip-Hop as a broad dance style is made up of a variety of elements and techniques. From the core foundations of hip-hop, the three funk styles, all the way up to the newest types of movement, this class will introduce the student to the different styles that are a part of the growing hip-hop dance movement. In addition to teaching the physicality of the dance, the class will explore the history and future of the hip-hop movement.

In this course you will learn how to avoid catching a cold; manage stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression; lose weight; and reduce or get rid of tension headaches, backaches, and insomnia. Learn how to raise your overall energy level and prevent premature aging. Become more competent when deciding between a flu shot and strengthening your immune system by applying natural alternative and holistic medicine methods, such as diet, exercise, herbs, acupuncture, vitamins, nutrition, minerals, and chiropractic and energy-balancing methods.

Learn to make beautiful beaded and wire jewelry! This beginner’s course will add a pair of earrings and a necklace to you jewelry collection.

Looking for a knitting group with hands on instruction? Are you a beginner who wants to learn the basics? This is a perfect class to get beginners started or to help intermediate knitters finish! Practice yarn and needles will be provided, but please feel free to bring a project you are stuck on, your own yarn and needles, a pattern you'd like to make, or an idea of what you'd like to learn. A fun workshop for relaxing with conversation and crafty knitting.

Gain applicable knowledge of the Korean language. This course introduces basic reading, writing, and speaking skills. No textbook and no prerequisites

Pilates combines elements of yoga, dance, and calisthenics to create an exercise of proper body positioning and controlled breathing.

Learn the basics of making a shot, placing the cue ball, defensive strategies, practice methods and more. This class is very interactive and involves plenty of hands-on practice. A BCA rules book is provided with the class.

This course provides advanced pool techniques for people who want to win. Learn how to advance your pool game through the use of position play. Tips for straight pool, 8-ball, 9-ball and one pocket will be covered.

In this course you will learn how to achieve a meditative state instantly both physically and mentally--meditation not only to calm the mind but to grow and strengthen your brainpower. Learn how to program your subconscious mind, overcome life's daily challenges and achieve your goals. Gain relief from anxiety, sleep disorders, and learn how to find out what you're here to do! The instructor has 38 years' experience. he has taught thousands of clients.

Explore the origin, style, and techniques of cooking South Asian food. This course features a discussion of the region's popular recipes, a taste sampling, and a cooking demonstration.

You’ll be speaking Spanish in no time! This beginner’s course will cover the fundamental rules of the language in a fun, creative manner.

Continue to develop your conversational skills, or brush up on that Spanish you’ve learned years ago.

Come practice Tai Chi and experience the state of moving meditation and change of focus. Tai Chi helps empty the mind of worry, and creates deep relaxation. From this tranquil state, exciting and important thoughts have an opportunity to emerge.

Learn watercolor painting from one of Chicago’s leading artists. This course will incorporate the importance of using light and dark values, learning the elements and principles of design, color theory, many exciting painting techniques, coupled with the importance of painting with emotion.

Develop a working knowledge of six wines per class. Wine tasting, grape variety, vintages, wine storage, and wine/food compliments will also be covered. Please bring two wine glasses to class. You must be 21 or older to attend this class. A valid ID must be presented at each class.

The class combines group laughing with deep breathing and movement exercises. Participants receive a strong influx of oxygen to all parts of the body and a massage of internal organs. Worries and over-thinking entirely disappear during class, as you improve problem-solving and stress management. And it's great FUN!