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Valentine's Day Pottery - Offered by Ceramics @Nadine
Tuesday, February 3 • 5:00 - 5:45 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 3-5 | Join us for a step-by-step guide to crafting something special for Valentine's Day. You can create a lovely gift to share with your family and friends!
St. Patrick's Day Pottery - Offered by Ceramics @Nadine
Wednesday, March 18 • 5:00 - 5:45 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 3-5 | Let's create something inspired by St. Patrick's Day! Think of vibrant colors and festive designs featuring gold coins.
Minecraft Engineering - Offered by Play-Well TEKnologies
Monday, January 19 • 9:00 - 10:30 am • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 7-12 | Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life in this class! In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we'll build shelters to keep out the Creepers, craft mystical items that only true master can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over. If you can imagine it, we can build it.
National Popcorn Day Pottery - Offered by Ceramics @Nadine
Wednesday, January 21 • 6:00 - 6:45 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 7-12 | Celebrate by painting your own popcorn bowl to enjoy your favorite snack while watching movies! There's nothing quite like savoring your delicious treat from a hand-painted bowl that you designed and crafted.
iSTEAM Secret Agent Academy
Thursdays, February 12-March 12 • 4:30 - 5:30 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Grades K-4 | Welcome to Secret Agent Academy! This class will include a range of hands-on activities and challenges that will encourage students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They will learn about the science of encryption and code-breaking, as well as the psychology of distraction and memory. Students will also explore the world of forensic science, analyzing fingerprints, chemical reactions, and other evidence to solve mysteries. Students will also have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they've learned in a final mission!
Raclette Class - Offered by Full Circle Cheese
Tuesday, January 20 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 18 and older | Switzerland's tradition of heating melted Alpine cheeses is a unique way to experience cheese. You'll be introduced to raclette and its history, and sample the cheese.
Beautiful Bouquets
Wednesday, February 11 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm • Villa Park Recreation Center
Ages 18 and older | Create your own beautiful, fresh floral bouquet to enjoy for yourself or give as a gift. All supplies will be provided, and you'll take home your arrangement after each class.