Currently Offered Classes
* Please check our Winter–Spring 2024 Program Guide for more information.
Make Your Own Easter Basket
Age 6+
Hippity-hoppity, hop your way over to make a glowtastic Easter basket. Be creative, using colorful mesh ribbons, paint, painted eggs and other festive materials.
Date: March 12
Cinco De Mayo
Age 6+
It’s Fiesta time! A party should always require a Piñata. Join us in learning how to make a homemade Piñata out of paper mache and simple ingredients. After it’s done, fill your Piñata with colorful and tasty candies.
Date: April 23 & 30
Happy Planters
Age 6+
Everyone enjoys a flower or a plant. Gardening brings happiness, reduces stress and allows us to nurturer and connect with other living things. We will create a character using terracotta pots and paint a unique happy figure. This charming planter will be ready for display on your porch or patio.
Date: May 7
Drawing 101
Age 6+
Drawing introduces a new perspective of the world. Basic drawing techniques will be covered, such as tracing, penciling in and shading. This class is aimed to help young children expand their imagination, use their creative side and interpret the world around them. Supplies are included.
Dates: February 26 – April 1 and April 29 – June 10*
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Age 6+
Children will learn to express themselves through painting in this fun and fulfilling activity. This class gives children the opportunity to become more creative, increase their critical thinking skills, and gain a lifelong appreciation of art. Supplies are included.
Dates: Mar 2 – Apr 13* and May 4–June 15*
Location
Grant Park
44 W. Golfview Dr., Northlake
Registration Tip
Registration can be taken over the phone, on our website, or in person during registration hours at any one of our facilities: George A. Leoni Complex, Grant Park, Cimbalo Fitness Center or Gouin Pool.
Registration Locations
Grant Park
44 W. Golfview Dr., Northlake
Phone: (708) 343-5270
Fax: (708) 492-1801
George A. Leoni Complex
800 N. 17th Ave., Melrose Park
Phone: (708) 716-4822