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Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Saturday 12 October
West Town - 5pm - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
Dive into the colorful world of tapestry crochet with this beginner-friendly class! Learn the fundamental techniques of this versatile craft as you create beautiful, textured patterns. We'll cover basic stitches, color changes, and finishing techniques. All essential materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Perfect for those new to crochet or anyone looking to expand their skills.
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$75      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 02 November
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on all those important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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$75      
Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 23 November
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class! Learn the basics of granny square crochet and unleash your creativity. Reserve your spot now for full details upon booking.
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$68      

Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Introduction to Tapestry Crochet

Saturday 14 December
Uptown - 10am - 3 Hours
Claire Rooney
Dive into the colorful world of tapestry crochet with this beginner-friendly class! Learn the fundamental techniques of this versatile craft as you create beautiful, textured patterns. We'll cover basic stitches, color changes, and finishing techniques. All essential materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Perfect for those new to crochet or anyone looking to expand their skills.
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$75      

Other Nearby Groups

Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing

Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing

Saturday 12 October
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Chicago Art Group
Geanina Zaharia
Step into the world of artistry with our "Step-by-Step Portrait Drawing" class! Whether you're a novice or a dedicated enthusiast, this class is designed to unlock your talent for capturing faces with precision and flair. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn essential techniques and step-by-step methods to create stunning portraits. Grab your basic art materials and join us for an inspiring journey into the art of portraiture. Reserve your spot today and uncover the secrets to bringing faces to life on paper. Detailed event information will be shared upon booking confirmation.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 13 October
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago - 1pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$92       1 places left
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Sunday 20 October
Eastlake Terrace, Chicago - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
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$47      

Headshot Photography Meetup

Headshot Photography Meetup

Sunday 27 October
N Humboldt Dr, Chicago - 12pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
A headshot is a tightly framed face shot, typically from the shoulders up. The goal of your headshot is to clearly & creatively showcase your client's professionalism, personality, and brand. As a class, we will focus on creating headshots from the chest up with good lighting on your model's face.
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$47      
Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art

Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art

Saturday 02 November
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Chicago Art Group
Geanina Zaharia
Dive into the world of composition with our "Mastering the Basics: Fundamentals of Composition Art" class! Perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts, this class will teach you how to create visually stunning and balanced artworks. With fun, hands-on exercises and expert guidance, you'll learn how to arrange elements to create harmony and impact in your art. Bring your basic art materials and get ready to elevate your creative skills. Reserve your spot now, and we'll send you all the event details upon confirmation!
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$47      
Portraiture with Natural Light Photography Meetup

Portraiture with Natural Light Photography Meetup

Sunday 10 November
N. Cannon Dr., Chicago - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$47      

Composition in the Park Photography Meetup

Composition in the Park Photography Meetup

Sunday 17 November
Kilbourn Park, Chicago, IL - 12pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.

Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.

Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.

This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
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$47      
Portrait Perfection: Drawing Techniques for Beginners

Portrait Perfection: Drawing Techniques for Beginners

Saturday 23 November
N Clark Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Chicago Art Group
Geanina Zaharia
Join us for "Portrait Perfection: Drawing Techniques for Beginners," where you'll learn to capture the essence of a face with confidence and skill! Perfect for both beginners and enthusiasts, this class will guide you through essential techniques to create lifelike and expressive portraits. With expert tips and step-by-step instructions, you'll be amazed at how quickly your skills improve. Bring your basic art materials and get ready for a fun, creative journey. Reserve your spot today, and we'll send you all the event details upon confirmation!
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$47      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 24 November
West Wacker Dr., Chicago - 12pm - 2 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$47      

Winter Light Photography

Winter Light Photography

Sunday 15 December
E Ohio St. Chicago - 3pm - 3 Hours
Chicago Photography Group
Caitlin KellyThompson
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
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$92      
ABOUT CHICAGO
CROCHET
CLUB
Learn crochet and make new friends. The Chicago Crochet Club organises crochet classes run by Professional Crochet Instructors for beginners, all the way up to experienced crocheters.

  • Beginners Class This class is designed for those who have had little to no experience with a crochet hook. You will learn the crochet basics and terminology and we'll get you started on your very own granny square.

  • Other Classes Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class!
    Choose from:
    - Corner to Corner Class (C2C)
    - Crochet Stitches Class
    - Amigurumi 101 Class


    All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.

    Everyone with an interest in crochet (whether you have been to an event or not) are also welcome to join our Facebook Group where you can share your crochet projects, find inspiration, make friends, and also just have a good yarn.
  • REVIEWS
    Claire is an enthusiastic teacher and has an inviting and warm personality
    5/5
    Sandy
    2024-09-23
    The instructor was lovely?so nothing about him
    5/5
    Cat
    2024-04-08
    Robe was excellent and gave individual time to those who needed it. Got to meet some great people!
    5/5
    Judy
    2024-04-07

    This was a good class. Jane was an excellent teacher, very patient and knowledgeable. Location was easy to access.
    5/5
    Laurie
    2024-01-09
    Jane was organized and led the class in an easy and friendly manner. She helped us individually and made it fun. I look forward to learning more from Jane.
    5/5
    Cathy
    2024-01-08
    Great group of eager learners. Everyone was helpful and fun to hang out with. Jane was a fabulous teacher! I look forward to more classes to meet up and practice together
    5/5
    Carol Navarro
    2024-01-08

    It was great!! Loved the instructor!!
    5/5
    Nikki
    2024-01-08
    I liked the event! It was great to be among fellow crocheters and I enjoyed refreshing my mind on crocheting.
    5/5
    C.
    2024-01-08
    The class was great! Jane was so nice and hands on to make sure we were really understanding. She even got us coffee which was so sweet! I?m impressed with how much I learned and ready to start my first project!
    5/5
    Mary
    2023-11-19

    Jane was a knowledgeable and hands-on instructor. Great pacing between new techniques. Fantastic class!
    5/5
    Whitney
    2023-11-19
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    Hello! I'm a new host based in Chicago. I love crocheting and I'm super excited to be hosting some new events in the next months.
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