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Rebecca George of Purple and Lime: Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago

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Kelli Wefenstette - Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago

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Upcoming Classes and Events

Kids Classes with Laura Frohm of Creative Quality Time:

Session 3 (6 weeks) 4/2 – 5/7

Session 4 (6 weeks) 5/14 – 6/18

Tuesdays, 4pm – 5pm – QuickDraw – 3rd – 6th grades – 6 weeks - $75

Basics in drawing and creating your own cartoon strips.

  Wednesdays, 1pm – 2pm – Storybook Crafts – Preschool – 6 weeks - $90

Storybook time with a simple craft associated with the story and or character of the book. Parents/Guardians are welcomed to stay.

  Wednesdays, 4pm – 5:15pm – ArtSmart – 1st – 4th grades – 6 weeks - $115

Incorporating lessons and crafts in ancient to modern artworks and the artists that created them. Involves craft projects that pertain to the subject lesson.

  Please RSVP in advance with Local Goods Chicago at 5354 W. Devon, to [email protected] or call Local Goods Chicago 708-669-7520.

  Summer Camp with Laura Frohm of Creative Quality Time:

Session 1  (1 week) – July 15th

Session 2 (1 week)  – July 29th

Session 3 (1 week)  – August 12th

    Camp Description

Explore a variety of materials and ideas in our Arts & Crafts Multimedia camp.

Monday – Friday, 9am – noon, ages 8 – 12 – 1 week - $160

  Other Info

Students need to bring a non perishable snack and drink, or can purchase one at the camp. We also advise bringing a bottle of water, especially on hot day. Weather permitting, we may take children outside for breaks or outdoor projects.

  Sign up in advance here: http://localgoodschicago.eventbrite.com

    Upcoming Workshops & Events:

First Friday Event, Friday, April 5th, 5 – 9pm.

Join us for a book release party with Anna Todaro – “Everybody Hoops, but Me.”  FREE.  Everyone welcome.

  Spring Card Making Workshop with Michelle of Fixin' It Up Cards, Thursday, April 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, $20

Spring is in the air and with it comes many card giving holidays! Create a handmade card to give to that special graduate, mom, dad, or friend! The best thing about making your own card is you can change the sayings and designs to meet your needs! Class participants will make and take four handmade greeting cards and envelopes.  Participants will use a variety of mediums including 3-D paper crafting, stamps, and dry embossing techniques. All supplies will be provided and card examples and directions will be available.  The class will be go-at-your-own pace as participants may come with varying levels of crafting abilities. No experience or supplies required!

  Please RSVP in advance with Local Goods Chicago at 5354 W. Devon, to [email protected] or call Local Goods Chicago 708-669-7520.

    Drop-In Craft with Erika:  Make your own Recycled Snack-Wrapper Wallet, on  Saturday, April 13th drop in from 12 – 3pm - $5

Recycled chip bags or snack wrappers into two-pocket wallets big enough to hold gift cards, business cards, notes, small photos, or cold hard cash. Drop in anytime between 12-3 PM, we have everything you need to walk away with your very own one-of-a-kind recycled wallet. No reservation or sign-up necessary. This craft requires no prerequisite skills, and will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete.

  Katherine Anne Confections Sampling,  Saturday, April 13th drop in from 12 – 3pm.

  HEIRLOOM 2.0 – CANNING FOR NEWBIES with Scrumptious Pantry on Thursday, April 18th 6:30 – 7:30pm - $20. The class will be taught by Lee, the owner of The Scrumptious Pantry, and will discuss what to look for in produce, the basic steps in the canning/pickling process, how to ensure food safety, plus some of Lee's favorite heirloom recipes. This intro is not a hands-on canning class, but a lecture with a step-by-step demonstration.

Sign up in advance here: http://localgoodschicago.eventbrite.com

    Make it and Take it Jewelry Class with Laurie of Intermezzo Jewelry, April 20, 12 - 3 (drop-in anytime)

Love jewelry? Love silver? Would love to make a piece of silver jewelry of your very own? If the answer to all three is "YES", then stop on by to create your very own sterling silver necklace! Everything you will need will be provided to you, including a selection of gemstone beads, freshwater pearls, sterling silver chain, as well as tools with which to complete your necklace. Your necklace will be a combination of strung beads and sterling chain.

No reservation is necessary, but RSVPs are appreciated.  Children 6 and over with adult supervision are welcome to participate. $35/adult necklace, $30/child necklace.

  Please RSVP in advance with Local Goods Chicago at 5354 W. Devon, to [email protected] or call Local Goods Chicago 708-669-7520.

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This Friday, March 1st - Hawaii in Chicago. Come to Local Goods Chicago for First Friday!   One or our booth artists, LEI by Leilani will be featured - she'll be here along with a hula and 'ukulele group from Ke Kula Kupa'a O Ka Pakipika!!!

5 - 8pm.  Everyone is welcome!  Family friendly and FREE!

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We now have over 75 local artist and vendors!

A la Card Chicago - http://alacardchicago.com

Abbey Brown Soap Artisan - http://www.abbeybrown.com

Amy Kozy

Ann Perry Designs - http://www.annperrydesigns.com

Anna Todaro - http://www.annatodaro.com

Anne Byrne

Aprons! Tie one on.

Art of my Mind - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-of-My-Mind

Art-itude

Arthur’s Plaid Pants - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArthursPlaidPants

B & Z

B True Bakery - http://www.btruebakery.com

Bob Hilger

BOT Bakery - https://www.facebook.com/botbakery

Bownties - http://www.bownties.com

Brain Surgeons and Rocket Scientists -https://www.facebook.com/BrainSurgeonsAndRocketScientists?group_id=0

Bridgeport Coffee Company - http://www.bridgeportcoffeecompany.com

Cartografika - https://www.facebook.com/Cartografika?fref=ts

Chained to my Hook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chained-To-My-Hook

Chicago Glass Collective - http://www.chicagoglasscollective.com

Chocolate Twist - http://www.chocolate-twist.com

Co-op Sauce - http://coopsauce.com

Counting Mugs

Defloured - A Gluten Free Bakery - http://deflouredbakery.com

Do Bats Eat Cats? - http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoBatsEatCats

Fat Blossom Farm - http://www.fatblossom.com

Fixin it up - http://fixinitup.wix.com/fixinitup

Fly’s Eye Photography

Fred Nitsch - http://frednitsch.blogspot.com/2012_08_01_archive.html

GrownUp KidStuff - http://www.grownupkidstuff.com

Gunslinger Jerky - http://www.gunslingerbeefjerky.com

Intermezzo Designs  - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Intermezzo-Designs-Jewelry

Jenny Larsen Mosaics - http://jennysmosaics.com/Home.html

Jos Crosse - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Celtic-Gold/131546600215334

Jo Snow Syrups - http://www.josnowsyrups.com

Karl’s Craft Soup - http://www.karlscraftsoup.com

Katherine Anne Confections - http://www.katherine-anne.com

Kevin Klima - https://www.facebook.com/KevinKlimaPhoto?fref=ts

Kiki

Kim Amati - http://www.amatioriginals.com

KVG Designs - https://www.facebook.com/KvgDesigns?fref=ts

KymmBang! - http://www.etsy.com/shop/kymmbang

Lei by Leilani - https://www.facebook.com/LeiByLeilani

Locally Grown Clothing Company - http://locallygrownclothing.com 

Look! Something Cute!

Lucila’s Homemade Alfajores

LuDesigns - http://lucycl.etsy.com

Make by Megan K - https://www.makebymegank.etsy.com

MamaNiko

Meandering Design - http://meanderingdesign.indiemade.com

Merriment Design - http://www.merrimentdesign.com

Milton and Margie’s Soy Wax Candles - http://www.miltonandmargies.com

Paper Source - http://www.paper-source.com

Pi

Pretty Square

Puffs of Doom - https://www.facebook.com/puffsofdoom

Purple and Lime - http://www.purpleandlime.com/site/

Re:Paper - http://repaper.etsy.com

Rebuilding Exchange - http://rebuildingexchange.org

Red Ava Designs - http://redavadesigns.com

Scrumptious Pantry - http://scrumptiouspantry.com

SenTEAmental Moods - http://www.senteamentalmoods.com

Sharon Evans

Shawnimals - http://www.shawnimals.com

Snarky Sleeves - http://www.snarkysleeves.com

Spa Salt

Spark of the Heart - http://www.sparkoftheheart.com

Spinal Fusion - http://www.spinalfusionchicago.com

Steel Petal Press - http://steelpetalpress.com 

Stitch -  www.stitch-sewing.com

Terri Passolt

The Spice House - http://www.thespicehouse.com

Think Again - http://www.etsy.com/shop/thinkagainchicago

Tracy Hoofe

Tru Blooms - http://www.trubloomschicago.com 

Vanessa O’Neil

Weener Ware - http://www.weenerware.com

Yarnies - http://yarniesluvyou.com

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Jos Crosse - Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago

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Think Again - Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago

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Upcoming Classes and Events

Customized earrings with Vanessa!, Saturday, Feb. 9th, drop in between 12 - 3pm, $10.00 per person, $5.00 each additional pair made

  Build Your Own Habitat Workshop, Tuesday, Fe…b. 12th, 45 minute sessions held on the hour from 10-4—Reserve your spot! - $25

  Bridgeport Coffee Release Party, Jo Snow Syr…up and Snarky Sleeves! Saturday, Feb. 16th, starting at 9:30am

  ArtSmart, Tuesdays, Feb. 19 - Mar. 19, 4pm - 5:15pm, $95

  Storybook Crafts, Wednesdays, Feb. 20 - Mar. 20, 1 - 2pm, $75

  Quick Draw, Wednesdays, Feb. 20 - Mar. 20, 4pm - 5pm, $62.50

  80s craft party, February 21st, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, $10

  Monster Workshop with Mikey of Yarnies! Feb. 23, 2 - 4pm, $28

  First Friday - Hawaii Style! at Local Goods Chicago, Friday, Mar. 1, 5 - 8pm

  Recycled Snack-Wrapper Wallet with Erika - M…iss Sews-it-all, Saturday Apr. 13, drop in between 12 - 3pm, $5

  Please RSVP in advance with Local Goods Chicago at 5354 W. Devon, or to [email protected].

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LEI by Leilani - Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago

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Upcoming Kids Classes at Local Goods Chicago

Session 2 (5 weeks due to spring break) 2/19 – 3/19:

Tuesday

4pm – 5:15pm – ArtSmart – 1st – 4th grades – 5 weeks - $95

  Wednesday

1pm – 2pm – Storybook – Preschool – 5 weeks - $75

4pm – 5pm – QuickDraw – 3rd – 6th grades – 5 weeks - $62.50

     Session 3 (6 weeks) 4/2 – 5/7:

Tuesday

4pm – 5:15pm – ArtSmart – 1st – 4th grades – 6 weeks - $115

  Wednesday

1pm – 2pm – Storybook – Preschool – 6 weeks - $90

4pm – 5pm – QuickDraw – 3rd – 6th grades – 6 weeks - $75

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Arthur's Plaid Pants - Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago

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Vanessa O'Neil - Featured Artsist at Local Goods Chicago

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Kim Gottschall - Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago

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Anna Todaro - Featured Artist at Local Goods Chicago