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IMPORTANT UPDATE: All remaining Spring courses have been canceled due to the COVID-19 virus. Spring Break courses, workshops, and college visits have also been canceled. If you have questions, please reach out to Aurora King, Director of Education at Marwen, at aking@marwen.org or 312.374.2952.
 
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    A 2-year college, Harold Washington empowers students through accessible and affordable education. HWC serves thousands of students by supporting their pursuit of a certificate/degree and further college or a career after graduation. Day ends with lunch.
    1 DAY COURSE: Watercolor Prints-Printmaking
    Rebecca Wolsten
    Grade: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Wed
    10 AM - 4 PM
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    Explore the music side of GarageBand to create your own electronic music! Play with instruments, or bring in your own, and learn a bit of recording and mixing and design your own mix. No prior music experience needed.
    1 DAY COURSE: GarageBand 101-Music
    Davy Walker
    Grade: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Mon
    10 AM - 4 PM
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    Street Art: Stencil, Stamp, Spray
    Mixed Media
    Explore visual arts and design programs at MIAD in Wisconsin. The trip includes a visit to the museum, home of the architectural Burke Brise Soleil wings which open at different times of the day. Pizza lunch provided.
    COLLEGE VISIT: Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design + Milwaukee Art Museum
    Grade: 9, 10, 12, 11
    Fri04/10/2020
    8:30 AM - 5 PM
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    A 2-year college, Harold Washington empowers students through accessible and affordable education. HWC serves thousands of students by supporting their pursuit of a certificate/degree and further college or a career after graduation. Day ends with lunch.
    COLLEGE VISIT: Harold Washington College
    Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Wed04/08/2020
    9 AM - 12:30 PM
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    Learn the ins and outs of fashion design. Create a mood board and illustrate model style boards to create your looks. Then explore basic garment construction and simple alterations to understand how to make those looks a reality.
    1 DAY COURSE: Fashion Styling
    Brittany Polk
    Grade: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Thu
    10 AM - 4 PM
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    UIC is Chicago's only public research university with 33,000 students, 16 colleges, and a culturally diverse student body. The trip includes lunch & a visit to the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts to meet admissions staff and professors.
    COLLEGE VISIT: UIC
    Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Mon04/06/2020
    10:30 AM - 3 PM
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    Gain a deeper understanding of how to use studio lighting to create vivid photographs! Whether you’re interested in photographing people, spaces, or objects, learn how to properly light your subject matter to get the best photos.
    1 DAY COURSE: Lighting 101 Digital Photo
    Chelsea Ross
    Grade: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Tue
    10 AM - 4 PM
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    In the afternoon we'll visit the museum, followed by a tour of SAIC, an arts school known for its interdisciplinary curriculum. Learn about programs in Printmedia, Film/Animation, Photography, and more. Day begins with lunch.
    COLLEGE VISIT: Art Institute of Chicago + School of the Art Institute of Chicago
    Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Wed04/08/2020
    12 PM - 5 PM
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    Learn how to mold clay to create figurative shapes or functional pottery. Experiment with coils, slabs, and pinch pots to make sculptural forms and create anything from traditional bowls and vessels, or representative and abstract objects!
    1 DAY COURSE: Handbuilding Clay Ceramics
    Angel M Heard
    Grade: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Fri
    10 AM - 4 PM
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    Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Columbia offers 60+ arts and media programs for 7,000+ students who see the world through creative eyes. The visit will end with a trip to the Museum of Contemporary Photography and lunch.
    COLLEGE VISIT: Columbia College Chicago + Museum of Contemporary Photography
    Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Tue04/07/2020
    10 AM - 3:30 PM
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    Known for its core curriculum and blend of Gothic and modern architecture, UChicago serves 6,000+ undergraduates in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The day begins with lunch at Marwen, then a tour of the Smart.
    COLLEGE VISIT: University of Chicago + Smart Museum of Art
    Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Thu04/09/2020
    11 AM - 5:30 PM
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