I LOVED my class with Michael Gaffney! The 3 day Intro to Floral Design Class was so informative,…read morechallenging and fun. Michael is a lovely teacher who has excellent tricks and tips to help you remember the important skills he teaches you. You will get immediate results in his classes. Expect to make gorgeous arrangements on the VERY FIRST DAY. Not all of it will be easy, but you will LEARN! In addition to the instructor, the staff is also amazing in their own right. They work incredibly hard throughout the entire class (before and after as well!), running back and forth, just to make sure everyone and everything is taken care of properly and to contribute to the success of the class. They are so very helpful, they go above and beyond, plus - they do it with a smile! My only regret: not being able to attend the week long Design Star Class. Each and every person I spoke to who was enrolled in the course was thrilled they decided to take the leap and spend a week learning from Michael. If you think you might be interested in floral design, at the very least, take the sampler class, you will not be sorry! Sincerely, A Very Happy Camper

Loved this class learned so much!! We made a ton of arrangements and he teaches you little tips and…read moretricks to make your work outstanding and you will remember them

I love making things with my hands; I love the sense of accomplishment it gives me. My grandmother…read moretook up upholstery in her 70's and made some beautiful pieces, one of which I inherited. The fabric on the piece isn't really my style and I decided that if it was going to be re-done, I wanted to be the one to do it. There aren't many places to learn upholstery. I am lucky to live a few blocks from the shop; my classmates weren't so lucky, they all lived at least 20 miles away. I wasn't sure what to expect with the beginner's class, so it's worth noting that in the beginner class you most likely won't work on an actual piece of furniture.* What you will do is complete four projects that give you the skills to move on to actual furniture. The class is very hands on, you will thread a machine and start sewing in your first class. There are no prerequisites for this class; half of us hadn't used a sewing machine before. Owning a garment machine, there were a few things that took getting used on upholstery machines. There are two instructors; Jeff, the owner, taught my class and one of his staff taught the other. I can't speak to the other teacher's style, but Jeff is very laid back and a firm believer of learning by doing. Jeff is very generous with his time, knowledge, tools and materials; many students don't finish all of the projects in the allotted class time, but you're welcome to come back and finish after your session is complete (provided there's room). You're always your harshest critic, but I was so flattered when the manfriend thought my final project was something I had bought. I really loved this class and can't wait to start the intermediate class. The intermediate is like an independent study, you bring the piece you want to work on. If you've meandered by and seen the work in the window on Lincoln, those are student pieces. * One project is a bar stool cover. If you've got a piece to work on, you can use it. TIP: There's a lot of close work in the class and it's easy to get into a groove. Wear comfortable clothes you wouldn't mind getting dirty and bring your glasses, water and a snack.

I just took the "Beginners' Upholstery Class" with Jeff Kraut and LOVED it!…read more The class covers upholstery techniques that can be applied to automotive upholstery, furniture upholstery, and bag making. It is taught on industrial sewing machines (no previous sewing experience necessary). I already knew basic sewing and I definitely picked up lots of new tricks/techniques. Some of the topics we covered: * setting up the machines and basic sewing. * quilted stitching on vinyl (like on the back of a car seat or stuffed chair) * adding piping trim * zipper installation and sewing a small case * stapling construction and making a panel (like recovering a chair seat or a car side panel) * beginning pattern making and making a seat cushion Projects might vary a little from class to class. I've posted photos of my work. The class was Mon & Wed, 7-9pm for 5 weeks. It's located just down the street from Trader Joe's on Lincoln. Easy parking & near the El. You can get more info from Jeff at canvasboss@yahoo.com. I'm looking forward to the advanced class!

This place is great. I needed to learn how to weld and what afternoon my instructor completely told…read moreme what to do and I've been doing it on my own ever since. I plan to go back for a refresher because they're so good. They also rent benches if you are a true welder, you can go in there and do your own work for a minimal fee.

Took MIG1 & 2 from Daniel and had a great time. Other people in the class were fun to hang out…read morewith, I felt completely safe all the time, I felt like got good 1 on 1 instruction. I will definitely book some shop time soon so I can practice and then finally weld that bumper I've been meaning to weld for a year!

The Real Estate Institute has been an excellent resource for my continuing education. The entire…read moreexperience was professional from start to finish -- clear course instructions, well-structured material, and an easy-to-navigate system. I also appreciated how responsive and helpful their team was whenever I needed assistance. It made the CE process smooth and stress-free. I would absolutely recommend them to any real estate professional looking for reliable and high-quality continuing education. FIVE STARS

I attended the two days leasing Agent Course at the Chicago Real Estate Institute for two days…read moreleasing agent course, it was great experience. The admissions process was smooth, easy and helpful. The staff was professional throughout. Anais Fowler, the instructor, was extremely knowledgeable and did a fantastic job teaching the course. She made the material easy to understand and engaging. I highly recommend. Thank you!

Cherice Taylor is the Making It Sew Fun director and teaches sewing classes for adults and children…read morein her home sewing studio. She is very hands-on and patient with her students, but she does expect for students to learn her techniques and be open to building on them. I have had the pleasure of receiving her instruction since April and she has even taken time to help me with my personal, non-class related sewing projects. I recommend her class to anyone who has little to no sewing experience. Even if you sewed years ago and want to sharpen your skills, Cherice is for you!

From the owner: Making It SewFun is Chicago's place to go if you're looking to learn how to sew. With programs for…read moreadults, teens, and kids, we offer a structured curriculum and workshops that empower the home-sewist with the skills necessary to create well-fitted and professionally constructed garments. Classes are available for every skill level from beginner to tailoring. Our mission is to teach you everything about sewing in a positive and encouraging environment. Sign up for a class today and explore your inner fashionista, sewist, fashion designer or a little of all three.

horrible communication they never pickup the phone next to imposible to sign up! have been calling…read morefor a month and no answer

Wonderful opportunities for fast paced learning towards certification in HVAC and electrical…read more Success stories of students in previous semesters have advanced in their career or started a new trade because of their experience here.

Currently in the middle of a 6 week introduction to sewing class with Sew Anastasia and am amazed…read morewith how much I have learned so far! I have already used a sewing machine and serger and was introduced to different stitches and hem styles. I especially love the set up for her classes - Anastasia and her assistants walk around assisting students and she introduces new material via projection screen. Every class ends with a mini project that summarizes what we learned that day. Unrelated to sewing, she has super cute cats that mosey around class looking super adorable!

My friend and I took the beginner 6 week sewing class. In the first class we learned how to use the…read moremachine, multiple stiches and even made a scrunchie! Anastasia is fantastic at building within the session and by the end of the classes you can follow a sewing pattern. Each class you make something new. This class was so much fun with Anastasia and George being super helpful throughout the class. We even had two little kitty helpers, Lily and Iris. This class gave me the confidence to buy my own machine. Thanks guys!

Terrible overhead lineman program. Basically have to teach yourself. All you do is read from the…read morebook and get tests on completely different questions that were not in the reading. Terribly run, constant changing schedule, hard to contact the school when having trouble. The only good thing is the cafeteria staff and food. I give them 5 stars.

Not enough effort put in these classes. Read from the book all the time. No slides, hardly any h.w…read more and the questions on the test where so different than what the book had taught us