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Where to make DIY gifts with kids in Chicago this holiday season
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Everybody loves a thoughtful holiday gift. However, often the best gifts aren't the most expensive or biggest items under the tree.
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Wishcraft Workshop
When: Classes/workshops are offered in the
morning, afterschool and on weekends
Where: 2312 W. Roscoe, Chicago
Cost: Varies
Details: Throughout the holiday season, Wishcraft
Workshop offers a DIY class for everyone (whether you are "crafty"
or not). This is an opportunity to create handmade gifts with the
help of creative craft experts by your side. Options include: "Kids
+ Grown-ups Making Stuff Together," "(Little) Hand-Made Gift
Workshops" (minimum age is 4) and "(A Little Bigger) Hand-Made Gift
Workshops" (minimum age is 7). Projects range from homemade play
tents to pendants to picture frames.
Website: growartists.com
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