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Public Programs at Nichols Tower

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) hosts programs for the North Lawndale community in our 12th-floor classroom at Nichols Tower in Homan Square. Courses, workshops, and events are offered in a variety of formats and for audiences age nine to adult. Select the links below to learn more about current and future opportunities.


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Context and Contrast in Photography Workshop

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to photograph interesting buildings and people. Through research, attendees will also learn additional context that can heighten and change powerful images.

Context and Contrast in Photography Workshop

Date(s):
October 5—October 26 
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Time:

Instructors:
  • Jay Simon
  • Will Quam

In this workshop, you’ll learn the skills of architecture photography with photographer Will Quam by using professional equipment to photograph buildings in North Lawndale. You’ll also learn how to pose, light, and photograph people with portrait photographer Jay Simon. In their own practices, Will and Jay have used storytelling, historical research, and collaboration to tell stories that go beyond the image. You’ll learn the tools that they use and engage with examples from other professionals to make your own work that tells a deeper story. Attendees will collaborate with each other to create a final photographic project.

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Yoga and Meditation Workshop

Mindfulness + Yoga will give participants trauma-informed foundations to mindfulness and yoga through experiential learning, journaling and group discussions in a safe environment.

Yoga and Meditation Workshop

Date(s):
October 5—November 23 
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Time:

Instructors:
  • Shea Gardner

Mindfulness + Yoga will give participants trauma-informed foundations to mindfulness and yoga through experiential learning, journaling and group discussions in a safe environment. Each week, we will build skills and tools to help navigate and manage stress, promoting peace and positivity for overall well-being. In partnership with the Chicago Sinfonietta, musical performers will visit the last session in November. That same day, we will host a health and wellness expo to feature wellness practitioners’ work and experience different activities like food, nutrition, massage, breathwork, and herbalism.

This course will take place during 8 weeks, between October 5 and Nov 23, 2022.

The course will be taught by Shea Gardner, a Chicago based Spiritual Sociologist, Trauma-Informed Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher, Writer and founder of the 501c3 Maroon Village.

RSVP and registration needed.

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Fall Open Studios September 26th, 2022

Instructors:
  • Ash Busse

Fall Open Studios September 26th, 2022

Date(s):
September 26—December 6 
Time:
Mo 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM

Instructors:
  • Ash Busse

Join us for Open Studios at Homan Square. Enjoy free and fun art-making workshops, explore, relax, and work on personal art projects using a wide variety of art materials.

Teaching artists will be in the studio to talk with students about their work and help with any questions, including offering technical demonstrations and workshops with a variety of materials.

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Saturday Cyphers: Creating Collaborative Making Spaces and Relational Partnerships with Haman Cross III

Adults (18+)

Saturday Cyphers: Creating Collaborative Making Spaces and Relational Partnerships with Haman Cross III

Date(s):
February 16—February 16 
Time:
Sa 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Audience:
Adults (18+)

Haman is a product of deep spiritual roots with a firm foundation in the artistic expression of spiritual ideals and concepts. As a leader, spiritual explorer and devoted creative he is passionately committed to the expansion of awareness in himself and those around him. As an Artist, Haman Cross 3 works in several disciplines and mediums ranging from fine art illustrating and mural painting to stage design and community gardening. He constantly builds to educate, inspire, and mobilize individuals and groups towards community engagement and empowerment. Over the past 20+ years, he has contributed to countless program initiatives and community development efforts, participating as an organizer, entrepreneur, coordinator, collaborator, and innovator providing support to both individuals and organizations. His work encompasses all generations, gender, and ethnicities.

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SAIC @ Homan Square
906 S. Homan Ave., 10th floor
773-638-2712
homansquare@saic.edu
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Public Programs at Nichols Tower

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) hosts programs for the North Lawndale community in our 12th-floor classroom at Nichols Tower in Homan Square. Courses, workshops, and events are offered in a variety of formats and for audiences age nine to adult. Select the links below to learn more about current and future opportunities.

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