Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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Photography exhibit shows suburban railroaders on the jobApr 03, 2014 11:00 pm - Marilyn Theobald never met her grandfather. The 70-year-old retired nurse never even knew what he looked like. When she was a toddler, a basement flood in her childhood ...
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Congressional art contest accepting entriesApr 01, 2014 1:01 am - Submissions are now being accepted for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's office announced Tuesday. High school students who reside or a...
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For natural dyes, look to the yard or kitchenMar 21, 2014 5:45 am - Transforming weeds, kitchen scraps and other natural elements into a rainbow of textile dyes is a concept as old as civilization itself, with dye vats dating to as early...
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Rainbow Loom makes kids, parents happy around suburbsMar 18, 2014 5:15 am - The thread that binds the Chicago Wolves hockey team, the host of TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and thousands of suburban elementary school kids is a brightly colored rubber ...
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Simple crafts for St. Patrick's DayMar 12, 2014 5:45 am - From leprechaun beards to shamrock hats, a few simple crafts can turn you from a spectator into a participant at a St. Patrick's Day parade or party. "Kids especially li...
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Northwest Celtic Fest returns to Hoffman EstatesMar 12, 2014 1:01 am - The third annual Northwest Celtic Fest, a celebration of Celtic heritage, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prair...
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For signature scent, concoct your own perfumeFeb 28, 2014 4:45 am - Think it would be nice to have your own signature fragrance? Try making it. Perfume can be crafted at home. Yours may not smell exactly like the exotic whiffs from expen...
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Hoffman Estates H.S. parents host craft fairFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - Hoffman Estates Loyal Parents will be hosting a Spring Craft and Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Hoffman Estates High School, 1100 W. Higgins Roa...
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Guge Institute hosts open house Saturday at Elgin ArtspaceFeb 21, 2014 3:30 am - A popular woodcarving institute that started in Gilberts is the newest tenant in downtown Elgin's Artspace Lofts. The Guge Institute and Art Studio, owned by three-time ...
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600 art pieces on displayFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - The Wauconda Area Library is showcasing more than 600 pieces of artwork created by students in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118. The show is titled Studio 11...