POP-UP: GLOBAL GARDENS
SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE GROWN BY OUR NEIGHBORS AT GLOBAL GARDENS
WORKSHOP: WOOL FELTED EGGS
Come join the party! Learn the basics of needle felting and welcome spring by decorating your own wool eggs!
You will get 6 blank eggs to decorate. Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. The eggs even come in their own colorful paper carton.
You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding a few drops of essential oil to your diffusers provides an eco-friendly way to Freshen any space from a bathroom to an office, car, laundry hamper, or just bring a spring scent into your home.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. 6 eggs and a carton are included in the class price, and additional eggs or round poms can be purchased for $2 each. Strings will be available to turn your eggs into hanging ornaments. 3 felting Needless are included to take home.
Recommended for ages 10+. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. At least one adult per 4 children under 12. Adult does not need to purchase a ticket to supervise child participants.
POP-UP: GLOBAL GARDENS
SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE GROWN BY OUR NEIGHBORS AT GLOBAL GARDENS
WORKSHOP: SPRING EDIBLE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND USES
Join us and the talented herbalist, Courtney Klemm of Innertwine Herbs to learn how to identify & use common Spring edibles & medicinals. There will be plants to touch, observe & taste along with information to take home!
Also get 10% off at our general store the day of the workshop.
EVENT: ECO FRIENDS COMMUNITY SOCIAL
Our community socials bring like-minded people together to hold conversations and learn about sustainability and the environment.
This month's guest speaker is TBA... stayed tuned @theecoflamingo !
Light snacks and drinks will be provided and feel free to also bring your own. We hope you can join us!
4756 N Rockwell St
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FREE TO ATTEND!
POP-UP: GLOBAL GARDENS
SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE GROWN BY OUR NEIGHBORS AT GLOBAL GARDENS
WORKSHOP: KIMCHI MAKING
Come learn the basics of making your own kimchi with our friends at Ekaloka Fermentory. You’ll learn:
- how fermentation makes food magic
- the history of kimchi
- how kimchi gets so tasty
- get hands-on mixing saucethe cabbages yourself
And at the end of the workshop, you’ll be taking home a 1 lb. jar of your own handmade kimchi.
Our instructor has been teaching people how to make kimchi for five years, and by the end of class, you’ll know everything you need to be able to make delicious kimchi to impress all your friends right in your own home. All materials provided. Great for friends or dates!
WORKSHOP: PETALS AND FRAMES
n this workshop Monarch Beauty Farm teaches the foundations of flower and leaf pressing to capture vibrant and beautifully preserved botanicals.
In this hands-on class, participants will create their own Floralscapes using hand-pressed flowers, grown locally, using sustainable farming practices. We'll use a 5x7 floating frame. You will take home a beautiful hanging botanical art piece you can display in your home or give as a gift to a loved one. All materials are included. You are welcome to bring a photo of your choice to personalize your floating frame.
This workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes. No experience necessary. Grab your mom, a friend, celebrate a birthday or join the group. The event is BYOB and get 10% off at The Eco Flamingo store the day of the workshop!
POP-UP: GLOBAL GARDENS
SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE GROWN BY OUR NEIGHBORS AT GLOBAL GARDENS
EVENT: ECO FRIENDS COMMUNITY SOCIAL
Our community socials bring like-minded people together to hold conversations and learn about sustainability and the environment.
This month's guest speaker is TBA... stayed tuned @theecoflamingo !
Light snacks and drinks will be provided and feel free to also bring your own. We hope you can join us!
4756 N Rockwell St
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FREE TO ATTEND!
POP-UP: GLOBAL GARDENS
SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE GROWN BY OUR NEIGHBORS AT GLOBAL GARDENS
POP-UP: GLOBAL GARDENS
SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE GROWN BY OUR NEIGHBORS AT GLOBAL GARDENS
POP-UP: GLOBAL GARDENS
SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY PURCHASING PRODUCE GROWN BY OUR NEIGHBORS AT GLOBAL GARDENS
WORKSHOP: VISIBLE MENDING BASICS
Give new life to your holey clothes and keep them out of the landfill!
Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes. This workshop will cover:
Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
Practical stitches for broken seams
The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
How to identify woven fabrics
Each student will create a mending sampler to practice the repair techniques. This is an introductory class for all skill levels. Mending kit included in the ticket price
Snacks and drinks provided and get a 10% discount at The Eco Flamingo the day of the workshop!
Eco Friends Community Social
Our community socials bring like-minded people together to hold conversations and learn about sustainability and the environment.
This month's guest speaker is TBA... stayed tuned @theecoflamingo !
Light snacks and drinks will be provided and feel free to also bring your own. We hope you can join us!
4756 N Rockwell St
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FREE TO ATTEND!
Grow Your Own Micro-Greens Workshop
Discover the joy of growing your own fresh, nutrient-packed Microgreens in our hands-on Microgreens Growing Workshop! Designed for city dwellers with limited space and time, this workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike—no green thumb required.
During this interactive session, you’ll learn:
• The benefits of growing your own food.
• Different types of Microgreens, including which are the easiest and hardest to grow.
• Simple, space-saving methods to grow Microgreens in urban environments.
• Creative ways to incorporate Microgreens into your meals.
What to Expect:
Each participant will plant their own tray of Microgreens during the workshop and leave with a complete DIY Microgreens Grow Kit or Pet Grass Grow Kit to continue growing at home. Our kits include professional-grade materials and simple instructions, making it easy to enjoy homegrown Microgreens in just 7–14 days.
DIY Microgreens Grow Kit Includes:
• 1 Planting Tray (with holes)
• 1 Watering Tray (no holes)
• 1 Humidity Dome/Germination Tray
• 1 Spray Bottle
• 3 Bags Coco Coir Grow Mix
• 3 Microgreens Seed Packets
• Step-by-step Instruction Card
• Microgreens Harvesting Knife
Join us for a fun, educational, and rewarding experience, and start your journey to growing vibrant, nutrient-rich greens year-round—no matter how small your space! All workshop participants will gain exclusive access to our private Growers Facebook Group. This supportive community offers tips, resources, troubleshooting help, and connections with fellow growers to ensure your success in growing Microgreens.
Tickets are available for individuals or pairs/parent and child (age 10+). Pair tickets include an additional planting tray for use during the workshop but do not include extra take-home materials (one set is provided). Additional take-home materials can be purchased upon request.
Visible Mending Basics Workshop
Give new life to your holey clothes and keep them out of the landfill!
Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes. This workshop will cover:
Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
Practical stitches for broken seams
The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
How to identify woven fabrics
Each student will create a mending sampler to practice the repair techniques. This is an introductory class for all skill levels. Mending kit included in the ticket price
Snacks and drinks provided and get a 10% discount at The Eco Flamingo the day of the workshop!
Trinket Shadow Box Workshop
Dive into the meditative world of knolling by creating a Trinket Shadow Box with Jessica of Round Two Upcycled Craft Parties!
Rather than focusing on learning a skill, you will have the opportunity to create a mindful display of color, texture & order. Calmly enjoy sifting through the piles of trinkets, oddities and discarded bits & bobs to arrange your perfect flat lay.
Your instructor, jessica, will provide all materials including a second-hand frame, backing paper, cordless glue gun & huge array or trinkets collected from people around the entire country. Also feel free to bring your own items to either add to your own display or drop in one of the boxes for future knollers to enjoy.
Class runs 2 hours and is recommended for ages 6+ (an adult must assist children under 12 with using their glue guns).
Light snacks and drinks are provided and get 10% off at The Eco Flamingo General Store the day of the workshop!
Needle Felted Wool Hedgehog Workshop
Come join the party! Learn the basics of needle felting by creating your own wool scent diffusers. Wool is an incredible fiber and simply adding a few drops of essential oil to your diffusers provides an eco-friendly way to Freshen any space from a bathroom to an office, car, or laundry hamper.
You will make two different kinds of diffusers using various needle felting techniques- a hedgehog & a 2-ball hanger. Your instructor, Jessica, will be there to provide guidance and technical assistance for every step including the secret to getting the perfect shape on your designs. You will also be able to choose from an array of different essential oil scents to add to your creations.
All tools and materials will be provided including finger guards. You will learn to create a sculpture and to decorate balls. A 2 ball hanger is included in the class price, and additional balls can be purchased for $2 each. Recommended for ages 10+.
Snacks and beverages provided and get 10% off at The Eco Flamingo the day of the workshop!
Eco Friends Community Social
Our community socials bring like-minded people together to hold conversations and learn about sustainability and the environment.
Guest speaker TBA... follow us @theecoflamingo for more updates.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided and feel free to also bring your own. We hope you can join us!
4756 N Rockwell St
6:30pm - 8:30pm
FREE TO ATTEND!
Visible Mending Basics Workshop
Give new life to your holey clothes and keep them out of the landfill!
Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes. This workshop will cover:
Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
Practical stitches for broken seams
The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
How to identify woven fabrics
Each student will create a mending sampler to practice the repair techniques. This is an introductory class for all skill levels. Mending kit included in the ticket price
Snacks and drinks provided and get a 10% discount at The Eco Flamingo the day of the workshop!.
Gratitude & Joy Jars for Self-Care Workshop
Come be in community and create your very own Gratitude Jar!
In this 1-hour workshop, Claire Zawa will offer a few simple ways to strengthen the Gratitude & Joy muscles we all have! Here's what we'll do in this workshop:
- Learn a simple Breathing practice to center, ground, and be more present in the moment.
- Share a Snack: using all of our senses, eating can bring us into gratitude and joy
- Make a Gratitude or Joy Jar: bring your own empty, clean jar with lid or pick from the donation bin. We'll decorate a jar to fill with reminders of what we have to thankful for and for moments of joy in our daily lives. Crafting supplies will be provided, no artistic skills required!
Take a little time for gratitude & joy!
Claire Zawa is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Childbirth & Parenting teacher, who offers childbirth preparation classes, mindful parenting groups, and individualized support for anyone interested in living a more mindful life. You may also recognize her as a Bulktender at The Eco Flamingo.
Beginner Floral Arranging Workshop
In this workshop, Maru from Monarch Beauty Farm will discuss the key ingredients and basic principles of floral design. Participants will learn best practices for processing flowers and foliages to create a beautiful centerpiece for their home or next event. Expect a colorful variety of spring blooming flowers, including locally grown tulips and narcissus plus a variety of premium foliages for an elevated and balanced design.
This beginners' class is perfect for DIYers, floral hobbyists, and all floral enthusiasts! All materials and flowers are included. Participants will take home their own designed centerpiece! All supplies plus light snacks and drinks will be provided, and the event is BYOB!
Get 10% off at The Eco Flamingo shop the day of the workshop with proof of ticket!
Refund policy: Full refund if cancellation is 72 hours or more before the workshop. Within 48 hours or less, a credit will be issued for a future Monarch Beauty Farm’s workshop.
Valentine Heart Sachet Workshop
Learn how to stitch in sashiko-style all while practicing on a heart-shaped sachet to treasure forever. You'll learn how to sew on patches, a couple of decorative stitches, and practical stitches for hand-sewing a lavender-filled heart sachet. Taught by Nandi of Bliss Joy Bull!
This two-hour workshop includes:
- Cotton fabrics, needles, embroidery floss, sashiko thread, and materials to make a lavender, eucalyptus, and cotton-filled sachet provided
- Beginner-friendly project with detailed demo
- Perfect for gifting to a loved one or keeping for yourself
- Thread snips, extra embroidery floss, and sashiko thread will be available for purchase after the workshop
Snacks and drinks provided and get a 10% discount at The Eco Flamingo the day of the workshop!
Visible Mending Basics Workshop
Give new life to your holey clothes and keep them out of the landfill!
Learn the basics of hand sewing with visible mending techniques for repairing your clothes. This workshop will cover:
Different stitches for repairing clothes with decorative stitches
Practical stitches for broken seams
The best tools and materials for repairing woven garments
How to identify woven fabrics
Each student will create a mending sampler to practice the repair techniques. This is an introductory class for all skill levels. Mending kit included in the ticket price!
Gratitude Jar and Intention Setting Workshop
Come be in community and create your very own Gratitude Jar!
Lead by Claire Zawa, Bring your own empty, clean jar or we'll have a selection of donated jars to choose from, along with a variety of decorations to make your Gratitude Jar all your own. In addition to creating your Jar, we'll spend time filling it with good vibes.
Intentionally focusing on the positives, joys, blessings, and things to be thankful for helps strengthen emotional well-being, build resilience, and counteract the mind's negativity bias. We know that focusing on the positives, joys, blessings, and things to be thankful for is good for us. But it isn't always easy, is it?
In this 1-hour workshop, Claire will offer a few simple ways to strengthen the gratitude muscle. Here's what we'll do:
- Gratitude or Joy Jar: cut, paste, color, tie! Decorate a jar to take home and fill with reminders of things that are good in your life. Bring your own empty, clean container (with lid) or pick from donated jars. Crafting supplies provided. No artistic skills needed for this!
- Breathing Meditation: We are always breathing, so learn a few simple ways to let the breath be a centering, grounding, and possibly even a calming tool in your toolbox for life.
- Snack Meditation: we'll use all of our senses to eat with intention and an attitude of gratitude.
Spend a little time with yourself, in community with others curious about tapping into more joy.
Claire is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Childbirth & Parenting teacher, who offers childbirth preparation classes, mindful parenting groups, and individualized support. (You may recognize her as a Bulktender at The Eco Flamingo.)
Come have some fun and take home your very own Gratitude Jar!
Eco Friends Community Social
Our community socials bring like-minded people together to hold conversations and learn about sustainability and the environment.
Grow Your Own Micro-Greens Workshop
Discover the joy of growing your own fresh, nutrient-packed Microgreens in our hands-on Microgreens Growing Workshop! Designed for city dwellers with limited space and time, this workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike—no green thumb required.
Join us for a fun, educational, and rewarding experience, and start your journey to growing vibrant, nutrient-rich greens year-round—no matter how small your space!
Fire Cider Making Workshop
Get prepared for this cold/flu & join un in Crafting your own Fire Cider!
This workshop is great way to learn about the history and medicinal benefits of fire cider + how to make your own unique batches! Everyone will get to take home 32 oz of Fire Cider using a blend of vegetables, fruits & herbs of their choice.
The perfect herbal support for you and your friends + family this Winter Season.
Eco Friends Community Social
Our community socials bring like-minded people together to hold conversations and learn about sustainability and the environment.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided and feel free to also bring your own. We hope you can join us!
4756 N Rockwell St
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Free to attend!
Festive Fabric Tree Workshop
Create 3 festive trees out of up-cycled cardboard cones and upholstery samples with Jessica of Round 2 Craft Parties!
Choose from a wide array of colors and patterns to make your perfect trio. All materials and instruction will be provided including fun embellishments for your trees from second-hand jewelry & other items. Each student will have use of a cordless hot glue tool. This 2 hour workshop is recommended for ages 12+.
Light snacks and drinks provided and get 10% off in the store the day of the workshop!
Winter Wreath Workshop
Join us for a delightful wreath workshop with Maru of Monarch Beauty Farm, where you'll uncover the art of handcrafting a contemporary and asymmetric wreath design, adorned with winter greens and enchanting naturally dried botanicals. Gather your friends, family or join the group by yourself for a fantastic evening of chatter and relaxation. All supplies and materials are provided and no prior experience is necessary. Your registration includes:
One 14″ grapevine wreath
A premium selection of winter greens
Dried florals and other botanicals
Ribbons
Floral design tools and materials
Photo inspiration, step-by-step instruction and live demonstration
Floral workshops are great experiences to enjoy with loved ones around the holidays.
The event is BYOB. Light snacks and refreshments are provided.
Intro to Hand Darning Workshop
Make your holey sweaters wearable again with darning. Learn how to repair holes in knitwear by darning a hole by hand and with a Speedweve-style darning loom. This two hour class taught by Nandi of Bliss Joy Bull will guide you through the process of creating and darning a rectangular patch with yarn. You will learn the best tools and materials for repairing knitwear with darning. Bring your own wool or cashmere sweater with a 1” hole or smaller to repair!
Medium - chunky knit sweaters are preferred without intricate designs. Wool and cotton yarns and tools will be provided. If you don’t have a sweater to repair, Nandi will have knit swatches for practicing the techniques.
Additionally, a darning loom will be available for use during class and can be purchased for $65.
Light snacks and drinks provided and get 10% off in the store the day of the workshop!
Flamingo Friends Community Social
Join us for our Flamingo Friends Community Social and learn about composting, glass recycling and soft plastics upcycling with founder of Chicago’s very own Wastenot Compost, Liam Donnelly!
Swap the Season
Join us with Alderman Matt Martin and the 47th Ward Green Council for a holiday swap and learn ways to make the holiday season less wasteful with the stars of Reduce Waste Chicago, EcoShip and The Wastshed!
Donate gently used holiday decorations & packaging materials, and pick up new-to-you items.
This event will ALSO have broken light drop off, zero-waste holiday alternatives and information on composting!
Pressed Flower Lantern Workshop
In this workshop Monarch Beauty Farm teaches the foundations of flower and leaf pressing to capture vibrant and beautifully preserved botanicals. In this hands-on class, participants will see a pressed flower demonstration and have access to a curated collection of locally grown flowers to create a beautifully decorated glass lantern to enjoy for a lifetime.
Farm Stand
Wild Trillium Farm will be popping up in the shop to sell their seasonal produce! Stop by and support a local farm!
Dried Floral Crescent Moon Wreath-Making
Join us for this hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of drying flowers and grasses to make colors pop! Dive into color theory secrets for wreath making, and craft a stunning decor piece that will bring joy for ages. We will work with locally grown blooms and bamboo rings to create these everlasting floral masterpieces!
Garment Repair
Nandi of BLISS JOY BULL will have mending kits and supplies available for purchase. You can also drop garments off for custom repair by Nandi. Repaired garments will be repaired off-site and you'll be able to pick them up on September 9th.
Farm Stand
Stock up on locally grown/seasonal produce from WILD TRILLIUM FARM every 3rd Sunday of the month!