Chicago Waldorf School Holiday Fair 2019 Program

chicago waldorf school

Holiday Fair

Saturday, December 7, 2019

10:00am - 5:00pm

Andersonville Campus ◆ 5200 N Ashland Avenue ◆ chicagowaldorf.org

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wELCOME! Thank you for joining us for the 46th Annual Chicago Waldorf School Holiday Fair.

This school festival is a time when we gather together with the larger community for one delightful day of sharing, crafting, singing, and supporting Chicago’s vibrant community of artisans. Welcome!

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, and the Faculty & Staff of the Chicago Waldorf School, we express our most heartfelt appreciation to our entire community of parents and students for their volunteer efforts at the 2019 Holiday Fair. We are especially grateful for the significant contributions of time and talent made by the following parents.

Lauren Pilgrim, PhD

Lisa Meehan

Kristin Hoffman

Early Childhood Activities & Crafts Parent Teacher Organization Lead, Early Childhood

Janae Gianou

Past Holiday Fair Co-Chair Parent Teacher Organization Lead, 7th grade – High School

Chair, 2019 Holiday Fair Past Holiday Fair Co-Chair Parent Teacher Organization Lead, 1st – 6th grade Parent Teacher Organization Lead, Early Childhood

Jessica McCarthy

David Pilgrim

Stephanie Arnett

Laura Reischel

Derek Broka

Anne Wagner

Samantha Ballenger

Sarah Wellington

Lisa Donofrio

Devon White

Melissa Gordon

Colin Williams

Erinn Hunt

Al Wyatt

Amy Kahn

Gene Nemirovsky

Juli Litzkow

Dana Major

We hope your day is filled with cheer!

Sincerely,

Luke Goodwin

Administrative Director, Chicago Waldorf School

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ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN The Childcare Room | Open 11:00am – 3:45pm Drop-in play group for 3 year olds through 1st grade

Early Childhood Activities Early Childhood Crafts and Activities | 10:00am – 2:30pm Star Ornaments, Pomanders and Beeswax Candle Decorating The Children’s House | Shopping Hours: 10:00am – 2:30pm 2nd & 3rd Grade students may shop from 1:00-2:30pm The Puppet Play Performances | 10:30am & 12:00pm Shingebiss and the North Wind

Grade School and Middle School Activities Candle Dipping | 10:00am – 4:00pm Face Painting | 10:00am – 4:45pm Games & Crafts | 10:00am – 2:30pm Silk Dyeing The Dragon Shoot Make Your Own Catapult Felted Wool Gnomey Pencils | 11:30am – 2:30pm The Old Time Radio Show | 3:30pm – 4:30pm Superman!

The Little Mermaid 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Middle Earth Café | 11:00am - 4:00pm

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ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES Holiday Fair Main Stage Entertainment The Chicago Waldorf School Chamber Ensemble joined by Urban Prairie Waldorf School students 10:00am & 11:00am Brendan Finucane, conductor

The Chicago Waldorf School Community Choir 10:45am - 11:00am Isaac Maier, choral director Daniel Hickox-Young, accompanist

Open Mic 12:15-1:15pm Mostly Dave 1:45pm-2:45pm

Enjoy Chicago’s fun-time cover band reprise their acoustic set from the Andersonville Arts Fest.

The Old Time Radio Show 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Superman!

The Little Mermaid 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

HOLIDAY FAIR GATHERINGS The Middle Earth Cafe | Room 208 | 11:00am – 4:00pm Play games, make your own holiday cards, and enjoy complimentary refreshments in this social space just for teens (6th grade and up). The Middle Earth Café is all about social connection in true coffee house style – leave your cellphones at the door!

The Alumni Lounge| Room 108 | 11:00am - 4:00pm The Hygge Room | Room 204 | 2:45 – 5:00pm CWS parents, alumni, and their invited guests are welcome to gather in the Hygge Room for seasonal drinks and refreshments. Purchase a wristband at a token table for entry into the room.

The Hallway Carolers Pick up a selection of sheet music at the Welcome Table and join the Hallway Carolers, led by former CWS music teacher Jeff Spade.

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LUNCH AND SNACKS All cafes are located on the first floor.

The Kinder Café

Urban Tables will offer food for families. Macaroni and cheese, tamales, pizza, Thai iced coffee, smoothies and other lunch items are available in this café.

The Ashland Café

First Slice Pie Café will offer a selection of soups, salads and sandwiches. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Pizza is also available in this café.

The Gingerbread Café

Crepes in the Park will offer a selection of sweet and savory crepes.

Urban Tables will offer wraps, rice bowls, taco salad and lemonade.

The Bakery Second floor Auditorium Mezzanine

The Bakery is open all day with a selection of bagels, breads, and sweet treats. Enjoy a cup of Intelligentsia coffee in the morning or a cold beverage later in the day. Gluten-free and vegan items are available.

Black Cat Kitchen

Stop by Black Cat Kitchen’s table in the Winter Market on the 3rd floor (in the gym) to purchase artisanal jams, jellies and pre-packaged grain bowls that can be eaten at the fair. Vegetarian items are available.

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VENDOR VILLAGE Jewelry and Apparel Artenimai

- One of a kind macrame jewelry with semiprecious stones / Rm 203

Bezels and Bubbles

- Sterling silver jewelry featuring natural cut stones / Rm 205

Chat Noir Designs - Unique handcrafted jewelry / Rm 205 Claybration

- Recycled and felted wool sweaters made into blankets, hats, ornaments and more! / Rm 203

D. Servitto Designs

- CWS Parent! Healing stone bracelets, metalwork and jewelry for men and women / Rm 205

Indie-Pendant

- Silver and vermeil jewelry with and without gemstones, table cut diamonds / Rm 202

JB Jewelry Design

- Simple, romantic jewelry designed with natural gemstones and precious metals / Rm 202

Linea Latina Arte

- Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Member! Jewelry sculptures and drawings all handmade by the artist /Rm 201

Maya Weaver & Eco Maya - Beautiful handmade items with a Mayan flair / Rm 201 Platanic

- Beautifully designed eco-friendly jewelry and acessories / Rm 201

Pom Pom Mum / Piace and Dena

- Beautiful handmade neckwarmers and hair acessories / Rm 303

Soothe Our Souls Luxury Pajamas

- Pajams, robes and more! / Rm 202

SW1s Exotic Reflections

- Handcrafted jewelry using specialty materials, gemstones and artifacts / Rm 201

For Children Balance Boards & Beams - Wood and fabric covered balance boards, rocking stools,

balance beams / Rm 203 Care to Share

- This school-wide philanthropic initiative raises funds to support Waldorf schools world-wide and other programs for youth by selling handmade Waldorf-inspired items / Rm 210

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VENDOR VILLAGE Crafting, Home Décor and Home Goods Dowling/Ryan Handmade - CWS Parent & Grandparent! Handmade ornaments, needlepoint,

handwoven scarves, felted decorations / Rm 203

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Esther’s Place Fibers

- Fiber art kits, supplies, soaps, balms & needle felting demonstrations / Rm 203

Felice Hutchings Stained Glass Objects

- Stained glass hinged boxes featuring repurposed materials such as metal vintage buttons and postcards/ Rm 205

Gulliver’s Candles

- Chicago’s only soy wax candle maker using exclusively all-natural fragrances / Rm 202

Jane Wohlreich Clay Ceramics

- CWS Grandparent! Hand-built ceramic vases, bowls, platters and pots for planting / Rm 205

Judy’s Botanical Pots & Sharon’s Earthenware Pottery

- CWS Parent! Functional & decorative pottery, botanical pots and miniature gardens / Rm 202

Madeline Finn

- CWS Alumna! Original artwork, handmade clothing and handmade acessories / Rm 303

Slow Stitches Studio

- CWS Alumni Parent! Naturally dyed yarn, sashiko kits, Japanese textiles/ Rm 303

The Greenery Shop

- 28” decorated wreaths, fresh centerpieces and mantlepieces, beeswax candle tapers, kindling, scented pinecones and more!

100% of the proceeds from The Greenery Shop go to support the Chicago Waldorf School / Gym Entrance

Zakka Studio

- Handmade bags, zipper pouches, beeswax wraps, linen clothing and jewelry / Rm 303

VENDOR VILLAGE Skincare, Health and Wellness Arbonne International

- Vegan-certified, cruelty-free, gluten-free skincare, cosmetic and nutritional products / Gym

CBD HMU/Waldorf Wares - CWS Parent! Handmade CBD lotion & wooden peg dolls / Rm 203 doTerra Essential Oils - Essential oil blends for home, work and health / Gym Green Goat Apothecary

- Small batch products made with local goat’s milk / Rm 201

Motives Cosmetics

- Make up and skincare / Rm 303

People and Pets Energetics - Holistic services for people and pets / Rm 202

Student Entrepreneurs 8th Grade Class - Gently used jewelry collection / Rm 204a Craft + Design

- Bath bombs, jewelry and paintings/ Rm 204a

Juniper Hartman Creations - Unique creations / Rm 204a Makalapua Soap

by Cody Thomas

- Handmade soap /Rm 204a

Waldorf Wares

- Wooden peg dolls / Rm 203

Community Organizations Be the Match - Join this national registry to become a potential blood stem cell

donor, ready to save the life of any patient in need of a transplant!

/ Gym The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

- Pick up your Shop Local Passport and pledge to support local, independently-owned bussinesses this holiday season #alwaysandersonville / Gym

The US Census 2020

- Gym

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VENDOR VILLAGE Foodstuffs Andersonville Fine Foods - Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Member! Candied nuts

made locally / Gym Black Cat Kitchen - Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Member! Handmade

artisinal jams and preserves featuring locally grown / Gym Frio Gelato - Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Member! Argentine gelato

and sorbet made with the freshest ingredients. Stop by for a

sample! / Gym Kind Island Kitchen

- Seasoning salts made with nutrient rich Celtic sea salt, organic nori seaweed, and other organic herbs and spices / Gym

Sitka Salmon Shares

-Wild Alaskan seafood sold in frozen portions for purchase at the fair and also by on-site enrollment in the monthly community supported fishery program / Gym

The Hive Supply Company - Honey, beeswax candles and gift sets/ Gym

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Twidley Bits

- Small batch jams, fruit butters, pickles and vegan cheeses/ Gym

The Market

- Wine, giftwrap, XO Marshmallows, hostess gifts, popcorn seasonings, rimming sugar and more! 100% of the proceeds from The Market go to support the Chicago Waldorf School/ Gym

fair activities price list tokens and wristbands Available for purchase at the Welcome Table & 2nd floor token table Tokens are required for all activities and most food and beverage.

1 token = $1.00 Middle Earth Café wristband = $7.00 / For all-day access with complimentary refreshments Hygge Room wristband = $10.00

children’s house acorns Acorns are exclusively for Children’s House 5 tokens = 10 acorns / 10 tokens = 20 acorns

Young Children’s Crafts & Games Beeswax Candle Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 tokens Snowflake & Star Ornaments . . 1 token Pomanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 token

All-Ages Activities Candle Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 tokens Silk Dyeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 tokens Candle Dipping . . . . . . . . . .5 tokens Catapults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 tokens Facepainting . . . . . . . . . . . 4 tokens Wool Felted Gnomey Pencils . . . . . . . . . . . 4 tokens Dragon Shoot* . . . . . . . . . . . 2 tokens *Grand Prize: Tickets for your family to visit the Brookfield Zoo and a private tour of the veterinary hospital

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CWS Alumni Lounge

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BOYS

GIRLS

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Childcare Room

Holiday Fair ENTERTAINMENT Onstage

Tranquility Room

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The Children’s House

Early Childhood Crafts & Games

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Gingerbread Café

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ENTRANCE/EXIT on Foster Ave.

Welcome!!

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Dragon Shoot & Make a Catapult 7th GRADE

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Silk Dyeing 6th GRADE

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MUSIC ROOM

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BATHROOM

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HANDWORK ROOM

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Vendors Village

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Bakery 1st GRADE

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Student Entrepreneurs STUDENT SERVICES

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