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Creating your own one of a kind gift

Friday, December 2nd, 2016 6:14 AM

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When Oak Park 5th grader Carlos Reyes wanted a sweatshirt with his favorite band Zomboy, his options were limited. With some careful saving he was able to create his own at ShirtWorks in Oak Park. Located on Marion in the heart of Down Town Oak Park, Shirtworks is an Oak Park family owned business that has been here for 40 years. Shirtworks will work to ensure that your ideas and design become a one of a kind embroidered or screen printed wearable gift.

The owners of Creativita Painting Studio and the Creativita II Paint Your Own Pottery studio located on Madison in Forest Park provide a relaxing atmosphere and a fun place to explore and create art,so you can make just the perfect gift for the ones you love. Local owners Jessica and Massimo Luciano want to inspire everyone to enjoy the process of creating something from nothing while socializing with friends, having a relaxing, creative time.

For the seriously hard to shop for you can give the gift of self creation too. The Oak Park Art League has classes for all ages from 5 years and up. Located just east of Oak Park Avenue on Chicago Avenue for nearly 100 years, you will also be giving your loved one the chance to be part of the tradition of the arts in Oak Park.

If you are looking to help your child find their inner artist over the winter holiday school break, look no further than Magical Minds Studio currently located on Harrison Blvd in the Oak Park Arts District. Camp and holiday registration is underway now, so don't hesitate to pick a date.

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By Sarah Corbin

Shopping & Business Blogger

There are some fantastic options in the Oak Park area community to get out and create your own original item. The creatively challanged should feel comfortable knowing that each location has coaches, owners, staff, artists on hand to help mold the perfect piece.

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Email: sarah.abboreno@gmail.com Twitter: @localoakpark

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