Events + Workshops
Interested in learning more about the financial aid process? Come learn how to make college affordable! This workshop will cover all the ins and outs of college costs, applying for financial aid, searching for scholarships, and especially how to read financial aid award letters for seniors! Registration is open to families and students.
Meet, network, and learn from creative professionals from a variety of fields including toy design, architecture, art therapy, fashion design, graphic design, photography, artist residencies,
and more! This event is open to the public. All students, families, alumni, and friends of Marwen are invited to attend. For more information, contact Sabba Elahi at 312.944.2418 ext. 204 or ssyal@marwen.org
Have you ever wondered what Marwen is like late at night or wanted the opportunity to make art all night long? Here is your chance! Join Marwen’s Student Advisory Board for a night of art-making, games, and sleeping over in Marwen’s gallery. Snacks and breakfast provided.
This event is only open to returning students.
Marwen is visiting 8 colleges over springbreak, March 25-29! Come find out information about each school, get your questions answered, and pick the right colleges for you to visit! We'll go over the majors, degrees, and unique programs offered at each school, and much more. By attending this event, you'll get priority for a spot on the trips! This event is open to high school students and families.
Please register for each college visit individually. Be careful not to sign up for two trips on the same day!
Please register for each college visit individually. Be careful not to sign up for two trips on the same day!
Please register for each college visit individually. Be careful not to sign up for two trips on the same day!
Due to the close proximity of Illinois Wesleyan and ISU, we will be visiting both schools in one trip.
Please register for each college visit individually. Be careful not to sign up for two trips on the same day!
Please register for each college visit individually. Be careful not to sign up for two trips on the same day!
Please register for each college visit individually. Be careful not to sign up for two trips on the same day!
If you have a good eye for fashion, then this is the workshop for you! Join the Burberry team to learn the ins and outs of visual merchandising. In this one-day workshop you’ll have the opportunity to work with a professional visual merchandiser and learn how to put together table displays and floor sets. You’ll also have the chance to style your own mannequin with top styles.
Teaching Artist: Sabba Elahi
In just three sessions of this workshop you'll learn about strategies, tools, and resources to build your career, or even find a great summer job. Whether you’re thinking about a career in the arts or outside the arts, learn valuable skills in networking and interviewing, and create a personal resume that shines.
Have you ever wondered what Marwen is like late at night or wanted the opportunity to make art all night long? Here is your chance! Join Marwen’s Student Advisory Board for a night of art-making, games, and sleeping over in Marwen’s gallery. Snacks and breakfast provided.
This event is only open to returning students.
JUNIORS! Get a jump start on the college process with the College Blueprint Program. In just four sessions of this workshop, we will go through everything you need to know about getting into college. Start now—and make the college application process a lot easier in your senior year!