Tie-Necklace Making Workshop
Elevate your style, express your personality, and craft a wearable masterpiece you’ll be proud to flaunt with a tie necklace made at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Tie Necklace Making Class, where you’ll transform silk ties into stunning, custom jewelry pieces that reflect your personality — from sleek and professional to bold and risqué
Learn, Apply, Win: The Entrepreneur Midweek Motivation Session on Grants & RFPs
Learn, Apply, Win: The Entrepreneur Midweek Motivation Session on Grants & RFPs
Hands-On Business Empowerment Workshop & Networking
Hosted at Absolutely Anything Essential | Facilitated by South Side Consulting
Why You Must Attend
Midweek is the perfect time to re-energize, reset, and refocus your business goals. This session is designed to give entrepreneurs and small business owners the practical tools and motivation to finish the year strong while preparing to dominate 2026.
Sacred Pause: Release and Receive
A sacred wellness offering created for Black women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the quiet shifts of becoming. This 2-hour experience blends gentle movement, breath work, guided meditation, and an immersive sound bath using crystal singing bowls and ancestral instruments. You’ll be invited to rest, release tension, and reconnect with your body in a space designed for care, community, and renewal.
ART & PLAY SATURDAY in Bronzeville! Harnessing Expression through Arts.
✨ Join FAM Entertainment Theater Company, the Unlearning Space, Playdate, N Her Element and PJ Style Designs for a fun and adventurous Saturday of Art designed to engage, inspire, and raise awareness about overcoming through creative expressions! Be part of the impact as we inspire and motivate the little people in our lives! RSVP your little one now as this family friendly event takes place Saturday July 19, 2025 at 3521 S. King Drive.
Love is Lit Bath & Body Werkz: A Pre-Valentine's Experience
Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Saturday Edition. Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive. Chicago, IL 60653. Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your Saturday class.
Love is Lit Bath & Body Werkz: A Mid-Day Experience
Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Edition. Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive. Chicago, IL 60653. Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your class.
Love is Lit Bath & Body Werkz
Love is Lit Chicago: Bath and Body Werkz Edition. Make your own soaps, body scrubs or lip balms. Perfect as a pre-valentines day experience. Classes are held at 11 am, 3 pm and 6 pm. Absolutely Anything Essential, is located at 3521 S. King Drive. Chicago, IL 60653. Email Absolutely Anything Essential for more information and to book your class.
Love is Lit: Create Together: Chicago Couples Vision Board Meet-Up
Embark on a heartwarming journey of connection and shared dreams at our exclusive Love is Lit: Create Together Couples-only Vision Board Meetup on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Ignite the sparks of creativity and togetherness as couples gather for an intimate evening of envisioning their future together. Against the backdrop of soft lights and romantic ambiance, each couple will craft a unique vision board, merging individual aspirations into a collective tapestry of shared goals, aspirations, and cherished moments.
We provide every thing you need for this special event which promises to deepen bonds, ignite conversations, and set the stage for a future filled with love and aligned ambitions.
Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity, connection, and the celebration of love as you craft a visual testament to your shared journey ahead.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Text Couples Vision Board to 312.835.2771 ro reserve your seats by February 7, 2024.
Free rear lot parking. BYOB of wine welcome. Positive vibes only.
Bronzeville's Sunday Tea Party
Enjoy an afternoon in Chicago’s Bronzeville community crafting your own HERBAL TEA BLEND at our location. This is not your typical tea party. We focus on advancing your wholistic health journey with a twist. Great pop-in-class for ages 12 and through the golden years.
Enjoy a 30 minute session , which includes all materials, herbs, sweetners and all those in between. Enjoy a to-go-cup of your handcrafted tea as well as take home your chosen cup.
RSVP: absolutelyanythingessential@gmail.com, your desired times between 2 pm and 5:30 pm each Sunday starting on Sunday November 5, 2023.
Color and Sip Experience
Color and Sip is a fun, interactive and memorable experience. Let the stress disappear as you hang out with some positive vibe Sistars* in a cool environment. Enjoy the ambience of good music and good wine (non-alcoholic available), have some great appetizers, as well as meet and socialize with some fab Sistars* that support other Sistars*!
Color and Sip for Women's History Month at Absolutely Anything Essential
Come out and be your authentic self!
Come solo, with a friend, family or group. Let your hair hang down.
And have a great Saturday afternoon in the presence of
wonderful Positive-vibe only people
Our Color and Sips are a fun, interactive and memorable experiences.
*We have all the materials you need, you choose and keep the color book of your choice, enjoy light appetizers and beverages.
Let the stress disappear as you hang out for the afternoon with some positive vibe women* in a cool environment.
Enjoy the ambience of good music and good wine (non-alcoholic available), have some great appetizers, as well as meet and network.
Let your creativity flow as you Color and Sip.
Rhonda Thomas is a member of the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop and the Author of the *Speaker and *Transformational coach, that believes in enjoying life and the little things that can help you create Big and Happy results.
Copy of Candle Making Class
Candle making at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://emeraldescapeproducts.com/upcoming-events
Candle Making Class
Candle making at the Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago. Tickets must be purchased in advance. https://emeraldescapeproducts.com/upcoming-events
Paint your own Holiday Ornaments
Paint your own set of (6) Holiday Ornaments. Fun for all ages. All supplies and light refreshments provided. Non-refundable. Tickets are $45 and must be paid in advance. For more information or to book your seat please email: stoneartsupply@gmail.com
Bath & Body Werkz: Body Scrub and Lotion Making
Book A Body Scrub and Lotion Making Class today!
Tickets sell out quick!
$40 Adults
$17 for Teens
This class is 2 hours.
If interested please email: absolutelyanythingessential@gmail.com or call 312.238-9447 and payment link will. Be sent.
Exciting and engaging activities for those who love pampering themselves.
Take home 1 handmade and decorated coffee or sugar facial scrub, 1 salt body scrub and one custom lotion.
Participants learn to identify various skin types and natural products used in bath and body products from their local grocers, gardens, and farms. Light snacks and beverages are included. All materials included. Adults, as well as Parents or guardians registering youth, must register in advance by calling 312.238.9447
Bead Jewelry Making by Remrees Bling's & Thing's
Jewelry Making Workshop for Beginners
With Remree’s Bling’s & Thing’s!
Cost: Early Bird Special $40 per person
Classes include 2 hours’ x’s 2 sessions 1 bracelet, 1 pair of Earrings to match!
Also information will be provided where you can register for the next wholesale jewelry show to purchase your own supplies!
For registration detail for the class:
https://remreesjewelryworkshop.eventbrite.com
Lite Refreshments will be served
Yoni Egg: 101
$120 per person
What is a yoni egg?”
“How does it work?”
“I HAVE TO PUT IT WHERE????”
“……BUT WHAT IF IT GETS STUCK????”
COME TO GET ALL THESE ANSWERS AND MORE AT YONI EGGS: 101
LEARN WHAT YONI EGGS ARE, WHAT “CHAKRAS” ARE, AND HOW THEY WORK TOGETHER FOR YOUR
SEXUAL, SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. BRING A PENCIL, PAPER, AND AN OPEN MIND
AS WE EXPLORE HOW TO PROPERLY USE A YONI EGG!!!
PRESENTER: KAWANA WILLIAMS, M.A., LPC
INCLUDES: YONI EGG, REFRESHMENTS, MIMOSAS INCLUDED ��
For more information and to reserve your seat pay in advance at kdub062001@yahoo.com
Mark Your Canvas - Shoes or Painting Canvas
Learn simple techniques to create your own abstract painting on a 16'' x 20'' canvas or your own canvas shoes!
Shoes and/or painting canvas will be provided. After purchase, please email stoneartsupply@gmail.com your shoe size and indicate (male or female, adult or child).
BYOB responsible drinking environment of wine or champagne only.
Light Refreshments will be provided.
Free rear parking
Abstract Painting Class with Stone Art Supply
To reserve your seat please email: stoneartsupply@gmail.com and instructor will send payment link. or call 312.504.1422
Candle Making Class: Emerald Escape Products at Absolutely Anything Essential
Join us for candle making 102
In this class, we will create happy hour inspired candles using gel wax. You will be able to choose from several spirit inspired fragrances and containers to make your creation.
This is a BYOB approved event. Light refreshments available until exhausted. Supplies included in fee. Random door prizes and you will have the chance to win prizes. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Doors open at 1:30pm and class will start promptly at 2pm. If you are more than 15 minutes late we will have to reschedule you for our next class or issue a product credit.
Regular tickets are $30 sale ends 6/1
only 20 seats available
Tickets can be purchased by visiting the upcoming events section on our website https://emeraldescapeproducts.com/
Chase the Vision not the Money Workshop at Absolutely Anything Essential
Financial success along with many other successes in life is not about perfection it's about the direction.
As we dive into 2018. It's time to stay laser-focused on achieving goals for 2018. Whether your checklist consists of repairing your credit, becoming financially free, creating a passive income source, investing in property or owning a business. You must stay on the path to building a Healthy & Wealthy Life Style.
Join Hosts and Coaches: Yonna Banks, Wendy Lee, Temeka Hollie
Presented by: The Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop of Chicago and the Sassy Thrifters
Includes All Materials, Appetizers, Wine Tasting and a Good Time.
Free rear lot parking.
Zumba Class
Zumba Anyone?
Enjoy a Saturday of getting fit with Zumba. This is a private class. Tickets must be purchased in advance. This is a judgment-free zone. For more information, contact the number listed in the advertisement. 7732165386. Come to lower level gift shop doors. Space is limited.
Sassy Thrifters Book Club Meeting
GET READY to READ!!!!!!
You're cordially invited to our very first book club meet up in 2018.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sassy-thrifters-book-club-meet-up-tickets-41498630521
Best Seller - COLDEST WINTER EVER. If time permits lets also read and discuss the sequel -
A DEEPER LOVE INSIDE!!!Both books are written by Sister Souljah!
If you have a copy, dust it off, grab from your nearest library, download it.
Let's be ready to read and rap about this book ( and the sequel if you read).
Book Club is scheduled for every 4th Friday of the month 5-6: 45 pm. Lite snacks & beverages are provided. Raffles & gift giveaways to make it even more exciting :) :). You're more than welcome to bring food, etc. Do share with friends, co-workers, church family, work-out buddies, etc. We want everyone to enjoy this opportunity.
