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The below product categories and individual items are available for purchase through this Web site. If you find an item that you would like to purchase, you may place an order by clicking on the 'Add to cart' button underneath each item.


    • Concordia Soaps

      Concordia Vegan and Organic hand made soaps in Honey Oatmeal, Cedar Mint, Pear Sage, and Rosemary. Endulge yourself with the many scents created by the students in the Concordia Soap program.

      These soaps are made by the students in the Sprouting Out: A Concordia place teen-led initative program. All soaps contain:100% natural, organic and vegan, chemical free, biodegradeable-safe for the environment ingredients. 58% olive oil, 42%: Coconut, palm and castor oil, Shea butter, essential oils, local herbs from the teens herb garden.

      Enjoy the clean feeling!

    • Painted Furniture

      Decorated Furniture from After School Matters teens in the Painted Furniture and Design Program.

    • Metal Works & Design

      Metal works produced by Chicago teens. These metal work pieces involve inspecting surfaces for imperfections, operating machinery for use in cutting, bending or shaping metal pieces, and using welding equipment to join pieces. Decorate your desk, shelves, or office with these wonderful metal shadow puppets and business card holders.

    • Wood Design

      Choose from a wide array of innovative wood designs that includes jewelry, sculpture, bedroom decor, and kitchen wares from our advanced apprentice teens in the wood design program.

    • Hat Design

      Fashion forward hats are designed and constructed by teens in the Hat Design program, who begin by sketching their ideas and progress to learn hand-sewing and professional millinery techniques.

    • Painting on Canvas

      These vibrant, expressive paintings are created by teens in the Painting on Canvas program and inspired by their different communities and cultures.

    • Skateboard Design

      These unique items are designed and painted by teens in the Skateboard Design and Production program, in which teens use wood cut-outs to create vivid images. *(NOTE: Skateboards are for display only. They are not equipped for recreational use and do not contain wheels.)

    • Jewelry Design

      Jewelry Design Advanced Apprenticeship Program designs one of a kind intricate pieces from necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. They use semi-precious stones,surgical steel, suede and other fabrics.