Program Details 2025*

Title

Couture Alchemy: Clothing Art as Unique as You Are

Description

Learn the history and practice of Couture Alchemy and turn your wardrobe into walking works of art! For nearly all of history, people crafted their own clothes, celebrating the creativity, passions and values of their lives and communities. Blending ancestral tradition and modern sophistication into a timeless presentation that radiates dignity and sensuality, Couture Alchemy reclaims our birthright of beauty, humanity and freedom in our clothing with an art that is accessible to everyone—if you can sew a straight line, you can be a Couture Alchemist!

Presenter’s Name

Amy Luna Manderino

Presenter’s Website

https://www.amylunaland.com/

Presenter’s Bio

Mensan Amy Luna Manderino fashions clothing art from repurposed textiles, a technique she named Couture Alchemy. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's philosophy of organic architecture, she applied his maxim “form and function are one” to stylish clothing designed for the comfort and mobility of the unique wearer.

*Note: This program was offered last year and may or may not be offered again this year.

Deadlines

  • Registration - Friday, July 17th is the last day to qualify for a great discount. Discounts for advanced registration are available through Friday, October 16th. (Note: Full payment is required by the appropriate deadline to qualify for the discount for which you registered.)
  • Lodging - The hotel is offering a WeeM rate of $132 through Thursday, October 8th, subject to availability. If the hotel block is full, please contact our WeeM Chair  who will try to expand the block.

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HalloweeM @Westin North Shore Hotel
[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in in late September or during October.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]https://chicago.us.mensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
2026-10-29
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13:00
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

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