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Join artist, Kathy Shann, for an afternoon texturing fine silver wire. Depending on your ring size, there will be an opportunity to make one or two double spiral rings. We have several stamps to choose from to design your pieces and we will be using a small torch for one of the finishing touches.

Have you ever been interested in learning the art of metalsmithing in order to create your own, one-of-a-kind jewelry? Now you can at Prairie Arts Center! In this Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry course, students will learn to solder, texture, saw, file, and set a stone while creating a beautiful ring to take home. Students will also learn jewelry studio safety protocols and how to properly use and care for the tools. No previous metalsmithing experience is required. Upon completion of this course, students may sign up to use the studio during open studio hours.

Join instructor Mark Crow to create this colorful fall still life. It's a great project for beginners. You will learn to paint loosely while still maintaining a semi-realistic look. Come expecting to have fun! Gift your final painting to a friend or family member or hang it up in your own home.

Learning the art of color mixing can transform your art! In this workshop, artist Lauren Florence will walk you through a variety of color charts: a simple matrix, a value chart, a circle, and a parent color chart. Class discussion will cover the benefits of each chart, the benefits of creating your own charts for quick reference in your studio, and the benefits of painting with a limited palette. Chart templates will be provided and you will work on completing them in class.