Adult Classes

Want to get into the holiday spirit? Join instructor Mark Crow for this charming heirloom ornament project. He will lead you step-by-step through painting a covered bridge in the snow on a wooden Christmas tree ornament. Get ready to use colorful acrylic paint and a bit of holiday magic to create this miniature winter wonderland! There’s limited seating so sign up now.

This workshop is all about impact and play! Lauren will guide you through creating a 36x36 abstract painting using your favorite colors.  She will discuss color mixing, mark making, layering, composition and common tools to create expressive, impactful abstract paintings. No experience necessary, and no drawing required - we are focusing on color and expressive marks! We will complete one painting during class.  Canvases and tools are supplied but see the additional supply list below. 

You asked, and now we’re delivering! Join Patricia McDonald for an exciting introduction to Gelli printing at Prairie Art Center this December. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Gelli printing—a fun and versatile mono-printing technique that lets you create bold, layered patterns and vibrant textures with ease. Using a Gelli plate, acrylic paints, stencils, and various textured tools, you’ll experiment and discover the endless possibilities of color and design. By the end of this class, you’ll have a collection of your own unique prints, perfect for handmade cards, art journaling, junk journals, collage art and so much more! All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for color and creativity!

This holiday season, take your gift-wrapping game to the next level with our Christmas Tag Glow-Up Workshop! In this class, we’ll start with adorable pre-made tags and transform them into super-cute, one-of-a-kind creations. Perfect for those who love crafting but don’t always have the time to start from scratch, this workshop will show you how to add festive flair using paper, scissors, glue, paint, Christmas sentiments, and texture paste.

Join us in making a personalized copper ornament! Participants will stamp their design and patina 2 copper ornaments, one tree and one bulb shape. These customized ornaments make for great keepsakes and gifts. No experience necessary!