Past Drawing and Painting Classes

Come discover the dynamic process of watercolor and ink with a one-day class at the Prairie Art Center. We will help you to explore the fluidity and abstract nature of watercolor while enhancing the designs with layered inking techniques. Instructor Lauren Oyer will guide you through a 3-hour course of creating a unique piece of art by overlaying washes of color and then responding to these compositions by drawing over them with ink and pen. Experimentation and creativity will be encouraged in this class and it is open to all experience levels. Whether you are a beginner who has never used watercolors before or an expert, we invite you to take this course and leave with a finished masterpiece.

Are you searching for a beginner's painting project? Join instructor Mark Crow to create a beautiful fall mountain landscape! You will practice the art of painting loosely for a semi-realistic look. Whether you gift your finished painting to a loved one or showcase it in your home, it will surely become a treasured piece of art.

Join us for an exciting journey in our Mixed Media Collage Art Cards class, where we’ll explore the vibrant world of gelli-printed papers and creative card-making! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to craft beautiful greeting cards using a variety of techniques and materials.

Embark on a beginner-friendly adventure in fantasy map-making! No prior experience required—just bring your imagination. Using unconventional items like rice, lentils, or beans, we'll create intriguing borders for our maps. Explore the art of crafting villages, mountains, cliffs, farmlands, water features, boat wrecks, and tiny islands—all meticulously rendered in black ink. Join us and unleash your inner cartographer as we bring fantastical worlds to life!