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.

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!

Join instructor Mark Crow as he leads you through an afternoon of tulip painting delight! Enhance your living area with a beautiful artwork or create a heartfelt gift for someone special.  This session offers you the opportunity to perfect a painting style that combines whimsical charm with a hint of realism, all while enjoying the pleasure of being creative. No experience required.

Imagine completing a portrait of your beloved pet in pencil! In this class, you'll learn how to bring the photograph to life on paper. A pencil sharpener and a folder for your photo and other papers will be provided. With the drawing pencils, you'll learn how to add fur to your pet and other fine details that will bring your pet to life and you will be able to enjoy the satisfaction of doing a fine job!