In this two-hour beginner friendly class, students will craft a set of two fused glass mosaic coasters using beautiful glass globs in a variety of sizes and colors. The range of sizes and the smoothness of the globs adds a wonderful gem-like richness to these pieces. Participants will intuitively arrange the glass, playing with color, texture, and spacing to create a composition entirely their own. Whether you gravitate toward bold, graphic arrangements or something loose and organic, the design is completely up to you. No experience with glass or art of any kind is necessary.

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This beginner-friendly junk journal class introduces participants to journaling as a creative, flexible practice using found materials, paper scraps, and ephemera. We’ll explore how a junk journal can be anything you want it to be—messy, meaningful, playful, or reflective. Through guided prompts and hands-on making, participants will work on unleashing their inner voice while creating pages together. The class emphasizes process over perfection and invites shared creativity, conversation, and learning from one another in a supportive environment.
 
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Join us for Mahjong Open Play at Prairie Arts Center—a relaxed, welcoming space to gather, play, and connect.
This is open play, not instruction, and is ideal for players who want to continue learning and move beyond the basics. Bring your own
beverage and snack—we’ll provide the game sets and cards. Play will use the National Mah Jongg League card or The Big Card, table decides the card. 
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Make life more interesting by adding a little razzle-dazzle!  This beginner friendly workshop covers all the basic terms, tools, and materials you will need to start adding rhinestones to any garment or cloth item. Participants will learn about both heat-set and glue on stones.  Bring a cloth item from home that you want to add bling to, or bedazzle a provided zipper pouch.  All materials will be supplied.
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We’re opening a new, ongoing opportunity for artists and creatives of all levels to draw, connect, and grow together!

On the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6–8 PM, we’ll host a FREE Sketchbook Session, a relaxed meet-up led by a working artist. There will be a fresh still life or themed subject on display in our studio to work from. This display will continue to be available for you to sketch during open hours all month long. 
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Interested in alcohol markers but don’t know where to start?  In this beginner friendly workshop, you will learn about the different brands of markers on the market, types of paper to use, and the best mixed media to combine markers with.  Participants will complete a worksheet that teaches layering techniques and how to create textures.  The day will end with coloring in a card of their choice.  All materials will be supplied. A supply list will be provided so you can continue the fun at home. 

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