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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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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Dive into the world of pottery with our Beginning Wheel Throwing class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for those new to the pottery wheel or looking to refine their basic skills. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll learn the essential techniques of centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms.
 
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Take your pottery skills to the next level with Wheel Throwing II! This class is designed for those who have completed our Beginning Wheel Throwing class or have basic experience on the pottery wheel. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll deepen your understanding of the techniques learned in Wheel One, with a focus on refining your forms and exploring more complex shapes.
 
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Explore the art of fused glass in this two-hour introductory workshop designed for makers of all experience levels. Participants will learn foundational glass-cutting techniques before composing an original ladybug plant stake — a study in color, form, and texture rendered in richly layered red and black glass, finished with hand-formed wire antennae. Each piece is individually kiln-fired, with completed work available for pickup within the week.

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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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