Calling all aspiring painters! Join us for an Introduction to Acrylic Painting class with Mark Crow. Allow Mark to lead you in painting a basket filled with vibrant red apples. This class aims to teach you a painting style that blends a laid-back method with semi-realistic features, all while celebrating the artistic journey.
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Enameling Open Studio
Have you taken an enameling class and now have ideas you'd like to try out? Instructor Candy Michalski will be hosting Enameling Open Studio on Thursday evenings from 6- 8:30pm. Come in and experiment with a knowledgeable instructor on hand for guidance! Learn more about the materials and tools through practice. No specific projects will be planned by Candy. Your interests will guide your time in the studio. Candy will have different copper shapes for you to look through and buy. All Enamiling powders are included, Pick the days that work with your schedule. Space is limited, so sign up early.
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Perfect Autumn Painting with Mark Crow - Saturday
Calling all autumn enthusiasts who adore pumpkin spice! Join us for a delightful fall painting session guided by Mark Crow. Ideal for beginners, this class aims to introduce you to a painting style that blends a laid-back method with semi-realistic details, all while celebrating the creative journey. No prior experience is necessary.
Watercolor and Ink
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.
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Rug Tufting Tuesday Nights
This class offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with the newest fiber arts phenomenon - rug tufting. We will provide your frame, your tufting cloth, your choice of four different yarn colors from our selection, and your tufting machine, as well as an instructor to guide you through it! By the end of the two day class, you’ll have a fully tufted rug. You can choose a design from our preselected options or create your own design! After the workshop we will finish the backing of your rug for you, and they will be available for pickup right back here at the PAC.
Introduction to Screenprinting
Are you interested in crafting your own limited-edition prints, posters, and t-shirts? Our Introduction to Screenprinting class is perfect for you! Learn the silk screen process from start to finish, including reduction printing, resist techniques, and photo emulsion application. This style of printmaking is both fun and accessible for all skill levels. You'll receive expert guidance throughout the class and, by the end, you'll have an impressive collection of artwork to take home.