Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll learn to handbuild adorable animal-themed ceramic yarn bowls! This three-hour class is perfect for beginners—no prior experience is needed. You’ll receive step-by-step guidance to create your own unique piece, and all materials are provided. Come ready to unleash your creativity and take home a charming yarn bowl that’s both functional and decorative. Bowls will be ready to glaze on  February 22nd .

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Prairie Arts Center is excited to once again partner with our neighbors to the north, the OSU Museum of Art, for this year's Spring Break Camp. This 4-day camp will begin on Tuesday, March 18th with a visit to the museum for an interactive tour of Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing where campers will get to see Steadman's expressive, bold, and whimsical work up close. Our week of art making will take inspiration from Steadman's ink blot technique and his willingness to wait for characters and images to emerge from his random splats and splodges. Students should bring a lunch and snack, and come dressed for the weather and making messes!
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For seasoned potters ready to push the boundaries of their creativity, our intermediate Pottery Class offers an immersive experience into the world of complex forms and refined techniques. This course is tailored for students who have a solid foundation in pottery and are eager to explore more intricate designs, larger-scale projects, and advanced surface treatments.

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Join us for a 3-hour gouache class during which you will create a beautiful landscape. Our instructor will guide you step by step and teach you different techniques with the medium, starting with using light layers, building them up, and adding detailed lines and textures to bring your artwork to life. In this class, you will use a type of gouache called “Jelly Gouache” which is a wonderful, beginner-friendly material. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!
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Have you ever been interested in learning the art of metalsmithing in order to create your own, one-of-a-kind jewelry? In this Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry course, students will learn to solder, texture, saw, file, and set a stone while creating a beautiful ring to take home. Students will also learn jewelry studio safety protocols and how to properly use and care for the tools. No previous metalsmithing experience is required. Upon completion of this course, students may sign up to use the studio during open studio hours.
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