Have you ever been interested in learning the art of metalsmithing in order to create your own, one-of-a-kind jewelry? Now you can at Prairie Arts Center! 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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Felted Shoulder Strap Bag
Learn how to make a felted shoulder strap bag in this class. Participants will learn how to work with resists to make a double-sided piece of felt and add a pocket. Some felting experience would be helpful but is not required. Wet felting is a very physically demanding activity, so come prepared with snacks and lunch to keep you going.
Techniques for Pastels with Jude Tolar, PSA, IAPS/MC*
This two-day workshop will focus on techniques for painting with hard and soft pastels. We’ll try new ways to use pastels, as well review and revisit favorite ways to use them. We’ll work some from life, using various objects as our models. We'll also work some from photos. Feel free to bring ideas, questions, and/or works in progress, too.
Mystery Bag Challenge Kids' Studio
These classes are sure to spark the creative spirit and produce some interesting and amazing works of art! Each day, students will receive a mystery bag of art supplies that must be put to use in some way in an art work of their design. Students will spend time planning their artwork and will have tokens that they can use to "buy" additional supplies to supplement what comes in their bag. At the end of the day, we will see all the different ways we've created using similar materials!
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January Painting with Mark Crow
Join instructor Mark Crow to create an inviting winter scene with colorful greenery, water, and sky. It's a great painting project for beginners! Learn valuable skills and techniques while creating a beautiful painting for yourself or a loved one.
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Jingle All The Way Pottery Workshops
Join us this holiday season for some festive clay making projects! Instead of attending a public class, you and your friends and family can book your own time slot with ceramic instructor Missy Hitch. Build a gnome family, a nativity scene, or create some unique ornaments to add to your tree.
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