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Each year, the black and white tonal painting class led by artist Mark Crow has become annual January tradition. This beginner-friendly class focuses on creating stunning winter scenes using just five tones. Participants will learn to capture serene winter tree landscapes while mastering loose painting techniques for a semi-realistic effect. Under Mark's guidance, you'll enhance your skills in tonal variation and composition, resulting in a beautiful piece of art. Whether you choose to gift your creation or display it at home, this experience will enrich your artistic journey. Join Mark Crow and dive into the elegance of black and white tonal painting

Calling all aspiring painters! Our Introduction to Acrylic Painting class with Mark Crow is the perfect opportunity for you. Mark will guide you step-by-step through the process of painting beautiful winter cardinals in a tree scene, focusing on techniques that balance a relaxed approach with semi-realistic details. Join us for an inspiring session where you can experiment, learn, and create in a supportive and fun environment.

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.

This workshop is all about impact and play! Lauren will guide you through creating a 36x36 abstract painting using your favorite colors.  She will discuss color mixing, mark making, layering, composition and common tools to create expressive, impactful abstract paintings. No experience necessary, and no drawing required - we are focusing on color and expressive marks! We will complete one painting during class.  Canvases and tools are supplied but see the additional supply list below. 

You asked, and now we’re delivering! Join Patricia McDonald for an exciting introduction to Gelli printing at Prairie Art Center this December. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Gelli printing—a fun and versatile mono-printing technique that lets you create bold, layered patterns and vibrant textures with ease. Using a Gelli plate, acrylic paints, stencils, and various textured tools, you’ll experiment and discover the endless possibilities of color and design. By the end of this class, you’ll have a collection of your own unique prints, perfect for handmade cards, art journaling, junk journals, collage art and so much more! All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for color and creativity!

This holiday season, take your gift-wrapping game to the next level with our Christmas Tag Glow-Up Workshop! In this class, we’ll start with adorable pre-made tags and transform them into super-cute, one-of-a-kind creations. Perfect for those who love crafting but don’t always have the time to start from scratch, this workshop will show you how to add festive flair using paper, scissors, glue, paint, Christmas sentiments, and texture paste.