This 3-week course offers an experimental, easygoing introduction to oil painting through the art of abstract florals. Refer to a vibrant still-life setup, but make the painting your own with expressive brushmarks and thick paint application.

This class offers a new variety of paintings to recreate in the Master’s style for those who have already taken the first course. Students do not need to take Part 1 before signing up for this course.

Study the techniques of history's great painters in this 4-week acrylic painting class for Adults. Students will explore the styles and methods used by famous artists while creating their own interpretations.

In this one-day workshop, students will learn to design the type and shape of negative space that they want to adorn their rings and then put their plan into motion.

Perfect for metalworking beginners interested in Jewelrymaking!

This 6-week course is tailored to teach students how to use their DSLR camera in the real-world, and in different settings for different genres. The final session of this course will include a trip to the Riverfront to take photos as a class.

Not sure what to do with all the sticks and stems picked up on walks? Use them to create a unique, natural piece of art!

Nature weaving takes organic materials to make unique art. Bring your own nature materials, or use what we have available.

This one-day workshop is the perfect introduction to Plein Air Painting. Students are given the tools to create their own compositions in an encouraging environment and experiment with painting a live scene outdoors.

Come explore painting with a palette knife! You can be as abstract (loose) as you feel comfortable or detailed (tight) if that is your style. No previous experience necessary and as easy as spreading butter.

Start weaving with just the basics - yarn and cardboard!

Make your own hand-built mug using the slab building method! Students will then attach their handles and decorate their mugs before glazing their pieces on the final day.

Pick up your microwave and dishwasher-safe mugs the following week!

Join our beginner-friendly workshop and discover the art of wheel throwing. Students will create their own pieces based on the theme of the class. Our staff will handle glazing and firing, and the work will be ready to pick up within 2-4 weeks. 

Is your favorite paperback book getting too worn? Rebind it in this class to a hardcover for extra protection and a unique cover!

Students will use a mortar and pestle to grind the pigment, and a muller to bind the pigment. Afterwards, we will learn a handful of watercolor techniques, and create handmade cards. 

Explore getting creative and messy in this fun and beginner-friendly pottery class designed just for teens!

Print your own poster with pre-formed type!

Students will use a mortar and pestle to grind the pigment, and a muller to bind the pigment. Afterwards, we will learn a handful of watercolor techniques, and create handmade cards. 

This beginner-friendly class covers color mixing, brushwork, composition, and layering techniques while guiding students through a series of hands-on projects.

Come explore painting with a palette knife! You can be as abstract (loose) as you feel comfortable or detailed (tight) if that is your style. No previous experience necessary and as easy as spreading butter.

Join our beginner-friendly workshop and discover the art of wheel throwing. Students will create their own pieces based on the theme of the class. Our staff will handle glazing and firing, and the work will be ready to pick up within 2-4 weeks. 

Sgraffito is one of the oldest pottery techniques for designing and decorating ceramic pieces. This process involves carving designs and patterns into the clay using a variety of tools. These techniques are unique due to the handmade nature of the technique and the variations it creates.

In this class we’ll be learning from famous examples of masterful world-building and learn to create our own worlds where stories will take place.

Learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges in this 3 week class.

Learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges in this one-day workshop.

For ages 6-11, in this one-day workshop students will use a collection of stamps and printmaking blocks to decorate their own canvas tote bag! 

Learn basic structures for making notebooks, journals, and photo albums. The three structures covered will be pamphlet binding, accordion binding, and single-section case binding.

This workshop aims to weave together the meaningful moments and spaces we experience as inhabitants of Peoria. The streets, parks, and homes bring back memories that impact our daily lives. Through threads, we will represent what makes us part of the city

Students will learn the fundamentals of working at the wheel, including centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping basic forms like bowls and cups. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to get messy.

In this class, students will learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges. Students will experiment with carving and inking a linoleum block and create an edition of their own prints.

Make your own Art Journal! From paper to paint, students will make something completely their own!

Using textile narrative practices, participants will create stitched representations (objects, words, gestures) of their funds of knowledge as bodies of skills, traditions, and values learnt at home.