It doesn't matter your level of experience, we promise if you come to art class here you will have a fun time!

We offer many different adult technique classes like oil painting, drawing, and pottery in a warm and welcoming environment.

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Your space will not be confirmed until both your registration and payment have been received!

Something unexpected come up? Bummer!

If you need to cancel your registration, let us know at least 48 hours before the actual class dayte and you'll be refunded the full amount. Class fees are non-refundable for cancellations less than 48 hours before the class date. Thank you for understanding.

Space is limited and often times we have a waiting list. Please let us know as early as possible if you’re not able to make it, there might be someone else who can!

Watch a demo from our instructor, then try your own hand at throwing 2-4 pieces. If you choose not to keep your pieces, we will recycle the clay. If you choose to keep the pieces, pay $10 at the end of the first class to come back for the glaze session the following week!

$35 per person for throwing + $15 extra for glazing and firing (optional)

Jeri Sparks will be working with students to master the techniques of acrylic painting.  Learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and composition in this monthly class. For beginners and those that are looking to become more advanced using this versatile medium. 

$35 per class for Art Center Members or $45 for Non-Members

Teen + Adult

• September 28 // 6-8:30pm // Bold Elephant
• October 26 // 6-8:30pm // Pumpkin & Sunflowers 
• November 15 // 6-8:30pm // Palette Knife Path
  (Note: This is on the 3^rd Wednesday of November, due to Thanksgiving)
• December 28- Birch Trees

Jeri Sparks will be working with students to master the techniques of watercolor.  Learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and composition in this monthly class. For beginners and those that are looking to become more advanced using this versatile medium. 

$35 per class for Art Center Members or $45 for Non-Members

Teen + Adult 

• October 11 // 6-8:30pm // Fall Leaves 
• November 8 // 6-8:30pm // Thankful Turkey 
• December 13 // 6-8:30pm // Ornaments

Teens + Adults

Jeri Sparks will be working with students to master the techniques of soft pastel.  Learn various techniques and composition in this monthly class. For beginners and those that are looking to become more advanced.

$45 per class for ACB Members or $55 per class Non-Members

• October 12 // 6-8:30pm | Fall Trees

• November 9 // 6-8:30pm | Autumn Sky 

• December 14 // 6-8:30pm | Snowman

13+ who have wheel throwing experience 

$30 ACB Members or $40 Non-Member

You have learned the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Now it's time to learn new forms, finishing techniques. This will be an open forum style class, no plan, just bring a goal with you and we will walk you step by step! This is for members and non-members alike. If you are not a ceramics member it will be a $10 firing fee to attend a glaze session to finish the work created.

$80 ACB Members or $90 Non-Member

Make projects in the first two sessions (including one horsetail). Glaze in third + participate in the all day firing (come when you can).

Teens + Adults

$35 ACB Member or $45 Non-Member

Roll out clay and form over plate mold, smooth surface + edges. Then do a step by step painting on the surface!

• Thursday, October 26 // 6-8pm | Cornfield w/ Scarecrow 
• Thursday, November 30 // 6-8pm | Orange Tree
• Thursday, December 28 // 6-8pm | Snowy Barn

Adult 

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Member

Using a styrofoam cone for the base, we will sculpt a cute witch! 

Teen + Adult 

$65 ACB Members or $75 Non-Member

Sgraffito is a finishing technique used for centuries. Once a piece is made, you add a color clay paint to the surface and scratch in a desired design exposing the clay underneath. We will be learning how to throw as well! 

Adult 

$95 ACB Members or $105 Non-Member

Beginner and intermediate. Focus on raising and centering a cylinder, make bowls, cups, etc. Intermediates progress at their own pace.  

Teen/Adult 

$60 ACB Members or $70 Non-Member

Hand build different types of soap dishes with Jessi and then hand pour soap with Ryan!

Adult 

$40 ACB Members or $50 Non-Member

We will make a planter hanger using square knots (planter made by Lillian included). During the second class, we will make a tree using square knots and half hitch knots. With these two classes you should be able to follow any pattern!

$245 includes all supplies and supplies that students take home to keep to continue bead work and light lunch/charcuterie

Lampwork bead-making class by Wendy Allaman of Windblown Beads teaches you how to make your own handmade glass beads! Classes are $245 and include lunch, 4 hours of hands-on instruction AND a beginner kit that includes your torch and all the basic glass, tools and supplies to continue making hot glass on your own at home!

Wendy taught herself glass bead making 20 years ago from step-by-step instructions and color pictures. Her progress was slow (and painful) but she learned that even beginner beads are unique little works of art when you make them yourself! She also developed a unique and original method of making blown glass vessel necklaces, earrings and charms that contain tiny treasures like beach sand, sea glass, gemstones, crystals, dried grasses and flowers and more. This method Is demonstrated at her classes.

Her little log cabin studio and shop is in Oquawka, IL and is open by appointment by calling 309-221-5414. You can find photos of her work, cabin and videos of her classes on Facebook at Windblown Beads by Wendy Allaman and Instagram at windblown_beads.

Adult 

$45 ACB Members or $55 Non-Member

Make a medium or tall angel in the first class and glaze in the second!

Teen/Adult 

$70 ACB Members or $80 Non-Member

Learn how to throw on the wheel. First class will be basic instruction, second class we will learn to trim and make time for handles for mugs, third class we will glaze our masterpieces!

Adult + Child (6 and up)

$25 ACB Members or $35 Non-Member

We will make a clay gnome + glaze with underglaze. Adults may bring a child 6 years and up. 

Teen/Adult 

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Member

Cut out four shapes from a textured slab of clay and paint it to create a unique wall hang for your home.

Adult 

$80 ACB Members or $90 Non-Member

Learn to throw three days in a row! First two days throwing and third day finishing techniques!

Sept 12 //Rock weaving with Diane 

Oct 10 // Paste paper with Geri Lloyd

Nov 14 // Lanterns with Karla

Dec 12 // 3D paper stars with Christine

Sept 12 // Diane Jennings will guide us through how to weave various materials, like reeds and leather strips, around rocks.  Just think - you can have the fanciest rocks in town! We have painted rocks before, now we dress them up even more!

All materials will be provided.  But if you have some especially pretty rocks or painted rocks at home that you would like to use, bring them.  

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