Attendees must register for each day they plan to attend After-Hours Open Studios.

If there are no registrations within 24 hours, the After-Hours Open Studio will be cancelled.

These sessions are ideal for those who want dedicated time and space to create outside of a structured class. Shared studio resources include pottery wheels, hand-building tools, basic studio equipment, and glazing materials. Work will be fired in our kilns by our trained Studio Safety Monitors or Peoria Art Guild staff. *Work must have initials or a consistent unique marking on the bottom to be fired.

An experienced ceramics monitor will be present in the studio to assist with questions, ensure safe studio practices, and help maintain a clean, respectful workspace.

First-Time attendees will receive approximately 3 lbs of clay to begin immediately.

Additional clay must be purchased through the Guild via our Website, or through approved third-party sources. Purchased clay is available for pick-up only in the Ceramic Studio. 

Print your own poster with pre-formed type! 

Explore getting creative and messy in this fun and beginner-friendly pottery class designed just for teens! You’ll learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, from centering clay to shaping your own unique pieces. Students will also explore hand-building techniques, experimenting with different styles and methods of working with clay. By the end of the class, you’ll be taking home your very own handmade pieces, crafted with your own two hands!

Class dates are: August 6, 10, 24, 31
Class will not meet Monday, August 17th. 

Clay, glaze, and firing costs are all included in the price. 
The Peoria Art Guild provides all necessary tools and materials.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will create our own watercolor pigments from natural minerals using a 2-step process.

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. 

All materials provided.

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

Join our beginner-friendly workshop and discover the art of wheel throwing. Here's how it works:

1. Get Started: Grab an apron and get ready to create.

2. Choose your glaze: Select from 10 different glazes to personalize your piece.

3. Start throwing: With guidance every step of the way, learn the basics of centering clay and shaping a simple form. 

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. 

Clay, glaze, and firing costs are all included in the price. The Peoria Art Guild provides all necessary tools and materials.

Perfect for display of drawings, photos, and collage, an accordion book is easy to make!

Start weaving with just the basics - yarn and cardboard!