Introduction to Crochet

Instructor: Jake Geiger

Department: Fiber Arts

This class is designed to introduce participants to some of the basic crochet skills required to make a granny square: holding the hook, making slip knots, chaining, the double crochet stitch, basic pattern and chart reading, and weaving in ends.  The goal is for participants to leave the class with the skills to crochet a simple, single color "granny square."

Participants will receive a skein of yarn, set of aluminum crochet hooks, stitch makers, tapestry needles, and a packet of patterns and instructions to help get them started on their crochet journey.

Thursday May 22, 2025

6:00-8:30pm

Ages 16+ 

Cost: $45

Materials: All materials provided

Are you a Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25 percent discount with code PAGMEMBER25. (Current members only!)

Relief Printing

Instructor: Angela Risinger

Department: Printmaking

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges. Students will see examples of various work from different artists, experiment with carving and inking a block, and create an edition of their own prints. They will also have the chance to use an etching press and work in a print studio.

-Must be comfortable using carving tools

Cost: $65

Saturday 11:00 pm- 2:00 pm

May 24 & 31, 2025

Ages 18+

Are you a Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25% discount with coupon code PAGMEMBER25. (Current members only!)

Watercolors

Instructor: Marissa Justiniano

Department: 2D

Learn the basics of watercolor or take your skills to the next level in the 6- week class for both beginners and intermediate watercolor artists. Learn the very basics of how to get pigment on paper, understand how watercolor paint works, explore the different types of paper, brushes, and create at least one painting per class. This 6-week class includes drawing lessons, value sketches, still life paintings, and various studies on how to paint different types of objects.

Cost: $130

Monday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm

June 2- July 7, 2025

#415 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Ages 16+

Materials: All materials provided

Are you a current Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25% discount with code PAGMEMBER25 during registration. (Current members only!)

Watercolors

Instructor: Marissa Justiniano

Department: 2D

Learn the basics of watercolor or take your skills to the next level in the 6- week class for both beginners and intermediate watercolor artists. Learn the very basics of how to get pigment on paper, understand how watercolor paint works, explore the different types of paper, brushes, and create at least one painting per class. This 6-week class includes drawing lessons, value sketches, still life paintings, and various studies on how to paint different types of objects.

Cost: $130

Tuesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm

June 3- July 8, 2025

#415 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Ages 16+

Materials: All materials provided

Are you a current Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25% discount with code PAGMEMBER25 during registration. (Current members only!)

Intermediate Drawing for Adults

Instructor: Marissa Justiniano

Department: 2D

In this intermediate drawing class, we will continue to practice measuring in order to create very accurate drawings, as well as push more of our technical perspective skills with landscapes and architecture. We will also further develop our sense of the figure by doing numerous head studies, all in different positions. This is a six week, two hour class, intended for artists who have a basic understanding of drawing and would like to build their skills even more!

Cost: $130

Wednesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm

June 4- July 9, 2025

#415 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Ages 16+

Materials: All materials provided

Are you a current Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25% discount with code PAGMEMBER25 during registration. (Current members only!)

Basic Drawing for Adults at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Instructor: Marissa Justiniano

Department: 2D

In this beginner drawing class, we will be covering how to draw what we see by understanding how to build from shapes while also measuring. We will mostly be doing still-lifes so we can learn how to render shadows and get various tones out of an object with just graphite. The basics of both one point and two-point perspective will be taught so we can create minor illustrations set to a fun prompt in order to flex our creativity. Along the way, we will also cover the basics of the figure. By the end of the course, I hope the artist in attendance can more comfortably draw things that they both see with their eyes, and in their head!

Cost: $130

Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm

June 5- July 10, 2025

#415 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie

Ages 14+

Materials: All materials provided

Are you a current Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25% discount with code PAGMEMBER25 during registration. (Current members only!)

Watercolor Portraits

Instructor: Marissa Justiniano

Department: 2D

In this beginner portrait class, you learn the basics of drawing a full head whilst refining your watercolor skill. Throughout the course of six weeks, you will do introductory to advanced facial drawing lessons, and break down how to paint various skin tones and facial features. By the last day of class, you should feel comfortable painting and drawing portraits of many ages, races, and looks.

Cost: $130

Friday evenings, 6:00-8:00 pm

June 6- July 11, 2025 ***No class July 4***

#415 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairies

Ages 16+

Materials: All materials provided

Are you a Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a $5 discount. (Current members only!)

Ages 10-14 | 5 Days of Hands-On Creativity

July 21-25, 2025 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Discover the magic of turning raw fiber into beautiful, handmade creations! In this immersive week-long camp, young artists will explore every step of the fiber art journey—from meeting the animals that provide the wool to creating their own woven projects.

Sample Schedule (subject to change)

Monday: Get to know your fellow campers and dive into the world of fiber arts with fun, hands-on activities.

Tuesday: Field trip adventure! Visit a sheep and alpaca farm, then try out weaving at Picket Fence Weaving.

Wednesday: Spin your own yarn! Craft a drop spindle and dye fleece collected from the farm visit.

Thursday: Weave your hand-dyed yarn into a unique project at the Peoria Art Guild—create a bookmark or bracelet to take home.

Friday: Finish your projects and get ready to showcase your work. Families are invited to an afternoon open house to see demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and felting.

By the end of the week, campers will have hands-on experience in spinning, dyeing, and weaving—turning raw wool into one-of-a-kind fiber art treasures!

Cost: $300

Students will need to bring a sack lunch and drink every day. 

Wool to Weaving: Fiber Art Camp is sponsored by Hopewell Weaving