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Free Summer Kids Classes: Drawing Age 13-17 July 10, 2025
with Angela Risinger
Ages: 13 - 17
Join us for a summer of creativity! Our Summer Free Kids Art Classes offer children the chance to explore different art forms at three convenient locations across the city. Each week focuses on a new artistic medium, including drawing, painting, 3D art, and collage.
Week 1 will focus on drawing skills.
Location: The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Date: July 10, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:00
Age: 13-17
All Materials Provided
First come, first served – Space is limited.
Please do not register for all sessions – Please register for no more than one class per week so more children can participate.
Registration is required – Only sign up if you know you can attend.
No group registrations – If you are interested in signing up a group of kids, please reach out to us to schedule a private class.
Will run
Artistic Storytelling: Character Design
with Maggie Grugan
Artistic Storytelling: Character Design
Instructor: Maggie Grugan
Department: Grand Prairie
Are you an aspiring comic artist, graphic novelist, or animator? Have you ever wanted to make your characters come to life? In this design course, we’ll be creating character turnarounds, revising drafts, and getting into the nitty-gritty of your original characters. Expect to implement your character’s personality into a well thought-out and harmonious design, which we will showcase to each other at the end.
Thursdays July 10- July 31, 2025
6:00-8:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost: $115
Materials provided by student: Sketchbook
Optional Materials: iPad or drawing tablet
Materials provided by Peoria Art Guild: Markers, fine liners, tracing paper, colored pencils
Paint Pen Animal Portraits
with Maggie Grugan
Paint Pen Animal Portraits
Instructor: Maggie Grugan
Department: 2D
Enjoy one day of painting your favorite animals with acrylic paint pens! Explore some different techniques like hatching and stippling to bring your animal friends to life with bright colors.
Friday July 11, 2025
6:00-8:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost: $50
Materials: All materials provided
Are you a Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25 percent discount with code PAGMEMBER25. (Current members only!)
Basquiat Critters July 12, 2025
with Lainey Banta
Ages: 9 - 16
Basquiat Critters
Instructor: Lainey Banta
Department: Kids
During this class, students will learn information about Jean-Michel Basquiat and create artwork inspired by him! Young artists will combine painting, printmaking, and drawing to create their work.
Cost: Free
Saturday afternoon, 1:00-4:00 pm
July 12, 2025
#225 at the Shoppes at Grand Prairies
Ages 9-16
Materials: All materials provided
Relief Printing July 13-27, 2025
with Angela Risinger
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
Sundays 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
July 13-27, 2025
Ages 18+
Are you a Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a 25% discount with coupon code PAGMEMBER25. (Current members only!)
Free Summer Kids Classes: Painting Age 6-8 July 14, 2025
with Angela Risinger
Ages: 6 - 8
Join us for a summer of creativity! Our Summer Free Kids Art Classes offer children the chance to explore different art forms at three convenient locations across the city. Each week focuses on a new artistic medium, including drawing, painting, 3D art, and collage.
Week 2 will focus on painting skills.
Location: The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Date: July 14, 2025
Time: 9:30-10:30
Age: 6-8
All Materials Provided
First come, first served – Space is limited.
Please do not register for all sessions – Please register for no more than one class per week so more children can participate.
Registration is required – Only sign up if you know you can attend.
No group registrations – If you are interested in signing up a group of kids, please reach out to us to schedule a private class.
Free Summer Kids Classes: Painting Age 9-12 July 14, 2025
with Angela Risinger
Ages: 9 - 12
Join us for a summer of creativity! Our Summer Free Kids Art Classes offer children the chance to explore different art forms at three convenient locations across the city. Each week focuses on a new artistic medium, including drawing, painting, 3D art, and collage.
Week 2 will focus on painting skills.
Location: The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Date: July 14, 2025
Time: 11:00-12:00
Age: 9-12
All Materials Provided
First come, first served – Space is limited.
Please do not register for all sessions – Please register for no more than one class per week so more children can participate.
Registration is required – Only sign up if you know you can attend.
No group registrations – If you are interested in signing up a group of kids, please reach out to us to schedule a private class.
Will run
Free Summer Kids Classes: Painting Age 13-17 July 14, 2025
with Angela Risinger
Ages: 13 - 17
Join us for a summer of creativity! Our Summer Free Kids Art Classes offer children the chance to explore different art forms at three convenient locations across the city. Each week focuses on a new artistic medium, including drawing, painting, 3D art, and collage.
Week 2 will focus on painting skills.
Location: The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Date: July 14, 2025
Time: 1:00-2:00
Age: 13-17
All Materials Provided
First come, first served – Space is limited.
Please do not register for all sessions – Please register for no more than one class per week so more children can participate.
Registration is required – Only sign up if you know you can attend.
No group registrations – If you are interested in signing up a group of kids, please reach out to us to schedule a private class.