How Not to Be Afraid of Your Sketchbook

Instructor: Maggie Grugan

Department: Grand Prairie

Do you have sketchbooks lying around, but you're never able to finish them? Blank pages stare back at you and you have no idea what to draw! Look no further, in this class we'll be showing that blank sketchbook who's boss! From paint, to charcoal, to scrapbooking, we'll be working together to turn a 60 page sketchbook into a work of inspiration. This is the perfect opportunity to experiment with new mediums, while fulfilling that impossible goal of filling a whole sketchbook. 

Mondays June 16- July 14, 2025

6:00-8:00 pm

Ages 18+

Cost: $115

Materials: All materials provided

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

Clay Gnomes

Instructor: Marie Lindahl

Department: Ceramics

Students will learn how to mold pieces of ceramic clay to design and make both a cute garden gnome. In this fun 1-time class we will create multiple pieces using simple tools, clay and water, then paint the pieces with underglaze to be fired and picked up at a later date.

Cost: 35.00

Tuesday June 24, 2025

6:00 pm-7:00 pm

Ages 18+

Materials: All materials provided by Peoria Art Guild

***Projects to be fired and picked up at a later date. Firing can take up to 4 weeks after class ends***

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

Botswana Basket Weaving

Instructor: Lainey Banta

Department: Fiber

In the class, participants will learn about the history of Botswana basket weaving and have the opportunity to try their hand at it.

Cost: $65

Thursday evenings, 6:00-7:30 pm

June 26- July 10, 2025

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Ages 13+

Materials: All materials provided

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

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

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!)

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 am- 2:00 pm

July 19 & 26, 2025

Ages 18+

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