Come explore painting with a palette knife! We will start with simple landscapes, and you will learn how to block in shapes and mix paint for that beautiful sky with maybe a few clouds. From distant mountains to foreground color will be the key. You can be as abstract (loose) as you feel comfortable or detailed (tight) if that is your style. No previous experience necessary, and as easy as spreading butter.

$40 Workshop

All Materials provided by the Peoria Art Guild.

This one-day workshop is the perfect introduction to Plein Air Painting. Students are given the tools to create their own compositions in an encouraging environment and experiment with painting a live scene outdoors. Meet fellow artists and create together!

Students are welcome to bring their own materials or use the drawing and watercolor materials and mixed-media paper provided by the Art Guild. 

Easels and Illustration boards are available for use.

Walk with us from the Guild down to the Riverfront, or meet us down there! We will be at Eckwood Park, located right off Main Street.

This 6-week course is tailored to teach students how to use their DSLR camera in the real world and across different settings and genres, such as portraiture, macro, landscape, and long exposure/night, with a possible introduction to importing and editing after the camera settings sections. The final session of this course will include a trip to the Riverfront to take photos as a class.

Perfect for beginners or those who could use a refresher on their camera. 

Required Materials: DSLR camera, tripod