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.

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 materials and mixed-media paper provided by the Art Guild. Easels and Illustration boards are available for use. 

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

This beginner friendly binding is a great way to make a notebook with a traditional Japanese method.  

Study the techniques of history's great painters in this 4-week acrylic painting class for Adults. Students will explore the styles and methods used by famous artists while creating their own interpretations. Through guided instruction, you'll learn foundational painting skills such as color mixing, brushwork, and composition. By the end of the class, students will complete 2-4 finished paintings and receive a set of paintbrushes to keep. Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters looking to build skills while exploring classic artistic styles.

*This class offers a new variety of paintings to recreate in the Master’s style for those who have already taken the first course. Students do not need to take Part 1 before signing up for this course.

Study the techniques of history's great painters in this 4-week acrylic painting class for Adults. Students will explore the styles and methods used by famous artists while creating their own interpretations. Through guided instruction, you'll learn foundational painting skills such as color mixing, brushwork, and composition.

By the end of the class, students will complete 2-4 finished paintings and receive a set of paintbrushes to keep. Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters looking to build skills while exploring classic artistic styles.

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.