Palette Knife Painting
Come explore painting with a palette knife! 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.
Minimum enrollment is required for classes to run.
If a class does not meet minimum enrollment within five business days of the start date, registered students will be contacted.
Contact Program Coordinator Deicide Huxtable at deicideh@peoriaartguild.org with questions or concerns.
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Come explore painting with a palette knife! 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.
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.
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Not sure what to do with all the sticks and stems picked up on walks? Put them into an art piece!
Nature weaving takes basic materials to make unique art. Bring your own nature materials, or use what we have available!
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Learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges in this one-day workshop.
Learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges in this 3 week class.
Come explore painting with a palette knife! 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.
Come explore painting with a palette knife! 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.
Come explore painting with a palette knife! 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.
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In this class, students will learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges. Students will see examples of various works 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.
Work with your child to create a one-of-a-kind board book!
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Explore getting creative and messy in this fun and beginner-friendly pottery class designed just for teens!
In this class, students will learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges. Students will see examples of various works 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.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will make our own handmade paper from paper scraps. We will also make our own 5x7" mould and deckles to take home. Students' handmade paper can be taken home right after the workshop.
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of relief carving and printing using blocks and relief gouges. Students will see examples of various works 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.
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Join our beginner-friendly workshop and discover the art of wheel throwing. Students will create their own pieces based on the theme of the class. Our staff will handle glazing and firing, and the work will be ready to pick up within 2-4 weeks.
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.
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Come explore painting with a palette knife! 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.
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