Fall Classes
Eight Week Classes for Children and Adults (all materials provided for children's classes)
Saturdays, September 10 – October 29
Primary Cartooning
Students will create comic book characters in a variety of styles and materials. Jim Matarelli: Museum Instructor, MFA, BFA Ages 6-9, 9-10 a.m., $57 Members /$64 others. Click here to visit the Primary Cartooning pageFULL - Primary Drawing - FULL
Emphasis will be on realistically drawing subjects of interest to young artists. No prior experience necessary. Jim Matarelli: Museum Instructor, MFA, BFA Ages 6-8, 10:15-11:45 a.m. $72 Members/$80 others
Drawing I & II
Students will improve their observation skills and use of line and tone. No prior experience necessary. Jim Matarelli: Museum Instructor, MFA, BFA Ages 9-14, noon-1:30 p.m. $72 Members/$80 others
Click here to visit the Drawing I & II pageFULL- Children’s Ceramics - FULL
Students will explore the artistic medium of clay through pinching, coiling, slab building and throwing. Sculptural to functional, students work on creating a new work of art each week. All skill levels are welcome. Al Corpuz: Museum Instructor BS/Ceramics Ages 7-11, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
Teen Ceramics 1-3 p.m.
$92 Members/$103 others
Children’s Ceramics is Full
Saturday Studio Art
Tap into your artistic side – explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. Kyla Cadwell: Museum Instructor Ages 6-9, noon-1 p.m.; $52 Members/$58 others
Click here to visit the Saturday Studio Art pagePaint Like the Masters
Learn the styles and techniques of a new artist every week, then create your own paintings. Kyla Cadwell: Museum Instructor Ages 8-12, 2-3 p.m.; $52 Members/$58 others
Click here to visit the Paint Like the Masters pageSundays, September 11 – October 30
Beginning Chess – All Ages
Learn the rules and strategies of chess. All skill levels welcome. Chess sets provided for students (a $20 value). Instruction by a Peoria Chess Federation member All ages, 2-3 p.m.; $52 Members/$58 others
Click here to visit the Beginning Chess - All Ages pageMondays, September 12 – October 31
Messy Mondays
You will get messy mixing colors and making Playdough, so wear old clothes. Adults must stay with child. Patty McGrady: Museum Instructor Ages 2-5, 9-9:30 or 9:30-10 a.m. $36 Members/$39.50 others
Click here to visit the Messy Mondays (9 - 9:30 a.m.) page Click here to visit the Messy Mondays (9:30 - 10 a.m.) pageTuesdays, September 13 – November 1
Painting for Pleasure
Choose acrylic or oil painting to create your choice of landscape, still life or architecture. Art supplies and canvas can be purchased at a 40% discount from the teacher on the first night of class. Linda Coulter: Museum Instructor All experience levels, 7 - 9 p.m. $72 Members/$80 others
Click here to visit the Painting for Pleasure pageFunctional Pottery
Learn the skills needed to create functional pottery on the potter’s wheel and using hand building techniques. Projects will be glazed and fired. Class is limited to 8. Daytime studio hours available. Materials included. Jeffery Goard: Bishop Hill Potter Ages 18-Adult, 7-9 p.m. $103 Members/$115 others
Click here to visit the Functional Pottery pageWednesdays, September 14 – November 2
Wacky Wednesdays
Each week kids will hear a different story about an artist or scientist then conduct experiments aor create their own art. Devo Pierce: Museum Instructor Ages 5-7, 9-9:45 a.m. $38 Members/$42 others
Click here to visit the Wacky Wednesdays pageBeginning Drawing
Each class will be tailored to the drawing abilities of the class. Students will develop observation skills, and experience different drawing media. Bring sketchbook, pencils, charcoal. All experience levels. Judith Shanahan: Studio Artist Teens-Adults, 10 a.m.-noon $72 Members/$80 others
Click here to visit the Beginning Drawing pageOil/Acrylic Painting
This studio course offers basic instruction in composition and technique with emphasis on individual growth and direction. All skill levels welcome. Request materials list at reception desk. Marilyn Johnson: Studio Artist, MFA, Bradley Ages 18-adults, 7-9 p.m. $72 Members/$80 others
Click here to visit the Oil/Acrylic Painting pageThursdays, September 15 – November 3
Sloppy Science
Kids (and adults) will see how fun it can be to learn about the strange things all around them. Children should wear old clothes. Adults must stay with children. Crystal Radovanovic: Museum Instructor, BA, MA Ages 3-5, 9-9:45 $38 Members/$42 others
Click here to visit the Sloppy Science pageFridays, September 16 – November 4
Petite Picassos
Come express your inner artist with paint, glue, glitter and more! Join us as we learn to recycle ordinary items into magical masterpieces. You will get messy, so wear old clothes. Adults must stay with children.Perfect for grandparents. Kyla Cadwell: Museum Instructor Ages 2-5, 9-9:30 or 9:30-10 a.m. $36 Members/ $39.50 others
Click here to visit the Petite Picassos - 9 - 9:30 a.m. page Click here to visit the Petite Picassos - 9:30 - 10 a.m. page
