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Join us this week at First Friday!
In conjunction with Peoria Playhouse we are excited to welcome Jennifer Mannebach to
the Peoria Art Guild this month. Also, Jennifer was at the Peoria PlayHouse Saturday, July 20 - Friday,July 26th to create artwork made of industrial plastic remnants decorated and looped to become a sculpture on the front porch of the Peoria Playhouse Children’s Museum.
We are excited to have her unique art work in our gallery.
We will be open from 5 -9 PM this Friday.
Beverages and light snacks will be served.
The exhibit will run from July 26 - August 16, 2019.
This is a FREE event and is open to the public.
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It is almost time for the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair.
We need volunteers!
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Each year it takes hundreds of volunteers to make this event happen. Volunteers sign up HERE if you'd like to help us to make this years fair a success. All volunteers get free entry into the fair!
See you September 27 -29, 2019
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I Buy Art Buttons Are Here!
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We ordered the 2019 I Buy Art buttons!
Again this year, every artist will have the buttons at their booths. You only get a button if you purchase a piece of art from one of the 130 Fine Artists at the Fair.
We hope these will become collectible so start collecting your button this year at The Fine Art Fair!
#IBUYART
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Peoria Art Guild Classes
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Hand Building Clay Hangout for ages 18 and up
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Learn how to make great forms and textures by using your most useful tool: your hands. Coils, slabs, and pinched clay will be used to make a mug, pet bowl, cereal bowl, or even a stein. Sculptural vs. functional work will be discussed. Human figure and flower-making will be also be demonstrated. Soak up some new knowledge about art and clay in this new class and leave with your own personal piece (or pieces) of ceramic art. No prior
experience with clay is necessary. Wear clothes that can get muddy! Bringing an apron or towel is recommended.
August 5, 7, 9, 2019 from 5 PM - 7 PM
18 and up
Cost $90
Peoria Art Guild Members use code PAGMEMBER to get a $5 discount
Register Here
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Intro to Clay Summer Camp
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This is a three day class where you will learn how to make basic forms out of clay. Coil build a mug to drink hot chocolate out of, or a bowl for you or your pet to eat out of! We will also make and decorate tiles to hang on the wall, and you will be able to try out spinning the pottery wheel. No prior experience with clay is necessary.
August 5, 7, & 9, 2019
2- 4 pm
Age 8-14
$80 per student
Peoria Art Guild Members use code PAGMEMBER to get a $5 discount
Register Here
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Mandala Power Carving
Instructor Roger Wolford, of Wolford Carving, will show you how to carve a mandala pattern onto a wooden plaque using a rotary tool (like a Dremel). He will demonstrate how to use a rotary tool for carving, select the proper burs, and transfer a pattern. Here is a good opportunity to try power carving and avoid the expense of the tooling. This is a beginner to intermediate level class.
NO ARTISTIC SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, IF YOU CAN TRACE A LINE, YOU CAN DO THIS!
Student Materials Required:
• Eye Protection- Please bring eye protection of some kind. Many prefer to use reading glasses (2X magnification or higher) or an optivisor for this class. Prescription glasses or safety glasses are also sufficient.
• Proper Clothing- Dress to get dirty. Creativity can get messy!
Materials Provided:
• Dust Mask
• Rotary power tool
• Carving burs
• Wooden plaque
• Artwork
• Paint pens
August 10, 2019
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Age: 14 years or older
Cost: $70 per student
Peoria Art Guild Members use code PAGMEMBER to get a $5 discount
Register Here
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Cosmic Painting on a Vinyl Record at Peoria Riverfront
Join us at The Peoria Riverfront as we collaborate with Heart of Illinois Drum Circle to create a glow in the dark cosmic paint project on a vinyl record! All supplies are included. Since it wont be dark out we will have a couple stationary black lights to test your painting.
Other activities that night include:
*Interactive Drumming, Flow and Dance: FREE
*Henna Art - FCFS $5 - $10
*** Drumming 6:30 - 8 pm *** DJ 8-10 pm
Bring a drum, hoola hoop - CHAIR - your smile and dancing feet! Some drums will be available to borrow for a suggested donation of $10. All donations go toward future event costs.
August 14, 2019 at Pour Class is at 6:15 pm
Ages 10 & up - children may need parent assistance
Cost $25
PAG Members use PAGMEMBER to get $5 off of this class
Register Here
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Our next session of Creative Arts Discovery Club
Starts September 3, 2019
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Join us for this great 6 weeks course teaching fine art skills. At the end of each session we will host a special exhibit at First Friday to showcase all the awesome art we create! Two age groups
available!
Register Here
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Six Week Pottery Series with Tyler Brandon in September
Learn the basics of the pottery wheel or take your throwing and hand building skills to the next level! This 6 week recurring class will
give students the opportunity to work in an open studio environment, creating functional and food safe art. Each week features throwing demonstrations, unique hand building opportunities and individual instruction.
Two nights available for this 6 week class
Peoria Art Guild Members use code CLAYCLASS for a $10 discount
Ages 17 and up
Each student will need to purchase a basic clay tool kit.
Register Here
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Peoria Art Guild Membership Has Perks!
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Are you a Peoria Art Guild member?
All membership levels have perks but every member
will receive a free ticket to the Fine Art Fair!
Find out more about membership levels HERE!
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Dia de los Muertos at Peoria Art Guild
November 1, 2019
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Call for Artists
More information HERE
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Keep your eye out for this great event in November!
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