The Art Center
April. 19, 2025
Apr. 19, 2025

Classes


Education

All current Art Center classes are held at The Art Center, located at 1515 Jersey St in Quincy, IL. If you have questions about our classes or registration, please call The Art Center at 217-223-5900 or email Director of Education, Rachel Roundtree at [email protected] .

Mobile Users: Additional category tabs for classes (and summer camps) can be found at the bottom of this webpage; please scroll down if you wish to sort the classes by age level or class duration.

All classes are ordered chronologically on this webpage based on start date.

All PreK – 8th grade summer art camps are marked with pink and purple registration buttons for easy viewing.

All Classes & Workshops

April 9
April 23
June 11
June 18
July 23
August 6

Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing!

$45 Non-members | $38.25 Members
Meets: every other Wednesday evening
Available Dates: January 15, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Always two days prior at midnight
Age requirement: 14+

Don’t have time for a full clay course but want to experience the potter’s wheel? Join us for this exciting one-night clay wheel-throwing experience at Quincy Art Center! Participants will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, participants will have up to an hour and a half of independent work time on the wheel with the assistance of our qualified in-house instructor, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! Students are welcome to keep anything they make. No experience needed.

This class uses air-dry clay for throwing instead of earthenware or stoneware; finished vessels will be sent home the night of class or left at the Art Center to dry before they can be painted at home. Glazing is not included in this class because the clay vessels will not be fired.

We cannot guarantee that you will successfully wheel-throw a pot during this session. You are not required to keep everything you make.

Register April 12
Register May 10

Tot-PreK: Seasonal Workshops

$10 Non-Members | $8.50 Members
Second Saturday of each month
11:00 – 11:30am
Age Level: 18 months – 5 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: Saturday prior to each workshop

Come create a quick, simple holiday themed paint craft with your little one in this half-hour exploratory workshop!

NOTE: Caregivers do NOT need to register! Please only register children for this class.

Maximum number of students per workshop: 15

February – Heart Hands
March – Duck in the Rain
April – Bunny and Eggs
May – Fingerprint Flowers

Register

Drawing: Human Anatomy

$65 Non-Members | $55.25 Members
Saturday, April 19
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Adriana Brown
Registration Deadline: April 12

In this class, students will identify proportions, find lines of action, and learn general anatomy of the human figure to create gestural drawings. Students will also learn how to create cohesive compositions from gestural figure drawings in charcoal, pencil, and colored pencil.

Maximum Students: 12

Register

Clay Hand-Building | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$35 Non-Members | $29.75 Members
Saturday, April 26
11:00am – 12:30pm
Age Level: Kindergarten – 3rd grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: April 19

Join us for this fun afternoon workshop where K-3rd grade students will learn to use air-dry clay to create three-dimensional artworks like mushrooms and pinch pots.

Maximum Students: 15

Register

Sumi-e: Japanese Ink Painting

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Saturday, April 26
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: April 19

In this afternoon workshop, students will learn the ways of Japanese ink painting using bamboo-handle brushes and India ink. We will focus on painting objects in nature with brushes and the process of suminagashi paper marbling.

Maximum Students: 10

Register

Portraiture in Oil | Intermediate – Advanced

$90 Non-Members | $76.50 Members
Saturdays, May 3 – May 17 (3 weeks)
12:00pm – 2:00pm weekly
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: April 26

In this painting class, students will get hands-on experience and guidance in creating portraits in oil. In three class sessions, student will explore methods using value, lighting, and form to create the illusion of human likeness and expression. Beyond these foundations, the class will also explore color theory and brushwork.

NOTE: Oil paint uses solvents and thinners for cleanup; students will use odorless turpenoid instead of regular turpentine, but some materials can still be hazardous if used incorrectly. Only students ages 18 and up may participate in this workshop.

Maximum Students: 10

Register

Plein Air Watercolor: Intermediate – Advanced

$60 Non-Members | $51 Members
Saturday, May 17
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: May 10

In this outdoor afternoon workshop, students will create watercolor paintings of the Lorenzo Bull Park and surrounding historic neighborhood in collaboration with other artists.

NOTE: If the class is cancelled due to inclement weather, the make-up class date will be on the following Saturday, May 24th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Maximum Students: 10

Register

Still Life Painting with Gouache

$65 Non-Members | $55.25 Members
Saturday, May 24
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Adriana Brown
Registration Deadline: May 17

Springtime means gardening season! Bring in your garden harvest and learn how to create a still life that captures your favorite things you’ve been growing this spring, or feel free to bring your favorite produce from the store. Students in this class will learn how to capture the essence of the harvest, create depth of color, and build their shapes to create a beautiful artwork painted in gouache.

Maximum Students: 12

Register

Watercolor Butterflies at Four Winds Farm | Preschool

$40 Non-Members | $34 Members
Wednesday, May 28
9:00am – 10:30am
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be accompanied by a parent)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: May 24

Join our instructors at Four Winds Farm for this wonderful workshop in a beautiful flower garden! Preschool students will learn to create unique and colorful butterflies with crayons, watercolor, and tempera paint sticks as they tour the flower gardens and learn about earth science from Dr. Deborah Lee, owner of Four Winds Farm. Students will be allowed to pick their own flowers and make their own bouquet by the end of the class.

NOTE: Transportation to Four Winds Farm is not included. All attendees are expected to transport themselves to Four Winds Farm for this workshop. Four Winds Farm is located at 3729 N. 36th St, Quincy, IL 62305.

Register

Oil Pastels at Four Winds Farm | K-3rd Grade

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Thursday, May 29
9:00am – 11:00am
Age Level: K-3rd grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: May 24

Join our instructors at Four Winds Farm for this wonderful workshop in a beautiful flower garden! K-3rd grade students will learn to create unique and colorful insects and butterflies with bright oil pastels as they tour the flower gardens and learn about earth science from Dr. Deborah Lee, owner of Four Winds Farm. Students will be allowed to pick their own flowers and make their own bouquet by the end of the class.

NOTE: Transportation to Four Winds Farm is not included. All attendees are expected to transport themselves to Four Winds Farm for this workshop. Four Winds Farm is located at 3729 N. 36th St, Quincy, IL 62305.

Register

Watercolor Critters at Four Winds Farm | 4th-8th Grade

$55 Non-Members | $46.75 Members
Friday, May 30
9:00am – 11:00am
Age Level: 4th-8th grade
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: May 24

Join our instructors at Four Winds Farm for this wonderful workshop in a beautiful flower garden! 4th-8th grade students will learn to draw and paint garden critters with watercolor pencils as they tour the flower garden and learn about earth science from Dr. Deborah Lee, owner of Four Winds Farm. Students will be allowed to pick their own flowers and make their own bouquet by the end of the class.

NOTE: Transportation to Four Winds Farm is not included. All attendees are expected to transport themselves to Four Winds Farm for this workshop. Four Winds Farm is located at 3729 N. 36th St, Quincy, IL 62305.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Preschool Summer Camp (June)

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Mondays, June 2 – 23
     Morning Session: 10:00 – 11:00am weekly
     Afternoon Session: 12:00 – 1:00pm weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: May 26

Join us for this four-week summer camp that will aid preschool students in exploring and developing their fine motor skills with painting, drawing, and other fun crafts that are sure to make them smile!

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Drawing Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 3 – 6
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: May 27
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn the elements and principles of art involved in drawing as they use unique materials to create marvelous works of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register

Wool Felting Workshop

$55 Members | $46.75 Non-Members
Saturday, June 7
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
Registration Deadline: May 31

In this afternoon workshop, students will learn to create a hat or bag using the process of rolling and wetting wool to make hardwearing felt. Come prepared to get messy!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Pottery Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 10 – 13
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 3
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to hand-build and wheel-throw both stoneware and air-dry clay. Glazing will be included for all fired clays.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register

Oil Painting Pets and Animals

$70 Non-Members | $59.50 Members
Saturday, June 14
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: June 7

For oil painting animals, students may choose to bring in a reference of a beloved pet or choose a reference provided by the class. With his extensive experience in painting dogs and other animals, the instructor will demonstrate his preferred method for painting hair and combining the elements of art to create a unique animal portrait in oil paint.

NOTE: Oil paint uses solvents and thinners for cleanup; students will use odorless turpenoid instead of regular turpentine, but some materials can still be hazardous if used incorrectly. Only students ages 18 and up may participate in this workshop.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Painting Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 17 – 20 (please note that this class skips the federal holiday of Juneteenth on June 19th; each class has been extended by 30 minutes to account for the missing day)
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 12:00pm daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 3:00pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 10
Instructor: Jean Zaldivar
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paints to create two-dimensional masterpieces using the elements and principles of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Sculpture & Fibers Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 24 – 27
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 17
Instructor: Jean Zaldivar
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional sculptures using a variety of mixed media including fibers (yarn, wool, felt, etc.).

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register

Oil Painting Still Life Fruit

$70 Non-Members | $59.50 Members
Saturday, June 28
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: June 21

In this oil painting class, students will be tasked with arranging fruit in unique and unexpected ways to create one-of-a-kind still life paintings. Students will experiment with composition and creativity, turning simple fruit into original works of art. Whether you’re new to painting or have experience, this class offers a fresh and playful approach to still life.

NOTE: Oil paint uses solvents and thinners for cleanup; students will use odorless turpenoid instead of regular turpentine, but some materials can still be hazardous if used incorrectly. Only students ages 18 and up may participate in this workshop.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Preschool Summer Camp (July)

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Mondays, July 7 – 28
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:00am weekly
     Afternoon Session: 12:00pm – 1:00pm weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: June 30

Join us for this four-week summer camp that will aid preschool students in exploring and developing their fine motor skills with painting, drawing, and other fun crafts that are sure to make them smile!

NOTE: This camp features brand-new lessons that are different from those taught during the June Preschool summer camps. Children are encouraged to attend both the June and July camps for new experiences!

Register

Kinetic Piranhas | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$25 Non-Members | $21.25 Members
Monday, July 7
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd Grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: June 30

In this afternoon workshop, K-3rd grade students will learn about line, shape, and patterns as they use washable markers and folded paper to create kinetic, pop-up piranha fish!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Drawing Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 8 – 11
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 1
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn the elements of line, shape, and color as they use unique drawing materials to create marvelous works of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register

Watercolor Realism (Intermediate – Advanced)

$90 Non-Members | $76.50 Members
Thursdays, July 10 – 24 (3 weeks)
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this watercolor class, students will work on multiple small-scale still life exercises to practice hyperrealism in watercolor painting. Students will learn to paint different surface textures realistically such as glass, water, food items, and candy to learn the methods of realism. Watercolor experience required!

Register

The Art of Making Lace

$60 Members | $51 Non-Members
Saturday, July 12 – 19 (two weeks)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this two-week class, students will look at examples of many kinds of hand-made lace including: knitting, crochet, bobbin lace, tatting, and drawn work. We will explore the fascinating history of lace such as smuggling and strict laws about who could wear lace in public. Students will design a piece of lace, make a pattern, and begin stitching to create a beautiful piece of needle lace.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Pottery Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 15 – 18
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 8
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use stoneware and air-dry clay to create fun, three-dimensional and two-dimensional works of art. Glazing will also be included.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register

Styrofoam Block Printmaking | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$35 Non-Members | $29.75 Members
Saturday, July 19
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd Grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: July 12

In this afternoon workshop, K-3rd grade students will learn about abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky by using geometric and organic shapes to create their own unique styrofoam stamp.

Register

African Mask-Making | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$25 Non-Members | $21.25 Members
Monday, July 21
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd Grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: July 14

In this afternoon workshop, K-3rd grade students will learn to draw, trace, cut, and glue together an African-style paper mask of their own creation using the collage art method.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Painting Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 22 – 25
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 15
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use various types of paint such as watercolor and tempera as they explore color theory, composition, and visual depth.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register

Oil Painting Surrealism

$70 Non-Members | $59.50 Members
Saturday, July 26
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: July 19

Discover the world of surrealism in this oil painting class, where we’ll tap into the subconscious to create dreamlike, thought-provoking artworks. Through guided exercises and intuitive techniques, students will unlock their creativity beyond logic and convention, bringing their inner visions to life on canvas.

NOTE: Oil paint uses solvents and thinners for cleanup; students will use odorless turpenoid instead of regular turpentine, but some materials can still be hazardous if used incorrectly. Only students ages 18 and up may participate in this workshop.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Sculpture & Fiber Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 29 – August 1
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 22
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn to create three-dimensional works of art using sculptural techniques and different kinds of fiber (fabric, thread, yarn, paper, etc.).

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Preschool Summer Camp (June)

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Mondays, June 2 – 23
     Morning Session: 10:00 – 11:00am weekly
     Afternoon Session: 12:00 – 1:00pm weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: May 26

Join us for this four-week summer camp that will aid preschool students in exploring and developing their fine motor skills with painting, drawing, and other fun crafts that are sure to make them smile!

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Drawing Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 3 – 6
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: May 27
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn the elements and principles of art involved in drawing as they use unique materials to create marvelous works of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Pottery Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 10 – 13
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 3
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to hand-build and wheel-throw both stoneware and air-dry clay. Glazing will be included for all fired clays.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Painting Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 17 – 20 (please note that this class skips the federal holiday of Juneteenth on June 19th; each class has been extended by 30 minutes to account for the missing day)
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 12:00pm daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 3:00pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 10
Instructor: Jean Zaldivar
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paints to create two-dimensional masterpieces using the elements and principles of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Sculpture & Fibers Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 24 – 27
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 17
Instructor: Jean Zaldivar
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional sculptures using a variety of mixed media including fibers (yarn, wool, felt, etc.).

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Preschool Summer Camp (July)

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Mondays, July 7 – 28
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:00am weekly
     Afternoon Session: 12:00pm – 1:00pm weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: June 30

Join us for this four-week summer camp that will aid preschool students in exploring and developing their fine motor skills with painting, drawing, and other fun crafts that are sure to make them smile!

NOTE: This camp features brand-new lessons that are different from those taught during the June Preschool summer camps. Children are encouraged to attend both the June and July camps for new experiences!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Drawing Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 8 – 11
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 1
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn the elements of line, shape, and color as they use unique drawing materials to create marvelous works of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Pottery Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 15 – 18
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 8
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use stoneware and air-dry clay to create fun, three-dimensional and two-dimensional works of art. Glazing will also be included.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Painting Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 22 – 25
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 15
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use various types of paint such as watercolor and tempera as they explore color theory, composition, and visual depth.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Sculpture & Fiber Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 29 – August 1
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 22
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn to create three-dimensional works of art using sculptural techniques and different kinds of fiber (fabric, thread, yarn, paper, etc.).

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

PreK-8th Grade

Register April 12
Register May 10

Tot-PreK: Seasonal Workshops

$10 Non-Members | $8.50 Members
Second Saturday of each month
11:00 – 11:30am
Age Level: 18 months – 5 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: Saturday prior to each workshop

Come create a quick, simple holiday themed paint craft with your little one in this half-hour exploratory workshop!

NOTE: Caregivers do NOT need to register! Please only register children for this class.

Maximum number of students per workshop: 15

February – Heart Hands
March – Duck in the Rain
April – Bunny and Eggs
May – Fingerprint Flowers

Register

Clay Hand-Building | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$35 Non-Members | $29.75 Members
Saturday, April 26
11:00am – 12:30pm
Age Level: Kindergarten – 3rd grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: April 19

Join us for this fun afternoon workshop where K-3rd grade students will learn to use air-dry clay to create three-dimensional artworks like mushrooms and pinch pots.

Maximum Students: 15

Register

Watercolor Butterflies at Four Winds Farm | Preschool

$40 Non-Members | $34 Members
Wednesday, May 28
9:00am – 10:30am
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be accompanied by a parent)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: May 24

Join our instructors at Four Winds Farm for this wonderful workshop in a beautiful flower garden! Preschool students will learn to create unique and colorful butterflies with crayons, watercolor, and tempera paint sticks as they tour the flower gardens and learn about earth science from Dr. Deborah Lee, owner of Four Winds Farm. Students will be allowed to pick their own flowers and make their own bouquet by the end of the class.

NOTE: Transportation to Four Winds Farm is not included. All attendees are expected to transport themselves to Four Winds Farm for this workshop. Four Winds Farm is located at 3729 N. 36th St, Quincy, IL 62305.

Register

Oil Pastels at Four Winds Farm | K-3rd Grade

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Thursday, May 29
9:00am – 11:00am
Age Level: K-3rd grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: May 24

Join our instructors at Four Winds Farm for this wonderful workshop in a beautiful flower garden! K-3rd grade students will learn to create unique and colorful insects and butterflies with bright oil pastels as they tour the flower gardens and learn about earth science from Dr. Deborah Lee, owner of Four Winds Farm. Students will be allowed to pick their own flowers and make their own bouquet by the end of the class.

NOTE: Transportation to Four Winds Farm is not included. All attendees are expected to transport themselves to Four Winds Farm for this workshop. Four Winds Farm is located at 3729 N. 36th St, Quincy, IL 62305.

Register

Watercolor Critters at Four Winds Farm | 4th-8th Grade

$55 Non-Members | $46.75 Members
Friday, May 30
9:00am – 11:00am
Age Level: 4th-8th grade
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: May 24

Join our instructors at Four Winds Farm for this wonderful workshop in a beautiful flower garden! 4th-8th grade students will learn to draw and paint garden critters with watercolor pencils as they tour the flower garden and learn about earth science from Dr. Deborah Lee, owner of Four Winds Farm. Students will be allowed to pick their own flowers and make their own bouquet by the end of the class.

NOTE: Transportation to Four Winds Farm is not included. All attendees are expected to transport themselves to Four Winds Farm for this workshop. Four Winds Farm is located at 3729 N. 36th St, Quincy, IL 62305.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Preschool Summer Camp (June)

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Mondays, June 2 – 23
     Morning Session: 10:00 – 11:00am weekly
     Afternoon Session: 12:00 – 1:00pm weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: May 26

Join us for this four-week summer camp that will aid preschool students in exploring and developing their fine motor skills with painting, drawing, and other fun crafts that are sure to make them smile!

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Drawing Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 3 – 6
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: May 27
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn the elements and principles of art involved in drawing as they use unique materials to create marvelous works of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Pottery Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 10 – 13
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 3
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to hand-build and wheel-throw both stoneware and air-dry clay. Glazing will be included for all fired clays.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Painting Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 17 – 20 (please note that this class skips the federal holiday of Juneteenth on June 19th; each class has been extended by 30 minutes to account for the missing day)
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 12:00pm daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 3:00pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 10
Instructor: Jean Zaldivar
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paints to create two-dimensional masterpieces using the elements and principles of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Sculpture & Fibers Summer Camp | 4th-8th Grade

$90 Non-members | $76.50 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, June 24 – 27
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: June 17
Instructor: Jean Zaldivar
Age Requirement: 4th-8th Grade (students who have just finished 3rd grade are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional sculptures using a variety of mixed media including fibers (yarn, wool, felt, etc.).

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Preschool Summer Camp (July)

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Mondays, July 7 – 28
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:00am weekly
     Afternoon Session: 12:00pm – 1:00pm weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: June 30

Join us for this four-week summer camp that will aid preschool students in exploring and developing their fine motor skills with painting, drawing, and other fun crafts that are sure to make them smile!

NOTE: This camp features brand-new lessons that are different from those taught during the June Preschool summer camps. Children are encouraged to attend both the June and July camps for new experiences!

Register

Kinetic Piranhas | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$25 Non-Members | $21.25 Members
Monday, July 7
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd Grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: June 30

In this afternoon workshop, K-3rd grade students will learn about line, shape, and patterns as they use washable markers and folded paper to create kinetic, pop-up piranha fish!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Drawing Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 8 – 11
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 1
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn the elements of line, shape, and color as they use unique drawing materials to create marvelous works of art.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Pottery Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 15 – 18
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 8
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use stoneware and air-dry clay to create fun, three-dimensional and two-dimensional works of art. Glazing will also be included.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register

Styrofoam Block Printmaking | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$35 Non-Members | $29.75 Members
Saturday, July 19
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd Grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: July 12

In this afternoon workshop, K-3rd grade students will learn about abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky by using geometric and organic shapes to create their own unique styrofoam stamp.

Register

African Mask-Making | K-3rd Grade Workshop

$25 Non-Members | $21.25 Members
Monday, July 21
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd Grade
Instructor: Renee Donley
Registration Deadline: July 14

In this afternoon workshop, K-3rd grade students will learn to draw, trace, cut, and glue together an African-style paper mask of their own creation using the collage art method.

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Painting Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 22 – 25
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 15
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn how to use various types of paint such as watercolor and tempera as they explore color theory, composition, and visual depth.

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Register: MORNING
Register: AFTERNOON

Sculpture & Fiber Summer Camp | K-3rd Grade

$80 Non-members | $68 Members
Meets: Tuesday through Friday, July 29 – August 1
     Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am daily
     Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 2:30pm daily
Registration Deadline: July 22
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh
Age requirement: Kindergarten – 3rd Grade (students who have just finished preschool are not eligible for this camp; enrollment is based on the grade just completed, not the grade they are going into)

Join us for a fun four-day summer camp intensive at the Art Center! In this class, students will learn to create three-dimensional works of art using sculptural techniques and different kinds of fiber (fabric, thread, yarn, paper, etc.).

NOTE: This class is available in morning and afternoon sessions. Please do not sign your child up for both!

Teen/Adult Classes & Workshops

April 9
April 23
June 11
June 18
July 23
August 6

Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing!

$45 Non-members | $38.25 Members
Meets: every other Wednesday evening
Available Dates: January 15, January 29, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Always two days prior at midnight
Age requirement: 14+

Don’t have time for a full clay course but want to experience the potter’s wheel? Join us for this exciting one-night clay wheel-throwing experience at Quincy Art Center! Participants will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, participants will have up to an hour and a half of independent work time on the wheel with the assistance of our qualified in-house instructor, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! Students are welcome to keep anything they make. No experience needed.

This class uses air-dry clay for throwing instead of earthenware or stoneware; finished vessels will be sent home the night of class or left at the Art Center to dry before they can be painted at home. Glazing is not included in this class because the clay vessels will not be fired.

We cannot guarantee that you will successfully wheel-throw a pot during this session. You are not required to keep everything you make.

Register

One-Point Perspective Drawing

$30 Non-Members | $25.50 Members
Saturday, April 12
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Age Level: 6th-12th Grade
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: April 5

In this afternoon workshop, students will learn the basics of one-point perspective in graphite drawing. We will use rulers and a little bit of math to create three-dimensional representations of subjects like streets, long hallways, and railroad tracks.

Maximum Students: 10

Register

Drawing: Human Anatomy

$65 Non-Members | $55.25 Members
Saturday, April 19
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Adriana Brown
Registration Deadline: April 12

In this class, students will identify proportions, find lines of action, and learn general anatomy of the human figure to create gestural drawings. Students will also learn how to create cohesive compositions from gestural figure drawings in charcoal, pencil, and colored pencil.

Maximum Students: 12

Register

Sumi-e: Japanese Ink Painting

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Saturday, April 26
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: April 19

In this afternoon workshop, students will learn the ways of Japanese ink painting using bamboo-handle brushes and India ink. We will focus on painting objects in nature with brushes and the process of suminagashi paper marbling.

Maximum Students: 10

Register

Plein Air Watercolor: Intermediate – Advanced

$60 Non-Members | $51 Members
Saturday, May 17
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: May 10

In this outdoor afternoon workshop, students will create watercolor paintings of the Lorenzo Bull Park and surrounding historic neighborhood in collaboration with other artists.

NOTE: If the class is cancelled due to inclement weather, the make-up class date will be on the following Saturday, May 24th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Maximum Students: 10

Register

Still Life Painting with Gouache

$65 Non-Members | $55.25 Members
Saturday, May 24
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Adriana Brown
Registration Deadline: May 17

Springtime means gardening season! Bring in your garden harvest and learn how to create a still life that captures your favorite things you’ve been growing this spring, or feel free to bring your favorite produce from the store. Students in this class will learn how to capture the essence of the harvest, create depth of color, and build their shapes to create a beautiful artwork painted in gouache.

Maximum Students: 12

Register

Wool Felting Workshop

$55 Members | $46.75 Non-Members
Saturday, June 7
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
Registration Deadline: May 31

In this afternoon workshop, students will learn to create a hat or bag using the process of rolling and wetting wool to make hardwearing felt. Come prepared to get messy!

Register

Oil Painting Pets and Animals

$70 Non-Members | $59.50 Members
Saturday, June 14
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: June 7

For oil painting animals, students may choose to bring in a reference of a beloved pet or choose a reference provided by the class. With his extensive experience in painting dogs and other animals, the instructor will demonstrate his preferred method for painting hair and combining the elements of art to create a unique animal portrait in oil paint.

NOTE: Oil paint uses solvents and thinners for cleanup; students will use odorless turpenoid instead of regular turpentine, but some materials can still be hazardous if used incorrectly. Only students ages 18 and up may participate in this workshop.

Register

Oil Painting Still Life Fruit

$70 Non-Members | $59.50 Members
Saturday, June 28
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: June 21

In this oil painting class, students will be tasked with arranging fruit in unique and unexpected ways to create one-of-a-kind still life paintings. Students will experiment with composition and creativity, turning simple fruit into original works of art. Whether you’re new to painting or have experience, this class offers a fresh and playful approach to still life.

NOTE: Oil paint uses solvents and thinners for cleanup; students will use odorless turpenoid instead of regular turpentine, but some materials can still be hazardous if used incorrectly. Only students ages 18 and up may participate in this workshop.

Register

Watercolor Realism (Intermediate – Advanced)

$90 Non-Members | $76.50 Members
Thursdays, July 10 – 24 (3 weeks)
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this watercolor class, students will work on multiple small-scale still life exercises to practice hyperrealism in watercolor painting. Students will learn to paint different surface textures realistically such as glass, water, food items, and candy to learn the methods of realism. Watercolor experience required!

Register

The Art of Making Lace

$60 Members | $51 Non-Members
Saturday, July 12 – 19 (two weeks)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily
Age Level: 14+
Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this two-week class, students will look at examples of many kinds of hand-made lace including: knitting, crochet, bobbin lace, tatting, and drawn work. We will explore the fascinating history of lace such as smuggling and strict laws about who could wear lace in public. Students will design a piece of lace, make a pattern, and begin stitching to create a beautiful piece of needle lace.

Register

Oil Painting Surrealism

$70 Non-Members | $59.50 Members
Saturday, July 26
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Age Level: 18+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: July 19

Discover the world of surrealism in this oil painting class, where we’ll tap into the subconscious to create dreamlike, thought-provoking artworks. Through guided exercises and intuitive techniques, students will unlock their creativity beyond logic and convention, bringing their inner visions to life on canvas.

NOTE: Oil paint uses solvents and thinners for cleanup; students will use odorless turpenoid instead of regular turpentine, but some materials can still be hazardous if used incorrectly. Only students ages 18 and up may participate in this workshop.

Photo Release Policy

I understand that by registering myself or my child for class, I grant full permission to the Art Center to either use my or my child’s photograph, name, and/or likeness in any publication or advertising materials (printed and electronic, including, but not limited to, brochures, Facebook, Instagram, web content, etc.). I also waive all rights of privacy or compensation to which I may have in connection with the use of my or my child’s photograph, name, and/or likeness. If I do not give consent, I will submit notice in writing to the Art Center before the first class.

Code of Conduct

The Art Center and its employees reserve the right to remove participants from classes in cases of disruptive behavior, repeated insubordination toward a teacher or student, or other forms of misbehavior that negatively impact the classroom experience. For the first infraction, the student will receive an official warning from staff. If misbehavior continues, the parent/guardian will be informed of the child’s disruption personally by the Director of Education. Upon a third infraction, the student will be removed from the class entirely, and a refund may be given to the registrant based on the number of classes completed. If 75% or more of the class has been completed when a student is removed, no refund will be issued.

Stay in the Loop

Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates from The Art Center!
(Note: Once you press subscribe, you may need to fill out the captcha and then press subscribe again)

Name:
Email:
Create | Grow | Appreciate Visual Art

1515 Jersey St. | Quincy, IL 62301 | 217.223.5900 | Wednesday - Saturday from 11 AM - 6 PM