CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has announced its March 2025 classes.
To register or inquire about any class, please call 618-426-4425, or email the guild at mvartguild62233@gmail.com.
Upcoming classes are:
3/8 Teen Art Guild ages 10+ 1-3pm
Experimenting with abstract painting
Instructor: Barb McCormick
3/11 Stained Glass Creations 5:30-8:30pm Adults
& Learn to solder & cut glass to make your own stained glass creation.
3/13 Beginners welcome. Cost $50, includes all supplies
Instructor: Jeanne Phillips.
3/27 Learn to Paint Flowers, second in a series. 5:3-8:30pm
Adults – Cost $30 per class Bring your own paints & brushes if you have them. Learn techniques to paint petals, stems & leaves using acrylic paint techniques.
3/29 Adult Open Art Studio 1-3pm Free but donations accepted
We are inviting adults from the community to enjoy an afternoon of art. We have paints, markers, adult coloring books, polymer clay, scrapbook paper, etc. You’re welcome to bring your own supplies.
No skills necessary. No membership required.
4/5 Easter party ages 6+ 1-3pm
Instructor: Megan Schoenherr
4/8 Stained Glass Creations 5:30-8:30pm Adults
& Learn to solder & cut glass to make your own stained glass creation.
4/10 Beginners welcome. Cost $50, includes all supplies
Instructor: Jeanne Phillips.
4/12 TAG 1/3pm
Instructor: Barb McCormick
4/24 Learn to Paint Flowers, third in a series. 5:3-8:30pm
Adults – Cost $30 per class Bring your own paints & brushes if you have them. Learn techniques to paint petals, stems & leaves using acrylic paint techniques.
4/ 26 Adult Open Art Studio 1-3pm Free but donations accepted
We are inviting adults from the community to enjoy an afternoon of art. We have paints, markers, adult coloring books, polymer clay, scrapbook paper, etc. You’re welcome to bring your own supplies.
No skills necessary. No membership required.
Don’t forget those 2025 membership dues. They’re still $30 annually. You can mail them to or drop them off at 611 State St, Chester IL 62233. We have a secure payment slot above the mailbox. We accept PayPal. Send to mvartguild62233@gmail.com.
All artists are asked to submit a bio along with some artwork to be placed on the website. Send to Mike McClure at watson7654321@gmail.com.
Our website is www.baskervilleproductions.com/mvag and Facebook page show classes and events.
Our Artist of the Month for March is Chuck Cleary. His artwork can be found on display at Buena Vista Bank, Chester Library, Reid’s Harvest House, and Southern Illinois Eyecare.
At the last board meeting, committee chairs were selected:
Education – Barb McCormick
Takes care of all things involving classes
Maintenance – Steve Eggers
Takes care of all things such as repairs, replacing light bulbs, washing windows, maintaining fire extinguishers, etc.
Media – Michelle Daschka
Keeps FB posts up to date, contacts the County Journal and KSGM with events & info, etc.
Scholarship – Cathy Eggers
Takes care of all things scholarship related. In charge of fundraisers for the scholarship fund, ensuring applications are handed out, etc.
Website – Mike McClure
Maintains our website
We are still looking for Gallery & Membership chairs.
Gallery – arranging artwork, contact artists to rotate their artwork as needed. Ensures all artwork is properly labelled.
Membership – Keeps track of dues. Contacts members who are delinquent on their dues.
Anyone interested in either of the open chairs, please email the guild.
Anyone with any ideas for events, classes, etc. please contact us.
We’re always open to new ideas.
The guild is open every Saturday 1-4pm. Anyone can drop in during classes also.
Our next meeting is March 31st, 6:00pm. Open to the public