CHESTER, Ill. – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild is planning a busy July.
Meet the Artists Open House
On Saturday, July 19, they will be hosting a Meet the Artists Open House from 1-4pm. Several artists will be on hand to demonstrate their artistic talents, which include wood working, stained glass creations, jewelry making, along with painting using acrylics, watercolor and alcohol ink.
Adult Classes
Adult classes scheduled for July are Learn to Stamp on Clay on the 12th, 1-3pm. Once the technique is mastered the clay piece can be made into a hair barrette, pin, or medallion. The cost for this class is $35. Stained glass classes are held on July 15th and 17th, 5:30-8:30pm. Beginners are welcome to learn cutting glass and soldering with lead to create a beautiful glass piece. Cost for this class is $50.
An alcohol ink class will be on July 24th, 5:30-8:00pm. The project for the evening is a Triptych art piece using alcohol inks on 4×4 square tiles. Cost for this class is $35. On July 29, 5:30-8:00pm, the guild will hold a Paint Pour class using a feather pull method and a blown flower method on a 12×12 canvas. Cost for this class is $40.
Adult Open Art Studio
The last Saturday of every month is an Adult Open Art Studio. July’s is on the 26th, 1:00-3:00pm. Those attending can bring artwork from home to work on, or use the guild’s supplies to start an art project. The Open Art Studio is free. It’s a relaxing afternoon of art.
For more information
Anyone with any questions regarding the Open House or upcoming classes can email the guild at mvartguild62233@gmail.com. Info can always be found on the guild’s website, baskervilleproductions.com/mvag, or our Facebook page and on Instagram.