CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild has a wide array of classes scheduled for September.
Sept 2nd & 4th, 5:30-8:30pm – Adult Paint Pour class onto three inch canvas squares. On the 2nd you learn the paint pour technique on canvas squares. On the 4th, you learn how to mount them onto a mat board and frame your artwork. The cost is $35 and covers all the supplies.
Sept 6, 1-3pm – Kid’s (ages 6+) Owl Paint Party. Paint an owl onto a paving stone. No cost.
Sept 9, 6-8pm – Beginner’s Crochet for Teens & Adults. Learn basic crochet techniques and create a washcloth size square. Cost is $20 and includes a crochet hook and small skein of yarn.
Sept 13 – Teen (ages 10-17) Tangle Art Name Sign. Learn the basics of Tangle Art to create a sign with your name, school’s name, pet’s name etc. No cost.
Sept 16 & 18, 5:30-8:30pm – Adult Stained Glass Creations. Learn to cut glass and solder lead to make your own stained glass piece of art. Beginners welcome. Cost is $50 and includes all supplies.
Sept 25, 6-8:30pm – Adult Beginner Friendly Watercolor. Learn watercolor techniques to paint fall leaves, gourds, and pumpkins. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies.
Sept 27, 1-3pm – Adult Open Art Studio. Bring a project to work on at the guild. Or use the guild’s supplies to paint, draw, color, sculpt, etc. No cost but donations are welcomed.
Sept 29, 6pm – MVAG monthly meeting. Open to the public.
The guild is located at 611 State Street, Chester IL.
Anyone with questions, or if you’d like to register for a class, email the guild at mvartguild62233@gmail.com.