P-7 Acrylic Painting: Introduction to Landscapes with Meghan Moore

Sunday, 1 session

July 13th;

12:30-3:30pm

Fee: $30 per person for non members 

In this one day workshop you will be taught ways to create landscapes using acrylic paint.  You will be able to take home at least one finished painting.

Be sure to look out for other workshops offered by Meghan to add to your skill set that you'll learn from this workshop.

Lets grow together!

This workshop is for beginners and intermediate students, teen through adult.

Supplies provided.

 

Community Mural Project - Workshop #20

with Jeremy Langston

Tuesday, July 15th

5:15 - 6:45 PM 

Free! No cost to attend

Join MCAC Director of Education, Jeremy Langston for this free mural workshop, where you will create up to three approximately 8" x 10" grey-scale self-portraits on primed poly-tab material to be permanently affixed to McLean County Arts Center's exterior public space. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a permanent mural on the exterior of our buildings here at MCAC! By participating in this project, you will become part of something meaningful for our community. This mural will represent the diversity and creativity of our residents and will be a lasting testament to our community's collective spirit. 

We invite you to express yourself however you like with these self-portrait paintings. Whether it be realism, abstract, silhouette, or any other style that speaks to you, show us your creativity! 

This workshop is open to all skill levels; no prior painting or drawing experience is needed. All materials will be provided free of charge! 

If possible please come with a black and white print out of the portrait you will be drawing to maximize time during the workshop.

Participation Agreement: All finished self-portraits will be owned by McLean County Arts Center to be used for this Community Mural Project. 

For more detailed information on this project, please visit: https://mcac.wildapricot.org/Mural-Project/

Community Mural Project - Workshop #21

with Amy Yeager

Thursday, July 17th

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

Free! No cost to attend

Join MCAC Curator, Amy Yeager for this free mural workshop, where you will create up to three approximately 8" x 10" grey-scale self-portraits on primed poly-tab material to be permanently affixed to McLean County Arts Center's exterior public space. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a permanent mural on the exterior of our buildings here at MCAC! By participating in this project, you will become part of something meaningful for our community. This mural will represent the diversity and creativity of our residents and will be a lasting testament to our community's collective spirit. 

We invite you to express yourself however you like with these self-portrait paintings. Whether it be realism, abstract, silhouette, or any other style that speaks to you, show us your creativity! 

This workshop is open to all skill levels; no prior painting or drawing experience is needed. All materials will be provided free of charge! 

If possible please come with a black and white print out of the portrait you will be drawing to maximize time during the workshop.

Participation Agreement: All finished self-portraits will be owned by McLean County Arts Center to be used for this Community Mural Project. 

For more detailed information on this project, please visit: https://mcac.wildapricot.org/Mural-Project/

Community Mural Project - Workshop #22

with Doug Johnson

Thursday, July 17th

3:00 - 5:00 PM 

Free! No cost to attend

Join MCAC Executive Director, Doug Johnson for this free mural workshop, where you will create up to three approximately 8" x 10" grey-scale self-portraits on primed poly-tab material to be permanently affixed to McLean County Arts Center's exterior public space. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a permanent mural on the exterior of our buildings here at MCAC! By participating in this project, you will become part of something meaningful for our community. This mural will represent the diversity and creativity of our residents and will be a lasting testament to our community's collective spirit. 

We invite you to express yourself however you like with these self-portrait paintings. Whether it be realism, abstract, silhouette, or any other style that speaks to you, show us your creativity! 

This workshop is open to all skill levels; no prior painting or drawing experience is needed. All materials will be provided free of charge! 

If possible please come with a black and white print out of the portrait you will be drawing to maximize time during the workshop.

Participation Agreement: All finished self-portraits will be owned by McLean County Arts Center to be used for this Community Mural Project. 

For more detailed information on this project, please visit: https://mcac.wildapricot.org/Mural-Project/

P-8 Acrylic Painting: Introduction to Landscapes with Meghan Moore

  Thursday, 1 session

July 17th;

5:30-8:30pm

Fee: $30 per person for non members 

In this one day workshop you will be taught ways to create landscapes using acrylic paint.  You will be able to take home at least one finished painting.

Be sure to look out for other workshops offered by Meghan to add to your skill set that you'll learn from this workshop.

Lets grow together!

This workshop is for beginners and intermediate students, teen through adult.

Supplies provided.

 

Community Mural Project - Workshop #23

with Amy Yeager

Friday, July 18th

2:30 - 4:30 PM 

Free! No cost to attend

Join MCAC Curator, Amy Yeager for this free mural workshop, where you will create up to three approximately 8" x 10" grey-scale self-portraits on primed poly-tab material to be permanently affixed to McLean County Arts Center's exterior public space. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a permanent mural on the exterior of our buildings here at MCAC! By participating in this project, you will become part of something meaningful for our community. This mural will represent the diversity and creativity of our residents and will be a lasting testament to our community's collective spirit. 

We invite you to express yourself however you like with these self-portrait paintings. Whether it be realism, abstract, silhouette, or any other style that speaks to you, show us your creativity! 

This workshop is open to all skill levels; no prior painting or drawing experience is needed. All materials will be provided free of charge! 

If possible please come with a black and white print out of the portrait you will be drawing to maximize time during the workshop.

Participation Agreement: All finished self-portraits will be owned by McLean County Arts Center to be used for this Community Mural Project. 

For more detailed information on this project, please visit: https://mcac.wildapricot.org/Mural-Project/

C-23 Date Night Throw Down 

with Sarah Hurley

   Friday, 1 session

July 18;

6:30-9pm

Fee: $40 per person for non members (both members of a couple must register seperately or use guest option. Please provide name if guest option is used) 

Join Sarah for an engaging workshop where creativity and community come together! Whether you’re new to working with clay or simply looking for a relaxed, social atmosphere, this class offers the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun. Through hands-on instruction you’ll explore the art of ceramics in a friendly, supportive space that encourages collaboration and conversation. BYOB! (open to participants who are 21 and older only)

Grab your significant other and head down to the studio for a night of fun! Whether you're seasoned artists or complete beginners, this laid-back workshop will have you both making pottery while bonding over something new and exciting. Learn to throw on the wheel and make something together or have a little friendly competition. It’s the perfect way to get creative, laugh, and create lasting memories together!

This workshop is for all levels, no prior clay experience is needed. 

Participants will go home with 2-3 wheel thrown pieces.

All supplies provided.

  

Does not include a shelf at the MCAC and access to open studio hours. Guest registration allowed for this option.

M-3 Enamels Special Topics: Copper Mesh

Completion of either the Introduction to Enameling class OR the Introduction to Liquid Enamels class at MCAC is required for enrollment.  

If you have basic enameling training outside of MCAC and would like to take this class, contact instructor for approval.

Special topics are designed to teach new techniques to students with basic enameling experience. For this Topic, students will learn to create small three-dimensional forms out of copper mesh, which will then be coated in the beautiful colors of liquid, sifted and other forms of enamel. Jewelry pieces (such as earrings or pendants), small vessels or decorative objects will result.

Finished jewelry pieces or small tiles will result.

All tools and materials will be provided.

C-24 Intro to Throwing A

with Sarah Hurley

   Sundays, 4 sessions

   July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10;

3:30-6 pm

Fee: $130 for non members

 

Join us to explore the wonderful world of wheel thrown ceramics. This is a class for beginners to experience our MCAC community, the facility, and the wonder of creating a piece on the wheel. Learn the basics of creating a piece from beginning to end in the 4-week introductory course.

No experience is necessary.

The fee includes access to firing, glazes, & 10 lbs of clay, Includes a shelf at the MCAC.

Does not include access to open studio hours.

Guest registration allowed for this option.

Completion of either the Beginning  Enameling class

OR

the Beginning Liquid Enamels class at MCAC is required for enrollment.

Enamels & Jewelry Open Studio provides supervised work time for students with basic enameling and jewelry/metals skills.

Students will work on their own projects using any techniques and materials in which they have previously been trained during MCAC courses (instructor approval required for students with training received elsewhere). Nisa will be present each night for guidance and problem-solving, but no formal instruction or lectures will be scheduled except for orientation on the first night.

Tools and materials will be provided. Students may also bring their own and are encouraged to begin building their own palette of

enamels. The instructor will be happy to guide them in making their first purchases

of enamels, metals or tools.

Community Mural Project - Workshop #24

with Doug Johnson

Tuesday, July 22nd

5:00 - 7:00 PM 

Free! No cost to attend

Join MCAC Executive Director, Doug Johnson for this free mural workshop, where you will create up to three approximately 8" x 10" grey-scale self-portraits on primed poly-tab material to be permanently affixed to McLean County Arts Center's exterior public space. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a permanent mural on the exterior of our buildings here at MCAC! By participating in this project, you will become part of something meaningful for our community. This mural will represent the diversity and creativity of our residents and will be a lasting testament to our community's collective spirit. 

We invite you to express yourself however you like with these self-portrait paintings. Whether it be realism, abstract, silhouette, or any other style that speaks to you, show us your creativity! 

This workshop is open to all skill levels; no prior painting or drawing experience is needed. All materials will be provided free of charge! 

If possible please come with a black and white print out of the portrait you will be drawing to maximize time during the workshop.

Participation Agreement: All finished self-portraits will be owned by McLean County Arts Center to be used for this Community Mural Project. 

For more detailed information on this project, please visit: https://mcac.wildapricot.org/Mural-Project/

P-3 Tuesday Evening Painting 

with Jeremy Langston

   Tuesdays, 6 sessions

 July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26;

6:30-9pm

Fee:$150

Do you like the idea of being able to paint whatever subject matter you like but have a professional artist on hand to answer any questions that come up while you're painting?

Then this is the class you want! 

Join painters of all levels for an evening of self-paced painting.  You bring in photos that you'd like to paint or set up a still life in person and our instructor Jeremy Langston will guide you with techniques, skills & tips catered to what you're working on.

Your subject matter, your pace, no stress, just fun! 

Come improve your painting skills with us at the McLean Co. Arts Center.

*All materials are provided: paints, brushes, painting surfaces, palettes, palette knives, etc. 

P-4 Wednesday Evening Painting 

with Amy Yeager

   Wednesdays, 6 sessions

 July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27;

6:30-9pm

Fee:$150

Do you like the idea of being able to paint whatever subject matter you like but have a professional artist on hand to answer any questions that come up while you're painting?

Then this is the class you want! 

Join painters of all levels for an evening of self-paced painting.  You bring in photos that you'd like to paint or set up a still life in person and our instructor Amy Yeager will guide you with techniques, skills & tips catered to what you're working on.

Your subject matter, your pace, no stress, just fun! 

Come improve your painting skills with us at the McLean Co. Arts Center.

*All materials are provided: paints, brushes, painting surfaces, palettes, palette knives, etc. 

Community Mural Project - Workshop #25

with Jeremy Langston

Friday, July 25th

2:30 - 4:30 PM 

Free! No cost to attend

Join MCAC Director of Education, Jeremy Langston for this free mural workshop, where you will create up to three approximately 8" x 10" grey-scale self-portraits on primed poly-tab material to be permanently affixed to McLean County Arts Center's exterior public space. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a permanent mural on the exterior of our buildings here at MCAC! By participating in this project, you will become part of something meaningful for our community. This mural will represent the diversity and creativity of our residents and will be a lasting testament to our community's collective spirit. 

We invite you to express yourself however you like with these self-portrait paintings. Whether it be realism, abstract, silhouette, or any other style that speaks to you, show us your creativity! 

This workshop is open to all skill levels; no prior painting or drawing experience is needed. All materials will be provided free of charge! 

If possible please come with a black and white print out of the portrait you will be drawing to maximize time during the workshop.

Participation Agreement: All finished self-portraits will be owned by McLean County Arts Center to be used for this Community Mural Project. 

For more detailed information on this project, please visit: https://mcac.wildapricot.org/Mural-Project/

C-25 Wall Pockets 

with Sarah Hurley

   Friday, 1 session

July 25;

6:30-9pm

Fee: $40  for non members

Join Sarah for an engaging workshop where creativity and community come together! Whether you’re new to working with clay or simply looking for a relaxed, social atmosphere, this class offers the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun. Through hands-on instruction you’ll explore the art of ceramics in a friendly, supportive space that encourages collaboration and conversation. BYOB! (open to participants who are 21 and older only)

Add a touch of handmade charm to your home with our Wall Pocket Workshop! In this creative session, you'll learn how to design, shape, and decorate your very own clay wall pocket—a perfect piece to hold plants, pens, or small treasures.

Participants will go home with one wall pocket.

All supplies provided.

  

Does not include a shelf at the MCAC and access to open studio hours. Guest registration allowed for this option.

P-9 Acrylic Painting: Introduction to Portraits with Meghan Moore

  Sunday, 1 session

July 27th;

12:30-3:30pm

Fee: $30 per person for non members 

In this one day workshop you will be taught ways to create portraits using acrylic paint.  You will be able to take home at least one finished painting.

Be sure to look out for other workshops offered by Meghan to add to your skill set that you'll learn from this workshop.

Lets grow together!

This workshop is for beginners and intermediate students, teen through adult.

Supplies provided.

 

Next to Normal Story Slam - Storyteller Workshop

When: Sunday, July 27th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM 

Where: McLean County Arts Center - 601 N East St., Bloomington, IL 61701

Organized and hosted by Devon Lovell and John Bowen 

Join us at MCAC to learn tips, tricks, and tools to effectively communicate, enthrall and delight your audience every time. You will leave this workshop with the skills to tell the best stories! 

You don't want to miss out. Register today! 

Registration is $10 and will be refunded to you upon arrival. 

We can't wait to see you there!

The MCAC will have an open studio option for Advanced Ceramic MEMBERS with at least a year of classes at the McLean Co. Arts Center and at least one advanced class with one of our instructors. This is not an instructed time but you will have access to supplies and resources at the MCAC.

Community Mural Project - Workshop #26

with Jeremy Langston

Monday, July 28th

2:30 - 4:30 PM 

Free! No cost to attend

Join MCAC Director of Education, Jeremy Langston for this free mural workshop, where you will create up to three approximately 8" x 10" grey-scale self-portraits on primed poly-tab material to be permanently affixed to McLean County Arts Center's exterior public space. 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a permanent mural on the exterior of our buildings here at MCAC! By participating in this project, you will become part of something meaningful for our community. This mural will represent the diversity and creativity of our residents and will be a lasting testament to our community's collective spirit. 

We invite you to express yourself however you like with these self-portrait paintings. Whether it be realism, abstract, silhouette, or any other style that speaks to you, show us your creativity! 

This workshop is open to all skill levels; no prior painting or drawing experience is needed. All materials will be provided free of charge! 

If possible please come with a black and white print out of the portrait you will be drawing to maximize time during the workshop.

Participation Agreement: All finished self-portraits will be owned by McLean County Arts Center to be used for this Community Mural Project. 

For more detailed information on this project, please visit: https://mcac.wildapricot.org/Mural-Project/

P-10 Acrylic Painting: Introduction to Portraits with Meghan Moore

  Thursday, 1 session

July 31st;

5:30-8:30pm

Fee: $30 per person for non members 

In this one day workshop you will be taught ways to create portraits using acrylic paint.  You will be able to take home at least one finished painting.

Be sure to look out for other workshops offered by Meghan to add to your skill set that you'll learn from this workshop.

Lets grow together!

This workshop is for beginners and intermediate students, teen through adult.

Supplies provided.

 

C-27 Botanical Garden Plates

with Sarah Hurley

   Friday, 1 session

Aug. 1;

6:30-9pm

Fee: $40  for non members

Join Sarah for an engaging workshop where creativity and community come together! Whether you’re new to working with clay or simply looking for a relaxed, social atmosphere, this class offers the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun. Through hands-on instruction you’ll explore the art of ceramics in a friendly, supportive space that encourages collaboration and conversation. BYOB! (open to participants who are 21 and older only)

Summer is in full bloom so let’s capture its beauty in clay! In this workshop you’ll learn how to create three stackable hand built plates and press flowers and leaves into the clay to imprint your own design.

Participants will go home with three glazed plates.

All supplies provided.

  

Does not include a shelf at the MCAC and access to open studio hours. Guest registration allowed for this option.

C-28 Date Night Throw Down 

with Sarah Hurley

   Friday, 1 session

Aug. 8;

6:30-9pm

Fee: $40 per person for non members (both members of a couple must register seperately or use guest option. Please provide name if guest option is used) 

Join Sarah for an engaging workshop where creativity and community come together! Whether you’re new to working with clay or simply looking for a relaxed, social atmosphere, this class offers the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun. Through hands-on instruction you’ll explore the art of ceramics in a friendly, supportive space that encourages collaboration and conversation. BYOB! (open to participants who are 21 and older only)

Grab your significant other and head down to the studio for a night of fun! Whether you're seasoned artists or complete beginners, this laid-back workshop will have you both making pottery while bonding over something new and exciting. Learn to throw on the wheel and make something together or have a little friendly competition. It’s the perfect way to get creative, laugh, and create lasting memories together!

This workshop is for all levels, no prior clay experience is needed. 

Participants will go home with 2-3 wheel thrown pieces.

All supplies provided.

  

Does not include a shelf at the MCAC and access to open studio hours. Guest registration allowed for this option.

Take handmade paper from the fiber to the 3-dimensional! During this workshop, participants will form both the paper from recycled linen fabric pulp and the spandex armature framework to be used to shape a small sculptural bowl or rock. Using an overlapping technique, students will then apply torn pieces of their newly formed paper to their armature. Directions will be given for separating the form from the armature later, once the drying stage is complete. A hollow, seamless paper sculpture is created. Basic pulp preparation, sheet forming, and armature building will be reviewed. This class is open to all skill levels.

BIO

Shannon Brock; Hand papermaker, artist, and Founder of Gaptoothed Studio. In her work, Shannon tells stories from her childhood growing up in rural Missouri and explores the dynamics of family. She has traveled nationally and internationally teaching hand papermaking techniques and establishing paper studios, as well as exhibiting her paper works. Brock received her BFA in Fiber from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1995. She has served on several boards including Hand Papermaking Magazine and North American Hand Papermakers (formerly Friends of Dard Hunter). Shannon is a current member of The Pulparazzi, a group of exhibiting hand papermakers focusing on pulp painting. Her work can be found in many personal collections and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.

P-11 Acrylic Painting: Intermediate Landscapes with Meghan Moore

Sunday, 1 session

August 10th;

12:30-3:30pm

Fee: $30 per person for non members 

In this one day workshop you will be taught ways to create more complex landscapes using acrylic paint.  You will be able to take home at least one finished painting.

Be sure to look out for other workshops offered by Meghan to add to your skill set that you'll learn from this workshop.

Lets grow together!

This workshop is for beginners and intermediate students, teen through adult.

Supplies provided.