Events

Cost: FREE!
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 26
9:00 - 9:30am weekly
Age Level: 18 months - 3 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: May 1

Come explore the world of art with your little one! These short lessons will give young artists and their caregivers an introduction to various fun and safe materials with which they can creatively explore. Mediums will rotate throughout the weeks with painting, drawing, and sculpture.

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

Maximum number of students: 10

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
May 1
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

Instructor: Nevin McNally
$119 Non-Members | $101.15 Members
Thursdays, May 2nd – 23rd (4 weeks)
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Age Level: 18+
Deadline to register: April 27

In this 4-week class, students will build a foundational understanding of oil painting before moving into more in-depth subjects such as color theory, tint/shade mixing, using value to build three-dimensional forms, and composition of an artwork. Students will learn the care and upkeep of tools and materials as well as safe handling of solvents and other oil painting media. Some experience with acrylic or watercolor painting preferred, but not required.
All students will receive a set of 10 Windsor-Newton oil paints to keep.

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 number of students: 10

Cost: FREE!
Fridays, May 3 – June 28
10:30 – 11:30am weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: April 27

Create an art piece inspired by a story! Each lesson will start with the reading of a children's book, then students will use various materials to create a piece inspired by the story. Students will learn how to properly handle and use different mediums each week, ranging from drawing to sculpture.

Maximum number of students: 7

Cost: FREE!
May 11
11:00 - 11:30am
Age Level: 18 months - 5 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: May 4

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: 15

Instructor: Nevin McNally
$67 Non-Members | $56.95 Members
Saturday, May 11
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Age Level: 18+
Deadline to register: May 4

Students will learn the basics of oil painting in this afternoon workshop! After a brief overview of what oil paint is and how to use it, the class will jump right into an alla prima painting exercise together. The class will cover thinning and applying the medium correctly, using shapes and visual tips and tricks to paint what you see, working from dark to light to build forms, and painting wet-on-wet.

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 number of students: 10

Instructor: David Quach
$72 Non-Member | $61.20 Members
Mondays, May 13, May 20, and Tuesday May 28 (3 weeks)
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Age Level: 18+
Deadline to Register: May 11

NOTE: Due to Memorial Day (5/27) a make-up class session has been scheduled on Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 PM–8:00 PM.

Through hands-on exercises, practical demonstrations, and guided projects, students will develop the skills necessary to create, edit, and share promotional and personal videos confidently on social media platforms. By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in video production and editing, allowing them to produce engaging content that effectively communicates their messages and stories to a wider audience.

NOTE: In order to get the most out of this class, we recommend that students bring a smartphone or other video device with pre-installed video/social media software (TikTok, Instagram, iMovie, CapCut, etc.) to use for assignments in class. The class can be attended without a device, but your assignments will largely end up being research-based instead.

Maximum number of students: 10

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
May 15
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

$35 Non-Members | $29.75 Members
May 18
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Registration Deadline: May 17

Come and learn the basics of glazing pottery in this two-hour Saturday workshop! All students will receive two blank stoneware tiles and access to a variety of mid- to high-fire glazes; no other tools or experience needed. If you have taken one of our pottery classes or Wednesday Night Wheel Throwing workshops and have some bisque-fired (unglazed) pottery that needs decoration, feel free to bring those pieces to this workshop, and we will help you glaze them!

NOTE: Students who bring their own pottery made during other QAC classes may glaze two of their pieces for the cost of the workshop; if you wish to glaze more than two clay pieces, you will be charged extra for each additional vessel/item. Prices range from $8 – $12 per piece, depending on size.

For additional questions, please contact rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org or call 217.223.5900.

Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
$53 Non-Members | $45.05 Members
Saturday, May 18
3:00PM – 5:00PM
Age Level: 15+
Registration Deadline: May 11

In this two-hour workshop, students will begin their fabric adventure by making a small landscape in cloth. We will show how piecing, appliqué (sewn and fused) can create a beautiful expression of your favorite place. Participants will get a great start on their project during this workshop, and if you need help to finish, you can attend June’s monthly Knitting Circle for more assistance. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of a landscape and any special cloth they might have. Sewing will be done mainly by hand, but if you have an easily portable sewing machine you are welcome to bring it.

Maximum number of students: 10

Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
$36 Non-Members | $30.60 Members
Saturday, May 25
1:00PM – 2:30PM
Age Level: 5th-8th Grade (parents are welcome to attend)
Registration Deadline: May 18

In this afternoon workshop, 5th-8th grade children will use freeform paper-piecing on cardstock to create a quilting pattern. Students will choose colors that play well together, learn about seam allowance, and use glue and simple sewing to make a quilted picture. Afterwards, students will do a quick fuse technique to add curvy shapes to the design. Participants are encouraged to bring any special cloth they might have. Sewing will be done mainly by hand, but if you have an easily portable sewing machine you are welcome to bring it.

Note: sewing machines are optional and may only be used by children who are accompanied by their parents. Parents attend free.

Maximum number of students: 10

Instructor: Nevin McNally
$67 Non-Members | $56.95 Members
Saturday, May 25th
1:00PM – 3:30PM
Age Level: 18+
Deadline to register: May 18

Students will learn to paint the great outdoors in this afternoon oil painting workshop that will take place on the lawn of Quincy Art Center. The main objective of this workshop is to learn how to paint what you see as the sun continually changes your subject lighting throughout the early afternoon—a challenging but fun exercise! This workshop will teach artists to see colors and value in a different way.

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.

WEATHER: In the case of inclement weather, this workshop will be moved to the following Saturday on June 1st from 1:00PM-3:30PM. If the May 25th workshop is cancelled and you cannot make the June 1st rescheduled session, please contact the Art Center to receive a refund.

Maximum number of students: 8

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
May 29
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

Cost: $10 per participant
June 4
1:00 - 2:30pm
Instructors: Deborah Lee & Elizabeth Swick
Age Level: K-3rd Grade
Registration Deadline: June 1

Join us at Four Winds Farm for this outdoor flower-picking and painting workshop! Students will be given a tour of the Four Winds Farm flower gardens by owner Deborah Lee. After picking some flowers of their own, students will learn how to paint their flowers with watercolors in a workshop led by Art Center instructor Elizabeth Swick.

NOTE: Transportation 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.

Maximum number of students: 10

Cost: $10
June 6
1:00 - 2:30pm
Instructors: Deborah Lee & Elizabeth Swick
Age Level: 4th-8th Grade
Registration Deadline: June 1

Join us at Four Winds Farm for this outdoor flower-picking and painting workshop! Students will be given a tour of the Four Winds Farm flower gardens by owner Deborah Lee. After picking some flowers of their own, students will learn how to paint their flowers with watercolors in a workshop led by Art Center instructor Elizabeth Swick.

NOTE: Transportation 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.

Maximum number of students: 12

Cost: FREE!
June 8
11:00 - 11:30am
Age Level: 18 months - 5 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: June 1

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: 15

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
June 12
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
June 26
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

$57 Non-Members | $48.45 Members
Saturday, June 29
Noon – 3:00pm
Age Level: 15+
Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
Registration Deadline: June 22

This workshop will focus on the wet weaving process with splits and natural reeds to make a traditional basket. We will use prepared round reed and flat splits to create a functional and beautiful basket, which will be done by the end of the workshop. Participants will have the choice of a square or round start, and incorporating a handle if desired.

NOTE: If you can, please bring a pair of handheld pruning shears from your garden to help trim the materials! For those who do not own a set, shears will be lent out for the workshop.

Maximum number of students: 10

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Saturday, June 29
4:00 – 6:00pm
Age Level: 15+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: June 22

Follow along in this step-by-step workshop all about painting vibrant galaxies and stars! This fun process requires no prior experience with acrylic paint. Beginners welcome!

Maximum students: 12

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Wednesdays, July 3 – 17 (3 weeks)
6:00 – 8:00pm weekly
Age Level: 15+
Instructor: Rachel Roundtree
Registration Deadline: June 29

Join us in this three-week course about Procreate, the simplest and most cost-effective digital art app on the market! Students will learn the basics of Procreate and its user interface as well as how to draw, shade, color, and use tools like blending layers to your benefit.

NOTE: All students are expected to bring their own current-gen Apple iPad (with Procreate pre-installed) and Apple Pencil to this class in order to participate. Off-brand styluses or tablets are not permitted because they do not support the app or proper pressure/tilt sensitivity. If you wish to verify that your device is appropriate for the class, please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org.

Maximum students: 12

$24 Non-Members | $20.40 Members
Mondays, July 8 - 29
9:00 - 9:30am weekly
Age Level: 18 months - 3 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: Jul 3

Come explore the world of wonderful world of art with your children in this four-week summer camp for children aged 18 months – 3 years! All children must be accompanied by at least one caregiver to attend class.

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

Maximum number of students: 10

$32 Non-Members | $27.20 Members
Mondays, July 8 - 29
10:00 – 11:00am weekly
Age Level: 4-5 years (must be potty trained)
Instructor: Joni Fusselman
Registration Deadline: July 3

Preschool summer art camp has returned by popular request! Join us for this four-session summer class 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.

Maximum number of students: 8

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 9 - 12; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this four-session weeklong summer camp, students will learn the basics of drawing with graphite, pen and ink, marker, pastel, and crayon to create fun, imaginative artwork!

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING drawing class sessions from 10:00am–11:30am for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 9 - 12; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this four-session weeklong summer camp, students will learn the basics of drawing with graphite, pen and ink, marker, pastel, and crayon to create fun, imaginative artwork!

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING drawing class sessions from 10:00am–11:30am for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 9 - 12; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this four-session weeklong summer camp, students will learn the basics of drawing with graphite, pen and ink, marker, pastel, and crayon to create fun, imaginative artwork!

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON drawing class sessions from 2:00pm–3:30pm for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th grade morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 9 - 12; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 5

In this four-session weeklong summer camp, students will learn the basics of drawing with graphite, pen and ink, marker, pastel, and crayon to create fun, imaginative artwork!

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON drawing class sessions from 2:00pm–3:30pm for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
July 10
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

Cost: FREE!
July 13
11:00 - 11:30am
Age Level: 18 months - 5 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: July 6

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: 15

$63 Non-Members | $53.55 Members
Saturday, July 13
3:00 – 5:00pm
Age Level: 15+
Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
Registration Deadline: July 6

Nothing flows like bright color on a silk scarf! The participants in this 3-hour workshop will complete three silk scarves with three easy techniques. We will explore how color moves on dry and wet silk, and use a basic wax resist to get strong bold shapes. No experience necessary. Repeat participants are very welcome.

Maximum number of students: 8

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 16 - 19; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 12

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will explore the basics of painting with tempera, watercolor, and acrylic.

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING drawing class sessions from 10:00am–11:30am for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 16 - 19; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 12

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will explore the basics of painting with tempera, watercolor, and acrylic.

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING class sessions from 10:00am–11:30am for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 16 - 19; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 12

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will explore the basics of painting with tempera, watercolor, and acrylic.

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON class session from 2:00pm–3:30pm for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th grade morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 16 - 19; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 12

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will explore the basics of painting with tempera, watercolor, and acrylic.

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON class sessions from 2:00pm–3:30pm for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 23 - 26; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 19

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to manipulate, model, and glaze multiple types of clay creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING class sessions from 10:00am–11:30am for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 23 - 26; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 19

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to manipulate, model, and glaze multiple types of clay creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING class session from 10:00am–11:30am for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 23 - 26; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 19

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to manipulate, model, and glaze multiple types of clay creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON class sessions from 2:00pm–3:30pm for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th grade morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 23 - 26; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 19

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to manipulate, model, and glaze multiple types of clay creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON class sessions from 2:00pm–3:30pm for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
July 24
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

$42 Non-Members | $35.70 Members
Saturday, July 27
Noon – 3:00pm
Age Level: 15+
Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
Registration Deadline: July 20

Students in this workshop will discover ways to work with simple tools to create functional and beautiful baskets! We will look at examples of modern and historic uses of this technique and begin a basket of your own using colorful yarn and coiling core. We will cover design planning, ways to begin, and several different stitches to use.

NOTE: Yarn basketry is a long process from start to finish, so students will not be able to take home a “finished” basket during this workshop. However, basketry is repetitive and simple once started, so students will be able to take materials home to complete the basket on their own time after the workshop is complete. If you get stuck or need a quiet space to finish your basket, we encourage students to attend our monthly Knitting Circle (any fiber art) on the first Saturday of every month from 11am to 2pm to receive additional help from our instructor.

Maximum number of students: 10

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Saturday, July 27
4:00 – 6:00pm
Age Level: 15+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: July 20

Follow along in this step-by-step workshop all about painting roses! Students will focus on creating dark shades that fade into lighter tints to achieve a three-dimensional look. Some experience with acrylic paint is preferred, but not required.

Maximum students: 12

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 30 - August 2; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 26

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to plan, build, and decorate multiple types of sculptural creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING class session from 10:00am–11:30am for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 30 - August 2; Tuesday - Friday
10:00am – 11:30am
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 26

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to plan, build, and decorate multiple types of sculptural creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the MORNING class sessions from 10:00am–11:30am for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th afternoon session instead (2:00pm–3:30pm), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$76 Non-Members | $64.60 Members
July 30 - August 2; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: K-3rd grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed preschool are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 26

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to plan, build, and decorate multiple types of sculptural creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON class sessions from 2:00pm–3:30pm for Kindergarten-3rd grade students. If you would like to register for the K-3rd morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$81 Non-Members | $68.85 Members
July 30 - August 2; Tuesday - Friday
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Age Level: 4th-8th grade (Summer grade level registration is based on MOST RECENT GRADE COMPLETED, not the grade the student is going into. Students who have just completed 3rd grade are NOT eligible for this class.)
Registration Deadline: July 26

In this four-session weeklong summer class, students will learn to plan, build, and decorate multiple types of sculptural creations.

NOTE: This registration is for the AFTERNOON class sessions from 2:00pm–3:30pm for 4th-8th grade students. If you would like to register for the 4th-8th grade morning session instead (10:00am–11:30am), please return to the previous page and select the appropriate time slot. Please do NOT register for both the afternoon and morning sessions.

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
August 7
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

Cost: FREE!
August 10
11:00 - 11:30am
Age Level: 18 months - 5 years (must be accompanied by caregiver)
Instructor: Elizabeth Swick
Registration Deadline: August 3

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: 15

$35 Non-Members | $29.75 Members
August 17
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Registration Deadline: August 14

Come and learn the basics of glazing pottery in this two-hour Saturday workshop! All students will receive two blank stoneware tiles and access to a variety of mid- to high-fire glazes; no other tools or experience needed. If you have taken one of our pottery classes or Wednesday Night Wheel Throwing workshops and have some bisque-fired (unglazed) pottery that needs decoration, feel free to bring those pieces to this workshop, and we will help you glaze them!

NOTE: Students who bring their own pottery made during other QAC classes may glaze two of their pieces for the cost of the workshop; if you wish to glaze more than two clay pieces, you will be charged extra for each additional vessel/item. Prices range from $8 – $12 per piece, depending on size.

For additional questions, please contact rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org or call 217.223.5900.

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
August 21
6:00pm – 8:00pm

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
Saturday, August 24
4:00 – 6:00pm
Age Level: 15+
Instructor: Nevin McNally
Registration Deadline: August 17

Follow along as Quincy artist Nevin McNally uses acrylics to create still life paintings of flowers and fruit! No experience necessary, beginners welcome.

Maximum students: 12

Instructor: Carol Clay Mann
$36 Non-Members | $30.60 Members
Saturday, April 27
1:00PM – 2:30PM
Age Level: 5th-8th Grade (parents attend free)
Registration Deadline: April 20

In this afternoon workshop, students will explore how embroidery has been used for decoration to make pictures and express creative ideas. Students will make a sampler picture using simple stitches, play with color, and maybe even invent a new stitch themselves.

Maximum number of students: 10

Off-site art activity for 4th Grade students at Quincy Veterans Home.
Primary contact Julie Logan; julie.logan@cusd4.com
$9/student x 50 students = $450

Amanda Dice, Kristen Mewes
QMu/QAC package deal, agreement sent Sep 8 2023
2 classes, one at each location (22ish per group)
3rd grade
One group per day (4/9 & 4/16)
9:15—11:15

Amanda Dice
QMu/QAC package deal, agreement sent Sep 8 2023
2 classes, one at each location (22ish per group)
3rd grade
One group per day (4/9 & 4/16)
9:15—11:15

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
April 3
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

$50 Non-Members | $42.50 Members
March 20
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Lexi Brumbaugh

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! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students 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. If you manage to throw a pot successfully during your session, we’ll fire the first one for free, so come try your hand at this artform and get a little messy with us! No experience needed.

If you’d like to fire more than one piece, prices start at $8.00 per clay vessel after the first one. Restrictions apply. Please email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org for more details.

Notes: Due to the drying and firing requirements of clay, glazing is not included in Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing; this event is for clay experimentation and learning only. Monthly glazing workshops occur on the third Saturday of every month if you are interested in glazing your pieces. All clay vessels intended for firing must have been created during a QAC clay class or Wednesday Night Wheel-Throwing session in order to qualify for firing. No outside clay or glazes allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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

Thursdays weekly, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
March 7 – April 25 (8 sessions total)
$25 Non-members | $22 QAC Members
Registration Deadline: March 7

After-school Art Club is your chance to come to the Art Center’s studio space and explore your own creativity! This facilitated work time for Quincy Junior High art students will include independent work time, drawing prompt challenges, and the chance to get help with personal artwork from trained artists and art education professionals.

Important information:

- All 8 sessions are included in the flat $25 registration fee; you cannot pay per-session.
- Students are not expected to attend every session unless they want to; the club will still meet over school breaks and on half-days.
- Registration prior to attendance is required for safety purposes. You cannot attend the club without submitting relevant emergency contact information and having a parent/guardian sign this permission slip.
- If a student is going to be absent from the club, please call 217.223.5900 or email rroundtree@quincyartcenter.org to inform us ahead of time so we know not to worry about your student! We appreciate being informed.

Lisa Sutton
lms1465@gmail.com
10-15 students, K-3rd grade perhaps (unclear on specific ages)
Tour and activity, $5 per person quoted
"Some students may not attend and others might bring a sibling"
More specific student count will be given on 2/5
Check will be brought the day of the tour

$4 per student
327 students (as of 1/11/24)