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Christmas Tree Clay Hand Building Class

Adult Children Teens
The Clay Den

Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own unique swirl Christmas tree! In this fun and festive hand building class, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to craft a beautiful tree from clay. Whether you want to display it as a decorative piece or transform it into a motive for a warm glow, the choice is yours. Our expert instructor will guide you through the step-by-step process, teaching you various hand-building techniques to bring your tree to life!

Difficulty: Easy
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Old St Nick Acrylic on Canvas

Adult Canvas Teens
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

Our #1 Canvas last Christmas is back this year.  This is such a sweet painting and this Santa is full of charm and style.  You will love putting this painting on your mantel every year to come.  Don't you worry.  Our customers leave with beautiful paintings, even if they have never painted  before.  Our art teachers are awesome and we make it as easy as we can!

Difficulty: Easy
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Introduction to Glass Blowing

Adult Glass
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

More glass fun at the Bodega is here!  Learn to blow glass and make awesome ornaments or aqua tubes.  This is so much fun, and easier than you might think.  We will walk you step by step through all the steps to create your beautiful glass treasures.  Great gifts for the holidays or, if you are like me, to keep for yourself!

Sign up to make a trio of blown glass ornaments! You will get to choose any color combinations for your ornament and then flame, fire and blow! We are only taking a limited number of participants for individual attention and safety!

Difficulty: Easy
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Winter Wind Acrylic on Canvas Workshop

Adult Canvas Teens
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

This  Canvas Painting is perfect for our Winter and Holiday  season. You just can't have enough adorable Snowmen for our Winter decor.  This guy is BRAND NEW and painted a 10X20 canvas for a different look. You can make it exactly what you want and even change the colors.  We will take you step by step, providing everything you need and you can make it your own.  This painting is easy and you will be shocked and amazing at the masterpiece you go home with at the end of the class.  We provide everything you need.  Not only is this class a fun and creative way to spend an afternoon or evening but you’ll also have a beautiful piece of artwork that you can display or give as a thoughtful gift.

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Wheel Throwing 101 – 6 Week Course

Adult
The Clay Den

Have you always wanted to get down and dirty and learn how to throw on the wheel for real?! Join us for this 6 week intensive wheel throwing clay class. In this is class you will learn the beginnings of throwing and trimming stoneware pottery. Each week builds upon the last, allowing you to progressively refine your skills. This workshop is designed for beginners or potters who want to improve their throwing skills.

Thursdays 6:30-9:00 starting November 7th 2024 and running through December 19th (The week of Thanksgiving 11/28 there will be no class)

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Crushed Glass Trees and Resin Workshop

Adult Canvas Glass Teens
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

Are you looking to add some sparkle to your holidays?  We have a wonderful NEW workshop we call Crushed Glass Art.  You will have the opportunity to make from 1-3 4X12 Tree canvases at this easy and fun workshop.  WE will paint the canvases with just some background color and then add our crushed glass trees in lots of fun colors, we will then resin them and you will have to leave them overnight to let the resin cure before you can take them home.    They are so fun and beautiful and really do add a little glitz to your holiday decor.

Get Tickets $25.00 – $60.00
Difficulty: Moderate
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Poinsettia Clay Handbuilt Flowers

Adult Teens Wet Clay
The Clay Den

Embrace the festive spirit in our Holiday poinsettia clay hand-building class! In this workshop, you'll create a stunning, handcrafted poinsettia out of clay, perfect as a decorative piece for your holiday table or a mantel. Learn essential hand building techniques like slab construction and sculpting as you form and shape delicate poinsettia petals. Ideal for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class offers a fun and creative way to celebrate the season while crafting a lasting holiday decoration. Guided by our expert instructor, you will leave with a beautiful piece, even if you have never worked with clay before. Our art teachers are awesome and we make it as easy as we can!

Difficulty: Moderate
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Wheel Throwing, Beginners Welcome

Adult Teens Wet Clay
The Clay Den

In this wheel throwing class, learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel. You will learn the proper techniques and methods of keeping the clay piece centered and balanced as well as how to pull the clay up into a cylinder or bowl shape. No experience is needed and you will be amazed at what you can learn during this class.  The $35 includes the professional instruction and assistance.

You may create as many pieces as desired in the time of the class and any pieces you choose to keep will be fired and glazed in the color of your choice. You may come in any time during business hours for glazing for an additional charge of $5, no reservation required. ***Finished pieces include clay used, paint glazes used, and 2 firings at just $15 per piece.

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Oak Grove Grinch’s Ornament Party Fundraiser

Adult Children
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

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Kids’ Art Club – Holiday Axolotl Squishmallow Painting

Canvas Children
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

Join our morning painting class for kids and let your creativity flow as your kiddos bring the adorable and highly coveted axolotl squishmallow to life on canvas! Get ready for a fun-filled session filled with colorful paints, brushes, expert guidance, and of course squishmallows! We will give instruction, and provide new techniques and activities and leave lots of room for the kiddos to show their own style and creativity. Don't miss out on this squishy and artistic adventure!

Difficulty: Easy
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Happy HoliBLAZE 420 POTtery Paint Night

Adult
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

Have a very 420 holiday! Join us to paint your friends or yourself the best Christmas gift. You will be singing “Oh Christmas Weed, Oh Christmas Weed” at our seasonal celebration. Get HIGHly creative and choose from bowls, trays, decorative houseware, jars and more. ***Deposit is $20 which will go towards the final price of your pottery***

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Difficulty: Moderate
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Wheel Throwing, Beginners Welcome

Adult Teens Wet Clay
The Clay Den

In this wheel throwing class, learn the basics of working with clay on the wheel. You will learn the proper techniques and methods of keeping the clay piece centered and balanced as well as how to pull the clay up into a cylinder or bowl shape. No experience is needed and you will be amazed at what you can learn during this class.  The $35 includes the professional instruction and assistance.

You may create as many pieces as desired in the time of the class and any pieces you choose to keep will be fired and glazed in the color of your choice. You may come in any time during business hours for glazing for an additional charge of $5, no reservation required. ***Finished pieces include clay used, paint glazes used, and 2 firings at just $15 per piece.

Difficulty: Easy
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O Christmas Tree Acrylic on Canvas @ Mackinaw Winery

Adult Canvas Teens
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

This event is at MACKINAW WINERY***

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend an evening? Our new Gnome painting class is the perfect activity! Each year, we introduce a new Gnome-themed canvas painting, and this year's design is especially bright and beautiful. Imagine adding this delightful Gnomie placing a star atop a festive tree to your cherished Gnome collection.

One of the best parts of our class is the opportunity to personalize your painting. While we guide you through every step on a 16x20 canvas, you can add your unique touches to make it truly your own. This canvas class is part of our exciting new painting collections and is designed to be enjoyed by artists of all skill levels.

Our experienced instructors make the process super easy, ensuring that you leave with a masterpiece you'll be proud to display. Plus, it's a fantastic way to bond with friends—why not invite someone to join you and create together?

Don't miss out on this chance to explore your artistic side and have a great time. Sign up for our Gnome painting class today and take home a piece of art that will bring joy to your home for years to come!

Difficulty: Easy
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Nativity Votive Clay Hand building Class

Adult Children Teens
The Clay Den

Celebrate the season with our Nativity Votive clay hand building class! In this creative workshop, you'll craft a beautiful, handcrafted votive holder featuring a serene nativity scene. Using fundamental clay techniques like slab building and sculpting, you'll design your own unique piece to illuminate with a warm candlelight glow. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class will guide your through creating a meaningful holiday decoration that adds a touch of handmade charm to your home or as a thoughtful gift.

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Fused Glass Ornaments

Adult Glass Teens
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

Unleash your creativity this holiday season by joining us for a festive and hands-on class! You will create a beautiful 4-inch fused glass Christmas ornament that will add a touch of elegance and charm to your holiday decorations or make perfect heartfelt gifts for your loved ones! In this class you will learn the art of glass fusing and immerse yourself in the holidays spirit as you explore a variety of design ideas and themes for your ornaments. Each ticket is for 1 ornament each, if you would like to do more ornaments you can purchase multiple tickets.

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Frosty Friends Acrylic on Canvas

Adult Teens
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

Every year we design new snowmen because people just LOVE snowmen! We wanted to make this guy look cozy and festive, but still easy to paint, and he is!

Difficulty: Moderate
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Hand Built Holiday Sweets: Clay Peppermint Platter

Adult Teens Wet Clay
The Clay Den

Get into the holiday spirit with our festive clay hand building workshop! In this class you'll learn how to create a charming peppermint candy shaped dish, perfect for adding a sweet touch to your seasonal decor. Your handmade candy dish will be the perfect piece to hold treats for your loved ones this season! Guided by our expert instructor, you will leave with a beautiful piece, even if you have never worked with clay before. Our art teachers are awesome and we make it as easy as we can!

Difficulty: Easy
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Snowman Bowl

Adult Teens
The Art Bodega
2407 Washington Road, Washington, IL

Check out this amazing plate!  A wonderful ceramic plate (exact plate may vary from photo due to manufacturer availability) that we will give you the exact formula to create for your own home or maybe as a gift!  There are lots of fun techniques for this one and we will take you step by step how to create your very own version of this fun holiday piece.