Upcoming Artist Opportunities
If you have an opportunity for community artists, like a contest or club drive, please let us know so we can add it to the calendar.
If any accessibility requirements need to be addressed, please reach out to the Prairie Arts Council one week before the event so accommodations can be met, including accommodations for the blind, deaf, and mobility impaired. You can leave a message with the office at 219-866-5278 or contact us by email.
Fiber Fridays: Needle Felted Landscape
Fiber Artist, Kristi Yapp, will teach you how to needle felt onto recycled fabric and clothing. All necessary materials to create a felted landscape will be provided. Ages 12+ At the Lilian Fendig Gallery at the Carnegie Building, Rensselaer.
Fiber Fridays: Kumihimo Bracelets
Fiber Artist, Kristi Yapp, will teach students how to make two bracelets on a kumi loom using an ancient, eight string, round Japanese braid. All supplies will be provided. Ages 12+ At the Lilian Fendig Gallery at the Carnegie Building, Rensselaer.
Pysanka Workshop (Ukrainian Easter Eggs)
Sunday, March 10 from 1:00-4:00PM
Taught by Gail Woolever at her Heart to Hand Studio in Wheatfield. Cost of this fun experience is $15. All supplies will be provided. This workshop is limited to 20 participants and you must be at least 12 years old.
To reserve your space contact Gail at 219-819-0366 or gwwoolever@gmail.com.
Street heARTS
Join the Markit Arts team for our very first event and a memorable Valentine's Day!
Bring your sweet heart to learn street art at an event we're calling, Street heART!!! Yes, we rhymed. We'll provide everything you need to create your very own pieces of street art for this special Valentine's Day event.
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