Sunflower Painting Class at LEAA
Come paint some sunflowers with me at Little Egypt Art Association on the square in Marion!
This class is unique in that you REALLY TRULY do NOT need to be creative to make a beautiful painting. I am making the hardest part — the sunflowers flowers — ahead of time, so you don’t have to!
This makes a several days long class into something you can do in just over an hour! I will show you how to plan a layout design for your painting. Teach you how to use palette knives to paint the background. And show you how to properly pipe paint to make the perfect leaves and additional small flower details. You leave the class with a gorgeous 6x8 sunflower painting in hand!
Everyone will be given a box filled with pre-made sunflowers to use in your painting. Everyone’s boxes will be slightly different and it is always fun to trade pieces with your neighbor.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND YOU MUST REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME!
Kids ages 10+ are welcome with an adult.
DETAILS:
Class will be held at Little Egypt Art Association on Wednesday, October 15 from 11am - 1pm
All supplies will be provided, including pre-made paint flowers, 6×8 cradled wooden board, super thick paint to texture the background in multiple colors. All palette knives, piping bags etc. will be provided. Just bring yourself in something you don’t mind getting paint on.
Succulent Painting Class at LEAA
Come paint some succulents with me at Little Egypt Art Association on the square in Marion!
This class is unique in that you REALLY TRULY do NOT need to be creative to make a beautiful painting. I am making the hardest part — the succulent flowers and plants — ahead of time, so you don’t have to!
This makes a several days long class into something you can do in just over an hour! I will show you how to plan a layout design for your painting. Teach you how to use palette knives to paint the background. And show you how to properly pipe paint to make the perfect leaves and additional details. You leave the class with a gorgeous 6x8 succulent painting in hand!
Everyone will be given a box filled with pre-made succulent flowers and plants to use in your painting. Everyone’s boxes will be slightly different and it is always fun to trade pieces with your neighbor.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND YOU MUST REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME!
Kids ages 10+ are welcome with an adult.
DETAILS:
Class will be held at Little Egypt Art Association on Wednesday, September 17 from 11am - 1pm
All supplies will be provided, including pre-made paint flowers, 6×8 cradled wooden board, super thick paint to texture the background in multiple colors. All palette knives, piping bags etc. will be provided. Just bring yourself in something you don’t mind getting paint on.
Succulent Painting Class at ARTSCO
In this class you will be given a 9x12” canvas with a thick bowl shape already in place. You will paint the bowl and the background in any colors/patterns you prefer. Then we will start placing the pre-made succulents and plants in place and piping the additional cactus and plant details to make your piece truly unique.
This class will be held at ARTSCO in Harrisburg, IL.
Frankfort Fall Fesitval
Saturday, August 30th: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday, August 31st: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday, September 1st: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Each year during Labor Day weekend, many visitors gather to the charming Village of Frankfort to enjoy the Frankfort Fall Festival. The festival welcomes over 300 artisans from all over the United States to exhibit their elite products and services.
In addition, many of Frankfort’s local organizations collaborate by sponsoring special events that highlight Frankfort Fall Festivities. ADMISSION IS FREE and there is something for everyone from carnival rides to main stage entertainment, to walking tacos and funnel cakes, Frankfort Fall Fest has it ALL!
Succulent Painting Class
Chunky Palette Knife Painting with Erin Alice with ARTSCO
3 hours @ $55.00
We will be painting a pot of succulents.
Erin Alice loves to blur the boundaries between sculpture and painting by innovating new ways to use paint like using palette knives and cake icing piping bags to create an extreme impasto style. Join her as she teaches us how to use palette knives to paint the background, and show you how to properly pipe paint to make some finishing touches. Erin will provide a kit with the key elements of the painting so you leave the class with a gorgeous succulent painting in hand!
Class will be held at ARTSCO in Harrisburg.
Midsummer Arts Faire
Friday, June 27 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, June 28 | 10am - 5pm
Sunday, June 29 | 11am - 4pm
Midsummer Arts Faire is a celebration of the arts in Quincy, Illinois featuring a juried art exhibition and sale. We are pleased to welcome artists and makers, who represent both fine and curated handmade art. Midsummer Arts Faire takes place the fourth weekend in June in historic downtown Washington Park.
SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL
Thursday • 4 pm – 10 pm
Friday • 10 am – 10 pm
Saturday • 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday • 10 am – 5 pm
The Smoky Hill River Festival will celebrate its 49th year in historical Oakdale Park in Salina, KS. The festival features roving acts, three stages for musical performances, a children's area, over 30 food vendors, interactive art activities for all ages, and art installations throughout the park with approximately 130 exhibiting and demonstration artists.
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair
May 17th & 18th, 2025
Set against the backdrop of the Illinois Old State Capitol building, attendees find the Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair to be a unique tradition of fine art. This event has brought artists and shoppers from across the country flocking to downtown Springfield’s two-day outdoor art gallery for over 60 years.
DOGWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL
The Dogwood Arts Festival takes place annually at World's Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville, TN. There will be 100+ fine art vendors, food trucks, and children's activities on the Performance Lawn. Saturday & Sunday will include live music, dance performances, and more on the Amphitheatre Stage plus local Makers and community organizations along the waterfront.
Established in 1961, the Dogwood Arts Festival is one of the most celebrated cultural events in Knoxville! The festival is held on the beautifully redesigned Performance Lawn at World’s Fair Park and features over 100 fine art vendors, live music, entertainment, children's activities, food & beverage vendors, and more.
FESTIVAL HOURS:
Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 7PM
Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
Easter Painting Class at ArtSCo
We will be painting 3 dimensional eggs and adding pre-made flowers and lots of other details in this stunning painting class that incorporates mixed media with traditional painting. No experience required!
Held at Art Saline County in Harrisburg, IL
Artini
ARTINI
ARTini Cocktail Competition, with presenting sponsor BreakThru Beverage, is an exhilarating event that celebrates the fusion of art and mixology! Local restaurants will go head-to-head, each selecting an artwork as their inspiration to craft a one-of-a-kind cocktail masterpiece.
New this year, favorite local artists will invigorate your senses, creating new artworks live at the event. Finished pieces will be available for bid at the end of the night.