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Cork & Canvas Adult Art Class is usually the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
We invite both men and women to join us for an evening of creative fun . . . as you experiment with a wide variety of art media, while socially interacting with others. We even supply snacks to make the evening more enjoyable.
2025 SUMMER SCHEDULE
CORK & CANVAS ART CLASS
You must be over 21 to attend
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $20 / Person
All materials and refreshments are included in the cost.
Payment is due the night of the class.
Space is limited, please call 309-945-5428 to reserve your spot at our next Cork & Canvas Art Class
There are NO scheduled art classes in May 2025
As we come closer to the date of an upcoming Step-by-Step Art Class, we will create a special painting or drawing just for that evening. You will be able to view the image on facebook @ Smith Studio and Gallery and in our store about a week before the scheduled art class.
Thursday, June 19th 2025
Painting – an Emotive Landscape
Juneteenth – Step-by-Step Ethereal Painting
Painting on a stretched canvas is always an exciting activity at the Smith Studio. On this special “Juneteenth” day we will be creating a step-by-step image of “Redemption Road”. This landscape will be an ethereal representation of the greater good. Join us in creating this inspiring image.
COST $20/adult • TIME 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend
Thursday, July 3rd 2025
Fourth of July – "BEASTIES"
Using air dry clay create a mythical creature that stands on two legs. . . . and is full of joy!
Making a Beastie is always a unique and fun sculptural activity. This special Fourth-of-July Beastie will start with an armature on which clay is added to create a seasonal work of art. Perhaps your mythical creature will be reminiscent of a patriotic parade or explosive fireworks?
COST $20/adult • TIME 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend
Thursday, July 17th 2025
A Patriotic – Watercolor
We will guide you Step-by-Step through an summer landscape that includes Stars & Strips.
Creating a watercolor is exciting and often challenging. We use a “paste” form of watercolor and guide you in creating a July landscape that embraces a patriotic theme while exploring a wonderful paint medium.
COST $20/adult • TIME 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend
Thursday, August 14th 2025
Graphite – Summer Landscape
In this step-by-step landscape we will be using different forms of graphite, including graphite powder.
This unique art medium creates a stunning difference in values that enriches your picture while also adding unexpected drama to the image. Come and learn how a simple medium can create great depth in your artwork.
COST $20/adult • TIME 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend
Thursday, August 28th 2025
Metal Tooling
Tooling metal is a very special art form that is easy to do with our hands-on instruction and easy directions.
We start you in a step-by-step fashion but then each participant “tools” the image of their choice. You will end the evening having made a tooled metal lid for a small box. It’s a Great “Date Night”!
COST $20/adult • TIME 7:00 – 9:00 pm • You must be over 21 to attend
Check out are wide range of scheduled and private art classes for all ages.
Saturday Afternoon
Children's Art Class
2024 Fall/Winter Schedule
Usually the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
For Grades 1st – 6th
1:00 – 3:00
Cost: $20 / child
All materials are included in the cost. Payment is due when you register.
All of these art classes, listed with the Geneseo Park District, are taught at Smith Studio and Gallery.
Thurday Night
Open Studio Art Class
2024 Fall/Winter Schedule
For Teens and Adults
Usually the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
We invite teens and adults to join us for an evening of creative fun . . . Everyone has the freedom to choose the art medium and venue they wish to explore.
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost $20/person
All materials are included in the cost.
Payment is due the night of the class.
We encourage you to call us at 309-945-5428 or go to Facebook @ Smith Studio and Gallery to confirm Thursday Open Studio dates, because occasionally we need to alter/cancel the art class.
Can’t make our scheduled art classes . . . consider planning your own private art class or art party that best fits your schedule and group's interests.
Plan a Private Art Class with Family and/or Friends
Plan a Private "ART PARTY" with refreshments, great for Girls Night Out or Office Holiday Party
Children's Art Birthday Party, you can choose from a variety of age-appropriate art activities. Parents bring the cake and drinks. We set up party area, run art activity, and clean up the mess.
Girl Scout Troop Art Badge, art materials and instruction are provided to complete the various art badge requirements.