Learn figure drawing by practicing your skills and adapting to change in these facilitated classes (not instructed). Bring your own supplies; all non-toxic and non-photographic media are welcome. Registration required

Painting Drawing Other Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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As students move beyond the beginning principles of oil painting, they will learn the value of composition and how light effects color while applying it to still-life, landscape, and portraits. Each class will build upon the last, moving students forward in the art of oil.

Painting Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Join us every month in this art and wellness class to release your emotions and explore your creativity through painting.

Painting Wellness Ages 5-9 Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Join us at the Figge for yoga asana. Bring your own mat for this movement-based class. The class will take place surrounded by art in the Quad City Bank and Trust Grand Lobby at the Figge, where participants will face the windows overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River.

Wellness Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Join us to cultivate mindfulness through art, qigong, meditation, and sound healing in the Figge galleries. Practitioners will be guided to explore ways to meditate by being open, relaxed, and receptive. This event will be guided by Becky Nakashima Brooke who is a yoga teacher, qigong teacher, and sound healer. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

Wellness Adult Beginner

 

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The Art Academy at the Figge is designed for students to enhance their artistic skills through various teaching techniques Beréskin (aka “Mrs. B”) has perfected over the years. Students bring their most current artwork and interview with Bereskin for the ongoing academy classes that meet weekly during the school year (August-May). This allows the student to see if it is a good fit for them and Bereskin to evaluate what level is best suited for the student.

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Open Clay Studio allows you access to clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress. This time is designed for students to work independently on various projects. Students must have taken a Figge clay class prior to enrolling in Open Clay Studio.

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Discover the soothing art of Zentangle, where intricate patterns meet mindfulness in a harmonious blend. This class invites you on a journey of creativity and relaxation as you learn the fundamentals of this form of artistic meditation.

Drawing Wellness Adult Beginner

 

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If you are looking to gain more insight on your watercolor skills, while also working on new paintings, then this class is for you!

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Explore various techniques in this freeform independent class, with assistance from our instructor, Pat Bereskin. Choose your preferred medium(s) and let your creativity free!

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Join the global art movement known as "Urban Sketching"! Draw places and moments as you experience them in the Quad Cities.

Camps Painting Drawing Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Want to make a piece of art with an approachable medium? Try out painting with pastels, a different way to create something beautiful.

Camps Painting Drawing Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Have you always wanted to delve further into the world of ceramics? In this class, you can explore different approaches to working with clay with help from our instructor, Laura Warner.

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Are you looking to try out a new medium? Check out weaving, a longstanding artform that allows anyone to create beautiful, textured pieces in an approachable way.

Camps Fiber Other Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Join us to learn the basics of printmaking and replicate your designs with ease!

Camps Other Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Join us for a fun and family-friendly class to create and explore the tactile world of felting.

Fiber Ages 5-9 Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Find inspiration from the artist, Leo Villareal, and step into the luminous world of light and art, where creativity meets illumination!

Camps Drawing Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Let your imagination run wild as you sculpt your favorite animal, a whimsical creature, or a scary monster from clay!

Camps Clay Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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One small step for man, one giant leap for art! Start your creative journey to the stars to make 3D artwork inspired by outer space.

Camps Sculpture Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Dive into a world of magic and stories as you create whimsical art inspired by fairy tales, mythical creatures, and your wildest imagination. Let your creativity run free!

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Join us in this camp to create and design a small world with a HUGE impact!

Camps Clay Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Dive into your creativity to bring ocean-inspired puppets to life!

Camps Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Have you always wanted to learn about oil painting? Try out this summer course to learn essential techniques and materials, as well as how to care for these items.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner Intermediate

 

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Are you looking for a class to experience painting in a carefree, relaxed environment? Join us in this class to paint at ease and experiment with all aspects of acrylic painting.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Join us to learn about block printing on a variety of surfaces and create your own unique item!

Fiber Other Adult Beginner

 

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Adventure is out there! Join us to explore the ways we travel through art-making.

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Step into the world of ancient history and art by creating your own set of terracotta warriors!

Camps Clay Sculpture Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Let your creativity fly high and learn to make a dragon that is as fierce or friendly as you can imagine!

Camps Sculpture Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Join us to travel back in time and create dinosaur inspired art!

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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In this camp, it's all about YOU! Express yourself and your uniqueness through the fun medium of clay!

Camps Clay Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Get ready to let your imagination soar as we bring the world of winged wonders to life!

Camps Fiber Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Have you always wanted to learn about oil painting? Try out this summer course to learn essential techniques and materials, as well as how to care for these items.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner Intermediate

 

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Immerse yourself in the natural world to discover the unique textures and patterns found in the great outdoors.

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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In this hands-on class, learn to create your own treasured keepsake box, while learning the basics of clay.

Camps Clay Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Join us to defy gravity and go over the rainbow to create your own visions of the wonderful Land of Oz!

Camps Sculpture Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Get inspired by animals in the museum and learn how to bring them to life in both 2D and 3D methods!

Camps Painting Drawing Sculpture Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Let your imagination roam wild and craft sculptures inspired by your favorite stories and fantasy worlds!

Camps Clay Sculpture Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Unleash your imagination and explore the design process to bring your fantastical drawings to life in 3D!

Camps Sculpture Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Dive into the vibrant world of chalk pastels with this course designed to help you learn simple methods to recreate the bright colors of our fishy friends.

Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Enjoy the summer weather by painting local Quad Cities scenery en plein air, an important technique for any aspiring artist.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Join us to learn how to draw any animal or mythical creature, with both classroom and live drawing!

Camps Drawing Ages 9-12 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Whether you're a newbie to wheel throwing or simply need a refresher course, this is the course for you!

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Unlock the powerful technique of chiaroscuro to bring lifelike results to your drawings and paintings.

Camps Painting Drawing Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Join us to celebrate nature in art as we study artists, like Ansel Adams and Andy Goldsworthy, to inspire our next masterpiece.

Camps Drawing Other Ages 9-12 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Enjoy the summer weather by painting local Quad Cities scenery en plein air, an important technique for any aspiring artist.

Camps Painting Ages 9-12 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Ciao mio ragazzi! This week, Italy is our inspiration as we try out different mediums to create Mediterranean style art!

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Unleash your creativity and craft your very own sketchbook! Perfect for artists and journaling enthusiasts alike!

Camps Drawing Other Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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In this camp, design a one-of-a-kind mosaic artwork that reflects the beauty of you!

Camps Other Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Join us in this introductory painting class and learn to bring any landscape to life. Whether you are a beginner or want to refine your skills, you'll gain confidence in using color or texture while developing your style.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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A paint palette and water cup are essential tools when painting your next masterpiece; why not also learn how to sculpt your own?

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Create your own pinch pots, inspired by your favorite summer fruits!

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Murals have become a staple of the Quad Cities art scene and all over the world. Join us to learn how you could create your own large-scale mural!

Camps Painting Other Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Inspired by renowned sculptor, Cristina Cordova, this class will guide students through the process of planning and sculpting the human form in clay.

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Whether you're a newbie to wheel throwing or simply need a refresher course, this is the course for you!

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Explore the art of portraiture, a key skill for any developing artist. Learn or refine your drawing techniques to replicate any face you see!

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner Intermediate

 

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Join us to play with a variety of materials while learning the basics of printmaking!

Camps Painting Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Let's get out of the July heat and look towards the winter season to find artistic inspiration for this camp.

Camps Sculpture Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Roar, swing, and slither your way into the world of jungle animals through art!

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Let your imagination take the reins as your design your ideal winter sleigh!

Camps Sculpture Other Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Get inspired by our exhibit, "Future Now: Virtual Sneaker and Cutting Edge Kicks", to make your own personalized ceramic shoe.

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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If you're looking to learn how to draw the human body, then join us for this drawing class and directly observe a live model.

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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The Art Academy at the Figge is designed for students to enhance their artistic skills through various teaching techniques Mrs. Pat Beréskin (aka “Mrs. B”) has perfected over the years. Our Academy classes are taught by Pat Bereskin and Annie Peters. They meet weekly during the school year (August to May).

Art Academy Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18

 

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We all have a random assortment of trinkets...why not make your own dish or box so they finally have their own spot in your house?

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Adorn your memories with a personalized photo frame made from clay!

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Are you a high school student interested in pursuing the arts in college? In this class, you can learn how to make your body of work stronger, as well as learn valuable art techniques.

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Whether you're a newbie to wheel throwing or simply need a refresher course, this is the course for you!

Clay Adult

 

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Step into the serene beauty of nature and learn how to capture the soft, dappled light that filters through the trees with watercolor.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Discover the vibrant world of birds in the Mississippi River Region through the art of soft pastels.

Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours on Thursdays from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Open studio is designed to allow students to work independently on their projects in our studio during the scheduled hours.

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Whether you're a newbie to wheel throwing or simply need a refresher course, this is the course for you!

Clay Adult Beginner

 

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Join us as we learn the joys of capturing fur, feathers, and scales with acrylic paint.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Experience the magic of a harvest night under a glowing moon as you learn to capture its beauty in watercolor.

Painting Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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From the glow of candlelight to the diffused light of an overcast sky, you’ll learn how to capture the nuances of light and shadow in your artwork.

Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours on Thursdays from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Open studio is designed to allow students to work independently on their projects in our studio during the scheduled hours.

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Welcome to Friday Friends, an ongoing art class focusing on drawing and painting for young adult artists with special needs. Materials are included for projects but please bring a sketchbook with you to class (preferably 8x10” or 9x12” size range).

Clay Painting Drawing Other Art Academy Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Join us to explore the joy of painting, without the pressure of perfection or strict techniques.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Step into the fall season and create your own trinket dish in this easy single session class!

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult

 

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