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Art and Community Education

Immersing yourself or a child in creative and educational classes and workshops is a great way to lead a more fulfilling and enriching life. Whether it’s learning to arrange flowers, take photos, or cook a meal – develop your talent and pursue your dreams The Kroc Center!

Brookney Wade

Brooke Wade

Program Operations Coordinator | 217-231-5636

Want to teach a drawing class? Would you like to suggest a class to be offered? Please let us know!

Make It + Take It Workshops

Join us for community workshop brought to you by The Kroc Center and local experts. You can expect to learn a new skill, have fun, and leave with something you created!

Hat with Hat Band

$60 per student

Wednesday, Feb 8 | 10am-Noon

Led by One Knotty Maker! Join us for a two hour fun-filled workshop where you will:

-Customize Your Hat Color Choose your favorite color of hat to match your style.

-Design Your Own Hat Band Make a unique hat band to personalize your creation.

Register by Jan 20 to ensure your preferred hat color.

Resin Earrings Workshop

$45 per student

Saturday, May 3 | 10am-Noon

Led by One Knotty Maker!, students will make all multiple pairs of resin earrings! This class is for ages 8+ with an accompanying adult. A great opportunity for those of all ages to come together and create!

Register by Jan 23

Spring Resin Charcuterie Board

$60 per student

Saturday, March 1 | 10am-Noon

Make a Spring themed resin charcuterie board! Choose up to 3 different colors, the color pigment is endless! Accessories to use in the resin will be pressed florals, color flakes, and glitter! Boards will come in different shapes, but will be around the same size. Boards will need 24-hours to cure and will need to be picked up later at The Kroc Center. This class is for ages 8+ with an accompanying adult. 

Led by One Knotty Maker! | Register by Feb 24

Coffee Workshop

$30/person

Treat your taste buds! Enjoy 2-3 desserts with coffee or latte pairings at Electric Fountain Brewing. Participants will get to vote on their favorite flavors to help EFB create their new menu! Each student will get a small bag of holiday flavored coffee to take home.

Class will take place at EFB’s location at 625 Maine St Suite 103. Ages 10+ with an accompanying adult.

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