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!
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!
Make Your Own Bouquet
$35 per student
Wednesday, July 31 | 6-8pm
Angie from Momma Bee’s garden will guide you through the entire flower-growing process; planting, harvesting, cutting, trimming, and conditioning techniques. Vase will be provided. Open to ages 5+ with an accompanying adult. Adult and children can work together on
one registration or register individually. In class, you will have the chance to win a Momma Bee’s Garden gift card!
Register by July 26.
RePete Candle Making Class
$50 per student
Saturday, August 3 | 10am-Noon
This includes instruction and material to make two 10-ounce soy candles! Candles will need to cure for an hour, so if they are not done by the time class is over, students may come back to pick them up. This class is for ages 5+ with an accompanying adult.
Led by Repete Candle & Coffee Bar located in Warsaw, IL.
Register by July 26
Make Your Own Bouquet
$35 per student
Wednesday, August 21 | 6-8pm
Angie from Momma Bee’s garden will guide you through the entire flower-growing process; planting, harvesting, cutting, trimming, and conditioning techniques. Vase will be provided. Open to ages 5+ with an accompanying adult. Adult and children can work together on
one registration or register individually. In class, you will have the chance to win a Momma Bee’s Garden gift card!
Register by August 16
Macrame Earrings, Resin Earrings, & Necklace Workshop
$45 per student
Saturday, August 31 | 10am-Noon
Students will make all 3; macrame earrings, resin earrings, and a necklace in this class! This class is for ages 8+ with an accompanying adult. A great opportunity for those of all ages to come together and create!
Led by One Knotty Maker! Register by Aug 24
Pressed Floral Polaroid Class
$45 per student
Wednesday, Sept 18 | 5-7pm
Learn how to make a pressed flower frames with Fawn Berry Apothecary! Students will use flowers, glass, and glue guns to create a unique piece to take home. This class is for ages 5+ with an accompanying adult.
Led by Fawn Berry Apothecary.
Register by Sept 11
RePete Candle Making Class
$50 per student
Friday, Sept 20 | 5-7pm
This includes instruction and material to make two 10-ounce soy candles! Candles will need to cure for an hour, so if they are not done by the time class is over, students may come back to pick them up. This class is for ages 5+ with an accompanying adult.
Led by Repete Candle & Coffee Bar located in Warsaw, IL.
Register by Sept 13
Floral Pumpkin Centerpiece Class
$40 per student
Sunday, Oct 6 | 1-3pm
Angie from Momma Bee’s Garden will guide you through the process to create one-of-a-kind fall centerpiece. Pumpkins, flowers, ribbon, and all the supplies will be provided. In class, you will have the chance to win a Momma Bee’s fall floral wreath!
Register by Sept 27.
Resin Charcuterie Board
$60 per student
Saturday, Nov 2 | 10am-Noon
Make a 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 October 26
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.