Champaign Park District
An Illinois Distinguished Agency
TranquilityBy Mandy Roeing Show Dates: June 25 - July 29Location: Springer Cultural Center Reception: Thursday, July 10, 5:30 – 7pm Exhibit Hours: M-F*: 8:30am – 8pm (closed 1-2pm)Sat: 9:30am – 2pm Mandy Roeing is also teaching an Introduction to Pastels Workshop on Wednesday, July 23 from 6-9pm at Springer Cultural Center!
Discover the joy of painting nature. Join artist and instructor Mandy Roeing at Hessel Park Pavilion for guided sketchbook work from the surrounding landscape! Learn various ways to look at the landscape and translate it to paper by considering the basic Elements of Art. In addition to a short demonstration, Mandy will offer individualized guidance to attendees. Materials provided. Rain […]
Experience the ecosystem with live demonstrations using puddles and hot water for steam. Students will use shoeboxes to create their own 3D Dioramas with things they find in the park as well as other materials provided. Location: Morrissey Park Shelter
View this art exhibit at Springer Cultural Center then stop by the reception on July 10th from 5:30-7pm to enjoy refreshments, speak to the artist, and have the opportunity to purchase a piece! Mandy Roeing is also teaching an Introduction to Pastels Workshop on Wednesday, July 23 from 6-9pm at Springer Cultural Center!
Discover the joy of painting outdoors for FREE! Learn to create simple and colorful watercolor paintings based on the nature you see before you. Materials provided. July 10 | Porter Park Shelter August 7 | Hessel Park Pavilion
Enjoy a delightful clay workshop suitable for the whole family! Shape, carve, and mold air-dry clay into unique trivets and small sculptures. Each participant will create one piece of pottery to take home. The clay will dry in 48 hours and can be personalized with paint or markers. Experienced ceramic instructors will be present to […]
Students will learn about the life cycle of trees and their stages of life. Then they will use sticks found from a tree to create a mobile. Materials provided. Location: Davidson Park
Learn from our July exhibiting artist, Mandy Roeing, what pastels are and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques. Then create a simple still life painting in a step-by-step process along with the instructor that will be yours to keep! More than just a one time painting project, this workshop is intended to give you basic pastel painting […]
Enjoy a delightful clay workshop suitable for the whole family! Shape, carve, and mold air-dry clay into unique trivets and small sculptures. Each participant will create one piece of pottery to take home. The clay will dry in 48 hours and can be personalized with paint or markers. Experienced ceramic instructors will be present to […]
Discover the joy of painting outdoors for FREE! Learn to create simple and colorful watercolor paintings based on the nature you see before you. Materials provided. July 10 | Porter Park Shelter August 7 | Hessel Park Pavillion
Connect with the great outdoors and discover creative ways to capture the beauty of nature in this engaging workshop for all ages. Join illustrator and nature enthusiast Liza Wynette as she guides you in artistically recording the changing weather, wildlife, and plant life throughout the seasons. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own […]
