Encore! Mt Morris

Painting Our Legacy on The Canvas of History
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Encore! Mt. Morris
And
Highland Community College’s
Lifelong Learning
Offer Art Classes in
Old Sandstone Gallery
& Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center


Learning to create original art for your own use and enjoyment or to give as gifts to those you care about is a joy! And think of the new friends you will meet while learning new skills!


Encore! Mt. Morris is hosting four art classes this Spring, including:


Classes include
• Rug Hooking Basics: Create Colorful Coasters
• Thinking Outside the Watercolor Box
• Mosaic Masterpieces: Design Your Own Fish
• Felted Blooms: Create a Vase and a 3-D Flower

All supplies are included in the course fees. Classes are held in the Old Sandstone Gallery 122 S Wesley Ave, & Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center, Mt. Morris. See complete information below.

Click on the class title or photo to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com

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Registration Opens Monday, 1/6/2025
Click on the class title or photo below to be linked to HCC for registration.

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Rug Hooking Basics: Create Colorful Coasters
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Dates: Monday, Mar 10, 2025
and Monday, Mar 17, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $29 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Shirley Battin
Description: Discover basic rug hooking techniques while creating coasters! Explore samples of vibrant fiber art projects that use the same techniques. Materials include a 12 x 12" frame, hook, linen burlap, and wool strips. Instructions for building your own wool stash and additional supplies will also be provided at no charge. Perfect for beginners!
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Thinking Outside the Watercolor Box
Location: Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center, 9 E. Front Street, Mt. Morris, IL
Dates: Saturday, Mar 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
Fee: $65 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Cindy Bear
Description: Explore a creative blend of watercolor painting and embroidery! Start by painting spring tulips and daffodils, then embroider your artwork expressing your personal style. Your finished piece will fit an 8x10 frame. Materials provided; bring watercolor brushes or borrow from the instructor. Bring lunch and a friend.
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Mosaic Masterpieces: Design Your Own Fish
Location: Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center, 9 E. Front Street, Mt. Morris, IL
Dates: Saturday, Mar 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
Fee: $135 (all supplies included)
Instructors: Luann Smith
Description: Join us for a mosaic workshop where you'll create a fish or school of fish on a small panel using glass, beads, china, and found objects. Learn basic design, cutting techniques, and how to use cement mortar as adhesive. Bring your own found objects if desired. Beginners welcome
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Felted Blooms: Create a Vase and a 3-D Flower
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054.
Dates: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
And Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $65 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Nancy Elson
Experience the magic of wet felting, where water and friction bind dyed wool into beautiful creations! In the first week, create a bud vase; in the second, a 3-D flower. All supplies are included. Please bring a cookie sheet with sides or a boot tray, plus two old bath towels.

Click on the class photos below linked to Highland for more information and to register through Highland for any or all classes.

Click on the class title or photo above to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com