Once upon a time, in a land as vast as the golden cornfields, graced by the winding Chicago River and guarded by the towering Willis Tower, there lay the bountiful state of Illinois. It's a place where the winds whispered tales of adventure and the stars twinkled in delight as they watched over the bustling cities and peaceful prairies. But do you know what made Illinois even more magical? Why, it was the children who lived there, of course! These weren't just ordinary kids though. You see, every one of them was a "Painting Pioneer!" With a flick of their magic paintbrushes, they could bring the most incredible images to life on their canvases. And it was all thanks to their leader, a quirky, jolly character they fondly named "Splatter the Paint-tastic." Splatter was a peculiar fellow, not a person, but a paintbrush with a life of its own. He wore a beret made of rainbow sprinkles and had a mustache that sparkled like glitter. He was always seen doing a wobbly little dance, his bristles dipped in a pot of laughter and his handle filled with zany ideas. Splatter taught the children that every painting was a unique universe of their creation. He told them that each splash of color was a new star born, and each careful stroke was a river flowing with stories. Together, they painted marvelous masterpieces, each one echoing with the laughter and joy of these Painting Pioneers of Illinois. For you see, in this magical state, every child had a universe in their heart, and a paintbrush in their hand to bring it to life.

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best painting programs in Bloomington, IL

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At Artful Designs, we understand how important it is for parents to have creative outlets for their children. That is why we are the only paint your own pottery studio in Bloomington-Normal. Our wide selection of pottery ensures that everyone will find something they enjoy painting. We make it easy to create unique pieces by offering water-based and non-toxic paint. Leave your pottery with us and we'll glaze and fire it, and it will be ready for you to pick up a week from the day you painted it. Our studio fee is an additional cost to the price of your pottery. Adults pay $7.00 and children pay $6.00 for the studio fee. Be sure to check our calendar for weekly specials. We also have classes, events, bare-bisque pottery, and custom painting services available. At Artful Designs, we make it easy to explore your creative side and make something unique. Come visit us and start creating today!

Bloomington, IL 61704
5(5 reviews)
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At Inside Out: Accessible Art Cooperative, we strive to bring the best of art to our community. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that maintains an art sales gallery and provides art instruction and events and services to the community through the arts. Membership in the cooperative is open to the public, while gallery membership is available through a jury process. Our goal is to provide a platform for artists to display their works, as well as offer art instruction and host community events. We provide classes for all skill levels, from novice to experienced. We want to help everyone to discover their inner artist and bring it to life. We at Inside Out: Accessible Art Cooperative welcome everyone to join us in bringing art to our community. We invite you to join us and unleash the talent inside you!

Bloomington, IL 61701
5(4 reviews)