Private Tours are available by appointments for small groups. Open House Dates are every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 1:00-4:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for children.
For questions, private tours and special event rentals please contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921. 

The John C. Flanagan House Museum was built in 1837 on Peoria's east bluff by Judge John C. Flanagan and is the oldest standing house in Peoria. This American Federalist style house offers a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley. Collections of antique glass, china, furniture, toys, quilts and vintage clothing are displayed. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society.

for more info: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/events

Camp 246-Clay and Process Art:

Ages 4-17.

July 8-12, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250 Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

This camp is all about creating art using interesting and unique methods. Students will learn fun techniques using a wide variety of materials. We will practice curiosity, bravery and find joy in the messiness with activities such as paint pouring, water gun art, and sun printing. Scientific principles will come into play for many of the projects, as well as elements of design and color theory. While the main focus of this camp will be exploring processes of creating, students will also make beautiful and keepable artwork.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

There aren’t many places to get a great meal on a Monday night in Peoria … and there’s exactly one place to do it while listening to a curated playlist of jazz, funk, soul, rock, hip hop, & world music from the past 60+ years. River City DJs bring the vinyl and The Bar at BLACK BAND provides the rest: great beer & cocktail specials paired with a fantastic food menu. The vibes on this night are just right! Join us 6-9pm every Monday.

Camp 246-Clay and Process Art:

Ages 4-17.

July 8-12, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250 Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

This camp is all about creating art using interesting and unique methods. Students will learn fun techniques using a wide variety of materials. We will practice curiosity, bravery and find joy in the messiness with activities such as paint pouring, water gun art, and sun printing. Scientific principles will come into play for many of the projects, as well as elements of design and color theory. While the main focus of this camp will be exploring processes of creating, students will also make beautiful and keepable artwork.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

Grab your smartest friends and head to Jack's on Adams for you chance to win prizes every Tuesday night! 

https://jacksonadamspeoria.com/events/

Camp 246-Clay and Process Art:

Ages 4-17.

July 8-12, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250 Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

This camp is all about creating art using interesting and unique methods. Students will learn fun techniques using a wide variety of materials. We will practice curiosity, bravery and find joy in the messiness with activities such as paint pouring, water gun art, and sun printing. Scientific principles will come into play for many of the projects, as well as elements of design and color theory. While the main focus of this camp will be exploring processes of creating, students will also make beautiful and keepable artwork.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

Camp 246-Clay and Process Art:

Ages 4-17.

July 8-12, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250 Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

This camp is all about creating art using interesting and unique methods. Students will learn fun techniques using a wide variety of materials. We will practice curiosity, bravery and find joy in the messiness with activities such as paint pouring, water gun art, and sun printing. Scientific principles will come into play for many of the projects, as well as elements of design and color theory. While the main focus of this camp will be exploring processes of creating, students will also make beautiful and keepable artwork.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

Every Thursday Open House from 10AM - 2PM. Private Tours are available for small groups by appointments. For questions, private tours and special event rentals contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921.

The Pettengill-Morron House has celebrated 150 years! When you visit lean about all of the owners, stories of abolitionists and the underground railroad, what famous actor was married in the home and other stories of Peoria's past along with unique collection of pieces. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society.

 

For more info: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.com/events

Camp 246-Clay and Process Art:

Ages 4-17.

July 8-12, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250 Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024

This camp is all about creating art using interesting and unique methods. Students will learn fun techniques using a wide variety of materials. We will practice curiosity, bravery and find joy in the messiness with activities such as paint pouring, water gun art, and sun printing. Scientific principles will come into play for many of the projects, as well as elements of design and color theory. While the main focus of this camp will be exploring processes of creating, students will also make beautiful and keepable artwork.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

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Decade of Decadence: The Ultimate 80’s Rock Party!  Fri. July 12th CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing Peoria RiverFront Events / CEFCU Center Stage
Gates Open at 7pm 
Show starts at 8:00
Advanced Tickets: $7
Day of Show Tickets: $10 
12 years and under are FREE

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/3wAPcTwYtqdJZFTF/?mibextid=9l3rBW
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Decade of Decadence: The Ultimate 80’s Rock Party! 
If you’re ready to rock out to the iconic anthems of the 80s, look no further! Decade of Decadence is here to transport you back to the glory days of arena rock and hair bands. Picture yourself in a packed concert hall, the air electric with anticipation, as the stage lights flare up and the first chords of your favorite hits reverberate through the crowd.
 Some of the legendary bands whose songs will echo through the night include:
* Def Leppard
* Mötley Crüe
* Poison
* Van Halen 
* Journey
* Guns N’ Roses
This ultimate rock party promises non-stop entertainment, fueled by the energy of those unforgettable tunes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering the magic of 80s rock, this event is a must-attend. Get ready to sing along, air-guitar like a pro, and relive the era when big hair and bigger riffs ruled the stage.
Decade of Decadence isn’t just a concert; it’s a time machine that transports you to a place where the music is loud, the vibes are electric, and the memories are forever etched in rock ‘n’ roll history. So grab your leather jacket, tease that hair, and join the party – because the 80s never sounded better! 
For more information and tickets, check out www.dodrocks.com. Rock on! 

Peoria's biggest and best farmers market!  Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods!  Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!

Join us every Saturday morning 8 am - noon in the 200 block of Water Street.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/PeoriaRiverFrontMarket

Learn the basics of setting up a pottery wheel to throw, the proper tools needed, how to prepare the clay through a process called "wedging," centering, throwing on the wheel and how to clean up.

We give a demonstration of how to throw a pot.  Next, we let you try by yourself for a short period of time.  Then we give assistance, as needed, to create your own piece which can literally exist forever (unless it is heated to 2500 fahrenheit:). You get to choose the glaze color of your piece.

This class qualifies a person to attend open studios and work independently. 

Materials and firing is covered in the cost for one piece (approximate maximum size-up to 6" tall x 6" width x 6" length).

Everyone keeps one piece. Additional pieces of equivalent size are $5 (covers material and firing costs).  These are paid for after the pottery session, if you create more than 1 piece you wish to keep.

Specialty Items are also available for additional cost.  These require additional time, material, and firing.

Pieces are kept at the studio for finish work, glazing and two kiln firings, and are picked up at a later date. When finished, everything is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe.

Ages 5+

No experience necessary

Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Please Fill out the form and submit to register for a Wheel 101 class.  If you have a group of people, all paying together, please use one form.  If you are coming with others, but paying separately, please fill out separate forms.  After you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email and invoice within a day.  When the invoice is paid, your spot will be reserved.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/events/wheel-101-class