Wander Community Art Studio

Wander Community Art Studio We are a 501(c)(3) community art studio located in Du Quoin, IL. We provide free and low-cost art activities for kids of all ages!

✨ Wander Update ✨Today is the last day of the DuQuoin State Fair , where thousands of you have explored, played, and cre...
09/01/2025

✨ Wander Update ✨

Today is the last day of the DuQuoin State Fair , where thousands of you have explored, played, and created inside our Pollinator Dome. It has been such a joy to watch families and friends connect through art, laughter, and imagination — truly one of the most fun and fulfilling experiences I’ve had with Wander. 🌻🐝

As we wrap up the fair, I want to share what’s next for Wander. Beginning this fall, the Wander studio will no longer host weekly in-studio programs. Instead, I'm bringing Wander out into the community with larger, seasonal events and pop-ups (like the Dome and other special projects).

As many of you know, I am also a fiber artist. I originally opened this building as the home for my weaving studio, and you may have noticed the looms and yarn tucked in the back! I’m excited to be expanding that practice, giving Wayward Wovens more space to grow, while Wander continues to thrive through community events and collaborations.

Keep following here for announcements about where Wander will “pop up” next. We’re still here — just out there. 💛

08/23/2025

Having a blast at the DuQuoin State Fair this year! Come and see us in the dome, every night!

🚨 Volunteers Needed! 🚨Wander is bringing our interactive art exhibit to the State Fair, and we’d love your help to make ...
08/01/2025

🚨 Volunteers Needed! 🚨
Wander is bringing our interactive art exhibit to the State Fair, and we’d love your help to make it run smoothly!

We’re looking for friendly faces to staff the booth, supervise attendees, and help tidy up materials as needed.

📍 Dates Needed:

Saturday & Sunday, August 23–24

Saturday & Sunday, August 30–31

🕚 Exhibit Hours: 11 AM – 10 PM
⏰ Volunteer shifts can be any length — whether you’ve got 2 hours or all day, we’re grateful for your time!
🎟️ All volunteers will receive a free parking pass for the day.

Come support creativity, community, and a bit of colorful chaos. 🎨✨

📩 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/11zFrAYbhpSEBAzcA

Thank you for being part of the Wander magic!

Join me tomorrow afternoon as we explore all the ways we can use art to create connection, both with ourselves and in th...
07/31/2025

Join me tomorrow afternoon as we explore all the ways we can use art to create connection, both with ourselves and in the community.

I can't wait to see you there!

Join me tomorrow at 1:30 for another session of Wander Explorers! We will be exploring three fun stations all about patt...
07/17/2025

Join me tomorrow at 1:30 for another session of Wander Explorers! We will be exploring three fun stations all about pattern and printmaking.

Thanks to a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, this program is completely free. So drop in and be creative!

✨ Programming Update! ✨Our Saturday Kids' Craft is taking a little break while our incredible volunteers from ARThaus Pr...
07/11/2025

✨ Programming Update! ✨

Our Saturday Kids' Craft is taking a little break while our incredible volunteers from ARThaus Production are off on new adventures, and I prep for the fair! 🌍🎨

But don’t worry—Wander Explorers will still meet on the following Fridays from 1:30-2:30:
📅 July 11
📅 July 18
📅 August 1

Stay tuned for fall updates and more creative fun coming soon! 💫

Join me tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 for Week 3 of the Explorers program. This week is all about sculpture! This program i...
07/10/2025

Join me tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 for Week 3 of the Explorers program. This week is all about sculpture!

This program is entirely free thanks to a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. So grab some friends and drop on by!

06/27/2025

Join ARThaus Production this Saturday for a story and adorable paper snail craft. I cannot handle how cute these are!

Let's keep the ball rolling with Wander Summer Explorers! Join me on Friday for Week 3: Storytelling.🎨 Paint Story Stone...
06/25/2025

Let's keep the ball rolling with Wander Summer Explorers! Join me on Friday for Week 3: Storytelling.

🎨 Paint Story Stones
💫 Draw comics
📖 Create a Poetry Collage

Bring your friends, or drop in to grab an Art to Go kit with DIY puppet supplies inside.

See you then!

We had a FANTASTIC kick off to the Wander Art Explorers program last week! I counted over 40 families who joined us to e...
06/18/2025

We had a FANTASTIC kick off to the Wander Art Explorers program last week! I counted over 40 families who joined us to explore color theory and play in the Mini Makers space.

Let's keep the ball rolling with Week 2: Found Art. Join A.B. Art on Friday afternoon to explore creating art with found objects. You will have the chance to make cardboard creatures, a nature collage, and construct an assemblage box scene.
Can't make it that afternoon? Stop by Thursday or Friday morning to grab an Art-to-Go bag to create a nature weaving at home!

🎨 Open Studio hours:
Thursday: 10-11
Friday: 10-11, 1:30-2:30
Saturday: 10-12

See you soon!

06/15/2025

If you are looking for a fun, artsy activity for your kids this summer, look no further than the Service Project of our very own Miss Du Quoin!! Sign up at the link below!

🎨 https://forms.gle/Z6zKxsgZ2zdiNZkL6

Hope to see you all there!! ❤

Address

208 E Main Street
Du Quoin, IL
62832

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+12178030143

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