Art shows and art events in Washington, IL tonight and this week

Veterans Day exhibit: book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis collection of World War II scrapbooks, February 14, 1943 to June 7, 1944. Uniforms, medals, Pete Thomson's address book from a Japanese POW camp, a Guadalcanal bayonet and a rare 3-flap Vietnam era hand-grenade pouch. They come down in mid-December.

Leaf Thief Squirrel Collage: hear "The Leaf Thief" by Alice Hemming, then make a squirrel collage. Grades K-3.

The arts center's annual Great Bowls of Soup fundraiser: an evening of original handmade ceramics, soups from local restaurants, and support for the arts.

A glassblowing class at the Bodega where you make a trio of blown glass ornaments in colors you choose, $65.

This Veterans Day exhibit shows book 5 of 7 in Rena Monterastellis World War II scrapbooks, February 14, 1943 to June 7, 1944. See if a local relative from those dates is highlighted. Also uniforms, medals, a Guadalcanal bayonet and Pete Thomson's address book from a Japanese POW camp.

A paint 'n sip at Camp Aramoni where you learn to paint a Christmas Goose. $45.

A night out for kids in pajamas: they paint ceramic ornaments, watch a movie and eat snacks, and parents get a night out too. It costs $40.

A step-by-step oil painting class using Bob Ross techniques, building a mountain landscape from scratch. No experience needed, and all supplies are included.

A portrait in oil workshop with Ana for practice with a live model, Luca, exploring contrasts from the first model. $20-$35.

A Veterans Day exhibit showing book 5 of 7 from Rena Monterastellis's World War II scrapbooks; see if a local relative is highlighted. Plus memorabilia from most of the wars the country fought.

A custom ornament made from a handprint or pawprint, a handmade keepsake of small prints. It is free.

Monthly adult workshop where artists spend time together on new or existing projects, run with the Ottawa Art League.

A teens-and-up paint night at The Westside Blono, where everyone paints Christmastime In The City together. Supplies included; beginner-friendly.

A monthly adult program offering time to work on your own art alongside other artists, run with the Ottawa Art League.

Paint a custom portrait of your pet and support pet rescues. Supplies, instruction, and a DESTIHL drink are included.

A beginner glassblowing ornaments workshop: three chances to make personalized glass ornaments. $65.

A paint and sip night in Peoria at Kickback on Fulton, where guests create Crescent Moon Reflection. Supplies are included, no experience is needed, and it is for ages 21 and over.