Events and Classes Calendar
Kid Classes
Adult Classes
Events
Creative Sessions: Mixed Media Thankful Trees
Creative Sessions are free and open to cancer survivors, patients, and their support team. Artist Gina Kirschbaum will lead participants in this session. Advance registration required.
Creative Sessions: Mandala Stones
Creative Sessions are free and open to cancer survivors, patients, and their support team. Join instructor Terre Klipsch as you learn about Mandalas and create your own. Advance registration required.
National STEAM Day
Stop by to participate in some fun STEAM activities! No registration required. Free event.
Kids' Ornament Workshop
Create your own fun ornament to decorate your home for the holidays. Choose one project or two! Julie Lear will guide this fun workshop where you can create something fun just in time for the holiday season! Fee is $5 per ornament. ID 6607
Kids' Saturday Workshop- November
Laura Musser was born on this day in 1877. Laura and her husband Edwin McColm moved into the mansion at 1314 Mulberry (now the Muscatine Art Center) upon its completion in 1908. Laura was a fixture in the Muscatine community and frequently hosted garden parties, fancy dinners, and teas. Join Julie Lear to celebrate her birthday by enjoying an Edwardian-era tea time and making a tea party-related craft. ID 6606
Kids' Saturday Workshop- October
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by those of Mexican heritage. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to remember and to celebrate loved ones who have died. Join Julie Lear to celebrate this holiday by creating an altar out of a cigar box. We will decorate it in the style of famous Mexican folk artist Frida Kahlo. ID 6605
Kids' Saturday Workshop - September
Romare Bearden focused much of his artistic career on unity and cooperation within the African-American community. He was considered "the nation's foremost collagist" due to his abstract use of collage in the 1960s. Join Julie Lear to celebrate his birthday by recreating a collage in the style of Romare Bearden. ID 6604
Kids' Saturday Workshop - August
American painter Morris Graves used the Mysticism aesthetic to explore the nature of consciousness. Join Julie Lear to celebrate his birthday by creating a bird inspired by Graves.
Guided Tours of the Historic Musser-McColm Home
Drop-in guided tours of the historic Musser-McColm mansion are back! Hear stories about the Musser-McColm family and have your questions answered. Reservations are not required to join one of these tours offered on the first Saturday of each month at 1:30 p.m. starting July 6th. Tours are free; donations appreciated.
September Tour of the Historic Musser-McColm Home
Drop-in guided tours of the historic Musser-McColm mansion are back! Hear stories about the Musser-McColm family and have your questions answered. Reservations are not required to join one of these tours offered on the first Saturday of each month at 1:30 p.m. starting July 6th. Tours are free; donations appreciated.
August Saturday Drop-In Art
Not sure what to do on a Saturday afternoon? Drop in for a quick make and take project. Miss Katy will guide you through the steps for this free activity.
July Saturday Drop-In Art
Not sure what to do on a Saturday afternoon? Drop in for a quick make and take project. Miss Katy will guide you through the steps for this free activity.
Red Barn Studio with Vada Baker
Paint this bold and beautiful watercolor daisy on a bright blue background. ID 6608
Red Barn Studio with Vada Baker
Let's try something new! Create this unique negative space forest using plastic wrap and watercolors. ID 6609
First Thursday in August with Katy Loos
Tap into your inner DIY-er! Join Program Coordinator Katy Loos on the first Thursday of the month to create fun projects. Classes meet Thursdays from 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. FEE: $15.00 or $13.50 for Friends members. All supplies are included in the class fee. Turn something as simple as a clothespin into a fun, custom wall mirror! We'll use fun and beautiful scrapbook paper and paint to customize the clothespins. Mirror measures 8" diameter.
Mini Masters Wednesday Morning
Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Mini Masters is an engaging program for young learners (ages 2 to 7).
Mini Masters Thursday Afternoon
Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Mini Masters is an engaging program for young learners (ages 2 to 7).
Pastel Workshop with David Garrison
Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Basic Principles and Sunday, August 25, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Applying Learned Skills
National Grandma Moses Day
Stop in Saturday, September 7 to make a mixed media landscape in the style of Grandma Moses, just in time for Grandparent's Day! No registration required. Free event.
National Taco Day
Come celebrate this delicious National Day! No registration required. Free event.
Civil War Program Presentation
Thursday, August 8, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Adults and kids are invited to “meet” Muscatine Civil War soldier, Daniel Parvin, and his wife at the Muscatine Art Center!
Booked on Art
Booked on Art August Meet Up Thursday, August 29, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Muscatine Art Center Music Room
Animal Days
Saturday, July 13 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet Nadie the Barred Owl and make a mini cork owl and a recycled paper owl.
Animal Days
Saturday, August 10 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Slither along with some live snakes and make a paper plate snake and a pipe cleaner snake.
