Events and Classes Calendar

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Events

Mini Masters Wednesday Mornings @ 9:30 a.m.

Mini Masters is a free class that meets Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Reservations required. Call 563-263-8282 to register. These classes are free. See below for updated calendar.

Mini Masters Thursday Afternoons @ 3:30 p.m.

Mini Masters is a free class that meets Thursday afternoons at 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Reservations required. Call 563-263-8282 to register. These classes are free. See below for updated calendar.

POSTPONED: Red Barn Studio - Iceland Poppy - April 16

*THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE TBD* Local artist Vada Baker returns to the Muscatine Art Center this spring with fresh new projects. Vada gives step-by-step instructions on how to complete your project. Learn new techniques and have all your questions answered in this fun studio class you won't want to miss! Advanced registration required by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.

MAY EVENTS

Check flyer below for at-a-glance information on what is happening at the Muscatine Art Center during the month of May. Call us at 563-263-8282 for more information on classes, programming, and to sign up.

Artist Workshops for Kids - Marisol Escobar Sculpture - July 8

Celebrate Venezuelan-American artist Marisol Escobar by building a wooden chair sculpture. This free class is open to kids ages 7 to 14 and their families. Please register by May 12 by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.

Projects to Go - "Take & Makes"

Stop by the Muscatine Art Center during open hours and grab a themed "Take & Make” kit. Each bag contains a few projects that you can complete at home with just a few additional supplies. These crafts make excellent gifts, and the bags are free to pick up! Available select dates (see below). While supplies last. Limit three per household.

POSTPONED: Red Barn Studio - Paint the Sunshine - May 21

Local artist Vada Baker returns to the Muscatine Art Center this spring with fresh new projects. Vada gives step-by-step instructions on how to complete your project. Learn new techniques and have all your questions answered in this fun studio class you won't want to miss! Advanced registration required by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.

Adult Studio- Colored Pencils & Solvents with Heather Seibel - May 25

Pleasant Valley School District art educator Heather Seibel leads this class where participants will learn how to blend colored pencils using solvents. This process enhances the vibrancy of colored pencils and allows for the application of layers, creating a drawing that looks more like a painting. This method works well for any subject matter. Come with an idea or reference of what you would like to draw and have fun experimenting! Class fee is $15 or $13.50 for Friends Members. No experience necessary. All supplies included. Advance registration required. Call 563-263-8282 to sign up.

Origami with Miss Heather - June 3 - Ages 8+

Pleasant Valley School District art educator Heather Seibel will lead this FREE kids class in learning about origami paper folding.

All About Succulents with Bonnie Buelt - June 4

Join us for a fun, informational session with Island Floral owner Bonnie Buelt. Bring your own coffee cup-sized container, and you will be provided with a small starter succulent and soil. Fee is $3. Other full-sized succulents from Island Floral will be available for additional purchase.

Fairtytale Day at West Hill Cakery - June 6

Hear ye, hear ye! Join Muscatine Art Center Program Coordinator Katy at West Hill Cakery on June 6 for a fairytale fantasy day! Enjoy fairytale-themed crafts and activities from the Muscatine Art Center and plenty of fresh-baked sweets from West Hill Cakery. There is no registration for this free event.

Teen Workshop: Tie-Dye It - June 10 - Ages 13+

Spend your afternoon learning different types of tie-dye techniques. Bring a pre-washed plain black shirt and a pre-washed plain white shirt to dye. All other supplies included.

Red Barn Studio - Sunflower Earrings or Pendant - June 11

Live Raptors with Muscatine County Conservation - June 17

In partnership with Muscatine County Conservation, join us in the Muscatine Art Center studio to learn about different raptors with naturalist Michelle Berns! Kids will get to see live birds and hear about their habitats and habits. Then, make a craft inspired by owls to take home! There is no registration for this free event.

Artist Workshops for Kids - Saul Steinberg Doodles - June 17

Celebrate Romanian-American artist Saul Steinberg by drawing whimsical doodles and turning a paper bag into a mask. This free class is open to kids ages 7 to 14 and their families. Please register by June 16 by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.

Friends of the Muscatine Art Center Annual Ice Cream Social - June 25

Enjoy live music, games, crafts, ice cream...and SO much more! See below for details of the afternoon.

"Call of the Matterhorn" Theater Camp with Footlighters Traveling Playhouse- July 17-21

Footliters Traveling Playhouse is a new touring program of Young Footliters Youth Theatre. Together with master teaching artists, we're creating engaging theatre experiences for students across Iowa. Our week-long camps are open to students of all backgrounds, experience levels, and training. Footliters Traveling Playhouse is committed to "engaging and empowering students through an immersive, inclusive theatre experience." We put our students first and collaborate with parents and communities to make our theatre a safe and exciting space for all.