Events and Classes Calendar
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Events
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.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Check flyer below for at-a-glance information on what is happening at the Muscatine Art Center during the month of February! Call us at 563-263-8282 for more information on classes, programming, and to sign up.
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!
Projects to Go - "Valentine's Day Take & Makes", available February 10-15
Stop by the Muscatine Art Center during open hours and grab a craft bag, each one containing some supplies to make a few projects. These bags are free to pick up while supplies last.
Artist Workshops for Kids with Miss Julie - Sailors Valentine - February 14
Students will craft their own valentine on this special day, creating their own version of a sailors valentine from the late 1800s. These intricate, handcrafted shell mosaics were sold to sailors on whaling and merchant’s ships as souvenirs for loved ones back home. Register by February 12.
Learning to Look with Carol J. Anthony: "Midwest Icons" - February 15 FREE
Join us for a guided discussion of the "Midwest Icons" exhibit. You will learn to look, analyze, and decipher art and the intent of the maker. Beginning and working artists, as well as general art lovers, are invited to participate. Registration required by February 12, by calling (563) 263-8282.
Bilingual Mini Masters Third Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m. - February 17, 2026
The new Bilingual Mini Masters is a free class in partnership with the Diversity Service Center of Iowa to provide Spanish language translations. Classes are offered the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. These sessions mirror the original Mini Masters classes with a storybook reading and art projects, but will provide the story and all instructions in both English and Spanish. These classes are free with no registration required.
Woven Animals with Miss Heather - February 21 - Ages 9+
Weave an animal in this fiber arts workshop. Learn how to set up a handmade loom and various weaving techniques while designing an animal of your choice! Register by February 19.
"Zine" Workshop for Kids - February 21, 2026
Join the University of Iowa Art Education students for a free workshop. Kids will create a “magazine” page to illustrate their own stories, using collage methods.
Grant Wood & Hollywood - Lecture & Film with Sandra Lee Hudson - February 22
Sandra Lee Hudson received an Author's Grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa to document the story of a 1940 Hollywood art happening in which Grant Wood created the largest—and perhaps his least-known—painting of his career. The lecture and film short will focus on Grant Wood as “Hollywood darling.” No registration required.
Fashion Craft with Miss Brianna - February 28 - Ages 13+
Make your own hair clips, broaches, and other fashion accessories out of simple craft supplies and household items. Supplies are provided. No experience is necessary. Register by February 26.
Adult Workshop: Japanese Stab Binding with Heather Seibel - March 1
Learn the art of Japanese Stab Binding, a book form with an exposed spine with sewn patterns ranging from intricate to simple. This method is a great option for binding single sheets of paper. The simplicity of the construction method makes this a perfect style for new book makers! Register by February 27.
CHICKENS! with Muscatine County Conservation - March 7
Join Muscatine County Conservation to learn about chickens and all their crazy quirks. Participants will enjoy a live animal demonstration and then create a chicken craft to celebrate their new feathered friends. There is no registration for this free event.
Bilingual Mini Masters Third Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m. - March 17, 2026
The new Bilingual Mini Masters is a free class in partnership with the Diversity Service Center of Iowa to provide Spanish language translations. Classes are offered the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. These sessions mirror the original Mini Masters classes with a storybook reading and art projects, but will provide the story and all instructions in both English and Spanish. These classes are free with no registration required.
Art Array 2026 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony - March 19, 2026
Meet and mingle with Art Array 2026 artists and jurors. See this year’s entries. Be on hand when the winners of the first, second, and third place prizes are announced. No registration required.
3D Names with Zentangles with Miss Heather - March 26 - Ages 9+
Learn how to make letters look three dimensional while exploring Zentangles, the relaxation of making repetitive patterns called tangles out of simple lines and shapes. Register by March 24
Artist Workshops for Kids with Miss Julie - Civil War Craft - March 28
Children’s silhouettes were popular during the Civil War era, as an affordable and quick way to capture likenesses, with many remaining as the only portraits of individuals - including children - from that time. Participants will submit a child’s portrait in profile by email when they register. Register by March 26.
Red Barn Studio with Vada Baker- Gold Leaf Koi Pond - March 29
Follow along as artist Vada Baker guides participants through each step of the watercolor process to create their own Koi Pond. Classic brush technique and gold foil will be used. Supplies are included and no experience is necessary. Class size is limited, so no walk-ins will be allowed. Register by March 27.
