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.

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 Art Camp with Mary Alice Sessler & Nancy Foxen - July 23-26, Ages 8+

Art teachers Mary Alice Sessler and Nancy Foxen are at it again! This dynamic duo is back this summer with fun projects every day! You do not need to attend every day of camp, but it would be more fun if you did! Call the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282 to sign up by July 22.

Artist Workshops for Kids with Miss Julie - David Hockney - July 27

This free class is open to kids ages 7 to 14 and their families. Please register by July 26 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 craft bag, each one containing some supplies to make a few projects. These bags are free to pick up while supplies last.

AUGUST EVENTS

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

Party with the Minis: A Celebration of Our Littlest Artists - August 9

Enjoy the last bit of summer with an open house celebrating the “Mini Masters” in your life! All are invited to meet the staff, make some crafts, get some “cool” snacks, and more. The Mini Masters program is a free program for kids ages 2 to 7. Each Mini Masters class is centered around a children’s book and includes two art projects. Registration not required for “Party with the Minis,” and older/younger children can join.

Cookie Decorating with West Hill Cakery - August 15

Join us for an evening of “sweet” creations! Kira Reed, owner and baker at West Hill Cakery, will guide participants in the art of icing cookies. Registrants get a box of 10 sugar cookies and different bags of icing to pipe onto the cookies. Bring a container to take home your finished cookies. No experience necessary. Register by August 13. Call 563-263-8282 for more information. Fees required upon registration.

Live Chickens with Muscatine County Conservation - August 24

In partnership with Muscatine County Conservation, join us in the Muscatine Art Center studio to learn about chickens with Naturalist Michelle Berns! Kids will get to see LIVE chickens from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and learn all about them! Then, stick around to make a chicken craft. No registration required.

Artist Workshops for Kids with Miss Julie - Emil Nolde - August 24

This free class is open to kids ages 7 to 14 and their families. Please register by August 23 by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.

“Be Part of the Story” - Live Recordings from Pearl City Players - August 25

The Pearl City Players Theatrical Society is launching a new series called “Be Part of the Story,” a series of stories from local authors that reflect Muscatine, dramatized through performances at various events that will be recorded for Access Channel 9. The public is invited to watch the live recordings on Sunday, July 21 and Sunday, August 25, at 2:00 p.m. in the Muscatine Art Center Music Room. Registrations not required. Pearl City Players Theatrical Society can be contacted on Facebook or at pearlcityplayers1@gmail.com.

Red Barn Studio - Sly Fox - August 25

Learn to paint beautiful watercolors using various techniques and learned skills. Follow along as artist Vada Baker guides participants through each step of the painting process, adding your own flair as you go. All supplies included. No experience necessary. Advanced registration required by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282. *FEES MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION*

Adult Studio: Clay Bells with Heather Seibel - August 29 & September 12

Pleasant Valley School District art educator Heather Seibel will lead this workshop where participants will create clay bells. Call 563-263-8282 to sign up. Note: this is a two session class. FREE.

Japanese Garden Lunch & Learn - September 4

Join Director Melanie Alexander for a look back at the multi-year project of rehabilitating the historic Japanese Garden. Learn about all of the details such as the archaeological investigation, the approval process involving the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office, the big and small decisions made in consultation with Aunt Rhodie’s and Iowa State University Associate Professor Heidi Hohmann, and the volunteer work of the Friends of the Japanese Garden. Bring a sack lunch.

Clay Food with Miss Heather - September 7 & 14 - Ages 9+

Pleasant Valley School District art educator Heather Seibel will lead this kids class where kids will create clay food. Call 563-263-8282 to sign up. Note: this is a two session class. FREE.

Design Your Own Jewelry at Creations by Oz - September 19

Join us in downtown Muscatine for a jewelry-making workshop that includes unique wines, beers, and hors d’oeuvres. Melissa and her staff will lend her jewelry-designing expertise, helping participants create original necklaces, bracelets, or earrings for $45 a person. Additional wine and beer offered for sale. No experience necessary. Contact Melissa at 319-930-9189 or at Creations by Oz to register by September 18.

Live Reptiles with Muscatine County Conservation - September 21

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

Artist Workshops for Kids with Miss Julie - Leo Sewell - September 21

This free class is open to kids ages 7 to 14 and their families. Please register by September 20 by calling the Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.

Red Barn Studio - Raven - September 22