Japanese Paper Design Notan (pronounced no-tan) is a Japanese term that means ‘light and dark harmony/balance. ‘ It’s a design concept that looks at how light and dark elements of a composition interact only using black and white. January 21 | Time: 1-2:30 PM Ages: 9 and up Cost:$5.00 Location: MAE
Learning Two-Point Perspective in Drawing Adult and Youth Workshop Saturday, March 11, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Two-point perspective: Lines that converge on two vanishing points. Linear Perspective: A technique for representing three-dimensional space on a flat surface. Vanishing Point: The point in space where items seem to disappear. Vertical Lines: Straight lines drawn from top…
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Your Story, Your Words Join writer and English professor Tom Montgomery Fate as he guides you through an introductory writers' workshop that will be useful to anyone hoping to capture some key experiences/memories from their life for use in a variety of forms--including memoirs, essays, and poetry. Fate, who grew up in Maquoketa, is a regular contributor…
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Metal ToolingSaturday, April 8, 2023Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pmCost: $10Metal tooling, also called “repousse” and “metal embossing” is a type of low-relief sculpture in which tools are used to create a design on metal. Call 563-652-9925 or email [email protected] to register. Buy Ticket
Join this fun and uniquely creative art project. Assemble owls on wood, create junk stuff owls. Cost: $5 Ages: 9 - Adult CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Must pre-register online or by calling MAE 563-652-9925 by Thursday noon Art Teacher - Shirley Deppe
Spooky October Fall leaves and YOU making a statement with a "fall-ish" silhouette: the image of a person, animal, object, or scene represented as a solid shape of a single color, usually black, with its edges matching the outline of the subject. Cost: $5 Ages: 9 to Adult Teacher:…
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Like to hammer, pound, and create? This this class is for YOU! Metal forming and shaping is an art where the artist takes flat metal and shapes it into a round and curvy form. Remember, practice always improves the skill! Cost: $5 Ages: 9 to Adult Teacher: Shirley Deppe Must pre-register online or by calling…
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Create your holiday motivation with a Holiday Gnome. (A gnome is a mythological creature and introduced in the 16th century). Cost: $10 Ages: 9 to Adult Teacher: Shirley Deppe Must pre-register online or by calling MAE 563-652-9925 by Thursday 12/7 at noon Register Online
Have fun learning to draw your own cartoon characters! Ages: 9 - Adult
Create unique geometrical designs with yarn! Ages: 9 - Adult
Learn the basics of photographic principles from renowned artist Tim Rees in this convenient two-hour workshop! Cost: $10 per person Ages: 12 Through Adult Register online, by phone, email, or in person by Thursday, February 22
Overlapping glass bottles create an array of new colors! Ages: 9 - Adult
Elevate your writing skills at our upcoming workshop featuring poet Koada Heacock of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop! During the first half of the workshop, the instructor will discuss craft and/or do a writing exercise with the group. For the second half of the workshop, the instructor will workshop 4-5 pieces with the group. Note:…
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Register online for the Poured Painting Workshop HERE
Add depth to a room by using one point perspective techniques! Ages: 9 - Adult
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Liven up your spring planting or make a one of a kind gift! Ages: 9 - Adult
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Join us for an enriching one-day workshop on natural dyes, exploring eco-printing and indigo, exclusively tailored for K-12 art teachers! The workshop will investigate two to three key components: indigo, resist/immersion, and eco-print techniques to offer valuable insights and hands-on experience. Thanks to the generous support from the Iowa Art Council (IAC) and the National…
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This course and Adult Beginner Pottery Course #2 are sold out. Please check back for course updates. Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join us for this beginning pottery course taught by local artist, Gary Carstens, owner of Mississippi Mud Studios in Maquoketa. The course meets from 6 PM - 8 PM on…
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This course and Adult Beginner Pottery Course are sold out. Please check back for more course updates. Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join us for this beginning pottery course taught by local artist, Gary Carstens, owner of Mississippi Mud Studios in Maquoketa. The course meets from 6 PM - 8 PM on…
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One more opportunity! Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join us for this beginning pottery course taught by local artist, Gary Carstens, owner of Mississippi Mud Studios in Maquoketa. The course meets from 6 PM - 8 PM on two consecutive Fridays, September 13 & 20 Hurry! Register by Wednesday, September 11 …
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Join us Saturday, November 23 as James Tenney shares his talent and instruction in an Illustration Workshop. No experience is necessary -- this workshop is for all ages and abilities. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm and an open mind. The event is open to ages 9 and up and registration is only…
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YOUTH (& ADULTS) CREATE: Barn Board Painting Session 2 We have added another opportunity to takethe Barn Board Painting Workshop! Cost: $20.00 per personAges: 9 – AdultThis session will be held from 9:30 - 11 AM Click below to register
A popular project to display or give as a gift! ***Sorry! This Workshop is Full***Due to demand we have added another session of this workshop on Dec 14, 9 - 11:30 AMfor details and how to registerCost: $20.00 per personAges: 9 - AdultAll Youth & Adults CreateWorkshops are held from 1 - 2:30 PM
2-Day Landscape Oil Painting Workshop - For Beginners and Intermediate Artists Dates: Saturday, March 22, 9 AM - 4 PM and Sunday, March 23, 10 AM - 3 PM Join Naser D. Shahrivar, a self-taught artist and experienced instructor, for an inspiring weekend of painting. In this workshop, you will: * Learn about different paints,…
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Click here to see full size image Come away with a cute 🐰 painting just in time for Easter! Register Here
Click here to see full size image Saturday, April 5, 1-3 PM & Sunday, April 6, 11AM - 1 PMThe 2-day workshop will incorporate both poetry and prose, focusing on poems and stories that successfully blend both genres. The first day will focus on craft and the second day will focus on workshopping the participants'…
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