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
Print Making Saturday, February 11, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm Ages: 9 to 18 Cost: $5.00 Location MAE Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of tra
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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Saturday, April 22, 2023 Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm Ages: 9 to 18 Cost: $5.00 Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886. Buy Ticket
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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Join the fun and learn another technique for calming you and your child! Renee Bowman is a longtime early elementary educator in Jackson County. She has returned to teach this amazing class for MAE again this summer! Renee received her 95-hour training certification with kids, teen and toddler in yoga from Challenge to Change in…
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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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Explore techniques to create your one-of-a-kind collage! Cost: $5.00 per person Ages: 9 - Adult
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Learn how to paint lifelike birch trees with watercolor! Cost: $5.00 per personAges: 9 - AdultAll Youth & Adults Create Workshops are Saturdays from 1 PM - 2:30 PM
This workshop is FULL Build your skills at drawing motion and depth! Cost: $5.00 per personAges: 9 - AdultAll Youth & Adults Create Workshops are Saturdays from 1 PM – 2:30 PM
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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Join Ms. Shirley creating... Cardboard Tube Relief Sculptures This workshop has changed since it was first advertised. It was previously "Radial Paper Relief"
Back Again for Summer 2025!!
THIS COURSE IS FULL, BUT CHECK OUT SESSION 2 HERE
***FLASH SALE!!*** Interest was so great, we have added another session! Hurry! Registration ends Tuesday, September 9 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Pastel Painting Workshop with Artist Tom Christopher Full 2-Day Workshop - Saturday & Sunday, October 11th and 12th, 2025 REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS CLOSED First Day - In studio, 9 am to 4 pm Second Day - Plein air, location TBD, 9 am to 4 pm Tom Christopher is an internationally renowned pastel…
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