Event Category: Arts

Creative Afternoon Spring Into Art With Kris Walker & Kathy McGill Wednesday, April 1 |  1-4pm$55/$65All Levels, 18+ Join twin sisters Kathy McGill & Kris Walker for a joyful, hands-on creative afternoon art class celebrating the spirit of spring—and silliness of April Fool’s Day! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this…

Hello Stitches! With Sandie Smith Saturday, March 28 | 9:30am-4pm$45/$55Beginner, 18+ Join us for a fun, hands-on sewing workshop perfect for beginners! In this session, you’ll complete two practical kitchen projects including a Casserole Carrier and Hanging Kitchen Hand Towel. Whether you’re brand new to sewing or want a refresher, this workshop will build your confidence and…

Lucky Weavers: Cloverleaf Basket Weaving With Sandie Smith Thursday, Feb. 26 | 5:30-7pmand Saturday, Mar. 7 | 10am-3pm$55/$65Intermediate, 18+ Join us to create a lucky handwoven treasure with this two-part intermediate basket weaving workshop. Featuring a distinctive cloverleaf design at the base, this basket is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or just because! With guidance of…

Nature Composition: Moss Wall ArtWith Samantha McCandless Thursday, Feb. 12 | 6-8pm or Saturday, Apr. 11 | 10-12am$55/$65All Levels, 21+ Join us for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where nature meets creativity! Instructor Samantha McCandless, of Blue Thistle Co., will help you design and assemble a beautiful square wall art piece using a mix of preserved moss, live…

Plein Air Okoboji: Workshop & Exhibition September 8-10 | 10:00 am-3:00 pm Opening Reception from 5-7pm on the 11th Members: $160 | Non-Members $180Level: All Levels | Ages 18+ | Deadline to Register: September 3 Whether you are a beginner or a professional artist, join us in this 3-day Okoboji Plein Air workshop painting the beauty of…

July 24 | 4:30pm | $Free/$10Reserve a seat requested, Walk-ins Welcome Join Anna as she shares her artistic journey while demonstrating her process of oil painting. Approximately 2 hours of demo/Q&A.

June 25th -MA 2.0: Mindful TreeJuly 9th -MA 2.0: Using WatercolorsAugust 27th-MA 2.0: Exploring Oil Pastels 6:00-7:30 pm | Mem: $30, Non: $40Age/Level: Adult, All levels (Prerequisite Mindful Art 1.0)Deadline to Register: 12pm the day of the class Join instructor, Karess Knudtson, to take what you have learned in Mindful Art 1.0 and expand into…

Kintsugi- The Art of Broken Pottery with Adam Nielsen June 14 | 12-5pm | $65/$75Level: Adults, All levels Discover the art and philosophy of kintsugi- the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold, transforming flaws into features. Bring one piece of broken pottery approximate size of a coffee mug/cereal bowl broken into no more than 3 pieces.…

June 13 | 10 am-12 pm  OR  June 30 | 5:30- 7:30 pm$35/$45  | Level: Beginner, 18 years+ Deadline to Register: June 11Participants may choose a lake, pond, country road, park, or trail as their subject. We will practice flat head brush techniques at the start of the workshop. “Step by Step” directions will be provided to set up…