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7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Wheel and Hand-built Chess/Checkers – Design your very own chess/checkers game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme with a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after class. Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm WHERE: Patrice Leary Children’s Classroom Tic, Tac, Toe in Clay! – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Holiday Still Life in Colored Pencil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use colored pencils to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

Wine Class | October | Elements of Food & Wine Pairing *all wine classes include individual charcuterie cup from Lakeside Charcuterie To register either call 712-332-7029 or email boxoffice@lakesart.org. About the instructor: Jennifer Tritle-Oitzman is a native of the Iowa Great Lakes. She has been in the Wine, Beer, and Spirits Industry since 2000 having Read More »

October 6: California-Inspired Grilled Tri-Tip November 3: Mediterranean Inspired Lemon Chicken December 1: Lobster Ravioli Date Night Cooking Class With Marisa Sidles, Owner of Rissy’s Dry Rubs & Seasonings at 6:00 pm. Get creative with flavor at the hands-on Date Night Cooking Class where Marisa will guide you through cooking a mouth-watering meal using creative flavors and seasonings. The class is Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Clay Tic, Tac, Toe Boards – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Participate in Nature Tots: Fabulous Fall at the Dickinson County Nature Center Wednesday, October 11, 2023 for ages 2-5!   Nature Tots is a free educational program for ages 2-5 and their chaperone. This program is available the 2ndWednesday of the month at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm with a changing theme. Elements of this Read More »

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Wheel and Hand-built Chess/Checkers – Design your very own chess/checkers game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme with a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after class. Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Luncheon with Instruction Instructor: Chef Susanne Bicknese Choose between 12 pm or 6:30 pm sessions Fee: Member $40 | Non-Member $45 Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to class (Please call 712-332-7013) Sign up for Susanne’s E-blast by emailing sbicknese5007@gmail.com   WHERE: Pomerantz Hall

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm WHERE: Patrice Leary Children’s Classroom Tic, Tac, Toe in Clay! – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Holiday Still Life in Colored Pencil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use colored pencils to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Clay Tic, Tac, Toe Boards – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Wheel and Hand-built Chess/Checkers – Design your very own chess/checkers game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme with a mix of hand-building and wheel throwing, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be ready to pick up approximately 2.5 weeks after class. Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Join the Dickinson County Nature Center program Homeschool Ed-Ventures: Fishing at Westport October 19, 2023 for all ages at Westport Park near Everly!   **NOTE: This program is at Westport Park near Everly, IA. Homeschool Ed-ventures  is a free program hosted by the Dickinson County Nature Center. This program is intended for homeschooled children of Read More »

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm WHERE: Patrice Leary Children’s Classroom Tic, Tac, Toe in Clay! – Add to your board game collection with your very own handmade Tic Tac Toe game made from clay! Students sculpt pieces with a theme, followed by glazing. Projects will be left to dry/fire in the kiln and will be Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Wine Class | November | Sake- wines of Japan *all wine classes include individual charcuterie cup from Lakeside Charcuterie To register either call 712-332-7029 or email boxoffice@lakesart.org. About the instructor: Jennifer Tritle-Oitzman is a native of the Iowa Great Lakes. She has been in the Wine, Beer, and Spirits Industry since 2000 having worked both Read More »

October 6: California-Inspired Grilled Tri-Tip November 3: Mediterranean Inspired Lemon Chicken December 1: Lobster Ravioli Date Night Cooking Class With Marisa Sidles, Owner of Rissy’s Dry Rubs & Seasonings at 6:00 pm. Get creative with flavor at the hands-on Date Night Cooking Class where Marisa will guide you through cooking a mouth-watering meal using creative flavors and seasonings. The class is Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Warm and Cool Lanterns – Create a late autumn/early winter scene in this two-session class using acrylic paints. Students will mix tints and shades of cool and warm colors to create contrast in their artwork focused around outdoor street lanterns, fall colors, and the first snowfall.  Registration deadline for all youth classes Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Join Nature Tots: Animal Sign Language at the Dickinson County Nature Center Wednesday, November 8, 2023 for 2-5 year olds!   Nature Tots is a free educational program for ages 2-5 and their chaperone. This program is available the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm with a changing theme. Elements Read More »

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Fall Nightscape – Create a late autumn nighttime scene in this two-session class using acrylic paints. Students will mix tints and shades of cool and warm colors to create contrast in their artwork focused around outdoor street lanterns. Registration deadline for all youth classes is the Wednesday prior to the class Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Luncheon with Instruction Instructor: Chef Susanne Bicknese Choose between 12 pm or 6:30 pm sessions Fee: Member $40 | Non-Member $45 Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to class (Please call 712-332-7013) Sign up for Susanne’s E-blast by emailing sbicknese5007@gmail.com WHERE: Pomerantz Hall

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm Warm and Cool Landscapes – Students will mix a variety of tints and shades of warm and cool colors as we learn how to identify warm vs. cool tones. Artwork will be completed on canvas in acrylic paints. Registration deadline for all youth classes is the Wednesday prior to Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

3rd-6th | Tuesdays| 4-5 pm Warm and Cool Lanterns – Create a late autumn/early winter scene in this two-session class using acrylic paints. Students will mix tints and shades of cool and warm colors to create contrast in their artwork focused around outdoor street lanterns, fall colors, and the first snowfall.  Registration deadline for all youth classes Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Fall Nightscape – Create a late autumn nighttime scene in this two-session class using acrylic paints. Students will mix tints and shades of cool and warm colors to create contrast in their artwork focused around outdoor street lanterns. Registration deadline for all youth classes is the Wednesday prior to the class Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Join the Dickinson County Nature Center for Homeschool Ed-Ventures: Bear Education Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 10:30 – noon!

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm Warm and Cool Landscapes – Students will mix a variety of tints and shades of warm and cool colors as we learn how to identify warm vs. cool tones. Artwork will be completed on canvas in acrylic paints. Registration deadline for all youth classes is the Wednesday prior to Read More »

Napkin Basket Weaving | November 16 Members $35 | Non-Members $45 Level: Beginner Deadline to Register: November 10 Create a napkin basket with instructor, Rachelle Fratzke. This basket is easy to make and functional. Ideal for the beginning weaver. All materials included. Register here!

Visit the Dickinson County Nature Center for Family Nature Night: Animal Open House Friday, November 17, 2023 at 5 pm!   We welcome all families to sign up for Family Nature Night. This free monthly program is held on the 4th Friday of the month at 5 PM with a changing theme. (date adjustments for Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Ornament Still Life in Oil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to paint ornaments and lights with oil paint! The instructor will demonstrate how to use oil paint and which tools are needed vs. acrylic paint. Students will set up a still life of their own and paint Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm Holiday Lights Still Life – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use oil pastels to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

October 6: California-Inspired Grilled Tri-Tip November 3: Mediterranean Inspired Lemon Chicken December 1: Lobster Ravioli Date Night Cooking Class With Marisa Sidles, Owner of Rissy’s Dry Rubs & Seasonings at 6:00 pm. Get creative with flavor at the hands-on Date Night Cooking Class where Marisa will guide you through cooking a mouth-watering meal using creative flavors and seasonings. The class is Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Ornament Still Life in Oil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to paint ornaments and lights with oil paint! The instructor will demonstrate how to use oil paint and which tools are needed vs. acrylic paint. Students will set up a still life of their own and paint Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm Holiday Lights Still Life – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use oil pastels to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

Wine Class | December | Wines of Eastern Europe *all wine classes include individual charcuterie cup from Lakeside Charcuterie To register either call 712-332-7029 or email boxoffice@lakesart.org. About the instructor: Jennifer Tritle-Oitzman is a native of the Iowa Great Lakes. She has been in the Wine, Beer, and Spirits Industry since 2000 having worked both Read More »

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN SPIRIT LAKE SATURDAY DECEMBER 9th. SANTA’S VILLAGE IS SURE TO FIND YOU IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT. ENJOY A FULL DAY OF FUN STROLLING THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN WHILE TAKING IN SANTA, THE GRINCH, LIVE MUSIC, CARRIAGE RIDES, CRAFTS, GAMES, SECRET SHOPPING, PAINTING AND MANY MORE ACTIVITIES. New attractions coming in Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Participate in Nature Tots: Monkeying Around Wednesday, December 13, 2023 for ages 2-5 at the Dickinson County Nature Center!   Nature Tots is a free educational program for ages 2-5 and their chaperone. This program is available the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm with a changing theme. Elements of Read More »

7-12th | Wednesdays | 4-5 pm Ornament Still Life in Oil – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to paint ornaments and lights with oil paint! The instructor will demonstrate how to use oil paint and which tools are needed vs. acrylic paint. Students will set up a still life of their own and paint Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Luncheon with Instruction Instructor: Chef Susanne Bicknese Choose between 12 pm or 6:30 pm sessions Fee: Member $40 | Non-Member $45 Deadline to Register: Wednesday prior to class (Please call 712-332-7013) Sign up for Susanne’s E-blast by emailing sbicknese5007@gmail.com WHERE: Pomerantz Hall

K-2nd | Thursdays| 2:30-3:30 or 4-5 pm Holiday Lights Still Life – Get in the holiday spirit as we learn to draw ornaments and lights! Students will use oil pastels to fill in colors as we learn how to make things look shiny, blend colors, and learn to “see” with artists’ eyes. Registration deadline for all youth Read More »

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

OPEN STUDIO – Come and Create Studios are open for use on Thursdays until 9 pm or all day Saturdays 10 am-4 pm! Bring your materials and use the clay or upper/lower studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and more! Clay is available to purchase, $30 per 25lb-glazing and firing included with purchase! Adults must accompany Read More »

Visit the Dickinson County Nature Center for Family Nature Night: Christmas Pajama & Stuffed Animal Tea Party Friday, December 22, 2023 at 5 pm!   We welcome all families to sign up for Family Nature Night. This free monthly program is held on the 4th Friday of the month at 5 PM with a changing Read More »

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Stories, laughter, and who know what else!  Join us to talk history!

Since 1935, this annual late-summer gathering has served countless participants by encouraging Christian growth and global vision for people of all ages.  There is deep refreshing in ancient truth from contemporary Christian leaders. World-class Christian musicians and worship leaders sweeten the gathering. The takeaways are life changing. There is no registration fee. The Conference continues Read More »

 A retreat for writers of all skill levels. There’s a story in everyone. Let us help you tell yours. Essays, memoir, nonfiction, fiction, reporting, and how to market. It will feature award-winning  authors, newspaper editors, columnists and motivational speakers. There is a story in everyone. You’ll learn how to get yours started or improved. Read Read More »