05 Feb 2026 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Join us for our Thursday night group, a gathering dedicated to the memory of Phil Dorothy. Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability level. The model will explore a diverse range of poses throughout the session or a...
Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons for Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you're currently working on (a sketchbook, knitting, embroidery, coloring books, origami—whatever you're into!) or just show up and use some of the various supplies we'll have on hand. No experience required! Light snacks provided. Stay...
07 Feb 2026 | 10 am – noon Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Drawing on her vast experience from countless portraits and figure studies, Beppie Weiss will guide participants in understanding the intricacies of the human body to enhance drawing accuracy, with assigned homework to reinforce learning. $20 | Pay at...
Date and Time: 02/07/2026 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Capacity: 6 Instructor: Karen Kubby Prerequisites: Flat peyote stitch skills. This project is made from a peyote-based component that incorporates GemDuo duets. The cube is made up of 6 components connected to each other. Add a bail to use this piece as a pendant. Make a second one for...
07 Feb 2026 | 1 pm – 3 pm Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA In a world where sustainability and creativity intersect, the art of junk journaling and bookmaking emerges as a testament to the transformative power of recycling and upcycling. This blog post delves into the fascinating realm where...
$88.00 Date and Time: 02/08/2026 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Capacity: 6 Instructor: Maggie Joynt Prerequisites: No experience necessary. This workshop involves the fundamentals of soldering. Learn and hone a variety of soldering skills—connecting an open jump ring, adding a ring to another piece, and more. Practice both sweat and spot soldering. Leave with a variety of samples...
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 2 - 4pm Storytime Room Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child please. Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Join us to make your own paper plate love bird. 星期天手工坊：情人节小鸟手工 本活动适合所有年龄段参与。低龄儿童需由大人陪同，每位小朋友限做一份手工。 Los Sunday Fun Days son...
10 Feb 2026 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA This is a long-pose, uninstructed open session for drawing portraits from life. Anyone is welcome of any ability level and you can work in any non-toxic medium you choose. The model will sit clothed in one...
Stop by the Main Library Gallery at the UI Libraries for a drop-in craft and a pop-up display featuring charming Valentine and music-themed delights from Special Collections and Archives! Create your own Valentine cards and pins, enjoy a sweet treat, and see rare objects that will set your heart aflutter. Drop in any time between noon and...
Storytime Room Tweens in grade 3-6, join us to learn about Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing figure in Black history. Johnson was a NASA mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. After learning about Johnson's life through a read-aloud of a celebrated picture book...
12 Feb 2026 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Lower Level | 120 N. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA Join us for our Thursday night group, a gathering dedicated to the memory of Phil Dorothy. Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability level. The model will explore a diverse range of poses throughout the session or a...
Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons for Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you're currently working on (a sketchbook, knitting, embroidery, coloring books, origami—whatever you're into!) or just show up and use some of the various supplies we'll have on hand. No experience required! Light snacks provided. Stay...
