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Sunday Funday: Polar Bear Paper Craft

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Sunday, January 28, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Craft a smiling polar bear set against a snowy backdrop! Parents please note that glue, scissors, and coloring tools will be used for this craft. 做一只在雪地里微笑的北极熊！该项手工需用到胶棒，剪刀和涂色工具。 ¡Realiza un oso polar sonriente en un paisaje nevado! Padres, por favor tomen nota de que se utilizarán pegamento, tijeras y herramientas...

Book to Art Club

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Last Wednesdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Book to Art Club is the last Wednesday of every month for preschool through 2nd Grade. Each month we will read a picture book and create custom art inspired by the story! 每月最后一个周三的Book to Art Club 阅读与创作活动面向K-2学生。每期活动我们将阅读一本绘本，并根据故事的主题创作自己的艺术作品！ 为庆祝黑人历史月，今天我们将阅读一本关于著名民间艺术家 Clementine Hunter 的绘本《心中的艺术》（Art From Her Heart），之后我们将仿照她最著名的百日草作品进行自己的创作！ --- Book to Art Club es...

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Hot Stamp Foiling

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Unveiling Creative Possibilities What you'll learn: Week 1: Master the fundamentals - applying polymer, selecting materials, color transfer, and design creation. Week 2: Unleash your creativity - incorporate stencils, plant materials, and objects for textured effects. Week 3: Dive deeper - explore advanced techniques like omitting and occluding foil, and create intricate patterns. Materials provided: Foiling-ready paper, foils, stencils,...

$25 – $60
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Long Pose Studio Group

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us in the Dance Hall at the PS1 Close House for the Long Pose Studio Group. Enter through the eastern alley side with the handicap ramp. Please register to get the access code. Proceed upstairs and go to the Dance Hall. The model will maintain the same pose (with breaks) for the entire session....

$15
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Sunday Funday: Rocket Launcher

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Sunday, February 4, 2024 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room In celebration of the Black History Month, create a paper rocket that is ready to launch in honor of Mae C. Jemison, the first African American woman to travel in space. We'll design, cut and assemble our own rocket, and then give it a test launch to reach...

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Collage Workshop

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Thursday, February 8, 2024 -6:30pm to 8:00pm Digital Media Lab Register2 registered Dust off your cutting and gluing skills! Drop in anytime from 6:30-8pm and use your creativity to turn scraps of paper into a work of art. Make something fun, serious, personal, or silly to hang on your fridge, or craft a ♥valentine♥ or anti-valentine to...

Featured Featured Event Series Phil Dorothy Drawing Studio

Phil Dorothy Drawing Studio

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

The Thursday night life drawing group in memory of our dear friend, Phil Dorothy. Bring your own drawing materials which can include graphite, charcoal, pastels or watercolors. Drawing boards and easels will be available. Water-based oils and acrylics will be allowed. Solvent based oils may be used with odorless solvents. It is suggested that artists using...

$10
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School’s Out at the Stanley

Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

On your days off from school, stop at the Stanley for kid-centered activities and snacks in our lobby. Then, head up to the galleries to try your hand at our scavenger hunts and find a new favorite artwork. The theme of February's session will be posted soon!

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Body Parts

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

WE JUST CAN’T GET OVER OURSELVES! Of all the subjects in the world to study, the human is of most interest to us, artistically and scientifically. The human form in art is a centuries old tradition. Using many different media artists depict the psychology and anatomy of humanity . As well as technique, our class...

$20

IC Press Co-op Open Studio

IC Press Co-op at Public Space One 225 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Open Studio at the Iowa City Press Co-op is the second Saturday of each month from 12-4pm. Drop by for a free studio tour, or sign up to use ICPC studio equipment for the afternoon. The afternoon of studio use costs $20 for non-members and $10 for PS1 members, and advanced registration is strongly encouraged....

$10 – $20
Featured Featured Event Series Hot Stamp Foiling

Hot Stamp Foiling

Artifactory 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United States

Unveiling Creative Possibilities What you'll learn: Week 1: Master the fundamentals - applying polymer, selecting materials, color transfer, and design creation. Week 2: Unleash your creativity - incorporate stencils, plant materials, and objects for textured effects. Week 3: Dive deeper - explore advanced techniques like omitting and occluding foil, and create intricate patterns. Materials provided: Foiling-ready paper, foils, stencils,...

$25 – $60
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Family Night: Share the Love!

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Saturday, February 10, 2024 -4:00pm to 6:00pm Storytime Room Children of all ages and their families are invited to come to the Storytime Room this evening with a goal of making homemade valentines for all of the residents of Melrose Meadows, a local senior living community. We will have all of the creative supplies needed and a...