Sunday, December 10, 2023 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Hojalata is a form of Mexican folk art where beautiful designs are created on tin. For this craft, kids can choose a pre-cut animal or shape to decorate and hang on a tree or window! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the...
Monday, December 11, 2023 -5:30pm to 7:00pm Teen Center This is the second session of a 3-week course laying down the foundations of painting. Attendees will be shown a demonstration of facial proportions and then will draw a face based on the steps from the demonstration. Then, using facial references of people printed on paper will be...
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...
November 11, December 16 The City of Iowa City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Holiday Markets provide a wonderful opportunity to purchase thoughtful handmade gifts for your friends and loved ones while supporting local farmers and artisans. Vendors will offer a wide variety of products including homemade, handcrafted, seasonal gifts, and food available for purchase...
11:00am to 12:30pm In-person event + Online other Meeting Room D A program of Iowa City Poetry, IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth from all backgrounds to speak their truths. Join us Saturdays for a 90 minute generative writing workshop that provides writing/performance examples,...
Saturday, December 16, 2023 -12:00pm to 2:00pm Digital Media Lab Register4 registered Adults and teens: join us in the Digital Media Lab for some analog creativity! You're invited to make a few shrinky dinks that you can turn into pins, keychains, jewelry, ornaments, magnets, and more! You'll draw or trace a design onto the special shrinky dink...
Instructors: Our instructors have immersed themselves in thorough workshops, learned foiling and related techniques in workshops given here at the Artifactory. They're excited to share their expertise and make this creative journey an enjoyable one for you! Capacity: Limited to 8 participants per session. Cost: $25 per individual session Special package: $100 for all 5 sessions...
Saturdays Teen Center Try your hand at making pancakes while taking part in an event. Each Saturday in December we'll have something going on. 2nd- Queens of Pop; Beyonce + Taylor and Chai Pancakes and Lemonade Bar. Calling all Swifties and members of BeyHive. In honor of Taylor's Eras Tour and Beyoncé's Renaissance film, this...
In this class, participants will draw artworks in the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different piece. The sessions will begin with an introduction to and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the piece. Classes will be held Sept. 17,...
Have you ever wanted to create your own candle? Well, you are in the right spot! Sign up for the Candle Pour Bar at the Green House in Iowa City and you will be supplied with the knowledge and equipment to create a custom 9oz candle. During the experience you will choose the color container,...
Sunday, December 17, 2023 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room Bring a little bit more light into to your house or room during the long winter months to come with this very customizable and easy-to-decorate craft. 在漫长的冬季，做一盏纸灯笼给你的房间增添一抹亮色。 星期天手工坊适合所有年龄段参与，低龄小朋友需由成人陪同。每个小朋友限做一份手工。 -------- Añade un poco más de luz a tu casa o habitación durante los largos meses de invierno que se...
Monday, December 18, 2023 -5:30pm to 7:00pm Teen Center This is the third session of a 3-week course laying down the foundations of painting. Attendees will be invited to create their own 12-part color wheel to practice color theory, with a lecture on color schemes, Primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Tint, tone, shades, and hue. Color mixing...
