Experience Downtown
All ListingsEat & DrinkShopServicesEventsStayDowntown Venues & Meeting RoomsGet Around
Arts & Culture
Arts & CulturePublic ArtLive Music MuseumsArt GalleriesAll Listings
Get Around

Arts & Crafts

  1. Events
  2. Arts & Crafts

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Featured Featured

School’s Out at the Stanley | Tube Sculptures

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

In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore the world of sculpture by creating unique and colorful structures using simple cardboard tubes. This program is designed to foster creativity, enhance fine motor skills, and encourage collaborative play. Join us for a fun-filled adventure in art-making where cardboard tubes transform into masterpieces! Space is limited; please reserve...

Featured Featured Event Series Iowa City Farmer’s Market

Iowa City Farmer’s Market

Iowa City Farmers Market 405 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It isย an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve culturally and economically diverse populations by...

Fundamentals of Metalworking: Pendant

Beadology Iowa 355 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

In this full day metalworking class, learn the fundamentals of metalworking:ย  sawing, filing, drilling, riveting, and stamping.ย  Then, design your pendant and put your newfound or refreshed skills to work. This class serves as a prerequisite for many classes in our metalworking series. No soldering is involved in this project.ย  No experience needed.ย  Instructor:ย  Maggie...

$128

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 โ€“ $20

Tile Painting / Taller de pintura de azulejos

Public Space One Close House 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, United States

with Javier Espinosa Sunday, October 13, 12-4pm at PS1 Close House (538 S. Gilbert) pay-what-you-can: $10-$130 In this bilingual Spanish/English workshop, participants will explore the possibilities of ceramics as their canvas. Attendees will learn fundamental painting techniques, experiment with vibrant hues, and discover the joy of turning a simple tile into a personalized work of...

$10 โ€“ $130
Event Series Octoberโ€™s Featured Artist:ย  Karen Kubby

Arrow Plait Bracelet

Beadology Iowa 355 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Using weaving techniques typically used on wheat, plait copper wire and shape it into a bracelet.ย  The weave is different on two sides, so you can decide which pattern you want to show on top.ย  Create a matching hook clasp.ย  No experience needed.ย  Instructor:ย  Zanetta Hoehle. Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction....

$68
Featured Featured

Sunday Funday Craft: Bat Finger Puppets

Prairie Lights Bookstore

Sunday, October 13, 2024 -2:00pmย toย 4:00pm Storytime Room Get an early start on Halloween preparation in with this easy and fun craft that will have you flapping your hands all around your home! This is a companion, follow-up event with the Schools Out: Incredible Bats Meet & Greet that taking place on October 11th, from 3...

Sunday With the Docents: Pairing Art with Literature

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

Pairing Art with Literatureย will be led by Stanley Docent David Duer. Participants will consider and discuss selected artists, such as Pueblo potter Lucy M. Lewis, and their artworks in light of kindred writers and their literary works. David Duer is a poet and memoirist who recently retired from teaching English language arts at Cedar Rapids...

Free

13th Annual Bead Challenge Exhibition:ย  Opening Reception

Beadology Iowa 355 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Come see the talents of our customers who met the 13th Annual Bead Challenge.ย  These creative community members took a package with various beads and supplies and designed a variety of items.ย  You will be amazed at the spectrum of work that can be made from the same set of materials.ย  Opening gathering (no food...

Free
Featured Featured Event Series Iowa City Farmer’s Market

Iowa City Farmer’s Market

Iowa City Farmers Market 405 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

The Iowa City Farmers Market is managed by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. It isย an open-air market held in the Chauncey Swan parking ramp, Chauncey Swan Park, and on E. Washington St. in downtown Iowa City. The market runs from May through October. We strive to serve culturally and economically diverse populations by...

IC Flea

N Linn Street North Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Come hang with us at the largest ever IC Flea market hosted on the Northside on 10/20 from 11am-5pm! Vendors will be on N Linn St between Bloomington and Market. 40+ vendors with vintage, handmade goods, art, music, and food! Some fun new highlights include activities for all ages such as pumpkin painting, bag toss,...

Free
Featured Featured

Sunday Funday: Handprint Fall Leaves

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

Sunday, October 20, 2024 -2:00pmย toย 4:00pm Storytime Room Happy Fall! Today we will be using our handprints to make fun fall leaves! Sunday Fun Days are suitable for all-ages, but younger children should make the crafts together with caregivers. One craft per child please. ยกFeliz Otoรฑo! Hoy usaremos nuestras huellas de mano para hacer divertidas hojas...