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227 14th Ave. SE , Cedar Rapids(319) 398-54687725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW , Cedar Rapids
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Reindeer Painting Class
<p>How sweet is this little guy? Paint your own reindeer with us on Sunday, December 4th at 1 pm! You'll learn technical painting skills from the artist, Donita, while enjoying the holiday scenery around you. We hope to see you there! Sign up here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3R9uOfr?fbclid=IwAR2j8qWOHOAGOrWbD_FpBEY7mIzzbHMf3dGgfmId4JvLyqKL9V1ItQaaSHM" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3R9uOfr</a> </p> 2022-11-05 16:00:00 -0500
12/04/221:00 p.m.Culver's Garden Center & GreenhouseMarion -
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Snowman Hat Painting Class
<p>How adorable is this snowman? Sign up for the painting class on Saturday, December 3rd, where you'll learn technical painting skills from the artist, Donita. The snowman is a wood cutout measuring 13.5" x 11.5" - We hope to see you there! Sign up here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3S9IPuU?fbclid=IwAR3KMVFYsFyoeJZg_spgfLVw94solfgm_327drNCykd94QFdcsDZgt6_RL0" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3S9IPuU</a> </p> 2022-11-05 16:00:00 -0500
12/03/221:00 p.m.Culver's Garden Center & GreenhouseMarion -
GeriFit Exercise Class (Free!)
<p>We are excited to start providing Geri-Fit again! This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8 am. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis. Stop in or call us at 848-7616 to register.</p> 2022-11-28 09:00:00 -0600
11/28/228:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
GeriFit Exercise Class (Free!)
<p>We are excited to start providing Geri-Fit again! This is a FREE health and wellness opportunity that will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 8 am. Geri-Fit® classes improve strength, balance and arthritic conditions for people 60 and over. Additional benefits include increasing flexibility, balance and mobility as well as helping prevent osteoporosis. Stop in or call us at 848-7616 to register.</p> 2022-11-30 09:00:00 -0600
11/30/228:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Holiday Card Watercolor Class
<p>Join Jill Anne, professional watercolor artist and learn how to create greeting cards for the holidays! She has been selling her original designs from 1999! You can see her website <a href="http://jillanne.com/">here.</a></p><p>Children are welcome to participate with an accompanying adult, and if they have a memberships can participate for free! Adult will need to pay the $20 registration fee.</p> 2022-11-03 15:00:00 -0500
12/10/221:00 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts Academy Music and Arts StudioCedar Rapids -
Maple Ielts College-Best Ielts Institute | PTE , French Classes in Ludhiana
<p>Maple IELTS College is one of the best <a href="http://www.mapleieltscollege.com/pte-coaching-institute-in-ludhiana/">PTE coaching institute in Ludhiana</a> and it is best known for its results, quality and trainers provided over here. We provide the best materials, proper tips and techniques to the students so, they can achieve their desired bands which help the students to clear the exam in their first attempt.</p> 2022-09-10 23:00:00 -0500
12/28/2211:00 a.m.Maple Ielts CollegeLudhiana -
Adult Craft Night: Paper Quilling-Snowflakes
<div data-block-type="text"><p>For this Adult Craft Night we are going to use the art of paper quilling to create snowflakes.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Registration is required for this event. To register click <a href="https://hiawathapubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/6811113">here</a></p><p>Materials will be provided. </p></div> 2022-11-21 19:00:00 -0600
12/06/226:00 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Saturday Workshop: Ugly Sweater Glass Ornament
<p>Join us for our annual glass ornament workshop. This year’s holiday ornament is Ugly Sweaters. Participants will create one unique glass ornament (3”x3”) to decorate your tree and/or home. You will decorate your pre-cut sweater by arranging pieces of colored glass, balls and stringers to create a one of a kind design. Sign up early, these always sell out! Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Sign up early, these workshops always sell out. </p> 2022-10-11 11:00:00 -0500
12/10/2210:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Workshop: Ugly Sweater Glass Ornament
<p>Join us for our annual glass ornament workshop. This year’s holiday ornament is Ugly Sweaters. Participants will create one unique glass ornament (3”x3”) to decorate your tree and/or home. You will decorate your pre-cut sweater by arranging pieces of colored glass, balls and stringers to create a one of a kind design. Sign up early, these always sell out! Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Sign up early, these workshops always sell out. </p> 2022-10-11 14:00:00 -0500
12/10/221:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Stained Glass Holiday Huts
<p>Whether you're a beginner or not, our simple one-and-done projects are a great way to enter the world of stained glass! Come follow any of our one-and-done designs to create a beautiful piece in this one-night class with local artist George Madlon. This night we will be making snowy huts!</p><p>$45. Fee includes all materials required for class.<br>Tickets available through our<a href="https://www.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/shop/activities/4129567"> website</a> or you may also call 319-350-1805 during business hours to register. 16 and older invited to participate with a parent.<br>Final Piece will not necessarily look just like the piece in the photo here, but you can sure try!<br>Visa, Mastercard, Discover and AMEX accepted. Advanced payment required. Refunds require 72 hour notice before class begins.</p> 2022-11-03 21:30:00 -0500
12/16/226:30 p.m.Eastern Iowa Arts AcademyCedar Rapids -
Saturday Workshop: Ugly Sweater Glass Ornament
<p>Join us for our annual glass ornament workshop. This year’s holiday ornament is Ugly Sweaters. Participants will create one unique glass ornament (3”x3”) to decorate your tree and/or home. You will decorate your pre-cut sweater by arranging pieces of colored glass, balls and stringers to create a one of a kind design. Sign up early, these always sell out! Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Sign up early, these workshops always sell out. </p> 2022-10-11 12:30:00 -0500
12/10/2211:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
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Friday Night Out: Glass Branch Trees
<p dir="ltr">Friday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! Come in after a long work week and be creative. BYOB. This workshop is for ages 21 and over only.</p><p dir="ltr">Our Holiday Workshops are so popular that we have added more this year! New for 2022, you will design 2-3 unique glass branch trees using strips of glass, then you will create a stacked glass base to hold them up. You will each create a unique piece to decorate your home this holiday season. Your finished project will measure approximately 4”x4”. Projects will be available for pickup before December 25th. Ages 21+, BYOB. (10 PEOPLE MAX)</p> 2022-10-11 20:30:00 -0500
12/09/226:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-11-26 12:00:00 -0600
11/26/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-11-27 12:00:00 -0600
11/27/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-12-03 12:00:00 -0600
12/03/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-12-04 12:00:00 -0600
12/04/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-12-10 12:00:00 -0600
12/10/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-12-11 12:00:00 -0600
12/11/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-12-17 12:00:00 -0600
12/17/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Santa's Workshop
<p dir="ltr">Our Santa’s Workshop series returns for 2022! </p><p dir="ltr">Beginning November 19th, a workshop will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-12pm through December 18th.</p><p dir="ltr">We invite you to come in and decorate a variety of pre-made Holiday Projects to celebrate the holiday season. All projects are handmade by our Resident Artists and bisque fired, making them ready for your own decorations–using our glazes/paints. There is no pre-registration, this workshop is for walk-ins only. You can choose to decorate your project in our classroom, or take it home and return it to us later for firing.</p><p dir="ltr">All clay projects will then be clear coated and fired in our kilns. Glass Ornaments will also be fired in our kilns to smooth all the edges. Projects will be ready for pickup exactly 2 weeks later.</p><p dir="ltr">Projects are limited and you will choose from a variety of project options including (while quantities last):</p> 2022-12-18 12:00:00 -0600
12/18/2211:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Workshop: Holiday Mugs
<p>GREAT handmade gift idea for the holidays! Choose from a variety of pre-made mug forms, handmade by our resident artists on the wheel. Then using our ceramic glazes, add whatever decoration you’d like to personalize it for yourself or as the perfect homemade gift. Projects will then be coated with a clear glaze and fired in our kiln. Mugs will be available for pickup beginning December 23rd. </p> 2022-10-11 15:00:00 -0500
12/10/221:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Workshop: Clay Holiday Trees
<p>Make a holiday tree from clay, using hand building techniques. Then add garland, ornaments, stars….the decorative options are endless! Your finished heirloom will be approximately 4”x4” tall and will decorate your home for many years to come! All projects will be fired twice in the kiln to achieve a finished glossy surface. Projects will be available for pickup 3 weeks later. max 12 people</p> 2022-10-11 14:30:00 -0500
11/26/221:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Holiday Lights Parade featuring Santa
<p>Bundle up and get ready to witness Hiawatha's 3rd annual Holiday Lights Parade featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus!</p><p>If you don't see your house on the map then bunker down in the parking lot of Guthridge Park (10th Avenue side!) to watch the show! </p>
12/15/225:30 p.m.Guthridge ParkHiawatha -
Tree Lighting Ceremony
<p>Join us for the inaugural Hiawatha Tree Lighting Ceremony in Village Center Plaza in front of Hiawatha City Hall on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30PM. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate while meeting Santa before the ceremony. </p> 2022-10-21 18:30:00 -0500
12/07/225:30 p.m.Village Center PlazaHiawatha -
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Ho Ho Ho in NewBo
<p>Join us for our second annual Ho Ho Ho in NewBo holiday shopping and dining spectacle on Thursday, December 8 between 5 and 8pm in Cedar Rapids’ historic New Bohemia neighborhood. Over 16 brick-and-mortar retail businesses, plus NewBo City Market and local restaurants will be open to spread local holiday cheer.</p><p>Several activities are planned, including an appearance by Santa Claus, the Iowa Running Company annual Christmas Carol Run, and a gift-wrapping station inside CSPS Hall. Many of the participating businesses will offer drinks and seasonal snacks, and Chrome Horse, Parlor City, and NewBo City Market Beer & Wine will each offer drink specials. In addition, the neighborhood is sponsoring a White Out game based loosely on a BINGO coverall with the winners receiving valuable prizes.</p><p>We invite you to shop, dine, and explore the historic heart of Cedar Rapids on December 8!</p> 2022-11-17 20:00:00 -0600
12/08/225:00 p.m.New Bohemia Arts & Cultural DistrictCedar Rapids -
Old World Christmas Market
<p>Old World Christmas Market is inspired by traditional European markets, but with our own Midwest magic. Experience a delightful market with local handcrafted items, delicious treats, wreath raffle, and a cookie walk. This enchanted celebration of culture, community, and holiday cheer offers free NCSML admission, activities, and entertainment for people of all ages. </p> 2022-11-02 16:00:00 -0500
12/03/2210:00 a.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Saturday Night Elf Workshop: Sgraffito Ornaments
<h1 dir="ltr"><br></h5><p>This year we are introducing two Saturday night advanced workshops making Sgraffito Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses. Grab your family, your significant other, friends or whoever loves the holidays– and join us in making heirloom holiday projects in our Studio!</p><p dir="ltr">Sgraffito Holiday Ornaments–Join Maddie Althoff, Ceramic Sgraffito Artist, to make 3 heirloom Holiday Ornaments approximately 3”x2” each. Sgraffito is a decoration that is created by cutting away parts of a surface layer to expose a different color underneath it. Participants will carefully cut away a design from the clay, covered with a black glaze, using carving techniques to create beautiful texture and design. Finished ornaments will then be fired in the kiln with a ‘matte’ finish so that the black and white design truly pops. Projects will be ready for pickup on December 22nd, all projects will include a gold metallic ribbon to finish it off. Add it to your tree–or give them as a handmade gift this holiday season! </p> 2022-10-06 19:00:00 -0500
12/10/225:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Night Elf Workshop: Gingerbread House
<p dir="ltr">This year we are introducing two Saturday night advanced workshops making Sgraffito Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses. Grab you family, significant other, friends, or whoever loves the holidays - and join us in our Studio!</p><p>Gingerbread House: Bring the family to create a Gingerbread house out of clay for a new family heirloom for the next holiday season. In this workshop, you will use a pre-made form (handmade on the ceramic wheel) to decorate into an ornate Gingerbread House, approximately 5”x5”. Participants will add a roof, cut out windows, a door and even carve out a hole in the back for a light (not included). Then the fun begins by embellishing the outside with as many sugar plums/candy canes that you can create. Finally you will add color with ceramic glazes to bring your house to life. We will then fire your house twice in our kilns. Please note that projects will be available for pickup beginning January 14th. You can bring up to 3 people to work together on your house. This is going to be a fun night full of holiday cheer!</p> 2022-10-11 19:00:00 -0500
12/17/225:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Night Out: On the Wheel
<p dir="ltr">Saturday Night Out! Our popular monthly series for six years running! Come in after a long work week (or holiday week) and be creative. BYOB. This workshop is for ages 21 and over only.</p><p dir="ltr">This is a 2-hour wheel throwing workshop. In this class, we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. This class is all about the experience and learning how to work with the pottery wheel and having fun!</p> 2022-10-11 20:30:00 -0500
11/26/226:30 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Saturday Workshop: Wheel Try It
<p dir="ltr">Our most popular workshop featuring in-depth demonstrations. This class will teach you the following steps: how to center clay on the wheel, and how to pull a small form (cups or bowls). This class is more about the process of working with clay on the wheel than a specific project. Great for kids and adults who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. Projects will then be dried on our shelves and fired in the kiln, then coated with a white glaze and fired again. Your finished projects will be available for pickup 3 weeks later at ICCGS.</p><p dir="ltr">*NOTE: due to the holidays, projects will be available for pickup in January</p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr">This class is all about the experience and learning how to work with the pottery wheel. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in working with clay to experience it firsthand. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome. </p> 2022-10-11 12:15:00 -0500
12/17/2210:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids