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Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Coaster and Clay Leaf Bowl
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><p><br></p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Leaf bowl and Glass Coaster</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>September 21st</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
9/21/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Aliens and Clay Pinch Pot Monsters
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><p><br></p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Glass Aliens and Pinch Pot Monsters</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>October 19th</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
10/19/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
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Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Ornaments and Holiday Trees
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Holiday Trees and Glass Ornaments</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>November 16th</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
11/16/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Studio Experience Workshop--Glass Picture Frame and Cocoa Mug
<h5>Studio Experience Sessions: Clay and Warm Glass</h5><p>This is a project oriented class intended to expose students to both clay and warm glass in our studio. This popular series for summer camps is now available once a month. Every month, participants will make a clay project (hand building using slabs and pinch pot techniques) and a warm glass project.</p><p>You will get both group and personal instruction. This is a great way for kids and parents alike to try both clay and warm glass in one session --without the commitment of an eight week class. Clay, glass, tools, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels welcome. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</p><h5><strong>Studio Experience</strong>: Cocoa Mugs and Glass Picture Frames</h5><h5>Date: Saturday, <strong>December 21st</strong></h5><h5>Time: 10:30 am-1:00 </h5><h5>Cost is $35 per person</h5> 2019-01-16 12:00:00 -0600
12/21/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-09-07 12:00:00 -0500
9/07/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-10-05 12:00:00 -0500
10/05/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-11-02 12:00:00 -0500
11/02/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It! Extended Day Workshops on the wheel!
<h5><strong><em>Wheel Try It Sessions: Extended Wheel Class</em></strong></h5><p>This is a one-time class. For this session we will assist you in learning how to center the clay on the wheel and how to create cups and bowls, with more in-depth demonstrations. This class is more about the process of working with the wheel than a specific project, this is great class for kids and parents who are interested in developing a set of skills for working with clay. Each participant will complete at least 1-2 cups or bowls. All materials, tools and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. Minimum age is 9 years old. All skill levels are welcome</p><p>Group and personal instruction both take place in these workshops. This is a great way for kids and parents alike who are interested in developing a higher set of skills when working with clay --without the commitment of an eight week class.</p><p>Clay, tool, firing, and instruction from our knowledgeable staff are included. We'll introduce you to the potter's wheel and help you create a piece that we will then fire and glaze for you to take home. Projects will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks later. <strong>Cost is $35 per person and class is from 10:30 am – 1:00pm</strong></p> 2019-12-07 12:00:00 -0600
12/07/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Family Workshop-- Jack O' Lanterns
<p>Our popular series returns with three workshops this fall! Make a spooky jack o lantern from clay by using hand building techniques. Or make your project into a gourd for the upcoming holiday season—you are only limited by your imagination!</p><p>**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**</p><h5>Saturday, October 12th </h5><h5>10:30 AM—12:00 PM </h5><h5>Cost: $18</h5> 2019-01-17 12:00:00 -0600
10/12/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Family Workshop-- Jack O' Lanterns
<p>Jack O’ Lanterns</p><p>Our popular series returns with three workshops this fall! Make a spooky jack o lantern from clay by using hand building techniques. Or make your project into a gourd for the upcoming holiday season—you are only limited by your imagination!</p><p>**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**</p><h5>Saturday, October 12th </h5><h5>2:00 PM—3:30 PM </h5><h5>Cost: $18</h5> 2019-01-17 15:30:00 -0600
10/12/192:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Family Workshop-- Jack O' Lanterns
<p>Jack O’ Lanterns</p><p>Our popular series returns with three workshops this fall! Make a spooky jack o lantern from clay by using hand building techniques. Or make your project into a gourd for the upcoming holiday season—you are only limited by your imagination!</p><p>**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**</p><h5>Saturday, October 26th </h5><h5>10:30 AM—12:00 PM</h5><h5>Cost: $18</h5> 2019-01-17 12:00:00 -0600
10/26/1910:30 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
School's Out Fibonacci Projects: Math meets Art!
<p>A stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>School's out for the day! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!). School's Out programs provide a stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-08-02 11:00:00 -050010/07/1910:00 a.m.Downtown Cedar Rapids Public LibraryCedar Rapids -
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School's Out Fibonacci Projects: Math meets Art!
<p>A stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>School's out for the day! Each School's Out program for children K-5 will give children the chance to try something new, fun (and maybe messy!). School's Out programs provide a stimulating hour for elementary school children on days when school is not in session.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-08-02 15:00:00 -0500
10/07/192:00 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
Middle School Makers: Make an Impression (With Clay!)
<p>Come to Hiawatha Public Library and make a keepsake impression with air drying clay! This event is free and open to middle school students.</p>
9/27/192:15 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-19 20:00:00 -0500
8/19/195:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-21 20:00:00 -05008/21/193:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-23 18:00:00 -05008/23/191:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-09 20:00:00 -05008/27/193:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-29 20:00:00 -05008/29/193:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Digital Media Lab Help
<p>Want to get some help starting a digital media project like scanning photos, editing a video, or converting a VHS? A staff member can help you get started with a project, troubleshoot hardware, or give you an orientation to the room. Stop in to get creative!</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-30 18:00:00 -05008/30/191:00 p.m.Iowa City Public LibraryIowa City -
Let's Learn to Knit
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This 5-week class has everything you need to know to elevate your beginning projects. Participants will learn the Continental style of knitting, along with basic techniques, such as cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, reading patterns, and a few other fun techniques. You will also knit a project that uses your new skills. Haven't knit for a while? This class is perfect to warm up those stitches.</span></p> 2018-08-21 20:00:00 -0500
8/29/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Training & Ourreach ServicesHiawatha -
Kaleidoscope Pendant
<p>The project is fast and fun. It is a round donut shape made from pearls, crystals, and seed beads. Participants will create a pendant. This project is easily adapted for making a pair of earrings on your own. No previous experience is necessary. Instructor: Karen Kubby.</p> 2019-08-06 20:30:00 -0500
8/31/195:30 p.m.Beadology IowaIowa City -
Let's Learn to Knit
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This 5-week class has everything you need to know to elevate your beginning projects. Participants will learn the Continental style of knitting, along with basic techniques, such as cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, reading patterns, and a few other fun techniques. You will also knit a project that uses your new skills. Haven't knit for a while? This class is perfect to warm up those stitches.</span></p> 2019-08-30 20:00:00 -0500
8/30/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Training & Ourreach ServicesHiawatha -
Let's Learn to Knit
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This 5-week class has everything you need to know to elevate your beginning projects. Participants will learn the Continental style of knitting, along with basic techniques, such as cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, reading patterns, and a few other fun techniques. You will also knit a project that uses your new skills. Haven't knit for a while? This class is perfect to warm up those stitches.</span></p> 2019-09-06 20:00:00 -0500
9/06/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Training & Ourreach ServicesHiawatha -
Let's Learn to Knit
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This 5-week class has everything you need to know to elevate your beginning projects. Participants will learn the Continental style of knitting, along with basic techniques, such as cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, reading patterns, and a few other fun techniques. You will also knit a project that uses your new skills. Haven't knit for a while? This class is perfect to warm up those stitches.</span></p> 2019-09-13 20:00:00 -0500
9/13/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Training & Ourreach ServicesHiawatha -
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Let's Learn to Knit
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">This 5-week class has everything you need to know to elevate your beginning projects. Participants will learn the Continental style of knitting, along with basic techniques, such as cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, decrease, fixing mistakes, knitting in the round, reading patterns, and a few other fun techniques. You will also knit a project that uses your new skills. Haven't knit for a while? This class is perfect to warm up those stitches.</span></p> 2019-09-20 20:00:00 -0500
9/20/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Training & Ourreach ServicesHiawatha -
Preservation Tour of Brucemore
<p>Discover preservation in progress this summer at Brucemore, one of Iowa’s most iconic historic sites. Executive Director David Janssen will lead you on a special look at the on-going preservation work that helps ensure the property is around for the next 100 years. The 26-acre estate features six historic structures that create a complex puzzle of aging stone, wood, metal, slate, glass, and brick. The tour will include access to buildings not usually open to the public as well as a look at Phase II of the Mansion Envelope Restoration Project. Each tour will offer a different perspective as various parts of the project are completed throughout the summer.</p><p><br></p> 2019-05-15 19:00:00 -05008/20/195:30 p.m.BrucemoreCedar Rapids -
Write Nite
<p>Join us in one of our magical gallery spaces after-hours with other writers in your community. We think MNH is one of the best places to write in town; evoking curiosity and wonder while remaining quiet and cozy in our beloved museum.</p><p>Work on a project you've been needing a reason to revisit or begin something totally new. All genres, all subjects–<em>we got you</em>.</p><p>Our space is yours for the evening:</p><p><strong>Monday, September 9th 5-6:30pm in Mammal Hall</strong></p><p><strong>Thursday, October 3rd 5-6:30pm in Bird Hall</strong></p><p>This program is designed for adult participants but everyone is welcome! Admission is free. Advanced registration not required.</p> 2019-08-07 18:30:00 -05009/09/195:00 p.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
LIFETREE CAFÉ - Faith and Science
<p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. </p><p>The program, titled “Faith and Science: Discoveries From the Scientist Who Led the Human Genome Project,” features a filmed interview with Dr. Francis Collins, a world-renowned geneticist noted for his leadership in directing the human genome project.</p><p>“For me as a scientist, there are aspects of what we have learned about nature that seem to be pointers toward God. Not proofs, but pointers,” says Collins. “The fact that the universe seems to have a beginning is crying out for some explanation of how you can go from nothing to something.”</p> 2019-07-30 13:00:00 -0500
8/23/1912:00 p.m.Lutheran Church of the ResurrectionMarion -
Family Workshop-- Ceramic Leaf Bowls
<p>Leaf Bowls</p><p>Nature makes the most beautiful things—-use leaf inspiration from your favorite tree, or pick from one in our studio. Then create a clay bowl to remind you of fall all year round.</p><p>**kids ages 8 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult**</p><p><a data-initialized="true" href="https://theceramicscenter.secure.force.com/events/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a0J0W00000cJBH6UAO" target="_blank"></a></p><h5>Saturday, October 26th </h5><h5>2:00 PM—3:30 PM</h5><h5>Cost: $18</h5> 2019-01-17 15:30:00 -0600
10/26/192:00 p.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids