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319-382-5290597 62nd St, Suite 138, 52302(319) 743-98241941 51st St NE , Cedar Rapids
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Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Come learn with a local artist about how to throw pots on the potter's wheel. Once you have finished your new work of art, we will fire the piece so it won’t wilt away in the spring rain and will last for many seasons to come! We will notify all participants when the sculptures are finished and ready to be picked up. <ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> 2021-07-07 16:00:00 -050010/23/211:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
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Midwest Antique and Art Show
<p>October 24, 2021- 10:00am to 4:00pm</p><p>The Midwest Antique & Art Show/The Collector's Eye Show</p><p>Two shows featuring an outstanding array of advertising, architectural elements, country store, folk art, pottery, textiles, toys and more featuring dealers from across the country.</p><p>Hawkeye Downs, 4500 6th St SW - free parking</p><p>Pak Mail - Shipping Services - available</p><p>Cost $10</p> 2021-09-20 16:00:00 -050010/24/2110:00 a.m.Hawkeye DownsCedar Rapids -
Date Night: Pottery
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Struggling to find a unique activity for date night? Take your significant other to Kirkwood Community College for a fun afternoon of working with clay! Led by a local artist, you and your date will get a hands on experience with designing and creating your own ceramic work of art. When the workshop is complete, we will carefully fire and glaze your work so that it will last a lifetime! We will notify all participants when the works of art are finished and ready to be picked up. <ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> 2021-07-07 21:00:00 -050012/03/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Date Night: Pottery
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Struggling to find a unique activity for date night? Take your significant other to Kirkwood Community College for a fun afternoon of working with clay! Led by a local artist, you and your date will get a hands on experience with designing and creating your own ceramic work of art. When the workshop is complete, we will carefully fire and glaze your work so that it will last a lifetime! We will notify all participants when the works of art are finished and ready to be picked up. <ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> 2021-07-07 21:00:00 -050011/05/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Primetime 55+: Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Come learn with a local artist about how to throw pots on the potter's wheel. Once you have finished your new work of art, we will fire the piece so it won’t wilt away in the spring rain and will last for many seasons to come! We will notify all participants when the sculptures are finished and ready to be picked up. <ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> 2021-07-07 12:00:00 -050011/13/219:00 a.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Wheel Try It Sunday--learn how to work on the ceramic wheel
<p>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. 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.</p><p>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 welcome.</p><p>Date: Sunday, November 14th</p><p>Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm</p><p>Cost: $40/person</p> 2021-10-18 12:00:00 -0500
11/14/2110:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Ceramic Pet Bowl Workshop
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="64"><tbody><tr height="20"><td height="20" width="64">Looking for a personalized and creative way to feed or provide water to your family pet? At Kirkwood Community College, we are inviting you into our pottery studio to make your very own pet bowl! Taught by one of our local artists, you will be lead through the process of making a special bowl for your loving pet out of clay. Once you have completed your bowl, we will carefully fire it so that it can survive the test of time and help safely nourish your pet for years to come. We will notify all participants when the bowls are finished and ready to be picked up. <ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> 2021-07-07 12:00:00 -050012/11/219:00 a.m.Kirkwood Community College, Arts and Theatre AnnexCedar Rapids -
Visiting Artist Series: Sculptural Hand building Demonstration with Andrea Moon
<p>Next in our Visiting Artist Series is Ceramic Artist, Andrea Moon. In this demonstration, Andrea will focus on how to construct layers through different hand building techniques. She will discuss and explore sculptural ceramics by using multiple coil and slab parts to build structural walls and figurative forms will be emphasized, as well as pushing boundaries of clay as a material in scale, volume, and structure.</p><p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday, November 6th</p><p><strong>Time</strong>: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p><p>9:00 AM–11:30 AM – Artist Presentation & Demonstration</p><p>11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Lunch Break (lunch not included)</p><p>12:30 PM–3:30 PM – Demonstration and Discussion (Q & A)</p><p>5:00 PM—7:00 PM – Artist Reception at Mount Mercy University with Gallery Talk at 5:30 PM (free and open to the public)</p><p><strong>Artist Bio</strong>: Andrea Moon (b. 1980) grew up in Northwest Ohio and attended college at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio receiving her BFA in 3-Dimensional Studies. In 2009 Andrea completed her MFA in Ceramics and a secondary in Sculpture at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Among teaching Ceramics at various institutions, Moon has participated in national workshops, and exhibits nationally and internationally. Her artwork is in private and permanent collections such as Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, American Museum of Ceramic Art, and The Missoula Art Museum. Andrea served as the Residency and Communications Coordinator of The Red Lodge Clay Center and as the Director of Pottery Workshop International Artist Residency in Jingdezhen, China. She believes in the professional development of emerging artists and strives to support and coordinate resident artists in accomplishing their goals. Andrea is currently the Director of Education at Craft Alliance Center in St. Louis, Missouri where she resides and is an active studio artist.</p><p><strong>Artist’s Website</strong>: <a href="https://www.andrealmoon.com/"><strong>andrealmoon.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Cost</strong>: $45/person</p> 2021-09-15 15:30:00 -0500
11/06/219:00 a.m.Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass StudioCedar Rapids -
Yoga for Muggles
<p>You’ll enter our taproom via Platform 9 3/4. Upon entering you’ll be sorted into your Hogwarts house and your wand will choose you! You’ll be treated to an hour-long yoga class led by Professor Handke. Afterward, it will be like you’re at the Leaky Cauldron when you have a glass of beer at the bar.</p><p>Class fee includes an hour of yoga, one drink ticket, and a wand. </p> 2021-10-07 20:30:00 -0500
10/27/216:30 p.m.Thew Brewing CompanyCedar Rapids