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Art Classes 2026
Swirling Skies: A Starry Night Workshop with Courtney Moller: Saturday, February 7 10:00AM-1:00PM
In this imaginative painting class, we’ll explore how to create a swirling, star-filled sky inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. You’ll learn how to build a wispy, expressive background full of movement and color, then add details that bring your night sky to life. For the landscape below, you can choose to paint a cozy town, a forest with mountains, or your own unique scene to complete your masterpiece. No prior experience needed. 13+
Early Childhood Music Exploration with Emily Roeder: Thursday, February 19 5:30-6:15PM
Kids discover the joy of music through singing, movement, games, and instruments. Each class builds rhythm, coordination, and creativity in a fun, playful way. 3-6
Intro to Punch Needle Rug Making with Kat Hutchison: Sunday, March 1 9:00AM-12:30PM
Learn the basics of punch needle rug hooking by creating your very own smiley face mug rug that is 4” in size. You will learn stitch size, how to space your rows, how to punch straight lines and curves, and how to clean up the front side of your rug and hemming techniques. All the tools you need will be available to borrow during class. This includes a 10×10 gripper strip frame, a frame cover and #10 Regular Oxford Punch Needle. Bring your short (embroidery size) sharp point scissors, if you have them. Punch needle rug hooking involves punching yarn down through the foundation cloth to create the loops on the underside of the frame. Learning this technique can allow you to create anything from a small trivet to a large rug. 14+
Early Childhood Music Exploration with Emily Roeder: Thursday, March 12 5:30-6:15PM
Kids discover the joy of music through singing, movement, games, and instruments. Each class builds rhythm, coordination, and creativity in a fun, playful way. 3-6
Coffee Cup Mix Media with Cathy Pinegar Sunday, March 15 2:00-4:00PM
In this class you will create a colorful coffee-themed canvas. We will start by building a unique background using napkins, tissue paper and lightweight ephemera with layering. Then applying a light wash of acrylic color to bring the background together. The final step is to bring order to the composition by painting a trio of coffee cups on top. Whether you love a good cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, you will learn how to make your subject pop on the busy textured backdrop. We encourage participants to bring their own papers/ephemera for personal use or to share. 10+
Abstract Cactus Acrylics with Courtney Moller Sunday, March 22 2:00-5:00PM
In this expressive painting class, we’ll explore how to create a soft, abstract background with wispy, flowing color using acrylics. You’ll learn how to build layers, blend tones for movement, and create an ethereal base that makes your subject stand out. From there, we’ll paint a stylized cactus topped with a bright, blooming flower — a balance of structure and freedom that captures the beauty of the desert in an imaginative way. No prior experience needed. 13+
Spring Needle Felting Workshop with Megan Hammer Tuesday, March 31 5:30-7:30PM
Learn the art of needle-felting! Create beautiful felted wool art as you learn techniques step-by-step in this beginner-friendly workshop. Follow along to create a spring daffodil, or create freely with fluffy, colorful wool! All tools and supplies will be provided for use during the workshop, including a 4” hoop for framing your work. Led by artist Megan Hammer, www.meganhammer.com. 10+
Kids Acrylic Animals with Penny Wang: Saturday, April 4 10:00AM-12:00PM
Students will learn to work with colors to create animals on canvas as well as build basic painting and drawing techniques. All materials will be provided. 7-14
Acrylic Ribbon Painting with Penny Wang: Saturday, April 4 1:00-3:00PM
Penny Wang created the Ribbon Art Style in 2021. Inspired by her commissioned piece “Hope Rises” for a ribbon cutting ceremony, she uses ribbon-like brush strokes to create unique landscapes. Join us in learning this unique painting style, while selecting your own piece of inspiration. All supplies included. 14+
Early Childhood Music Exploration with Emily Roeder: Thursday, April 23 5:30-6:15PM
Kids discover the joy of music through singing, movement, games, and instruments. Each class builds rhythm, coordination, and creativity in a fun, playful way. 3-6
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Hoyt Sherman Place creates outstanding experiences for the cultural, historic and educational benefit of Iowa’s residents and communities.
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