Adult & Teen Studio Art Classes
Sign up early! Most classes have a minimum and maximum class attendance number. Once the maximum number has been reached the class is FULL and no one else can register. If the minimum number is not reached by two business days before the class date, the class will be cancelled.
You must call before class starts if you are unable to attend to receive a credit. Education credits issued due to cancelled classes, or withdrawing from registration must be used within 12 months of class-date. Any education credit not used within 12 months is considered a donation to the general fund of the museum.
To be added to a waitlist please send your contact information to jmbohl@masoncity.net. We will contact you if a space opens up and with class dates when a new class is scheduled.
Weather Policy: Both adult and youth classes will be postponed when Mason City Community Schools cancel class due to inclement weather. Watch the “closings” list on KIMT.
Please call 641-421-3666 if you would like to use a gift certificate, scholarship, or membership discount. MEMBERS – contact the museum to get the online code to use.
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CLAY CLASS: LEARNING TO THROW—MORNING Ages 16+
Learn how to center on the potter’s wheel and make a variety of pottery forms. All skill levels welcome. Clay & tools are an additional charge.
Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 9:30 am-Noon
Fee: $85
Instructor: Peggy Cornick -
EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE DECORATING TECHNIQUES Ages 16+
Must be able to throw a cylinder. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 5:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $85
Instructor: Peggy Cornick -
CLAY CLASS: LEARNING TO THROW (A) Ages 16+
Learn how to center on the potter’s wheel and make a variety of pottery forms. All skill levels welcome. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm
Session A: Jan. 9-Feb. 27Fee: $85
Instructor: Bill Mateer -
WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS – Hearts and Flowers Ages 13+
Learn wet on wet and wet on dry techniques to make beautiful Valentines with watercolors. The class will go step-by-step – beginners are very welcome!
Saturday, February 8 from 1-4 pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Laura -
CLAY CLASS: HANDBUILDING—MORNING Ages 16+
Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay. All skill levels welcome. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Tuesdays, March 18-April 22, 9:30 am-noon
Fee: $63
Instructor: Peggy Cornick -
CLAY CLASS: LEARNING TO THROW (B) Ages 16+
Learn how to center on the potter’s wheel and make a variety of pottery forms. All skill levels welcome. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm
Session B: Mar. 20-May 8
Instructor: Randy Reid
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POLYMER CLAY FAIRY HOUSE TERRA COTTA POTS Ages 13+
Make miniature fairy houses on terra cotta pots by sculpting with oven baked polymer clay. All projects will be baked after class and available for pick up later in that day. (3:00-4:30)
Saturday, March 22 from 9 am-Noon
Fee: $35
Instructor: Laura -
GLASS BLOCK PAINTING—Whimsical Spring Tree Ages 13+
Get in the mood for spring by learning step by step to paint a spring tree on a glass block.
Saturday, April 5 from 2-4 pm
Fee: $35
Instructor: Laura -
FAMILY CLASS: Art Play for Earth Day Ages 5+
Experience the inspiration of sustainable art as we take everyday items and turn them into treasures!
Sat., April 12 from 2-4 pm
Fee: $60/pair, $30 for each additional person
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PRINTMAKINGAges 13+
Explore various techniques in the world of printmaking and go home with your own personally printed tote bag!
Saturday, April 26 from 2-4 pm
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FAMILY CLASS: Potion Explosion
Ages 9+, No younger due to materialsBring a the family for some wacky and fun potion mixing concoctions. We will use glass jars and tubes to make realistic old looking potions. Come up with your own names and mixes just like the potions from our wizard camps.
Sat., May 3 from 2-4 pm
Fee: $60/pair, $30 for each additional person
Instructor: Laura -
$10 Donation
We always appreciate donations – please note if you prefer your donation goes towards class scholarships or operations of the MacNider Art Museum.