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.

  • BEGINNING WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES Ages 13+

    Learn to make washes, wet on wet, and wet on dry techniques with
    watercolors. We will learn step-by-step to create beautiful paintings.

    Sat., August 24 from 9 am-Noon

    Fee: $40
    Instructor: Laura

  • STAINED GLASS Ages 18+

    This challenging class will teach you to pattern, cut, glaze, solder, and weatherproof a beautiful clear or stained glass window. Must have upper body and hand strength.

    Tues., Aug. 20, Thurs., Aug. 22, Tues., Aug., 27, Thurs., Aug., 29 from 5:30-8 pm AND Sat., Aug. 31 from 9 am – 2:30 pm
    Please plan to attend all dates.

    Instructor: Pamela
    Fee: $150

    To be added to the waitlist please send your contact information to jmbohl@masoncity.net

    Add to cart CLASS IS FULL
  • 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: Aug. 29—Oct. 17

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Bill Mateer

  • 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, Sept. 10—Oct. 29, 9:30 am-noon

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • VINTAGE JEWELRY COLLAGE Ages 13+

    Go back to the 1970’s to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind collage from donated, vintage jewelry. Choose from many different shapes like a pumpkin, butterfly, Christmas tree, star and many more or create your own. You are welcome to bring your own collected jewelry for a personal touch, but it is not required.

    Sat., September 21 from 1-4 pm

    Fee: $35
    Instructor: Laura

  • STAINED GLASS COPPER FOIL ORNAMENTS Ages 18+

    Learn how to cut, grind, and solder your copper foil glass project. Have fun creating a beautiful ornament for a window or gift. All supplies included.

    Sat., September 28 from 9 am-2:30 pm

    Fee: $70
    Instructor: Pamela

  • 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: Oct. 24—Dec. 19
    (skip Nov. 28)

    Instructor: Randy Reid
    Fee: $85

  • 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, Nov. 5—Dec. 10, 9:30 am-noon

    Fee: $63
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • 3D SCULPTURES Ages 13+

    Explore three-dimensional creativity by working with a variety of materials to construct unique sculptures. Have fun experimenting and transforming art in new and crazy ways.

    Sat., November 9 from 10 am-Noon

    Fee: $35
    Instructor: Pamela

  • OIL PASTELS (Winter Landscape) Ages 13+

    Learn how to blend and add texture with oil pastels. Beginners welcome.

    Sat., November 16 from 9 am-Noon

    Fee: $30
    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.