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.

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.

  • WHIMSICAL CHAIRS Ages 13+

    Each student will create a design for an uniquely styled chair provided by the Museum. Paint it, bling it, or add a variety of materials to create texture— unlock your creativity when creating a new piece of furniture for your home or office.
    Saturday, April 27, 9 am-Noon
    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Pamela

  • CLAY CLASS: LEARNING TO THROW 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, May 16-June 27 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $75
    Instructor: Bill Mateer

  • RAKU (AM) Ages 18+

    Students will create clay pieces to raku fire. Must have previous clay
    experience.

    AM session: Tuesdays, June 11-June 25 from 9:30-11:30 am

    Firing day (for both sessions): Saturday, July 13 from 10 am-3 pm

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • RAKU (PM) Ages 18+

    Students will create clay pieces to raku fire. Must have previous clay
    experience.

    PM Session: Tuesdays, June 11-June 25 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Firing day (for both sessions): Saturday, July 13 from 10 am-3 pm

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

  • DRAWING WITH COLOR FOR BEGINNERS Ages 13+

    In this class, students will be guided to explore the techniques of sketching, and blending while drawing with colored pencils. Basic color theory will be introduced.

    Tues., July 9 from 5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Pamela

  • 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

  • $10 Donation

    We always appreciate donations – please note if you prefer your donation goes towards class scholarships or operations of the MacNider Art Museum.