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8/8/24 Rental
Rental Fee: $275
Salsbury Room Facility Rental: $150;
Museum Business Membership: $75;
Refundable Damage Deposit: $50 -
BEGINNING CHIP CARVING Ages 21+
No woodcarving experience is required. Tools are provided for this simple method of carving. A great hobby with amazing results! The classes take you from start to finish on your own carving. Instructor has over 15 years’ experience. Take it again for more practice and a new design if you have taken the class in the past. Must have hand strength and dexterity.
Thursdays, October 19 & 26, November 2 & 9, 5:30-7:30 pm; and Sat. November 4, 9 am-Noon
Fee: $60
Instructor: Laura -
CLAY CLASS: LEARNING TO THROW (B) Ages 13-Adult
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. 26—Dec. 14 (skips Nov. 23)Fee: $85
Instructor: Randy Reid -
ART BUGS (Oct.) Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver
An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.
Sat., Oct. 21, 3—4 pm Boo! (LA)
Fee: $12 per class
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ART BUGS (Nov.) Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver
An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.
Tues., Nov. 7, 6—7 pm Giving Thanks (PJ)
Fee: $12 per class
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HALLOWEEN SEWING CREATIONS Ages 8+ (6-7 with an adult helper)
This sewing class features Halloween-themed designs for your kids. They will develop an array of sewing skills and will leave with handmade spooky treasures they will love!
Sat., October 28, 10 am-Noon
Fee: $25
Instructor: Pamela -
WATERCOLOR PUMPKINS Ages 9-18
Learn fun watercolor techniques with liquid watercolors and paint a fall pumpkin.
Sat., November 18, 1-4 pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Laura -
AIR DRY CLAY VIDEO GAME FIGURES Ages 6+
We will make characters from some of your favorite video games like Minecraft and Super Mario.
Thurs., November 30, 5:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Laura -
ART BUGS (Sept.)Ages 2-4 with adult caregiver
An art class for the smallest of artists – explore a variety of mediums. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.
Sat., Sept. 16, 10-11 am Mini Masters (PJ)
Fee: $12 per class
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SUMMER ART CAMP 2: Art through the Ages Ages 6-12
Travel back in time to discover some amazing art throughout history. Daily snack provided.
Ages 6-12. Dress for mess! An adult will need to check in/out participants daily. We will contact you with an attendance form. There will be an end of camp reception for family/friends on Friday at 11:30.
August 7-11 (Mon.-Fri.)
8 am—noon daily
Fee: $90
Instructor: Laura -
BEGINNING WATERCOLORS Ages 13+
Learn to make washes, wet on wet and wet on dry techniques with liquid watercolors. We will learn step by step to create beautiful, finished paintings.
Sat., August 26
12:30—4 pm
Fee: $35
Instructor: Laura -
FAMILY CLASS: HOLIDAY GNOMES
These cute Holiday gnomes are easy to make and look wonderful on display! Get the family together for a great time. Each person attending will create a gnome. Attendees should be ages 5+. You do not need a child to attend, duos can be adults!
Sat., November 25, 1-4 pmFee: $30 per pair, $15 for each additional person
Instructor: Pamela -
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., May 13
9 am- 3 pm
Fee: $65
Instructor: Pamela -
Art Market Application Fee – for late entries after April 1
$105 FEE. Includes a $15 jury fee and $90 entry fee.
Please contact Lindsay at lthompson@masoncity.net for the current acceptance status. If the market lineup is already considered full you may be added to a waitlist.
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SUMMER ART CAMP 1: Art-Rageous Creativity Ages 5-12
This camp will explore all kinds of media and techniques used by artists. We will explore works of art in the museum collection, and create our own. Young artists will display their art creations at the end of camp. Daily snack provided.
Ages 5-12. Dress for mess! An adult will need to check in/out participants daily. We will contact you with an attendance form. There will be an end of camp reception for family/friends on Friday at 11:30.
June 19-23 (Mon.-Fri.)
8 am—noon daily
Fee: $90Instructor: Pam
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Artoberfest Ticket – $50
Artoberfest is Friday, Oct. 13, starting at 6 pm at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (303 2nd Street SE, Mason City, Iowa). Everyone attending must be age 21 or older.
Tickets can be picked up at the Museum during regular business hours or claimed at will call at the Artoberfest events. Your preference can be indicated in the order notes. We will contact you if no instruction is given.
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3-DAY WIZARD CAMP Ages 9+
Explore the world of Harry Potter! Get sorted into houses and explore different classes like Wandlore, Potions, and Care of Magical Creatures. If you’ve attended before, return as a Prefect for new projects. Daily snack provided.
Please rank your house choices when registering!
July 12-14 (Wed.-Fri.)
8 am—noon daily
Fee: $70
Instructor: Laura -
STAINED GLASS
Ages 18+CLASS IS FULL – call 641-421-3666 or email jmbohl@masoncity.net to be added to the waitlist.
This challenging class will teach you to pattern, cut, glaze, solder and weatherproof a beautiful clear or stained glass window. Space is limited, so enroll early!
(Increase on class cost due to increased price of supplies).(Tues.) April 19, (Thurs.) April 21, (Tues.) April 26, (Thurs.) April 28 from 5:30-8:00 pm & (Sat.) April 30 from 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Fee: $125
Instructor: Pamela