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    Art Market Jury Fee

    $15 FEE.
    For those to prefer to pay the $15 jury fee separately.

    You will still be responsible for the $75 entry fee, however the $75 entry fee will be reimbursed if you are not accepted into the market.

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  • 8/8/24 Rental

    Rental Fee: $275
    Salsbury Room Facility Rental: $150;
    Museum Business Membership: $75;
    Refundable Damage Deposit: $50

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • MACRAME  Ages 13+

    Macramé is a crafting technique that uses several knots to form the basic shape of the piece. We’ll show you how to do these basic knots to get you started on beautiful macramé work. These projects make great holiday gifts.

    Tuesday, December 5
    5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $32
    Instructor: Pamela

     

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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, January 9-March 5 (skip Feb. 27)
    NEW DATES: January 16-March 12 (skip Feb. 27)
    from 9:30-Noon

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

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  • 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 19-April 23, 9:30—noon

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

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

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  • CLAY CLASS: LEARNING TO THROW (A) 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 A: Jan. 11-Feb. 29

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Bill Mateer

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  • CLAY CLASS: LEARNING TO THROW (B) Ages 14-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: Mar. 21-May 9

    Instructor: Randy Reid
    Fee: $85

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

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  • CLAY CLASS: HANDBUILDING Ages 16+

    Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay. All skill levels welcome. Clay and tools are an additional charge.

    Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm
    Jan. 9-Feb. 13
    NEW DATES: January 16-Feb. 20

    Fee: $85
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

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  • VINTAGE JEWELRY MONOGRAM Ages 13+

    Go back to the 1970’s to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind collage from donated, vintage jewelry. Choose a letter at time of registration or you can choose from a butterfly, heart, tree or make your own. You are welcome to bring any of your own collected jewelry for a personal touch, but it is not required.
    Saturday, January 27
    1-4 pm

    Fee: $35
    Instructor: Laura

    If you plan on making a letter – please let us know which letter in the checkout notes so we can have a template ready for you on class day.

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  • ACRYLIC PAINTING – LANDSCAPE Ages 13+

    Follow along step by step to create a beautiful landscape painting on canvas.
    Saturday, February 24, 1-4 pm
    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

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  • 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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  • ART BUGS (Dec.) 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.


    Thurs., Dec. 14, 6—7 pm Gifts by Me (LA)

    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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • SANTA’S HELPERS Ages 5+

    ‘Tis the season of gift giving… and gift making! Be a busy elf preparing for the holidays by creating hand-made and personalized art projects to place under the tree.

    Sat., December 16, 2-4 pm

    Fee: $25
    Instructor: Laura

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  • WINTER BREAK FUN DAY Ages 5+

    Come to the museum for a morning of creating, painting, gluing, and drawing to relieve some of that Winter Break boredom. Enjoy your time off from school with colorful and creative crafts. Dress for a mess. Snack provided.

    Thurs., December 28, 9 am—Noon

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • ENCAUSTIC/BEES WAX ART Ages 13+

    Be part of an exciting encaustic painting experience. Learn to manipulate the wax and incorporate other materials and color to your design. This unique medium will have you buzzing. All supplies are included.
    Saturday, March 16, 9 am-Noon
    Fee: $35
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • CREATING WITH CLAY (A) Ages 6+

    An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities.

    Wednesdays from 3:30-5 pm
    Session A: Jan. 10—Feb. 14

    Fee: $75 per session
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

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  • CREATING WITH CLAY (B) Ages 6+

    An introductory class for kids who are curious about the versatility of clay and want to try out its limitless possibilities.
    Wednesdays from 3:30-5 pm
    Session B: Wednesdays, Mar. 20—April 24, 3:30—5 pm

    Fee: $75 per session
    Instructor: Peggy Cornick

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  • WINTER-THEMED PAINTING CLASS FOR KIDS! Ages 6+

    In this class kids will be learning step-by-step how to paint their own masterpiece with acrylic paint!
    Saturday, January 20
    10 am-noon

    Fee: $25
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • SQUISHIES Ages 9+, 7-8 with adult helper

    Squeeze out some creativity in this class. We will sculpt your favorite video game characters into squishies using foam and then paint them.

    Saturday, February 10
    1-4 pm

    Fee: $30
    Instructor: Laura

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  • COLOR PENCIL DRAWINGS Ages 8+

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

    Tuesday, February 27
    5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $25
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • SPRING BREAK MINI CAMP Ages 5+

    Come to the museum for two mornings of designing, painting, gluing, and drawing with Springtime Creations theme projects. Enjoy your time off from school with colorful and creative crafts. Dress for a mess. Snack provided.

    Tuesday-Wednesday, March 12-13
    8 am—Noon

    Fee: $45
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • *Family Class* ST. PATRICK’S DAY GNOMES Adult & child ages 5+

    Make and create artistic leprechaun gnomes styled with green and rainbow colors. Great décor for home or a gift.

    Saturday, March 2
    1-3:30 pm

    Fee: $30 per pair, $15 for each additional person
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • ART BUGS (Jan.) 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., January 6
    10-11 am

    Frozen 

    Fee: $12
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • ART BUGS (Feb.) 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., February 3
    10-11 am

    Be My Valentine
    Fee: $12
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • ART BUGS (March) 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., March 26
    6-7 pm

    Bunnies, Chicks and Eggs 

    Fee: $12
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • 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 pm

    Fee: $30 per pair, $15 for each additional person
    Instructor: Pamela

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  • *Family Class* A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Adult & child ages 5+

    Spend time with the kids and have a night of fun at the Museum. A behind the scenes tour, nighttime crafts and glow in the dark art. Crafts for an adult and child to work on together.

    Thursday, January 11
    5:30-7:30 pm

    Fee: $35 per adult & child pair, $15 for each additional person
    Instructor: Laura

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  • 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

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    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.

  • 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: $90

    Instructor: 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

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  • 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

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