Multi Age 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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OIL PASTEL BOOKMARKS Ages 14+
Ages 14+ Learn simple oil pastel techniques and make some amazing bookmarks to give to friends or as a keepsake. Bookmarks will be sprayed after class and available to pick up later in the week.
Saturday, July 25 from 1-4 pm
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ADULT ACRYLIC SUMMER LANDSCAPE Ages 14+
Ages 14+ End your summer with a relaxing acrylic painting class. Learn beginning painting techniques.
Saturday, August 29 from 9 am-Noon
Fee: $35
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$10 Donation
We always appreciate donations – please note if you prefer your donation goes towards class scholarships or operations of the MacNider Art Museum.
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BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING Ages 16+
Whether you’re trying the pottery wheel for the first time or returning after a break, this beginner wheel throwing class is for you. Learn the fundamentals to create functional ceramic pieces. Students may not have taken more than 2 previous throwing classes at MacNider. Advanced students will be removed from class list and given Museum credit only.
Tuesdays, August 25-October 13
from 5:30-7:30 pmFee: $95
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AM INTERMEDIATE WHEEL THROWING Ages 16+
Build on your wheel throwing for potters ready to expand their skills. Focus on improving form, exploring more complex projects. Prerequisite: At least 2 previous throwing classes at MacNider.
Tuesdays, September 1-October 20
from 9:30 am-NoonFee: $95
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HAND BUILDING IN CLAY Ages 13+
Learn the basics of hand building with clay using simple techniques like pinching, coiling, and slabs. Projects suitable for beginner and intermediate experience.
Thursdays, Sept. 3 – Oct. 29 (skip Oct. 22)
from 5:30-7:30 pmFee: $85
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PM INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING Ages 16+
Build on your wheel throwing for potters ready to refine their technique and expand their creativity. Focus on improving form, exploring more complex projects. Prerequisite: At least 2 previous throwing classes at MacNider.
Thursdays, October 8-December 3 (skip Nov. 26)
from 5:30-7:30 pmFee: $95
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FAMILY CLASS: HAUNTED HOUSES Ages 10+
Sign up your family or friends to create a ghoulish haunted house! A gingerbread house for Halloween lovers. Price is per house with 1-2 people working together (one person per pair must be over 14 years of age to use the hot glue gun).
Sat., October 10 from 12:30-4:30 pm
Fee: $40/pair
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WATERCOLOR FALL/WINTER CARDS Ages 13+
Create beautiful 3-D watercolor cards you can send to a loved one or set on a shelf to decorate for the upcoming season.
Tues., October 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $30
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BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING: TEENS Ages 12-18
Learn essential techniques to create bowls, cups, and other pottery projects while building confidence, creativity, and hands-on skills in a fun, supportive studio environment.
Tuesdays, October 27-December 8 (skip Nov. 24)
from 4-5:30 pmFee: $73
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HOLIDAY TREE LUMINARIES Ages 16+
Great for those new to clay. Build a clay three dimensional Christmas tree that lights up with a candle. Pickup following week.
Sat., November 7 from 9-11 am
Fee: $40
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GLASS BALL ORNAMENT PAINTING Ages 13+
Decorate your tree with a one of a kind masterpiece made by you. Learn to use enamel paints to paint on glass.
Sat., November 28 from 1-4 pm
Fee: $40