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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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
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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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CLAY CLASS: BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING (A) 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.
Session A: Wednesdays, January 6 – Feb 24, from 5:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $105
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VINTAGE JEWELRY
Ages 13+Go back to the 1970’s to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind collage from donated, vintage jewelry. Choose from a butterfly, tree, heart or star shape to work with. You are welcome to bring any of your own collected jewelry to give it a personal touch, but it is not required.
Saturday, January 9
from 1-4 pm
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CLAY CLASS: HANDBUILDING (A)—MORNING Ages 16+
Learn the basics of hand building with clay using simple techniques like pinching, coiling, and slabs. Projects suitable for beginner and intermediate experience. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Session A: Tuesdays, January 12 – Feb 16, from 9:30 am-Noon
Fee: $105
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CLAY CLASS: INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING (A) Ages 16+
Build on your wheel skills, for potters ready to refine their technique and expand their creativity. Prerequisite: At least two previous throwing classes at MacNider. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Session A: Thursdays, January 21 – March 11, from 5:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $105
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BASIC FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP Ages 13+
Practice drawing the human figure from a live model in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. Focus on shapes, proportions, and gesture.
Saturday, January 23
9 am-2 pm (1 hour break at Noon)
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MADE FOR THE BIRDS Ages 13+
Create a functional and unique clay home for your feathered friends. Learn basic hand-building and decorative techniques. No prior clay experience required. Pickup following week. Includes clay and tools. Two-day workshop.
Sat., January 30, from 1-4 pm &
Thurs. February 4, from 5:30-7:30 pm
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LOVE MUGS
Ages 13+Create a one-of-a-kind mug for yourself or someone you love! A real, unfired clay mug is provided, and you’ll learn multiple soft-clay decorative techniques and add colors. Pickup following week.
Saturday, February 13
from 1-4 pmFee: $45
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CLAY CLASS: INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING—MORNING Ages 16+
Build on your wheel skills, for potters ready to refine their technique and expand their creativity. Prerequisite: At least two previous throwing classes at MacNider. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Tuesdays, March 2 – April 27, from 9:30 am-Noon (Skips March 23)
Fee: $105
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ACRYLIC PAINTING Ages 13+
Learn the basics of color theory, composition, and brush techniques while painting a flower still life.
Saturday, March 6
from 1-4 pmFee: $35
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CLAY CLASS: HANDBUILDING (B)—PM Ages 16+
Learn the basics of hand building with clay using simple techniques like pinching, coiling, and slabs. Projects suitable for beginner and intermediate experience. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Session B: Wednesdays, March 24 – May 12, from 5:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $105
Instructor: Adeline -
CLAY CLASS: INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING (B) Ages 16+
Build on your wheel skills, for potters ready to refine their technique and expand their creativity. Prerequisite: At least two previous throwing classes at MacNider. Clay and tools are an additional charge.
Session B: Tuesdays, April 6 – May 25, from 5:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $105
Instructor: Bill -
CLAY CLASS: BEGINNER WHEEL THROWING (B) 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.
Session B: Thursdays, April 8 – May 27, from 1:30-3:30 pm
Fee: $105
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POP ART PETS Ages 13+
Turn your own favorite pet photo into a bold, colorful work of art! Trace your pet’s image and transform it with vibrant colors and a fun pop-art style. Students will need to turn in a photo ahead of time.
Saturday, April 10
from 1-4 pm
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ADULT PRINTMAKINGAges 13+
Discover the world of printmaking by creating a multicolor garden scene.
Saturday, May 1
from 1-4 pmFee: $35
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WATERCOLOR FRUIT Ages 13+
Learn basic watercolor techniques to paint beautiful fruit. Beginners welcome.
Saturday, May 15
from 1-4 pmFee: $30