Dec
13
12:30 PM12:30

Holiday Hand-painting Ornaments and Wet-glazing Table Decor on Saturday, Dec 13 at noon

We’re doing a short-notice clay event for you to cut out holiday tree ornaments or create ceramic table decor for your holiday feast! You pieces will be out of the kiln before the holiday!

We have many bisque fired premade ornaments for you to either paint with acrylic, watercolor or glaze! If you would prefer to cut out your own clay ornaments (with cookie cutters) or sculpt your own, you have the option to wet-glaze them on site or pick them up in one week to paint with acrylic paints at home after they have been fired.

$20 registration gets you four pre-made ornaments or one pound of clay to make your own holiday pieces! You can always purchase more clay to make more!

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Dec
14
2:00 PM14:00

Holiday Gonk in Clay, Sunday Dec 14 @ 2pm

Gather your friends, family, or co-workers for some festive fun and create your very own Holiday Gonk out of clay! These charming, bearded little gnomes bring a dose of cozy cheer to any home. Sip something warm (or a little stronger), laugh, and sculpt together—perfect for a holiday party, family outing, or just a creative night out. Open to both kids and adults—no experience needed, just bring your holiday spirit! Come make a little magic (and maybe a little mess).

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Dec
21
1:00 PM13:00

Holiday Hand-painting Ornaments and Table Decor on Sunday, Dec 21 @ 1pm

We’re doing a short-notice clay event for you to cut out holiday tree ornaments or create ceramic table decor for your holiday feast! You pieces will be out of the kiln before the holiday!

We have many bisque fired premade ornaments for you to either paint with acrylic, watercolor or glaze! If you would prefer to cut out your own clay ornaments (with cookie cutters) or sculpt your own, you have the option to wet-glaze them on site or pick them up in one week to paint with acrylic paints at home after they have been fired.

$20 registration gets you four pre-made ornaments or one pound of clay to make your own holiday pieces! You can always purchase more clay to make more!

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Dec
27
1:00 PM13:00

Family Day Chill Out: Ceramic Cozy Cat Mug on Saturday, Dec 27 at 1pm

Snuggle into the season with our sweetest family-friendly Maker Day event yet!

Join us to create Cozy Cat (or dog or cow), an adorable kitty whose tail curls up to be your mug’s handle! Your instructor will guide artists of all ages step-by-step, making it perfect for kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves a cozy, creative afternoon together.

And of course, the hot chocolate will be flowing!

$35 Registration

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Dec
28
1:00 PM13:00

Maker Day Make Your Own Project on Sunday, Dec 28 @ 1pm

Feel like making something?

Drop in and create with us! For $20, you’ll receive one pound of clay (glaze and firing included) or a canvas to paint on. Want to keep going? Additional materials can always be purchased.

Our instructors will also have an Advanced Curriculum project available if you’d like extra inspiration or a creative challenge.
Please note: children must be supervised by an adult.

$20 Registration

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Dec
29
1:00 PM13:00

Maker Day Make Your Own Project Monday, December 29 @ 1pm

Feel like making something?

Drop in and create with us! For $20, you’ll receive one pound of clay (glaze + firing included) or a canvas to paint on. Want to keep going? Additional materials can always be purchased.

Our instructors will also have an Advanced Curriculum project available if you’d like extra inspiration or a creative challenge.
Please note: children must be supervised by an adult.

$20 Registration

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Dec
30
1:00 PM13:00

Maker Day Make Your Own Project on Tuesday, Dec 30

Feel like making something?

Drop in and create with us!
For $20, you’ll receive one pound of clay (glaze and firing included) or a canvas to paint on. Want to keep going? Additional materials can always be purchased.

Our instructors will also have an Advanced Curriculum project available if you’d like extra inspiration or a creative challenge.
Please note: children must be supervised by an adult.

$20 Registration

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Jan
2
1:00 PM13:00

Robots on Records Family Paint Party on Friday, Jan 2nd @ 1pm

Paint Robots on Records! Make them silly. Make them sweet. Make them Steampunk or make them street. Perfect for supervised kids, families, dreamers, and anyone who loves art with a spark of whimsy. Our instructors will prepare the vinyl for you and guide you through step-by-step.

$35 registration

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Jan
3
1:00 PM13:00

Snowy Dawn Painting Party on Saturday, Jan 3rd @ 1pm

Pause and recharge after the holiday rush with a tranquil afternoon of art. Guided step-by-step by your instructor, you’ll paint a soft, snowy dawn that reflects the calm and beauty of winter.

$32 registration

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Jan
4
1:00 PM13:00

Maker Day Make Your Own Project on Sunday, Jan 4 @ 1pm

Feel like making something?

Drop in and create with us!
For $20, you’ll receive one pound of clay (glaze and firing included) or a canvas to paint on. Want to keep going? Additional materials can always be purchased.

Our instructors will also have an Advanced Curriculum project available if you’d like extra inspiration or a creative challenge.
Please note: children must be supervised by an adult.

$20 Registration

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Jan
10
1:00 PM13:00

Family Paint Party--Cozy Cat on Saturday, Jan 10 @ 1pm

Snuggle into the season with our sweetest family-friendly paint event yet!

Join us to create Cozy Cat—an adorable kitty bundled up with a big mug of hot chocolate. Your instructor will guide artists of all ages step-by-step, making it perfect for kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves a cozy, creative afternoon together.

Relax, laugh, sip something warm, and leave with a purr-fect winter keepsake!

$35 Registration

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Jan
11
1:00 PM13:00

Family Maker Day Party Ceramic Cozy Cat Mug on Sunday, Jan 11 @ 1pm

Snuggle into the season with our sweetest family-friendly Maker Day event yet!

Join us to create Cozy Cat (or dog or cow), an adorable kitty whose tail curls up to be your mug’s handle! Your instructor will guide artists of all ages step-by-step, making it perfect for kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves a cozy, creative afternoon together.

And of course, the hot chocolate will be flowing!

(This has an accompanying paint party event on Saturday, Jan 10 at 1pm if you want to sign up for that as well!)

$35 Registration

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Jan
17
2:00 PM14:00

Sky Full of Flowers Paint & Sip

Shake off the winter blues and bring a little color into your January! Join us for a fun, relaxing painting session as we create a “Sky Full of Flowers” on canvas.

Take a moment to reminisce about summer blooms and look forward to the freshness of spring through vibrant colors and playful brushstrokes. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and a love for color!

$35 Registration


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Jan
24
1:00 PM13:00

Pour paint shapes and ocean animals! Saturday, Jan 24 @ 1pm

Come to the warehouse and we’ll pour paint various shapes and/or ocean animals! These are already key holed to hang on your wall! These pieces are about 14” to 20” in size so it will stick out and shine in your home!

This event will be in our warehouse location at 760 Nathan ave, ste 3; North Liberty.

$30 Registration

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Jan
24
1:00 PM13:00

Maker Day Make Your Own Project Saturday, January 24 @ 1pm

Feel like making something?

Drop in and create with us!
For $20, you’ll receive one pound of clay (glaze and firing included) or a canvas to paint on. Want to keep going? Additional materials can always be purchased.

Our instructors will also have an Advanced Curriculum project available if you’d like extra inspiration or a creative challenge.
Please note: children must be supervised by an adult.

$20 Registration

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Feb
1
1:00 PM13:00

Maker Day Make Your Own Project Sunday, Feb 1 @ 1:00pm

Feel like making something?

Drop in and create with us!
For $20, you’ll receive one pound of clay (glaze and firing included) or a canvas to paint on. Want to keep going? Additional materials can always be purchased.

Our instructors will also have an Advanced Curriculum project available if you’d like extra inspiration or a creative challenge.
Please note: children must be supervised by an adult.

$20 Registration

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Dec
7
2:00 PM14:00

Holiday Tree Paint & Sip, Sunday Dec 7 @ 2pm

‘Tis the season to get creative! Come paint your own Christmas or Holiday Tree while you sip, laugh, and unwind. Add your own flair—classic, colorful, or completely wild—and take home a festive piece of art ready to hang or gift. A fun night for beginners and seasoned painters alike!

$32 registration



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Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00

Garner Elementary "Maker Day" Fundraiser Saturday, Dec 6 @ 10am

Register to join us Saturday, December 6 from 10am - noon to work with ceramics! All profits go to Garner Elementary! $35 gets you up to 2 hours to create what you can with ceramics and glazes. Instructors will be available to help with your projects. We’ll kiln your pieces when complete and they’ll be ready for pickup within 2 weeks.

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Nov
22
1:00 PM13:00

Drop-in Making/Hand-Painting Ceramic Holiday Ornaments and Table Decor Saturday Nov 22 @ 1pm

We’re doing a short-notice event to cut out holiday tree ornaments or create ceramic table decor for your Thanksgiving feast! They will be out of the kiln before the holiday! If you cut out your own (with cookie cutters), you can wet-glaze them on site or paint them after they have been fired. I have lots of pre-made/pre-fired cookie-cutter ornaments that you can hand-paint if you don’t want to make your own. $20 gets you four pre-made ornaments or one pound of clay to make your own. You can purchase more clay!

$20 registration

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Nov
19
9:00 AM09:00

ICCSD Kids' Square Day Art Camp, Wednesday Nov 19 @ 9am - noon

Get ready to build, paint, and create at Kids’ Square Day Art Camp! In this camp, kids will sculpt and design their own blocky character ceramic bobblehead, paint a pixel-inspired canvas scene, and glaze their ceramic masterpiece. Perfect for young artists who love creativity and adventure!

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Nov
8
2:00 PM14:00

Pour paint and resin shapes and ocean animals! Saturday, Nov 8 @ 2pm

Come to the warehouse and we’ll pour paint ocean animals! Once dry we’ll resin them for that beautiful shine for you. Pick from a dolphin, turtle, whale, whale tail or a surf board. These are already key holed to hang on your wall! These pieces are about 14” to 20” in size so it will stick out and shine in your home! This party will be in our warehouse location at 760 Nathan ave, ste 3; North Liberty.

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Nov
4
9:00 PM21:00

ICCSD Kids' Camp Halloween Art Party Tuesday, Nov 4 at 9am-Noon

Join our post-Halloween Art Party 9am-12pm on November 4! We will be creating creepy clay ghost lanterns and painting this BOO-tiful Halloween scene.

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Nov
3
1:00 PM13:00

Tamarack "Maker Day" Fundraiser, Monday Nov 3 @ 1pm

Register to join us Monday, November 3rd from 1pm - 3pm to work with ceramics! All profits go to Tamarack! $35 gets you up to 2 hours to create what you can with ceramics and glazes. Instructors will be available to help with your projects. We’ll kiln your pieces when complete and they’ll be ready for pickup within 2 weeks.

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Nov
1
10:00 AM10:00

Grant Elementary "Maker Day" Fundraiser Saturday, Nov 1 @ 10am

Register to join us Saturday, November 1st from 10am - noon to work with ceramics! All profits go to Grant Elementary! $35 gets you up to 2 hours to create what you can with ceramics and glazes. Instructors will be available to help with your projects. We’ll kiln your pieces when complete and they’ll be ready for pickup within 2 weeks.

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Oct
24
9:00 AM09:00

Clear Creek Amana - Kids' Camp Halloween Art Party 10/24/2025 @ 9am-noon

Join our Halloween Art Party 9am-12pm on October 24th! We will be creating creepy clay ghost lanterns and painting this BOO-tiful Halloween scene.

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Oct
21
9:00 AM09:00

Iowa City - Kids' Camp Dinosaur Adventures 10/21/2025 @ 9am-nnon

Step back in time and join us for a Dinosaur Adventures day camp full of creative fun! In this action-packed 3-hour workshop, kids will sculpt their very own clay dinosaurs, bringing these ancient creatures to life with their own personal touch. Then, they’ll paint a vibrant dinosaur jungle scene using acrylic paints, where they can create a lush, prehistoric world full of color and imagination. Campers will learn basic sculpting and painting techniques while expressing their love for dinosaurs in a hands-on, exciting way. By the end of the session, they’ll have a unique clay dinosaur and a beautiful undersea painting to take home and show off. Perfect for young artists who love dinosaurs, this camp will spark their creativity and leave them with two amazing works of art!


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Oct
11
2:00 PM14:00

Pumpkin Glow-Up Make & Sip Saturday, Oct 11

Light up your autumn nights with a handmade touch! Join us for a cozy evening of creativity as we craft ceramic pumpkin centerpieces designed to let warm candlelight glow through. Perfect for your fall table or Halloween décor, these one-of-a-kind pieces will add charm to any space.

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Oct
5
2:00 PM14:00

Beer on the Deck Paint n Sip! - Sunday, Oct 5 @ 2pm

There’s nothing like the feeling of a beer on the deck on a frosty evening! We’ll be at Big Grove, Iowa City. First round’s on us! Registration $32.

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Oct
4
10:00 AM10:00

Penn Elementary "Maker Day" Fundraiser

Register to join us Saturday, Oct 4th from 10am - noon to work with ceramics! All profits go to Penn Elementary! $35 gets you up to 2 hours to create what you can with ceramics and glazes. Instructors will be available to help with your projects. We’ll kiln your pieces when complete and they’ll be ready for pickup within 2 weeks.

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Oct
3
9:00 AM09:00

Iowa City - Kids' Camp Frog Art Adventures 10/03/2025

Hop into creativity this summer! In this two-part camp, young artists will sculpt their very own ceramic frog soap holder and bring it to life with bright colors and glaze. Then, they’ll paint a vibrant acrylic masterpiece of the frog’s natural habitat. This camp is perfect for kids who love nature, imagination, and getting a little messy while making art.

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Oct
2
9:00 AM09:00

Iowa City - Kids’ Camp Under the Sea Adventures 10/02/2025

Dive into the depths of creativity with our Under the Sea Art Adventure camp! In this exciting one-day workshop, kids will craft their very own clay blowfish, sculpting these adorable sea creatures with fun textures and bright colors. After bringing their blowfish to life, campers will switch gears to paint a stunning undersea scene using acrylic paints, where they can explore vibrant coral reefs, playful fish, and swirling seaweed. This hands-on experience lets kids express their love for the ocean while developing their sculpting and painting skills. By the end of the day, each child will have two beautiful pieces of art to showcase—an amazing clay blowfish and a breathtaking undersea/coral painting! Join us for a splashing good time and create your own undersea masterpieces!

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Sep
26
8:00 PM20:00

Tamarack "Maker Day" Fundraiser Monday, Nov 3 @ 1pm

Register to join us Monday, November 3rd from 1pm - 3pm to work with ceramics! All profits go to Tamarack! $35 gets you up to 2 hours to create what you can with ceramics and glazes. Instructors will be available to help with your projects. We’ll kiln your pieces when complete and they’ll be ready for pickup within 2 weeks.

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Sep
14
to Sep 15

Mug of Madness Make & Sip, Sunday, September 14 @ 2pm

Your mug is watching you 👀 Create your own creepy eyeball mug! No experience needed—just your imagination and a taste for the eerie! Join us for a chillingly creative evening where your drink isn’t the only thing watching you! In this Make & Sip, you’ll hand-build a one-of-a-kind ceramic mug complete with a sculpted creepy eyeball that’s guaranteed to give you the stare. No experience needed—just bring your imagination, and maybe a friend to keep an eye out.


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Sep
6
2:00 PM14:00

Acrylic Pour and Resin Table Making! Sept 6 2pm

  • Big Picture Studio Warehouse (map)
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Come into the warehouse and design your own coffee table! We’ll set you up with the table base and legs, you choose your colors, layout and create your own living room masterpiece! Once these dry we’ll pour 2 layers of resin over them to seal them and ready for pickup!

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Aug
16
2:00 PM14:00

Calyx Creek Paint n Sip - Aug 16 2pm

Unleash your creativity in the heart of the lavender fields at Calyx Creek! Join us for a peaceful painting surrounded by the beauty of the countryside.

Your $35 ticket includes:
Step-by-step painting instruction and all materials
An included lavender drink, cocktail, or wine. This will be held at Calyx Creek.

No experience needed — just come ready to relax, sip, and create a one-of-a-kind lavender-themed masterpiece to take home. It’s the perfect midweek escape with friends, or a solo moment of artistic bliss.

Register here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/big-picture-paint-n-sip-tickets-225944

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Aug
10
2:00 PM14:00

Misty Forest River Watercolor Paint 'n' Sip - Aug 10 @ 2pm

Can you feel the cool mist in the air? Explore watercolor painting techniques as we immerse ourselves in this misty forest river. $32 registration.

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Aug
3
2:00 PM14:00

Ceramic Bird House "Make & Sip" - Aug 3 @ 2pm

Join us for a fun afternoon playing with clay! Create a whimsical bird house with floral details while relaxing in our studio with friends and fellow makers. Registration is $35 per person.

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Jul
13
2:00 PM14:00

Big Grove 'Laid Back Vibes' Paint n Sip!

We’re bringing the laid back vibes to Big Grove Iowa City! Chill out in the party room and enjoy their newest brews with us as we bring this lakeview to life. The $32 registration covers everything including the first round of drinks! This party is July 13th at 2pm. Cheers!

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Jul
10
6:30 PM18:30

Paint & Sip Fundraiser at Grow Johnson County

Paint & Sip Fundraiser at Grow Johnson County
$35.00

Join us at Johnson County’s Historic Poor Farm July 10th, 6:30-8:00pm for a relaxing night of painting outdoors and sipping on Wild Culture Kombucha!

Your ticket will include all art materials, an instructor lead painting tutorial, and kombucha samples courtesy of Wild Culture.

All proceeds from this workshop directly support Grow: Johnson County's farmer development programs. These initiatives provide training and resources to emerging local farmers while growing over 40,000 pounds of fresh produce each year for donation to area food access sites. Additional donations beyond the ticket price are warmly welcomed and will further support our mission.

Find about more about Grow and donate here!

https://www.growjohnsoncounty.org/donate

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Jun
29
2:00 PM14:00

Calyx Creek Lavender Paint n Sip!

Come enjoy the peace on the lavender farm. We’ll paint a scene for their beautiful lavender fields while we sit in the middle of the farm during peak bloom season! Wine tasting and lavender drink included on this event June 29 at 2pm.

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Jun
14
2:00 PM14:00

Ocean Animal Pour Paint Party!

Come to the studio and we’ll pour paint ocean animals! Once dry we’ll resin them for that beautiful shine for you. Pick from a dolphin, turtle, whale, whale tail or a surf board. These are already key holed to hang on your wall! These pieces are about 14” to 20” in size so it will stick out and shine in your home!

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