Time to create a unique hand-made clay luminary/pumpkins. Add some beautiful light into your home or light-up your patio table. You can create it into a pumpkin or another style of luminary. For the first hour, we will create a pinch pot dome and a slab to set it on. We will cut out different holes/shapes to create the luminary. The second hour we will...
The dedication of the Kent Harfst Remembrance Monument will be held on October 16th at the Brewer Creek Park. Kent was a hard working, kind, selfless and giving person. He was the director of the Recreation and Public Grounds for Webster City, Iowa. For over 30 years he was instrumental in bringing many wonderful changes and improvements to Webster City.
Bring your camper out ahead of time and decorate your campsite. There will be awards for the best two decorated campsites. Hay rides, Trick or Treating in campgrounds, and kids’ games at Shelter1 will be free. A light Meal at the Beach Shelter will be sponsored by the Webster City Church of Christ for the first 350 people who attend the event. A free will...
Celebrate the fall at this annual free family-orientated event. Bring your camper and decorate your campsite. There will be awards for the best two decorated campsites. Trick or Treating and hayrides will be in the campgrounds. Wear your favorite costume to this event! No alcohol consumption is allowed at the hayrides. For more information contact John Lairs at 515-297-0423 or jlaird@hamiltoncounty.org. Also Little Wall Lake...
Come learn how to create simple pinch pots and transform them into winter trees. You will learn the basics of score and slip to attach clay. You will be able to decorate your tree with clay attachments and carvings in the first hour of the workshop. The second half will focus on painting our trees with underglaze. Examples to decorate your tree would be snow,...
What owls fly around Brigg's Woods Park in Hamilton County, Iowa at night? Come join us for a brief discussion at the Brigg's Woods Beach Amphitheater on owls of Iowa. We will hike the park trails together in search of these winged animals of the night. We will try to call some owls as we hike the trails. We will discuss what things threaten these...
Create three stunning, heirloom quality holiday ornaments using alcohol inks. Jen Berte will demonstrate how this medium is incredibly forgivable and yields striking results! You will have fun experimenting with different techniques and inks and go home with beautiful ornaments for your tree or holiday décor. You can make 3 ornaments for the $45.00 fee. Instructor: Jaen Berte
Create colorful, textured surfaces in this Gelli Plate Printing class. Gel printing is a printing technique that cannot be duplicated creating unique textures on paper and fabrics. Gel printing is great for use in cardmaking, collage, textiles and so much more. In these classes, you will use a gelli plate and acrylic paints and a variety of stencils and other objects to create beautiful, colorful...
Stratford Fitness Center's Annual Turkey Trot is happening at 8:30 am on Thursday, November 24th. Meet at the Stratford Fitness Center.
Come hike and search for candy canes on the park trails at Brigg’s Woods Park in Hamilton County, Iowa. Join the County Naturalist in search of hidden candy canes on the trees, bushes, and logs. We will discuss the history of the candy cane. See what is going on with the animals in the woods during the winter. Dress appropriately for the cold weather conditions....
Transform simple clay pinch pots into Holiday Clay Gnome sculptures. You will be able to decorate your creation with clay attachments and carvings in the first hour of the workshop. The second half will focus on painting our gnomes with underglaze. We will fire your pieces at our studio. You will schedule a time to pick up your gnomes with the instructor 1-2 weeks after...
Come have some crazy fun and learn to create Christmas Gnomes for the Holidays. Kids of all ages will learn to create these cute gnomes using cozy socks. The finished product makes a great gift for Mom too! Bring the kids, bring grandma, bring the neighbors, bring your friends! Littles may require adult assistance due to the use of hot glue. Gnome it up for...
