Create a special clay pot to house your succulents or any tiny plant. Fee includes tools, materials and firing. Succulents will be available for purchase Instructor: Maureen Seamonds
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Create a woven clay basket just in time for strawberry gathering! Summer will be here soon, perfect for decoration or use as a berry bowl. We will spend 1 hour clay weaving a basket and 1 hour painting them with glaze. They will be ready for pickup in approximately 10 days. Fee includes includes tools, materials and firing. Instructor: Madalyn Loring Vorrie
Explore our Hamilton County Conservation Parks and Wildlife Areas with our Hamilton County Naturalist. We will hike on the park trails, bike trails, and mowed fire break trails in the wildlife areas together. This one starts at the Briggs Woods Park Shelter 2 Trail Head. The hike themes will vary depending on the location and what is going on with the natural resources at that...
Join us for an amazing experience working copper into an intricate design representing your family name, crest or mark. Create an amazing heirloom to pass down through your family! You will leave with an amazing 8” x 10” copper work of art. Fee includes tools & supplies Instructor: Robin Hamer
On the Wilcox nature trail hike at Little Wall Lake we will observe some undisturbed glacial rock shoreline, wild flowers, trees, animal tracks, and wildlife. This program is for all ages of people who enjoy hiking in the outdoors. Register online at www.mycountyparks.com Questions contact John Laird at 515-297-0423.
Spend some creative time painting a lovely canvas to celebrate “MOM”! This workshop is dedicated to all the special “Moms” we know. Send “Mom” on a mini creative get-a-way or come and make something special to give her. All materials & supplies included in fee. Instructor: Di Sinclair
Explore rolling and cutting clay slabs to create a create a one-of-a-kind cup! Explore the cup form and create a personalized hand-built cup. Think about how you will use your cup? Will it be a painter’s cup, teacup, cups to hold items, or planters, etc. We will spend 1 hour creating our clay cup and 1 hour decorating by painting them with glazes! Projects will...
Join us for an amazing experience working copper into an intricate design representing your family name, crest or mark. Create an amazing heirloom to pass down through your family! You will leave with an amazing 8” x 10” copper work of art. Fee includes tools & supplies Instructor: Robin Hamer
Curious about how to drink whiskey the proper way? Interested in how it's made - locally & with fresh ingredients? Reserve your spot online today at www.wildcatdistillery.com The guided tastings happen between 12 & 4 pm.
Bells Mill Park is where this hike will be on the park trails, bike trails and mowed fire break trails in the wildlife areas together. The School House shelter is where we will meet. The hike themes will vary depending on the location and what is going on with the natural resources at that time of the year. We will start out with some of...
Come and meet Hamilton County Law Enforcement Officers and refine your fishing skills during the Cops & Bobbers fishing derby at Brigg’s Woods Park beach area. This family event is free to the public. Iowa residents do not need a fishing license since it is held on the Iowa DNR free fishing weekend. (June 7,8,9, 2024) This program is for kid’s ages 3-14 years of...
A watercolor painting class for beginners. Make a day of it with a friend. Enjoy two leisurely paced watercolor sessions. Kris will introduce you to a variety of watercolor techniques and tools and will help you discover how varied materials and tools affect the outcome of your paintings. She will cover essential watercolor basics, from how to handle and care for your brushes to the...