Programming

Saturday Kids Workshops

In these workshops designed for kids ages 7-14, kids can celebrate another culture, paint like a famous artist, and more! Celebrate Grant Wood’s birthday February 19 by drawing chickens, and celebrate Juan Gris’ birthday March 12 by painting in his Cubist style . Workshops are free, registrations required the Wednesday before class . Visit musctineartcenter .org for more information and to sign up .

Kids Open Studio

Do you have an artistic child who needs a creative outlet? If so, join Program Coordinator Katy for a Kids Open Studio! Kids and their families can drop in anytime between 1:30 and 3:30 p .m . on Saturday, March 26 and try their hands at the different crafts and art projects . Try one, try them all! No experience is necessary, and registrations are not required for this free drop in workshop . Projects appropriate for ages 4 and up .

Mini Masters

Introduce your little ones ages 2 - 7 to the world of art with free art classes . Each class consists of a story and two art projects, and a different theme is offered each month . Classes meet Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a .m . and Thursday afternoons at 3:30 p .m . Registrations required .

Adult Studio

A variety of Adult Studio classes are presented each month . Explore watercolor and more with Vada Baker in Red Barn Studio, and get crafty in the Thursday Night Makerspace with our Program Coordinator Katy . Visit muscatineartcenter .org for a full class schedule . Registrations required .

Family Fun at Home!

Stop by the Muscatine Art Center during open hours and grab a “Take & Make” kit . Each bag contains a project you can complete at home with just a few additional supplies . These bags are free to pick up while supplies last . Pick up a “Spring Break” bag between March 11 and 18 .

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Baby Lapsit

Circle time and social time for the very youngest, ages birth to three plus parent or caregiver . Meet for songs, fingerplays, and stories, then adjourn to the children’s department for play and social time .

Sparkplugs

Aimed at 4 through 8-year-old’s, but everyone in the family is welcome to attend and participate . We start each program with a big, healthy snack . Adult Book Club - Virtual Join your fellow book lovers for a book discussion of our monthly read . New titles are chosen every month ranging from local authors and best- sellers all from different genres .

Preschool Storytime

Stories, songs, fun, and something special in Betty’s basket, for ages 2-6 .

Mother/Daughter Book Club

Enjoy a book together at home, then join friends for club activities at the library .

Skeleton Key

Calling all brave and adventurous tweens, ages 7 through 12! Skeleton Key Adventure Club brings you handson science exploration . All those who participate in the adventure receive a skeleton key to wear on a lanyard each time they attend .

Julie’s Kitchen Table

Homeschoolers! Enjoy a literature and activity program with Julie .

Tai Chi - Virtual Practiced as a graceful form of exercise involving a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing .