Jan
24
4:30 PM16:30

Community Fridays - Art for everyone!

We want to offer affordable access to art for everyone! Come in on Friday to our open studio and work on a project of your choice! Create your project using ceramics, fiber arts, alcohol ink, mixed media, even pour painting! Come in for 90 minutes and use our materials for only $20! Pre-registration required.

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Jan
26
2:00 PM14:00

Wire Wrapped Earrings!

Sunday, January 26th from 2-4pm Wire Wrapped Earring: Use wire to create a hammered shape and wound wire for an organic design. Each participant will make a copper earring with an ear wire provided and leave with written instructions.  Ages 8 and up preferred or with an adult email Cheryl at cherealdesigns for any questions $35 per student.

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Jan
29
9:00 AM09:00

Kids Camp Jan 29 - 9AM - Create Your Own Puzzle!

Unleash your creativity and design your very own puzzle in this fun and interactive class! In this workshop, elementary students will have the chance to come up with their own unique puzzle ideas—whether it's a favorite animal, scene, or something totally original. Once they've designed their image, they’ll transfer it to a puzzle board and watch it come to life as they cut out the pieces! By the end of the class, each student will have their own custom-made puzzle, ready to take home and share with family and friends. It’s a perfect mix of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun that will leave every camper with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

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Jan
29
1:00 PM13:00

Kids Camp Jan 29 - 1PM - Create Your Own Puzzle!

Unleash your creativity and design your very own puzzle in this fun and interactive class! In this workshop, elementary students will have the chance to come up with their own unique puzzle ideas—whether it's a favorite animal, scene, or something totally original. Once they've designed their image, they’ll transfer it to a puzzle board and watch it come to life as they cut out the pieces! By the end of the class, each student will have their own custom-made puzzle, ready to take home and share with family and friends. It’s a perfect mix of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun that will leave every camper with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

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Feb
9
4:00 PM16:00

Valentines Polymer Clay Jewelry!

Create handmade jewelry with polymer clay in the Big Picture Gallery Studio on Sunday Feb 9th from 4-6!  Each student will make their own cane and speckled polymer clay mixes in color before creating shapes and attaching to wearable jewelry. Students can create earrings or pendants to celebrate love this Valentine's day, all materials and instruction included in DIY kits.


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Feb
10
6:00 PM18:00

Valentines Paint n Sip at Field Day Feb 10th at 6PM!

Grab someone close to you and you’ll each paint a canvas to reflect the other. Watch both of your creative sides connect in our next paint n sip at Field Day on Feb 10th at 6pm. Your first drink is on us, just come in and enjoy the company of your valentine while our teachers guide you through the painting and you put your own fun spin on it! The $50 registration covers both of you and a drink for each. We supply all you need to paint, create and enjoy.

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Feb
20
9:00 AM09:00

Kids Camp - Wire Weaving!

Join Chereal Designs for a class that's great for an introduction to wire weaving on Thursday Feb 20 from 9-12. The "Grecian Wire Woven Earring" combines copper wire, gemstone beads and wire weaving to complete this beginner's project.  We will use jewelry making tools and hammers to complete the look that is great for a pendant or earrings.  All kits come with materials and instructions for future projects.  Register today with Big Picture Gallery and Studio to join!  Ages 8+, email Cheryl at cherealdesigns@gmail.com for any questions. 

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Feb
20
1:00 PM13:00

Kids Camp Feb 20 - 1pm - Picasso self portrait and ceramic faces!

Join us for a fun-filled, creative day at camp where we'll dive into the world of Picasso and explore his unique art style! In this exciting hands-on workshop, kids will design and sculpt their own colorful clay masks and paint self-portraits inspired by the bold, abstract shapes and playful features that made Picasso’s art so famous. Whether it's quirky eyes, fun noses, or wild colors, there's no limit to what they can dream up! At the end of the day, each child will have their own masterpiece to take home, ready to display. Come ready to get your hands dirty and express yourself in a truly Picasso-style way!

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Mar
7
9:00 AM09:00

Kids Camp - 9am - Mar 7 - Picasso self portrait and ceramic faces!

Join us for a fun-filled, creative day at camp where we'll dive into the world of Picasso and explore his unique art style! In this exciting hands-on workshop, kids will design and sculpt their own colorful clay masks and paint self-portraits inspired by the bold, abstract shapes and playful features that made Picasso’s art so famous. Whether it's quirky eyes, fun noses, or wild colors, there's no limit to what they can dream up! At the end of the day, each child will have their own masterpiece to take home, ready to display. Come ready to get your hands dirty and express yourself in a truly Picasso-style way!

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Mar
7
1:00 PM13:00

Deep Dive into Drawing! (Middle and High School)

Interested in learning how to draw realistically? 

We’ll do a 3 hour deep-dive into drawing techniques, focusing on composition, blending,and the light/dark value scale, to create a dramatic, realistic drawing of a jar on black paper with white charcoal pencils.

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Mar
18
9:00 AM09:00

Kids Camp March 18 9AM - Under the Sea Day Camp

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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Jan
10
4:30 PM16:30

North Bend Elementary Fundraiser!

Register to join us Friday January 10th from 4:30-6:30pm to work with ceramics. All profits go to North Bend Elementary! $35 gets you 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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Jan
3
9:00 AM09:00

Kids Camp - Winter Break Penguins!

Come join us for our Iowa City and Clear Creek Kids Camps over Winter Break! On Jan 3rd at 9am we’re painting and creating ceramics of pretty penguins! Your child will come home with their painting and we’ll fire up the kiln to have their penguin mugs ready for take home after 2 weeks. Kindergarten and older are welcome for 3 hours to have some fun with us from 9-Noon on Jan 3.

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Dec
30
9:00 AM09:00

Kids Camp - Winter Break Snow Bears!

Come join us for our Iowa City and Clear Creek Kids Camps over Winter Break! On Dec 30 at 9am we’re painting and creating ceramics of Snow Bears! Your child will come home with their painting and we’ll fire up the kiln to have their snowman dish ready for take home after 2 weeks. Kindergarten and older are welcome for 3 hours to have some fun with us from 9-Noon on Dec 30th.

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Dec
27
9:00 AM09:00

Kids Camp - Winter Break Gingerbread!

Come join us for our Iowa City and Clear Creek Kids Camps over Winter Break! On Dec 27 at 9am we’re painting and creating ceramics of Gingie the Gingerbread! Your child will come home with their painting and we’ll fire up the kiln to have the Ginger Bobble heads ready for take home after 2 weeks. Kindergarten and older are welcome for 3 hours to have some fun with us from 9-Noon on Dec 27th.

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Dec
15
2:00 PM14:00

Field Day - Christmas Paint n Sip!

Come out to Field Day for our next paint n sip in the Duckpin room Dec 15th at 2pm! Big Picture will provide step-by-step painting instruction, a canvas, and supplies. Your first drink is on us so come and relax and get into the season.

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Dec
8
1:00 PM13:00

Big Grove Paint n Sip - Country Barn

Come welcome winter with us at our next paint n sip with Big Grove! Get cozy with us blending these colors into a winter landscape in the warmth of Big Grove’s brewery! Your first drink is on us and we look forward to seeing you Dec 8th at 1pm!

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Dec
6
4:30 PM16:30

Oak Hill Elementary Fundraiser!

Register to join us Friday December 6th from 4:30-6:30pm to work with ceramics. All profits go to Oak Hill Elementary! $35 gets you 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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Dec
1
3:30 PM15:30

Micky's Christmas Paint n Sip! (2nd session 3:30PM)

Come get in the Christmas spirit with us at Micky’s for our next Paint n Sip! The first drink is on us so come paint your own Christmas tree with our teachers on December 1st at 3:30pm at Micky’s North Liberty! This is the 2nd session starting at 330, session 1 sold out at 1pm

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Dec
1
1:00 PM13:00

Micky's Christmas Paint n Sip!

Come get in the Christmas spirit with us at Micky’s for our next Paint n Sip! The first drink is on us so come paint your own Christmas tree with our teachers on December 1st at 1pm at Micky’s North Liberty!

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Nov
22
9:00 AM09:00

Turkey Day Camp - ICCSD No SCHOOL

Turkey Day Camp - ICCSD NO SCHOOL Nov 22 @ 9am
$45.00

Get excited for the holidays with this Thanksgiving themed day camp! Students will make a turkey out of clay & glaze it during the first part of camp, then they will do a pie painting on a canvas.

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Nov
17
2:00 PM14:00

Welcome Winter Paint & Sip at Colony Acres

Welcome Winter Paint & Sip at Colony Acres - Nov 17th @ 2pm
$60.00

Help us kick-off the season with this winter scene perfect for holiday decor! Big Picture will provide step-by-step painting instruction, a canvas, and supplies. Colony Acres will provide a drink and pizza!

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Nov
17
2:00 PM14:00

Hand Knotted Bracelet at Big Picture Gallery and Studio!

Knowing how to knot beads is a helpful skill to knot precious beads to make rosaries or malas and a timeless technique to protect pearls.  Learn how to knot in-between beads with Chereal Designs at Big Picture Gallery and Studio on Sunday, November 17th from 2-4pm.  Every kit comes with the materials needed to complete a bracelet with beads that you choose on the day of class, including gemstone, pearls and glass.  

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Nov
8
4:30 PM16:30

Garner Elementary Ceramics Studio Fundraiser!

Register to join us Friday November 8th from 4:30-6:30pm to work with ceramics. All profits go to Garner Elementary! $35 gets you 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
5
9:00 AM09:00

Pocket Monster Day Camp - ICCSD & CCA NO SCHOOL

Pocket Monster Day Camp - CCA & ICCSD NO SCHOOL
$45.00

Back by popular demand! Come create Pikachu, Eevee, Bulbasaur, or your favorite Pocket Monster at our morning workshop! Students will first create and glaze a project out of clay and then paint a canvas.

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Oct
24
9:00 AM09:00

Dragons Love Tacos - CCA NO SCHOOL

Dragons Love Tacos Day Camp - CCA NO SCHOOL
$45.00

Dragons love tacos & so do we! Join us for a morning of painting dragons and making taco trinket dishes at this 3 hour camp based on the book "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin.

The day camp will be October 24th 9am-12pm. Open to students k-6th grade.

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Oct
23
6:30 PM18:30

Holy-Sheet We are Painting Ghosts at Smash!

Holy-Sheet We are Painting Ghosts at Smash!
$50.00

Celebrate Smash's 5th Anniversary with this spooky wine Wednesday paint & sip! Instructors from Big Picture will guide you step-by-step through this BOOtiful painting. Smash will provide soup, fall treats, and drinks!

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Oct
15
9:00 AM09:00

Fall Meow-sterpieces - ICCSD No School

Fall Meow-sterpieces Day Camp - ICCSD NO SCHOOL
$45.00

Drop your elementary kids off at the art studio for a fun morning of creating & painting cats! Tuesday October 15th, 9am-12pm.

Students will spend the first hour making a ceramic cat pot, the second hour painting, and the last hour glazing their clay creation!

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Oct
11
9:00 AM09:00

Dragons Love Tacos Day Camp

Dragons Love Tacos Day Camp - CCA NO SCHOOL
$45.00

Dragons love tacos & so do we! Join us for a morning of painting dragons and making taco trinket dishes at this 3 hour camp based on the book "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin.

The day camp will be October 24th 9am-12pm. Open to students k-6th grade.

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