Get ready for a fun and hands-on day of pottery in our Create Your Own Clay Place Setting camp! In this exciting workshop, students will design and craft their very own bowl, cup, and spoon, learning the basics of hand-building techniques to create a personalized place setting. After shaping their pieces, they’ll have the chance to paint and decorate them, adding their own flair and style. Perfect for young artists who love working with their hands and creating something truly special, this camp will leave them with a functional, one-of-a-kind set they can cherish.

Due to popular demand, we’re offering a 2nd class! 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!

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!

We’re painting tipsy gnomes at Micky’s in North Liberty on March 9th! Come get lucky with us while we celebrate St Patty’s! Pick from 2 paint party times, either 2pm or 5pm and we’ll cover the first round of drinks. See you there!

Come visit our local North Liberty Mexican Market for a paint n sip on March 8th at 2pm. Our artists will walk you through our Frida Kahlo inspired painting while you sip on your sangria! (other drinks available also) Your $40 registrations gets all the materials needed to paint, instructions and assistance from our teachers and 2 drinks of your choice. Space is limited so register soon!

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!

Sunday, February 23rd 2-4pm, Tree of Life: Recreate nature using stone beads and copper wire, to “grow” your own organic tree! Experiment with hard and soft shapes for this free-wheeling design; no two trees will be the same. Perfect for beginners! Kit includes all materials, written instruction and two 15 minute virtual lessons to answer any questions from Cheryl!

Leap into a world of creativity with our Frog Art Adventure camp! In this exciting one-day workshop, kids will get to make their very own clay frogs sitting on lily pads, bringing their imaginative amphibians to life with colorful details and textures. Then, they’ll hop over to the painting station, where they'll use acrylic paints to create a vibrant frog on canvas—perfecting their brushstrokes as they capture these cool creatures in full color. This fun-filled day combines sculpting and painting in a way that’s sure to inspire all budding artists. Whether they love frogs or just love to create, campers will leave with two unique art pieces to proudly display at home. Come join the fun and get ready to paint and sculpt your way into a froggy masterpiece!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come make Christmas ornaments with us Dec 14th! Your $10/person registration buys kids at the Ronald McDonald house presents over Christmas!

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!

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.

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

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!

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.  

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.