Education

Current & Upcoming

Coffee & Canvas: Painting Landscapes with April Benson

Sep 27, 2025 2:30PM—4:30PM

Kweken Co. 113 3rd St NW Orange City, IA 51041

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Unwind with creativity at Coffee & Canvas: Landscape Painting with April Benson on Saturday, September 27 from 2:30–4:30 pm. Guided by local artist and OCArts Board member April Benson, this two-hour workshop will walk you step-by-step through painting your very own landscape on canvas. Whether you’re brand new to painting or looking to sharpen your…

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Sewing for Beginners

Oct 09, 2025 6:00PM—Oct 11, 2025 12:00PM

City Hall 125 Central Ave Orange City, IA 51041

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Sessions: Thursday, Oct 9 (6 – 7 pm & 7 – 8 pm) Saturday, Oct 11 (10 – 11 am & 11 – 12 noon) Sewing Made Simple! ✂️ Bring your sewing machine and join us for a relaxed, hands-on class designed to help you feel confident and comfortable. With step-by-step, personalized guidance, you’ll discover…

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Paint the Seasons: Fall

Oct 23, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM

City Hall, 125 Central Ave S Orange City, IA 51041

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Transform an ordinary print into a one-of-a-kind autumn or Halloween masterpiece! In this guided class, you’ll learn creative acrylic painting techniques to reimagine and layer over a print, giving it new life with seasonal flair. Whether you lean toward cozy fall colors or spooky Halloween details, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to explore your…

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Watercolor Botanicals

Nov 13, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM

City Hall 125 Central Ave Orange City, IA 51041

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Discover the beauty of watercolor botanicals in this hands-on workshop with local artist Kaarina Van Berkum. Kaarina will begin with a 45–60 minute demonstration of her process, sharing tips and techniques for capturing delicate floral and plant forms. Following the demo, you’ll have about an hour to experiment and create your own botanical-inspired piece, drawing…

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Coffee & Canvas: Painting Landscapes with April Benson

Nov 22, 2025 1:30PM—3:30PM

Kweken Co. 113 3rd St NW Orange City, IA 51041

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Unwind with creativity at Coffee & Canvas: Landscape Painting with April Benson on Saturday, November 22 from 1:30–3:30 pm. Guided by local artist and OCArts Board member April Benson, this two-hour workshop will walk you step-by-step through painting your very own landscape on canvas. Whether you’re brand new to painting or looking to sharpen your…

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Past | Archive

Tie Dye Bag Workshop- Session 2

Jul 16, 2025 4:30PM—5:00PM

Windmill Park Pavilion Orange City, IA 51041

Digital Photography Basics

Jun 28, 2025 9:00AM—12:00PM

Stadscentrum 101 2nd St NE Orange City, IA 51041

Drumming Workshop with Omaha Street (moved to Unity HS)

Jun 25, 2025 6:00PM—Jun 30, 2025 6:30PM

Windmill Park Bandshell 206 Central Ave NW Orange City, IA 51041