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Coffee & Canvas: Painting Landscapes with April Benson
Sep 27, 2025 2:30PM—4:30PM
Kweken Co. 113 3rd St NW Orange City, IA 51041
RegisterUnwind 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…
View MoreSewing for Beginners
Oct 09, 2025 6:00PM—Oct 11, 2025 12:00PM
City Hall 125 Central Ave Orange City, IA 51041
RegisterSessions: 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…
View MorePaint the Seasons: Fall
Oct 23, 2025 6:00PM—8:00PM
City Hall, 125 Central Ave S Orange City, IA 51041
RegisterTransform 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…
View MoreWatercolor Botanicals
Nov 13, 2025 5:30PM—7:30PM
City Hall 125 Central Ave Orange City, IA 51041
RegisterDiscover 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…
View MoreCoffee & Canvas: Painting Landscapes with April Benson
Nov 22, 2025 1:30PM—3:30PM
Kweken Co. 113 3rd St NW Orange City, IA 51041
RegisterUnwind 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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