Amana Arts Guild’s Iowa Plein Air Event
Painters: Join us for a weekend of frsh air painting in the beautiful and historic Amana Colonies!
Painters: Join us for a weekend of frsh air painting in the beautiful and historic Amana Colonies!
Tour new and historic Amana homes, all festively decorated for the holidays. The AAG Haus Tour is $15. Thickets may be purchased at any one of the homes and at the AAG Gallery on Main store in Amana. The walk is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Come paint in the charm of the Amana Colonies with local artist Kristie Yoder. On three Friday mornings during the summer months, we will meet and create acrylic landscapes that define some of the character of the Amanas. You will learn the process of painting in outdoor spaces, discuss color palettes and different painting techniques,…
Taught by experienced artist Kirk Neihouse, this class will give learners a chance to learn the three Raku processes, as well as fundamentals of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Ample studio time will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at amanaartsguild.com.
The art of bookbinding and book construction is a historical and precise art form. This course relies less on the correct rules of construction and more on the process of developing a creative idea into an artist book. The purpose of this course is to explore the creative process by using various writing, drawing, and…
The course is designed to give students a basic overview of the relief printmaking process, as well as an understanding of what a print is. Students will be exposed to the basic techniques and concepts of relief printmaking, followed by in-depth, hands-on experience in the process. Both hand printing methods and press printing will be…
Join local Amana artist Molly Kephart in creating one-of-a-kind glitter ball ornaments. You will learn how to manipulate and fold paper to create a beautiful glitter ball ornament. All skill levels are welcome. All materials and supplies are included. Pre-registration is required. Sign-up on Kirkwood's website: Kirkwood sign up
Come paint in the charm of the Amana Colonies with local artist Kristie Yoder. On three Friday mornings during the summer months, we will meet and create acrylic landscapes that define some of the character of the Amanas. You will learn the process of painting in outdoor spaces, discuss color palettes and different painting techniques,…
Come paint in the charm of the Amana Colonies with local artist Kristie Yoder. On three Friday mornings during the summer months, we will meet and create acrylic landscapes that define some of the character of the Amanas. You will learn the process of painting in outdoor spaces, discuss color palettes and different painting techniques,…
Join us for our annual Festival of the Arts! Visit beautiful and historic Amana to shop from a wide variety of talented art vendors, eat at tasty food trucks, and listen to live music! Free to the public and fun for the whole family!
Renowned local artist David Garman will exhibit his series A Prophecy In Paint. These large format narratives represent the focus of his life’s work. Now 29 years in the making, these were last shown in Iowa as a solo at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Iowa Galley, January, 2000. Many new pieces have been…
Once again it is that time of year! You’re invited to the Guild’s celebration of traditional Colony communal cooking. Reserve your spot now for the opportunity to experience not just the extraordinary foods, but also an atmosphere of Colony hospitality and community spirit. Come visit with friends, both old and new, as platters of original…
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