Programming
We offer high quality art education and opportunities
for artistic growth and professional development.
Watch for new programming additions!
Still Life Sessions
Thursdays 10AM-noon
9, 16, 23, 30 January and 6, 13, 20, 27 February
High school and up (all levels)
$10 at the door ($5 for those with financial need and PPOD members)
Learn to Oil Paint
Wednesdays 10AM-Noon
22, 29, January and 5, 12, 19, 26 February
High School and up: Beginner and up
Instructor: Pam Hiatt
$175
Introduction to Life Drawing: Gesture Drawings and Proportions
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
23, 30, January and 6, 13, 20, 27 February
18 and up: Beginners and up
Instructor: Rachel Daack
$180
Life Drawing Sessions: Jan/Feb
Thursdays 6:30-8:30
23, 30 January and 6, 13, 20, 27 February
18 and up
$75 for six weeks with registration or $15 at the door
Teen Art Club
Tuesdays 3:30PM-5:30PM
4, 11, 18, 25 February
Teensl only
Staff guide, but students lead!
$15 per session
What Is Art? Exploring the Pop Art Movement
Friday, 14 February, 10AM-Noon
Middle School Only
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
$30
What is art? Inspired by the vibrant Pop Art movement, we’ll explore how everyday objects influence us and how they can become art.
Afternoon Watercolor: Getting Started Right
Tuesdays 3PM-5PM
18, 25 March and 1, 8, 15, 22 April
High School and up: Beginners and up
Instructor: John Preston
$175
Evening Watercolor: Getting Started Right
Tuesdays 6PM-8PM
18, 25 March and 1, 8, 15, 22 April
High School and up: Beginners and up
Instructor: John Preston
$175
Teen Art Club Apr/Mar
Tuesdays 3:30-5:30PM
18, 25 March and 1, 8, 15, 22 April
Teens only
$80 for six weeks
Intro to Drawing
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm
19, 26 March and 2, 9, 16, 23 April
14 and up: Beginners and up
Instructor: Jessie Rebik
$175 for six weeks
Still Life Sessions Mar/Apr
Thursdays 10AM-noon
20, 27 March and 3, 10, 17, 24 April
High school and up
$10 at the door ($5 for those with financial need and PPOD members)
Life Drawing Sessions: Mar/Apr
Thursdays 6:30-8:30
20, 27 March and 3, 10, 17, 24 April
18 and up
$75 for six weeks with registration or $15 at the door
Cardboard Creations: Build Your Dream House
Saturday, 22 March, 10AM-Noon
Middle School Only
$30
Unleash your imagination and bring your dream house to life in this exciting cardboard construction workshop!
2025 Paint Out Artist Registration Due 31 March
Register to enter the juried selection of artists for the 2025 Bluff Strokes Plein Air Paint Out. All fees are nonrefundable.
Introduction to Silverpoint and Egg Tempera
4-6 April, 9AM-4PM each day
18 and up: Some art experience helpful
Instructor: E. E. Kono
$340 for workshop and $70 for materials
This workshop is partially supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Morning Pysanky Egg Decorating
12 and up. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
$50
Afternoon Pysanky Egg Decorating
12 and up. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
$50
Spring Into Art: Create Your Self-Portrait
Monday, 21 April, 10AM-Noon
Middle School Only
$30
Learn how to draw self-portraits and explore cool mixed media techniques to make your artwork stand out.
Photorealistic Oil Painting Workshop
27-29 June, 9AM-4PM daily
18 and up: Some painting experience helpful
Instructor: Jessie Rebik
$340
This workshop is partially supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Hand Bookbinding with Louise Kames
7-9 February, Noon-4pm Friday and 9AM-4PM Saturday and Sunday
18 and older: Beginners and up
Instructor: Louise Kames
$285
Hand Bookbinding and Gelli Printing Decorative Paper
This workshop is partially supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Middle School Mixed Media Art Workshop: This I Believe
Middle School Only
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
$30