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February 2022
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Hubert’s Night Owls
Hubert the Hedgehog is not always a fan of noise and distractions, so after our Free First Saturday for Students ends, we're staying open late for families and community members with special sensory needs. In addition to a lower-sensory impact environment in our exhibits, Adaptive Arts Specialist Heather Wagner will be leading a "Czech Textiles in Clay" hands-on activity. We will also offer a kit of activities and crafts to take home to enjoy. Cost: Free. For more information regarding…
Find out more »March 2022
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Hubert’s Night Owls
Hubert the Hedgehog is not always a fan of noise and distractions, so we’re staying open late today for families and community members with special sensory needs. In addition to a lower-sensory impact environment in our exhibits, Outreach Program Coordinator for the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, Lauren Manninen will be leading a clay sculpture activity as well as a watercolor activity.Cost: Free. For more information regarding our accessibility, please read more on our visit page.Sponsored by: McGrath Family of Dealerships.
Find out more »April 2022
Free First Saturday for Students
Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
Find out more »Hubert’s Night Owls
Hubert the Hedgehog is not always a fan of noise and distractions, so we’re staying open late today for families and community members with special sensory needs. In addition to a lower-sensory impact environment in our exhibits, an Adaptive Arts Specialist from Eastern Iowa Arts Academy will lead a hands-on activity. We will also offer a kit of activities and crafts for the little ones to take home to enjoy.Cost: Free. For more information regarding our accessibility, please read more…
Find out more »** CLASS IS FULL ** Egg Decorating with Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl
** This class is full ** Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required. For ages 8 or older; ages 8-11 must be accompanied by an adult.Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members. Egg…
Find out more »** CLASS IS FULL ** Egg Decorating with Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl
** CLASS IS FULL ** Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required. For ages 8 or older; ages 8-11 must be accompanied by an adult.Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members. Egg Decorating…
Find out more »Egg Decorating with Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl
Class participants will learn how to decorate eggs using the batik/wax resist method. The traditional wax resist process involves several stages of tracing designs with wax and dipping the egg in different colored dyes. Each student will leave with new knowledge and one finished egg. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required. For ages 8 or older; ages 8-11 must be accompanied by an adult.Cost: $30 members / $35 non-members. Egg Decorating Class only. (class materials are…
Find out more »May 2022
Free First Saturday for Students
Please note, NCSML will close at noon on May 7 to prepare for the President’s Society Preciosa Gala. Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit the NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID card.Cost: Free with student ID.Presented by: UFG Insurance.
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