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Moravian Folk Art Motifs Painting: Napkins, Handkerchiefs, & Towels

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art motif painting during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this class, participants will paint their motifs on a piece of fabric that could be used as a napkin, handkerchief, or towel.Cost: $50. Class size is limited to 20 participants, so please register early. Recommended...

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Moravian Folk Art Motifs Weeklong Painting Workshop

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art motif painting during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this weeklong workshop, each participant will complete a colorful painting on a large canvas (Approximately 36" x 48"). No class on Wednesday, July 26.Cost: $250 for weeklong workshop. Class size will be limited to 10...

Moravian Folk Art Motifs Painting: Wooden Plaques

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Two artists from Southern Moravia will be teaching Moravian folk art motif painting during our first summer weeklong workshop. During this class, participants will paint their motifs on a small wooden plaque (approx. 12" x 12") to take home and proudly display.Cost: $50. Class size is limited to 20 participants, so please register early. Recommended...

Czech Village Walking Tour with Mark Stoffer Hunter

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join Mark Stoffer Hunter, Cedar Rapids historian, on a walking tour of historic Czech Village. Learn the unique history behind this fascinating neighborhood and hear special stories associated with architectural landmarks. The Czech Village tour will begin and end at NCSML’s clock tower (corner of 16th Ave SW and Inspiration Pl SW). Parking is available...

Homelessness and Architecture: Examples of European Solutions

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Homelessness is currently a highly urgent, worldwide social problem. Globally, there are around 100 million people without homes and 1.6 billion people living in unsuitable housing conditions. And these numbers are continually rising. The pandemic, migration, and the climate crisis have and will continue to have a negative influence on the rising number of the...

Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibit Guided Tour

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Enjoy a guided tour of Brilliant Bohemian Garnets by Dr. Lucie Kodišová from the Department of Older Czech History at the National Museum in Prague from where the artifacts have traveled from. Brilliant Bohemian Garnets is a one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic and is...

Brilliant Bohemian Garnets Exhibition Opens

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

A one-of-a-kind exhibition of priceless antique and modern garnets from the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic is only making one stop in America — and that’s in Iowa. Over 300 objects that feature the fiery red gemstones will be on display. Many pieces are garnet-decorated jewelry, but others are household items like eyeglasses, mirrors,...

11th Annual Conference of Czech Schools in North America

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library is delighted to be hosting the 11th Annual Conference of Czech Schools in North America. The conference, conducted entirely in Czech, offers an intensive two-day training program, opportunities to meet Czech dignitaries and academics, and as always, traditional Czech food. The registration fee includes: Friday, June 2...

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