Events

What is Art Den?

Well, it is an adult only open studio where you can get serious about creating! Come by and enjoy all of our best art supplies, relax, and focus on your art! The cost is only $5 ($20 to work in our stained glass studio) and your money helps support kids in our financial aid program, AccessArts! So come join us this, and every Friday, from 10am-noon! See you there!

Homeschool Open Studio is a relaxed, creative time for homeschool students to make art, explore new materials, and enjoy creating alongside other young artists the first Friday of each month!. Come with an idea or simply see what inspires you!

Just $5 per student. Supplies included.

Ages K-12: Join us Saturday mornings from 10-Noon for open studio. Free for members, $5 for Non-members, professional artists and musicians will be present to guide creative play and projects. Max capacity is 40 people.

We believe creativity should be accessible to every child.
North Star Studio is our new adaptive open studio designed for K-12 students with disabilities who may benefit from a more flexible, sensory-considerate space. Hosted in our gym on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 11:00am-12:30pm, this caregiver-supported program focuses on process over product and honors each participant’s unique way of creating.

Members attend free | $5 for non-members at the door

Check out our social story for more details: https://tinyurl.com/bdp5r964

It’s an honor to grow this space together.

Join us for Junk Journal Jam with mixed media artist Dori Patrick! We will create our own junk journals using easy and accessible materials. (Some you will bring, some we will have on hand) Take a peek inside some of Dori's completed books for ideas. Then have fun filling your own junk journals with all of the things that delight you!

Why is Junk Journaling Awesome? 1. It's a relaxing, hands-on way to preserve memories. 2. It offers total creative freedom with zero pressure. 3. There's no right or wrong way to do it. 4. It's a fun way to turn every day trash/ephemera into a meaningful keepsake.

You can register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bN7Qan0

Students who attend any elementary school in the Cedar Rapids Community School District are invited to join us for FREE open studio time in our art room! Come explore, experiment, and get creative alongside professional artists.

This is a drop-off program. Students can be dropped off at EIAA and picked up when the program ends. Caregivers are welcome to wait in our Community Room during the program.

Students must be signed in at drop-off so we have current emergency contact information. Prior registration is not required unless you’d like your child to be able to walk over from Trailside Elementary or be dropped off without a caregiver coming inside to sign them in. In that case, please complete our registration form in advance: https://app.amilia.com/.../eastern.../api/Activity/Detail...

We can’t wait to make art with you!

Join local artist Russ Fagle for Watercolor: Beyond the Basics, a 4-week advanced watercolor class designed for artists ready to build on their existing skills. Explore lighting effects, composition techniques, color strategies, mixing, and other helpful tips for creating engaging artwork with this versatile medium.

This class will run for 4 weeks starting 10/5 through 10/26 from 6:30pm-8:00pm.

You can register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=xZz8AK6

Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, this four-week class with local artists George & Barb Madlon provides the perfect opportunity to create a stunning stained glass masterpiece in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Stained Glass is an amazing art form, and don't be surprised if, after these four weeks, you're hooked!

Spots are limited, so register early!

$105 Fee includes all materials required for class.
You may also call 319-350-1805 during business hours to register! 16 and older invited to participate with a parent or guardian.

Final Piece will not necessarily look just like the example.

You can register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=y2p00P9

Join us for Junk Journal Jam with mixed media artist Dori Patrick! We will create our own junk journals using easy and accessible materials. (Some you will bring, some we will have on hand) Take a peek inside some of Dori's completed books for ideas. Then have fun filling your own junk journals with all of the things that delight you!

Why is Junk Journaling Awesome? 1. It's a relaxing, hands-on way to preserve memories. 2. It offers total creative freedom with zero pressure. 3. There's no right or wrong way to do it. 4. It's a fun way to turn every day trash/ephemera into a meaningful keepsake.

You can register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/eastern-iowa-arts-academy/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=kLGzaYv