Programs/ Classes
Adult & Young Adult Classes
Plein air oil painting workshop | JUne 20 & 27
Whether you're new to outdoor painting or looking to expand your skills, this workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to learn, create, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors with fellow artists and benefit from the instruction of Chadd Caldwell, professional oil painter and Dordt Art Professor.
Saturday, June 20th: Dordt Prairie, Sioux Center - $10
Saturday, June 27th: Windmill Park, Orange City - $10
Your registration fee includes the use of a box easel, making it easy to set up and paint on location. Participants are welcome to bring their own oil painting supplies, or you may use our supplies for an additional $10 fee.
MOUntain dulcimer workshop
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to make this classic american folk instrument - the mountain dulcimer - under the instruction of accomplished musician and luther, Gary Vanderhart.
In this workshop you will: construct a mountain ducimer from a kit, using basic tools, add personalization, and learn to play (music provided)!
WHERE: Art Studio at Children's Park
WHEN: June 8th-12th
WHO: This workshop is ideal for anyone curious about learning to build an instrument of your own - parents are encouraged to accompany younger students to help assist.
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm
COST: $100 - includes kit and music
Hand-Built POttery Workshop (FULL)
Discover the art of hand-built pottery in special workshop led by master potter Jake Van Wyk. Perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their skills, this class will guide you through the fundamentals of shaping clay by hand. The first two sessions focus on building your unique pottery pieces, and the third session is dedicated to glazing—adding color and finishing touches to bring your creations to life. Join us for a fun and creative experience and leave with beautiful, functional works of art you made yourself!
WHO: Ideal for Adults & Young Adults
WHEN: June 1 & 2/Building, June 15th/Glazing | 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Art Studio at Children's Park
Youth Classes
ART CAMP!
Get ready for a week of fun and creativity this summer at Art Camp! Kids will explore lots of exciting art projects using a wide variety of materials, and we’ll wrap up the week with a special art show to celebrate and show off their amazing creations.
WEEK ONE | June 15-19th
WEEK TWO | June 22-29th
K-2nd Grade 10:00-11:30 (FULL)
3rd-5th Grade 12:30-2:00
WHERE: Shelter House at Children's Park
MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT), the nation's largest touring children's theatre, is returning to Sioux Center! A tour team will arrive with a set, lights, costumes, props, and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play... except the cast. Actors who would like to participate must sign up in advance, and on the first day we will hold auditions to decide which actor will play each role. This year's show will be "The Little Mermaid"! This camp is open to grades 1-8 but has a limited number of spaces for specific age groups. Different students will need to be at different rehearsals, all of which will take place between the hours of 10am-2:15pm M-F at Te Paske Theater in Sioux Center Middle School. Participants must be able to attend all performances and rehearsals. A schedule will be handed out Monday at the end of the morning session. Performances will be on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. Performances Tickets: Free (freewill donations appreciated!)
WHERE: Te Paske Theatre
WHO: 1st Grade to 8th Grade (STILL ROOM FOR 6 & 7-YEAR-OLDS)
WHEN: August 3rd-8th
PERFORMANCES: August 7th at 7pm & August 8th at 4pm

COMING SOON!
Programs

SO SIOUX ME IS BACK!
Join us for a hilarious night of improv in the spirit of "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" at The Back Back (at the Fruited Plain Cafe) on October 10th & 11th at 7:30PM. $7 tickets are available for purchase at The Fruited Plain. Be sure to snag your tickets early - they sell out fast!

TWO AUTUMN PAINT & SIPS!
What better way to get into the Fall Spirit than with a Night Out at the Fruited Plain Cafe for an Autumn Paint & Sip! We have two dates to sign up for - Friday, September 26th (Apple Still Life) and Friday, October 24th (Autumn Drive). Grab a friend or two or plan a creative night out solo!







