Upcoming events.
Drawing Class - Pet Portraits
This Pet Portrait class is the ideal class for all levels!
What’s a better way to honor our furry loved ones than drawing them! You will need to provide a clear photo of your friend either printed out or on a phone or tablet. The higher the quality of photo, the better!
Printmaking Class - Open Studio
Learn the basics of printmaking and make your own print design in this class! Supplies will be provided!
Family Craft Night - Umbrella Painting
Umbrella Painting
Join us for Family Craft Night on April 9th as we turn plain white umbrellas into colorful masterpieces! Bring your creativity — we’ll bring the paint, brushes, and good vibes. All ages welcome for this fun, hands-on activity!
Let’s make a splash with color before the rain does!
Hand Building Bowls (2 Part Class)
Part 1
Join Lori Bowling for a special 2-part ceramic workshop where you’ll create and glaze your own beautiful bowl. Whether you’re new to ceramics or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on experience is perfect for all levels.
Class Dates & Time:
Part 1: Hand-Building – April 11 (Friday), 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Use molds and cutouts of flowers or leaves to shape and form your bowl, adding unique decorative details.
Explore hand-building techniques such as slab work to create your one-of-a-kind piece.
If you are only attending this first part, please make arrangements with Genni Lynn at gennil@lakecityarts.org to pick up your bisque-fired piece.
Join Lori Bowling for a special 2-part ceramic workshop where you’ll create and glaze your own beautiful bowl. Whether you’re new to ceramics or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on experience is perfect for all levels.
Class Dates & Time:
Part 1: Hand-Building – April 11 (Friday), 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Use molds and cutouts of flowers or leaves to shape and form your bowl, adding unique decorative details.
Explore hand-building techniques such as slab work to create your one-of-a-kind piece.
Part 2: Glazing – April 25 (Friday), 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Once your bowl is bisque-fired, return to glaze and add color, giving it a vibrant and polished finish.
Attendance in Part 1 is required to participate in Part 2.
If you can only attend the first class, please contact Genni Lynn at gennil@lakecityarts.org to arrange a time to pick up your bisque-fired bowl.
Green Willow Easter Basket Weaving
Get ready for spring with this beginner-friendly basket weaving class led by artist and nature crafter Maddie Bloomer! Using freshly harvested green willow and other natural materials, you’ll learn traditional weaving techniques to create your very own Easter basket—just in time for egg hunts, spring picnics, or nature walks.
Argentinian Food - Cooking Class
Join Cay in learning how to make delicious lentil ragù and golden empanadas – a flavorful journey of comfort and culture in the kitchen!
Lentil ragù is a hearty, plant-based twist on traditional Italian ragù. Made with lentils, a soffritto of onions, carrots, and celery, and enriched with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, it simmers into a rich, savory sauce perfect over pasta or polenta.
Empanadas are delightful stuffed pastries popular in Latin American and Spanish cuisines. These hand-held treats feature a golden, crispy crust filled with savory ingredients such as spiced meats, vegetables, or cheese.
Join Cay to explore these delicious dishes and add a new, exciting dimension to your culinary repertoire!"
Open Mic Night
Every 4th Thursday of the Month
Hosted by Lake Cities’ own Pajama Party Band
Step into the spotlight or kick back —Open Mic Night is your chance to experience local talent up close.
Sing a song, share a poem, perform a monologue, play some music—or just come enjoy the show.
All experience levels welcome. Supportive vibes guaranteed.
Beer, wine, and soda are available for sale.
Great drinks, great talent, and a great night out.
Come for the creativity, stay for the community.
Hand Building Bowls (2 Part Class)
Part 2
Join Lori Bowling for a special 2-part ceramic workshop where you’ll create and glaze your own beautiful bowl. Whether you’re new to ceramics or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on experience is perfect for all levels.
Class Dates & Time:
Part 1: Hand-Building – April 11 (Friday), 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Use molds and cutouts of flowers or leaves to shape and form your bowl, adding unique decorative details.
Explore hand-building techniques such as slab work to create your one-of-a-kind piece.
If you are only attending this first part, please make arrangements with Genni Lynn at gennil@lakecityarts.org to pick up your bisque-fired piece.
Join Lori Bowling for a special 2-part ceramic workshop where you’ll create and glaze your own beautiful bowl. Whether you’re new to ceramics or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on experience is perfect for all levels.
Class Dates & Time:
Part 1: Hand-Building – April 11 (Friday), 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Use molds and cutouts of flowers or leaves to shape and form your bowl, adding unique decorative details.
Explore hand-building techniques such as slab work to create your one-of-a-kind piece.
Part 2: Glazing – April 25 (Friday), 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Once your bowl is bisque-fired, return to glaze and add color, giving it a vibrant and polished finish.
Attendance in Part 1 is required to participate in Part 2.
If you can only attend the first class, please contact Genni Lynn at gennil@lakecityarts.org to arrange a time to pick up your bisque-fired bowl.
Paper Flower Boquets
Celebrate spring with us by making a bouquet that never fades! All flowers will be pre-cut, we'll just assemble them with a glue gun and floral tape. Bring a friend and go home with a bouquet to brighten your home.
Arts & Crafts Supply Sale
Come to LCA and explore our used craft supplies we are selling!
All items will be for sale by donation! All funding from this event will go to improvements for our Art Cave! We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please let Genni Lynn know at gennil@lakecityarts.org.
Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of talent! Whether you write songs, poetry, or play an instrument we want to see you on that stage!
Free admission with cash bar!
Paper Bird Collage Class
Join Becky as she teaches you how to take a photo of a bird and create your own paper bird! All supplies provided!
CLOSED
Lake City Arts will be closed this week. If you have any questions please email Genni Lynn at gennil@lakecityarts.com. Thank you for your patience!
Paint with Maddie - Moonrise Over Wetterhorn
Join Maddie as she walks you through painting "Moonrise Over Wetterhorn". This is easy to paint and fun to customize with your favorite colors. It even looks great with any details added or subtracted making it perfect for every ability level!
Hand Built Bowls (Part 1)
In this two part class you will hand build your own bowl using a mold! Lori will teach you the techniques of clay sculpting!
The first part of this class will be building your bowl out of clay. In the next part of the class you will glaze your bowl. The second part of this class is March 28th.
Mother Sauces Cooking Class
In this class Cay will instruct you on how to make the mother sauces!
What are the 5 Mother Sauces?
Bechamel Sauce.
Veloute Sauce.
Espagnole Sauce.
Tomato Sauce (sauce tomate)
Hollandaise Sauce.
These sauces are the foundation for many other sauces.
Family Craft Night - Sensory Bottles
Bring the family in and let the kids make a fun sensory bottle with St. Patrick’s day themed sequins!
Printmaking Class - Open Studio
Learn the basics of printmaking and make your own print design in this class! Supplies will be provided!
Drawing Class - Still Lifes
In this class you will learn some simple sketching tools as well as how to draw what you see using still lifes! This is the perfect class for any beginner at drawing.
Paint Your Own Pottery - Plates
Join us and paint your own ceramic plate!
Lori will show you different glazing techniques like layering, texture, and the best way to paint a design on your plate.
Watercolor Travel Journals
Create a journal of watercolor postcards using photos from your most recent travels.
Watercolor artist, Linda Downs will teach you the basics of watercolor as you paint your travel adventures from your pictures in this journal class.
Fused Glass - Key Chains
Join Taylor as she walks you through creating your own glass keychain!
Family Craft Night - Valentines
Come to Lake City Arts to create Valentines! One ticket includes one adult and one child. All supplies provided!
Printmaking Class - Open Studio
Learn the basics of printmaking and make your own print design in this class! Supplies will be provided!
Drawing Class - Basics
This class is perfect for the person who wants to explore art but gets stunted at the start...
DRAWING!
Anyone with little to no experience is the perfect student for this class. Katie will teach you the basics of drawing such as form, values, shading, and much more.
Mike Henry - Watercolor Value and Light Workshop (Day 2)
Join Mike Henry as he gives step-by-step instruction in basic concepts that are fundamental to capturing the beauty that surrounds us!
All supplies included, but it is recommended that students bring a watercolor sketchbook. If you prefer to work in a different medium, feel free to bring your own supplies.
Mike is a master of using light and color in his pieces. He has received numerous awards and watercolor society memberships and his work has been featured in watercolor magazines.
We are so fortunate to have Mike bring his relaxed, straight-forward instructional style and ability to coach students of all abilities to Lake City Arts!
Topics we will cover:
warm-up by making a 10 step value scale
working with the same, simple composition, paint 3 watercolor sketches: high key, middle key, low key
set the mood and atmosphere by keying your tonal values
mapping 3 tonal values from a contour sketch
tie similar values together to make stronger shapes
create depth by using adjacent and contrasting values
orchestrate the light and dark values to make a dynamic composition
front light, top light, side light, ¾ light
manipulating values
counterchange
Mike will then help each student apply these concepts to create a larger final piece.
Mike Henry - Watercolor Value and Light Workshop (Day 1)
Join Mike Henry as he gives step-by-step instruction in basic concepts that are fundamental to capturing the beauty that surrounds us!
All supplies included, but it is recommended that students bring a watercolor sketchbook. If you prefer to work in a different medium, feel free to bring your own supplies.
Mike is a master of using light and color in his pieces. He has received numerous awards and watercolor society memberships and his work has been featured in watercolor magazines.
We are so fortunate to have Mike bring his relaxed, straight-forward instructional style and ability to coach students of all abilities to Lake City Arts!
Topics we will cover:
warm-up by making a 10 step value scale
working with the same, simple composition, paint 3 watercolor sketches: high key, middle key, low key
set the mood and atmosphere by keying your tonal values
mapping 3 tonal values from a contour sketch
tie similar values together to make stronger shapes
create depth by using adjacent and contrasting values
orchestrate the light and dark values to make a dynamic composition
front light, top light, side light, ¾ light
manipulating values
counterchange
Mike will then help each student apply these concepts to create a larger final piece.
Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of talent! Whether you write songs, poetry, or play an instrument we want to see you on that stage!
Free admission with cash bar!
Italia Cuchina - Cooking Class
Italia Cuchina
Welcome to Italia Cuchina - the ultimate Italian culinary experience!
Bring your appetite, roll up your sleeves and put on your apron. This hands on cookking class is all about Italian peasent food. Rissotto and Frittatas. Come hungry and ready to experience the best of Italy right in your neighborhood at Italia Cuchina!
Fused Glass Open Studio
Join Taylor as she provides examples for designs and teaches the basics of fused glass!
Family Craft Night - Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Come to Lake City Arts to make a snowflake out of popsicle sticks and paint them!!
Tickets are $10
One ticket includes:
One Adult and One Child
Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of talent! Whether you write songs, poetry, or play an instrument we want to see you on that stage!
Free admission with cash bar!
Family Christmas Cookie Decorating
Come to Lake City Arts to decorate Christmas Cookies! One ticket includes one adult one child, and one dozen cookies!
Christmas Craft Fair
Come to lake city arts to do all your Christmas shopping! Local Artisans will be set up with their handmade goodies! perfect for the whole family!
Coffee, hot chocolate, cider, and hot tea will be available!
Table Rental Information
Set up starts at 9am
First Come First Serve! $10 per Table!
We have limited space for the tables. We will have individual 4ft tables & 8ft tables to fit 2 booths.
Thanksgiving (Closed)
Lake City Arts will be closed for Thanksgiving day.
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
LCA Clean Up Day
Come and join us as we reorganize and clean up the Arts Center! We will be working on several big and little projects, from cleaning the basement to organizing our storage space!
All hands and ages are welcome!
Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of talent! Whether you write songs, poetry, or play an instrument we want to see you on that stage!
Free admission with cash bar!
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