September 25th, 2024. CRESTON, IA — Halloween, Poetry, Yoga, and more fun events at the Creston Arts Center.
Yoga for Mental Health
The Creston Arts Center will be hosting four yoga sessions this month. From 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays, certified yoga and meditation instructor Keri Anderson will lead classes focused on mind, body, and breath. Yoga mats are provided, but participants can bring their own. The classes are capped at 10 participants due to limited space. Registration is required online at www.crestonarts.org.
Monthly Poetry Workshop
This month’s poetry workshop is called ‘Dialogue with a Ghost.’ Alyssa Love will facilitate this workshop, leading a discussion on the work of deceased poets. The group will meet at the Creston Arts Center from 6 to 8 p.m. October 3. This workshop is free and open to 15 years and older. RSVP is required online at www.crestonarts.org.
Artist in Residence Workshop: Visual Journaling
Resident Artist Beth Bakkum will be leading another workshop at the Creston Arts Center 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 5 at Creston Arts Center. In this workshop, Beth will teach the art of visual journaling - a mix of writing, painting, and collage journaling. Registration is required online at www.crestonarts.org. The class is free and capped at 15 participants.
Clay Workshop: Build a Butter Dish!
This two-day workshop will occur 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays October 26th and November 2nd. Participants are required to attend both days. In this workshop, professional ceramicist Kelly Devitt will guide participants how to create their very own butter dish from start to finish. Registration is required online at www.crestonarts.org. Class is capped at 15 participants.
Paint with Melissa! Halloween
Paint with Melissa! Halloween will take place 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 26th at the Creston Arts Center. Participants will use acrylics to paint a spooky ghost with Melissa’s guidance. All skill levels are welcome in this easy-to-follow class. Class is capped at 20 participants. Online registration is required at www.crestonarts.org.
Arts and Fiber Club Exhibition
Creston Arts welcomes back the work of the Arts and Fiber Club. The exhibit will run for most of October in the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. An opening reception will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 4th, at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery, 116 W. Adams St. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more at www.crestonarts.com.
About Creston Arts
Creston Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served the Creston Area since 1977. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Southwest Iowans by bridging the community to the arts through coordination, advancement, promotion, and administration of all phases of the arts in Creston and the surrounding area. For more information, a calendar of upcoming events, or to make a donation to further our mission, visit www.crestonarts.org or call 641-351-7634.
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October Calendar
All-month Arts and Fiber Club Exhibition at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fridays Yoga for Mental Health - 9 - 10 a.m. at the Creston Arts Center. Online registration is required at www.crestonarts.org. Class is capped at 10 participants.
October 3 Monthly Poetry Workshop - Free workshop for those ages 16 and older. Class capped at 20, please register at www.crestonarts.org. 6 - 8 p.m. at Creston Arts Center.
October 4 Arts and Fiber Club Opening Reception - Free event. 6 - 8 p.m. at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. Light refreshments will be available.
October 5th Artist in Residence Workshop: Visual Journaling - Free event. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Creston Arts Center. Online registration is required at www.crestonarts.org.
October 26 and November 2 Clay Workshop: Build a Butter Dish - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Creston Arts Center. Online registration is required at www.crestonarts.org.
October 26 Paint with Melissa! Halloween - All ages. Class is capped at 20 participants. 5:30 at the Creston Arts Center. Online registration is required at www.crestonarts.org.
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