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The Memorial Union Workspace Drop-in crafts, Paint Your Own Pottery, art classes and fun events are waiting for you in our studio The Workspace is a fun outlet for your creativity! So. Many.

Drop-in Crafts: Be a maker when it works best for you! Drop in for our monthly crafts and occasional craft nights. Come solo or bring a friend and make something you'll love, or take your kit to go. All ages are welcome. Prices range from $8-$15. Paint Your Own Pottery: Pick your piece, paint it with bright, beautiful colors, and give us about a week to fire it for you. We have fun weekly themes, and so many other items to choose from that everyone walks away happy! Paint in our studio or take a kit to go. All ages welcome. Prices range from $8-$20

Art Classes: Creativity is contagious, and our instructors are here to share their passions with you! Learn to throw pottery on the wheel, paint with oils or water media, solder metal for jewelry, stitch or sew, use machinery for wood projects, knit or crochet, melt glass into beads, or dance at our tango lessons. Options. Classes are for ages 18+ and prices vary based on supplies and time with instructor. Group Events: We love hosting groups! But we do need to know you are coming so we can give you the best experience. E-mail us what you want to do (Paint Your Own Pottery or Walk-in Crafts) and how many are in your troop, and we will work with you to set up a reservation. Check out our calendar on our website for a list of all events. Join us in the east basement of the Memorial Union on the beautiful Iowa State University campus in Ames. We are a little bit hard to find the first time, but the journey is well worth it. Craft on!

Get cozy at The Workspace and paint fall favorites like cocoa mugs, soup bowls, pumpkins, and gourds! 🍂☕ You can also em...
10/17/2026

Get cozy at The Workspace and paint fall favorites like cocoa mugs, soup bowls, pumpkins, and gourds! 🍂☕ You can also embrace the spooky season with skulls, spiders, Frankenstein monsters, and more.

Sweater Weather Week! | October 19–24th.

Drop in Monday–Friday from 2–9pm or Saturday from 10am–4pm
Open to all ages when accompanied by an adult.

Last call to come in and paint a vinyl record! You can paint anything your heart desires. Think dramatic houseplant, car...
10/14/2026

Last call to come in and paint a vinyl record! You can paint anything your heart desires. Think dramatic houseplant, caricature of your favorite human, silly goose, swoony song lyrics, a cultural icon, jaunty mailman, beachy vacay scene, or badass quote. This drop in craft ends this Saturday, October 17, so hurry in!

Our Halloween Plushie Keychain is here from October 15th–31th!! 🎃👻 Pick your favorite felt and create a spooky little si...
10/11/2026

Our Halloween Plushie Keychain is here from October 15th–31th!! 🎃👻 Pick your favorite felt and create a spooky little sidekick, choosing from a ghost, cat, skull, monster, or your own design. No sewing experience needed; just follow our easy stitch guide and make it your own!

Paint a new cup for your daily caffeine fix for only $10. Whatta deal! ☕🎨Beginning October 12 - 17, drop in Monday–Frida...
10/09/2026

Paint a new cup for your daily caffeine fix for only $10. Whatta deal! ☕🎨

Beginning October 12 - 17, drop in Monday–Friday from 2–9pm or Saturday from 10am–4pm to paint with us! You can also grab a kit to go for an additional $3.

Open to all ages when accompanied by an adult.

Come find your new favorite mug! 💕

Next week, October 5-10, is Cutie Kawaii Week for Paint Your Own Pottery! 🧚‍♀️🍦Choose from cute pottery pieces like axol...
10/03/2026

Next week, October 5-10, is Cutie Kawaii Week for Paint Your Own Pottery! 🧚‍♀️🍦

Choose from cute pottery pieces like axolotls, kittens, bunnies, strawberry jars, bubble mugs, and more. Or, use our instruction sheets to create your own charming character!

Drop in Monday-Friday, 2-9 pm, and Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, to paint with us or take a kit to go! Prices vary depending on your choice.
Open to all ages if accompanied by an adult.

Book a class or workshop with Rhonda Scott Studio! You won't regret it. Everyone is welcome at The Workspace 💜
10/02/2026

Book a class or workshop with Rhonda Scott Studio! You won't regret it. Everyone is welcome at The Workspace 💜

Check out these upcoming crafts and workshops via our latest newsletter! Learn a new craft like Needle Felting or create...
09/28/2026

Check out these upcoming crafts and workshops via our latest newsletter! Learn a new craft like Needle Felting or create your own Trinket Art! Everyone is welcome at The Workspace 🥰 https://conta.cc/4hg6glb

Email from Division of Student Affairs Everyone is Welcome!         Good Vibes - Great Crafts - Happy You! Drop-in Crafts There's always something crafty to do at the Workspace! Come by during open ho

Ready to play with fire? 🔥 Turn up the heat and make some colorful glass beads!Learn how to heat and shape glass with a ...
09/25/2026

Ready to play with fire? 🔥 Turn up the heat and make some colorful glass beads!

Learn how to heat and shape glass with a torch to create your own unique beads. Build your skills with step-by-step instructions and watch your beads evolve as you practice. Use your creations in your next jewelry project or display them as tiny works of art! New to glass beadmaking? No problem! This class is designed for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher to brush up on their skills.

Join us on Wednesdays beginning September 30, from 6–8:30pm for 4 weeks.

Open to ages 18+. All supplies included in class fee.

Register through the link below!
https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/glass-beads-f26

Cute or creepy? You decide! 👻Join Sarah Cady for our Halloween Needle Felting Workshop and learn the basics of needle fe...
09/23/2026

Cute or creepy? You decide! 👻

Join Sarah Cady for our Halloween Needle Felting Workshop and learn the basics of needle felting with spooky-season favorites! Choose two designs from our patterns, including a pumpkin, ghost, bat, spider, skull, or witch hat, and create your own Halloween décor. Make yours cute or creepy, friendly or scary.

Open to ages 18+. All supplies are included in the class fee, and participants will be able to take home a set of needles and foam block for future felting.

🎃 Tuesday, September 29 | 5:30–8:30pm

The workshop is next week, so don’t wait! Sign up with the link below!
https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/halloween-needle-felting-f26

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2229 Lincoln Way, In The East Basement Of The Iowa State Memorial Union
Ames, IA
50014

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Monday 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday 2pm - 9pm
Wednesday 2pm - 9pm
Thursday 2pm - 9pm
Friday 2pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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