The Memorial Union Workspace

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!

We can't wait to open for the summer next week starting June 1! Come in and paint any floral-themed mug, bowl, or dish a...
05/27/2026

We can't wait to open for the summer next week starting June 1! Come in and paint any floral-themed mug, bowl, or dish and receive a $5 coupon to Back Alley House Plants 😍 Choose a vase or planter to paint, and you can also stop by their downtown shop for a FREE plant cutting to propagate or pot at home. 🪴

Today's the day! Art Mart opening day 😍 This year's sale will run from May 12 through May 15 and take place in the MU Ar...
05/12/2026

Today's the day! Art Mart opening day 😍 This year's sale will run from May 12 through May 15 and take place in the MU Art Gallery on the first floor. Hours are Tuesday 4-7pm, Wednesday 10am-7pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, and Friday 10am-4pm.

Discover local artists and makers at the Art Mart Pop-up Shop at the Iowa State University Memorial Union from May 12-15! 🎨

From budding creatives on campus to professional artists you will find a variety of hand-made items like pottery, blown glass, jewelry, decor, accessories, prints, and more!

As always, we are proud to partner with the Gaffer's Guild for Art Mart! Did you know? The Gaffer's Guild is the artisti...
05/11/2026

As always, we are proud to partner with the Gaffer's Guild for Art Mart!

Did you know? The Gaffer's Guild is the artistic glass blowing club here at Iowa State University, and their organization is open to both students and members of the community! https://gaffer.stuorg.iastate.edu/

Their wonderfully unique blown glass items fly off the table fast, so get to Art Mart early to claim one of these beauties for your own. The cardinal and gold pieces make for the perfect graduation gift 🎓Art Mart kicks off tomorrow May 12 from 4-7pm!

Classical forms, reimagined ✨ Charlie Bledsoe transforms Italian sculpture through a painterly lens—timeless inspiration...
05/10/2026

Classical forms, reimagined ✨ Charlie Bledsoe transforms Italian sculpture through a painterly lens—timeless inspiration with a fresh perspective 🎨

Shop her prints + fine jewelry at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop—each piece echoing the same attention to form, detail, and craftsmanship!



For quick snacks and full table moments 🍽Under the moniker Daily Dish, Valerie Williams creates functional stoneware des...
05/10/2026

For quick snacks and full table moments 🍽
Under the moniker Daily Dish, Valerie Williams creates functional stoneware designed for every meal—from coffee and cereal ☕🥣 to dinner at the table. Beautiful, useful, and made to be lived with.
Start your tableware collection at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop ✨

Swirls of gold + silver wire 💫✨Taytum Boens creates upper-arm cuffs and bracelets in organic shapes, finished with jewel...
05/09/2026

Swirls of gold + silver wire 💫✨
Taytum Boens creates upper-arm cuffs and bracelets in organic shapes, finished with jewel-toned beads 💎 and acrylic flowers.
Buy wearable works of art at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop!



05/08/2026

One of the best kept secrets of Art Mart - Mystery Boxes!! 📦 One of these could be yours 👀

Tiny roses, big charm 🌹✨ Hannah Tan creates adorable crochet roses, turning them into two charming, functional pieces. U...
05/07/2026

Tiny roses, big charm 🌹✨
Hannah Tan creates adorable crochet roses, turning them into two charming, functional pieces. Use a rose magnet to display your favorite photo on the fridge or wear a tiny floral bobby pin.
👀 Find your perfect little bloom at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop



Your stationery just got way more fun ✉️✨Sophie Chitty designs paper goods, including swan greeting cards (hello, Lake L...
05/06/2026

Your stationery just got way more fun ✉️✨
Sophie Chitty designs paper goods, including swan greeting cards (hello, Lake Laverne 🦢), floral bookmarks, and eclectic buttons + stickers you need in your life.
Enter your snail mail era at the Art Mart Pop-Up Shop 🐌



Address

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

Opening Hours

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

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