Creative Adventure Lab

Creative Adventure Lab Our Why

Creativity is a core component of the human experience. Put simply, creativity has moved us forward. Creative Adventure Lab exists to foster creativity.

Creative Adventure Lab is a nonprofit organization that delivers play-based experiences to empower the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and change-makers. Throughout time, our ability to think creatively has driven innovation, led to social and economic growth, and improved quality of life. Today, creativity continues to be our best tool for solving problems and fostering new opport

unity. Despite its importance, though, creativity continues to be viewed as something that happens by accident, with few deliberate efforts to increase creative capacity among people and communities. Everything we do is deliberately designed to help people of all ages become more creative.

FRESH FROM THE KILN!🔥 Check out these customer-painted pottery pieces that were fresh out of the kiln this week! You can...
06/26/2026

FRESH FROM THE KILN!🔥
Check out these customer-painted pottery pieces that were fresh out of the kiln this week! You can get creative Friday from 2 - 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FROM THE POTTERY PAINTING LAB 🎨This week's staff pottery favorite is the Inch Worm for just $16! Cute, quirky, and full ...
06/25/2026

FROM THE POTTERY PAINTING LAB 🎨

This week's staff pottery favorite is the Inch Worm for just $16! Cute, quirky, and full of personality, this little crawler is the perfect project for artists of all ages. Stop by the Pottery Painting Lab at Creative Adventure Lab and give this inchworm a colorful makeover that’s uniquely yours!

June 27: Mountaintop Suncatcher Workshop 🌄Join us for this workshop on June 27 and create your own glass mountainscape. ...
06/25/2026

June 27: Mountaintop Suncatcher Workshop 🌄

Join us for this workshop on June 27 and create your own glass mountainscape. In just 3 hours, you'll create an amazing suncatcher featuring your own custom color choices. You'll also learn the basics of stained glass art, like how to cut, foil, solder, and patina. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a beautiful glass suncatcher to take home! There are only a few spots left! Register at: https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/service-page/mountain-suncatcher-workshop-jun-1?referral=service_list_widget

SEPTEMBER POTTERY WHEEL COURSE Time to get your hands dirty! Our 6-week pottery wheel course, starting on September 1, i...
06/23/2026

SEPTEMBER POTTERY WHEEL COURSE

Time to get your hands dirty! Our 6-week pottery wheel course, starting on September 1, is a fun experience for those who want to learn how to use a potter's wheel to make functional art. During the course, you'll learn how to use an electric potter's wheel to create basic forms like mugs, bowls, and vases. You'll also have a chance to practice basic glazing techniques. This is a great course for those brand-new to pottery or for anyone who has taken a course and is looking for a refresher. We only have a few spots left, so register today: https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/service-page/pottery-wheel-course-sept-1?referral=service_list_widget

It's officially the first day of summer! 😎Looking for a fun, flexible way to keep the creativity flowing all summer long...
06/20/2026

It's officially the first day of summer! 😎

Looking for a fun, flexible way to keep the creativity flowing all summer long? Whether you're planning family outings, rainy-day activities, pottery painting sessions, or special events, an Adventure Pass helps you save while making the most of everything Creative Adventure Lab has to offer. With $200 in total value, no expiration date, and the flexibility to use punches toward Play Lab admission, pottery painting, classes, workshops, Toy Box purchases, and more, Adventure Passes are the perfect summer companion.

FRESH FROM THE KILN!🔥 Check out these customer-painted pottery pieces that were fresh out of the kiln this week! You can...
06/18/2026

FRESH FROM THE KILN!🔥
Check out these customer-painted pottery pieces that were fresh out of the kiln this week! You can get creative Thursday and Friday from 2 - 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FROM THE POTTERY PAINTING LAB 🎨This week's staff pottery favorite is the Duchess Mug for $20! Elegant, timeless, and per...
06/17/2026

FROM THE POTTERY PAINTING LAB 🎨
This week's staff pottery favorite is the Duchess Mug for $20! Elegant, timeless, and perfect for your favorite coffee, tea, or cocoa, this mug is ready to become your new favorite companion. Stop by the Pottery Painting Lab at Creative Adventure Lab and create a one-of-a-kind design that turns every sip into something special!

Creative Adventure Lab is more than just a fun place to play — it's where thousands of kids and families each year unloc...
05/20/2026

Creative Adventure Lab is more than just a fun place to play — it's where thousands of kids and families each year unlock their creativity, build problem-solving skills, and experience the joy of hands-on learning.

This Great Give Day (May 20), we’re inviting YOU to be a Play Champion by making a gift that supports equitable access to joyful, play-based experiences for all.

Your donation will help us provide free admission every Sunday through our Play Free(ly) Project

Thanks to generous supporters like you, in the past year we welcomed over 1,400 kids and families for free Sunday play!

This Great Give Day, you can help us do even more.

Donate at www.greatgiveday.org/organization/creativeadventurelaband and help us grow the next generation of innovators, creators, and changemakers — one playful experience at a time.

FRESH FROM THE KILN!🔥 Check out these customer-painted pottery pieces that were fresh out of the kiln this week! Come cr...
04/28/2026

FRESH FROM THE KILN!🔥 Check out these customer-painted pottery pieces that were fresh out of the kiln this week! Come create your own masterpiece this week in the Pottery Painting Lab. You can get creative Thursday and Friday from 2 - 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join us on May 30 for our Air Plant Holder Workshop and create something truly unique! In this hands-on class, you’ll de...
04/27/2026

Join us on May 30 for our Air Plant Holder Workshop and create something truly unique! In this hands-on class, you’ll design and craft your own glass air plant holder while learning the basics of stained glass techniques. Customize your piece with colors that match your style which is perfect for your home or as a thoughtful gift.

Spots are limited and filling quickly, so be sure to grab yours today:
https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/service-page/air-plant-holder-workshop-may-1?referral=service_list_widget

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210 Jones Street, Suite 100
Dubuque, IA
52001

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Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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