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,
08/01/2026
It's closing time 🎶
The Workspace is now closed and will reopen for the Fall semester on Aug. 24.
Thank you for spending your summer creating with us. We can't wait to see what you'll create when we reopen this fall! 👋💕
Here are some of our favorite before-and-afters from PYOP at the Workspace! 🐢☕️
Which one is your favorite?
Paint. Relax. Repeat. Don't miss the last Paint by Number Friday of the summer! The theme is Cutie Kawaii. Drop in from 4-8pm this Friday, July 31!
07/15/2026
From cuddly companions to quirky wall art, these two stuffies got an adorable upgrade! 🧸💕 These talented artists brought their creativity to life at our Stuff-A-Dermy drop-in craft.
Ready to make your own? Stop by the Workspace and create a one-of-a-kind Stuff-A-Dermy anytime through July 31, Monday through Friday 2-9 pm, and Saturday 10 am-4 pm.
Take a look at some staff favorites from Beach Buddy Theme Week! 🐢🏖️
07/09/2026
Mark your calendar for our next Paint By Number Friday, Nature Escapes, on July 17! Take a creative step into nature as you paint one of 6-8 beautiful designs inspired by peaceful landscapes, blooming flowers, forest scenes, and the great outdoors. Drop in anytime from 4-8 PM and create at your own pace. 🍀⛰️
If you don't finish your painting during the session, we'll send you home with extra paint and brushes so you can complete it whenever inspiration strikes.
Only $12 in studio!
07/05/2026
Join us on Thursdays beginning July 9 from 5:30–8:30 PM for this 3-week intermediate ceramics course with Greg Lamont exploring decorative slip techniques. Create forms in the first session, then experiment with slip marbling and Mocha Diffusion to discover new ways to add depth, texture, and visual interest to your pottery!
This class is perfect for those looking to expand their technical skills, but it is not for beginners. Students must know how to center, bring up a wall, and pull out a floor to be eligible for this class.
Open to ages 18+. All supplies included in class fee. Register today through the link below!
https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/Intpottery-su26
07/03/2026
Heads up, Workspace community! The studio will be closed July 3–5 for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing weekend, and we'll see you Monday, July 6! 🎨
See our events calendar to plan your next crafting adventure
https://studentengagement.iastate.edu/workspace-events-calendar
Summoning creative minds to create one-of-a-kind pottery pieces at the Workspace ✨🎨
06/27/2026
Ready to turn metal into wearable art? ✨💍 Join us on Wednesday, July 8, from 5:30–8:30 PM for a beginner-friendly metalsmithing workshop where you'll create a sterling silver ring featuring a distinctive square-knot centerpiece. Learn foundational metalworking techniques, practice with copper, and then craft your final accessory in polished sterling silver.
Open to ages 18+. All supplies included in class fee.
Limited spots available—register now!
https://tickets.midwestix.com/event/square-knot-ring-su26
| Monday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |