Welcome! all classes & EVENTS ARE LISTED BELOW:

Join us every Saturday morning this summer to complete a make-it, take-it art/craft activity. Activities will include watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, mixed media, beading and more.

WHEN: Saturdays, June - August

TIME: 9 am - noon

WHERE: IOAA, outside east of building, indoor lobby if poor weather

INSTRUCTORS: IOAA Artists

COST: Free

IOAA will host private classes in a variety of art areas (acrylics, watercolor, mixed media and much more)! We've held classes and parties for birthdays, fraternal groups, private businesses, church groups, 4-H projects, scout badges and more. Email us at:

 insideoutart318@gmail.com

 to schedule an event or if you have any questions. Advance notice is greatly appreciated! 

WHO: Any age & skill level

WHERE: IOAA Gallery, 200 W. Monroe, Bloomington or at your site

INSTRUCTOR(S): varies by class

COST: varies by class

All equipment and supplies are included.

You’ll learn the basics of crochet: slipknot, chain space, single crochet and how to end your work. By the end of the private class, you’ll possess the knowledge to make your own crochet washcloth with confidence! A skein of cotton yarn and a crochet hook will be provided. 

Classes are private, 1:1. Please contact IOAA by email at insideout318@gmail.com and Katie will contact you about your lesson. Suggest contacting a minimum of two weeks before you’d like your lesson. Lessons can’t be scheduled after 1:30 pm on Mondays.

WHO: Ages 7+

WHERE: IOAA Gallery, 200 W. Monroe, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Katie Reis

COST: $20/hour

You’ll learn the basics of Tunisian simple stitch and review the slipknot, chain space, single crochet and how to end your work. By the end of the private class, you’ll possess the knowledge to make your own Tunisian crochet washcloth with confidence! A skein of cotton yarn and a crochet hook will be provided. Taking Private Crochet Lessons: Washcloth I is a prerequisite for this class.

Classes are private, 1:1. Please contact IOAA by email at insideout318@gmail.com and Katie will contact you about your lesson. Suggest contacting a minimum of two weeks before you’d like your lesson. Lessons can’t be scheduled after 1:30 pm on Mondays.

WHO: Ages 7+

WHERE: IOAA Gallery, 200 W. Monroe, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Katie Reis

COST: $20/hour

Want to explore a new hobby in one day without a large monetary and time investment? Then this three hour stained glass private lesson is for you! Explore and see if this is an art form for your future! You’ll learn the beginning basics of stained glass including glass selection, cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering and patina. Detailed instruction and handouts will be provided. You’ll make a sun catcher from the following options: heart, angel, elephant, butterfly, hummingbird, cross, dog, cat or flower. All material and supplies will be provided. Dress in old clothing and wear closed-toed shoes.

Classes are private, 1:1. Please contact IOAA by email at insideout318@gmail.com and Shelley will contact you about your lesson. Suggest contacting a minimum of two weeks before you’d like your lesson. Lessons can’t be scheduled on Mondays.

WHO: Ages 14+

WHERE: IOAA Gallery, 200 W. Monroe, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Shelley Schultz

COST: $65

AGES: Teens: 1:30 - 2:30 pm

18+: 3 -4 pm

WHERE: IOAA Gallery, 200 W. Monroe, Bloomington 

INSTRUCTOR(S): varies by class

COST: free, donations appreciated

 Email Clara at:

Clara@claravarlesecounseling.com

 to register for a class or to get more information. Advance registration is needed to prepare art supplies.

 Participants in this program will have the opportunity to complete two 11" x 14" watercolor paintings, an abstract and landscape. The class will introduce a variety of

watercolor techniques, including wet on wet, salt on wet and saran texture. This class has two different sessions.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 16 & Thursday, July 17

TIME: 6 - 7:15 pm

WHERE: IOAA, 200  W. Monroe Street, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Jo Johnson

COST:$20, $18 IOAA Members

All equipment and supplies

are provided. Dress for a mess!

Participants in this program will have the opportunity to complete at least two 11" x14" watercolor paintings, an "imaginarium floral" and a landscape. The class will introduce a variety of watercolor techniques including wet on wet, salt on wet,

the use of mask-it, saran texture and vibrant liquid watercolors. This class has two different sessions.

WHEN: Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19

TIME: 6 - 7:30 pm (Friday) & 2 - 3:30 pm (Saturday)

WHERE: IOAA, 200  W. Monroe Street, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Jo Johnson

COST: $40 $30 IOAA Members

All equipment and supplies

are provided. Dress for a mess!

Working from a simple still - life, create a 12” x 12” acrylic painting in an abstract style. Choose your colors. Instruction for using tube acrylics and professional mediums. Beginners to advanced.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 23

TIME: 1 - 3 pm

WHERE: IOAA, 200  W. Monroe Street, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Dunlap

COST: $12 / $10 IOAA Members

All equipment and supplies

are provided. Dress for a mess!

Explore combining materials and techniques to create an 11 “x 14”, abstract, expressive painting of lines, shapes and colors! Beginners to advanced.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 30

TIME: 1 - 3 pm

WHERE: IOAA, 200  W. Monroe Street, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Dunlap

COST: $12 / $10 IOAA Members

All equipment and supplies

are provided. Dress for a mess!

Stop by our annual art fair! IOAA and other community organizations will have free art/craft activities and face painting. Specific organizations and activities will be listed here after August 1.

WHEN: Sunday, 8/10, noon - 3 pm

WHERE: Miller Park Pavilion, main level

Using texture acrylic, create a Van Gogh style painting of sunflowers Beginners to advanced.

WHEN: Saturday, August 16

TIME: 1 - 3 pm

WHERE: IOAA, 200  W. Monroe Street, Bloomington

INSTRUCTOR: Peggy Dunlap

COST: $15 / $13 IOAA Members

All equipment and supplies

are provided. Dress for a mess!