Bring your family and friends for a day of Hoosier pride, experienced through several “Indiana-themed” art workshops that celebrate the uniqueness of our humble Midwestern state and history.
Classes will take place in our studios from 11am–1pm and require registration on our website. The public is encouraged to join us for free activities with local partners, games, refreshments, and more from 12:30pm–2:30pm. We’re excited to have the Indianapolis Public Library, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, and the Indiana Historical Society all participating in this celebration of Hoosier history by highlighting some element of its history.
Whether you’re a farmer, basketball fan, literature buff, or Indiana artist, Hoosier Heyday will be a day you won’t forget!
About Hoosier Heyday partner events:
Curator’s Talk 1:30pm–2:30pm—Presented by Chris Lafave of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
“Chris Lafave has cultivated a great deal of knowledge over the course of 8 years with the Vonnegut Museum and Library, he tells not only the story of Kurt’s life but the life of his family, and the enormous role they played in Indianapolis history! His favorite part of presentations is group discussion, where he is able to hear stories from other Vonnegut fans and history buffs, their stories make Kurt’s legend richer, and will allow it to last for generations to come.” https://www.vonnegutlibrary.org/staff-member/chris-lafave/
The Indianapolis Public Library
The public library will have librarians at the Indianapolis Art Center offering giveaways, story time, and other activities.
The Indiana Historical Society will be on premises speaking about Hoosier history and offering activities.
Additionally, the Indianapolis Art Center will pull from its archives several of Kurt Vonnegut’s drawings and illustrations to commemorate the special event.
Register—https://www.indplsartcenter.org/hoosierheyday
Hoosier Heyday: Ceramic Plates
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $55
Enhance your Hoosier Hospitality by serving your favorite dish on hand-made Indiana shaped plates. Explore what our ceramics studio has to offer and be prepared to get messy!
Hoosier Heyday: Corn Cob Earrings
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $55
What kind of Hoosier doesn’t love corn? Learn the basics of jewelry beading and walk away with a pair of adorable earrings (even if they are a bit corny)!
Hoosier Heyday: Cutting Board
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $60
Chop your veggies in style with an Indiana shaped cutting board! With just wood scraps and a few simple tools, you can build and finish your very own handmade cutting board.
Hoosier Heyday: Indiana Landscape Painting
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $45
Get inspired by the beauty around us! We will look at work from Indiana artists like T.C. Steele for inspiration in our own paintings. Walk away with a beautiful landscape painting you will be proud to display in your home.
Hoosier Heyday: Neighborhood Art
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $35
Show your neighborhood pride! In this fun Make It Take It class, we will look at local geography to create digital prints using Adobe’s Creative Cloud.
Hoosier Heyday: Robert Indiana Printmaking
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $45
Robert Indiana is a Hoosier icon here and around the world. His prints and sculptures are displayed locally, and even changed his last name to Indiana out of love for the state. Show your Hoosier spirit by creating a relief print inspired by this famous Indiana artist.
Hoosier Heyday: Team Spirit Fused Glass
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $65
Go team! Support your favorite Indiana team using glass shards and stringers. This activity is family friendly and does not involve handling molten glass or working with the kilns.
Hoosier Heyday: Welded Firepit
March 23 • 11 am-1 pm • Member/Non-Member $60
Learn how to bend, cut, shape, and weld metal into a portable firepit. Perfect to enjoy on those Indiana nights!
*If a Make It Take It class is full, please join the wait list in case a spot opens up. The Art Center may also open additional sections of popular classes if demand is high and there is studio and instructor availability to do so.
