# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hands On at the Kirk Newman Art School
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Thinking of taking a class at the KIA? Want to make, take, and experience a range of creative projects all in the same night? Join us on Friday, March 6, from 6 to 9pm for Hands On, a fun, fast-paced art making evening!

Bring friends and create a ceramic cup or raku fired vessel, hand print a tea towel, weld metal garden art piece, produce a postcard, and more. More than 15 different projects will be available to enjoy. Admission to the event and some projects are free while others require nominal tickets to cover the costs of materials. Tickets for projects can be purchased at the door (1 ticket = $1). Projects range from $2-$30.

Registration is not required, but it does help us in planning for our exciting projects.

Projects include:

Raku and wheel throwing

Indigo dyeing

Miniature canvas paintings

Timed still life drawings

Printmaking demos

Postcards in the darkroom

Jewelry creation

Drop-in sound bath sessions

Welded sculptures

..and more!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/hands-on-at-the-kirk-newman-art-school/200029629623502
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007
- **lat**: 42.28958
- **long**: -85.5874
- **full address**: 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Hands On at the Kirk Newman Art School
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Hands On at the Kirk Newman Art School being held?
  - **A:** Hands On at the Kirk Newman Art School takes place on Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Hands On at the Kirk Newman Art School?
  - **A:** Hands On at the Kirk Newman Art School is organized by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Hands On at the Kirk Newman Art School is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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