April Featured Partnership Events/Classes

April Featured Partnership Events/Classes

Eclipse Events

Several partners are participating in the following Eclipse Events.

City of Noblesville Total Solar Eclipse Event – Live Music, Art, Bounce Houses, Food, and more! – Federal Hill Commons – Apr. 6th- 1 to 5pm.

Artclipse Festival hosted by Noblesville Creates – Art and Art Activities with local artists and arts organizations – Apr. 7th- 10am to 4pm.

Noblesville area official viewing locations include Ruoff and Conner Prairie.  Noblesville Creates will be selling local art and products at Ruoff and on campus – April 8th – Around 3pm. 

The Belfry Theatre

Father of the Bride – Mr. Banks learns that one of the young men he has seen occasionally about the house is about to become his son-in-law. Daughter Kay announces the engagement out of nowhere and the little girl in pigtails is still how George Banks thinks of her. Mrs.Banks and her sons are happy, but George is in a dither. Kay and the groom-to-be, Buckley insist they don’t want a big wedding. What starts out as a simple affair with a few friends soon grows with a larger guest list each day and that is when the real trouble arises. Before long the Banks home is taken over by wedding planners, florists, and caterers. With every additional dollar spent by George Banks to give his daughter the perfect wedding day, frustrations, tempers, and aggravations rise until turmoil and crisis boil over and threaten to ruin the wedding. It is up to the Father of the Bride to save the day and remind his daughter (and himself) that all of it is worth it to start off on the road to a happy, married life. – First United Methodist Church – 4/26, 5/2, & 5/3 at 8pm and 4/27, 4/28 5/4, & 5/5 at 2pm.  

Looking Glass Pottery Studio

Beginner & Intermediate Wheelthrowing – The purpose of our 8-week wheel-throwing classes is to allow new and experienced potters the chance to work in clay under instructor guidance. Each session will offer a slightly different curriculum to keep things fresh for recurring students.  Please note that there are some physical requirements with pottery wheels, but no experience in clay required for many of our courses! Our classes are broken up into the below categories: Beginner-level classes or Intermediate-level classes. – Various Dates & Times.

Caravan Classes

Homeschool Art- Wednesdays 2pm & Fridays 11am – Homeschool Art classes are designed for ages 6-12 and incorporate art history, drawing, and exposure to a variety of mediums. Additional group or co-op times are also available. Contact us to specifically schedule a session. 

After School Art – Wednesdays 4:30pm – This class is designed for ages 6-12. Students will learn a variety of techniques using different mediums, completing a project most class days. Drawing and Art History is also incorporated into the lessons of this class.

Teen Art – Wednesdays 5:30pm – This class explores a variety of mediums and focuses on building a sketchbook of work. Artists work progressively on their choice of assignments from a list along with setting their own goals and building a body of work.

Classic Academy Art – Fridays 11:00am – We will cover a variety of art concepts and cover drawing techniques and mediums.

Celestial Canvas Painting – Paint a 12×12 inch stenciled canvas and learn galaxy techniques just in time to create a celestial memento before the eclipse. – Apr. 6th – 11am to noon.

Paper Painting with Jaimie – Learn a variety of creative paper painting techniques with instructor Jamie Gaetano. She will guide you though a creative process and show you how you can use your paper designs for card making or as elements to other art pieces. ages 12- adult – Apr. 13th – 10am to 12:30pm.

Caravan Classes: Art For Tots- Fairyville Edition – 1/2 hour of magical and creative fun for ages 2-5 Feel free to dress in Fairy attire – Apr. 19th – 10 to 10:30am.

Caravan Classes has the following Art Kits available: Miniature Easter Basket,  Miniature Dragon Habitat and, Noblesville Courthouse Mini-Masterpiece.

White River Sound

The White River Sound Chorus hopes you will join them for their regular Tuesday night Rehearsals- Ivy Tech Lawrence Auditorium (9301 E. 59th St., Indianapolis, IN 46216), 7 to 9pm.  

Hyperion Players 

Auditions for “I Love My Zombie” – Actors only need to attend one evening of auditions, though they are welcome to attend both. Any actor auditioning for a role that is listed as a “Zombie” MUST be willing to allow extra time for make-up application before later rehearsals and all shows. Auditions MAY consist of reading from the script, improvisation, and physical movement activities. A copy of the script may be requested by emailing ILoveMyZombiePlay@gmail.com. – JCC Indianapolis 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis – Apr. 7th 4pm & apr. 8th 7pm. 

Noblesville Main Street

Noblesville Main Street’s Total Eclipse Kick Off – Celebrating this incredible event where Noblesville lands in the Path of Totality! With festivities all weekend long leading up to the actual eclipse on Monday, April 8th, Noblesville Main Street is building excitement for the big day! A window decorating contest, eclipse themed promotions, and more!! Look for a detailed email coming soon with ways to participate. – Apr. 5th – 4 to 8pm.

Fishers Arts Council

Second Friday – Fishers Arts Council Presents: STAR Bank Senior Showcase. Reception at the Collaboration Hub at Hamilton County Community Foundation. This free reception is open to the public and all ages are welcome. Meet the student artists of this annual exhibit, enjoy all of their works and partake of light refreshments, and see who wins scholarships in Drawing, Photography, Painting, Poetry, and 3-D art. – FAC Hub Gallery at the Collaboration Hub 11810 Technology Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 – Apr.. 12th – 6 to 8 pm.

Color Me Happy Fiber Arts Studio

Greencastle Wool Show – Looking forward to being back at the Greencastle Wool Show!   This event will always be special; it was our first wool show as vendors! We hope to see you here this year! – Putnam County Fairgrounds – Apr. 12th & 13th – starts at 4pm.

Pop-up at The Knitting Otter – We are looking forward to spending the day with Kristi and her lovely customers. We will have lots of naturally-dyed yarn and fiber, and a surprise or two as well!  Come join us! – The Knitting Otter – Apr. 27th – 11am to 5pm. 

Friends Night Out – Schedule your own 2-hour workshop geared for knitters and crocheters who want to learn a little about natural dyes and have a fun experience creating their own hand-painted yarn. You can choose to make a sock weight or DK weight skein, and we will have it ready for you to hand paint at the workshop. – Reach Out to Schedule

Gal’s Guide Library (107 S. 8th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060- Judge Stone House)

This Month’s Theme: Middle East

LGBTQ+ Ally Meetup – Our intention for this meetup is for the members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to have an open space for dialogue, and support. A place that protects, inspires, and empowers the young and all. Let’s work together to create an amazing meetup. – Apr. 6th – 2 to 4pm.

Walking Club – The starting point for the walk is the front porch of Nickel Plate Arts, 107 S. 8th Street, Noblesville. Bring water, suntan lotion, and rain gear. The Gal’s Guide walking club is open to all fitness levels. – Apr. 13th  –  9am. 

Film Club – Leah Leach is our resident movie geek. With a background of working in movie theaters, video stores, and 18 years behind the camera, she’s got a knack for picking an interesting movie to talk about. And we don’t care about the first rule of Fight Club, the first rule of Film Club is: You talk about Film Club. – Apr.  25th – 5:30 to 7pm.

Book Club – Katie Harris has a knack for picking a great book! A leader (and treasured unicorn) of Gal’s Guide Book Club Katie will handpick a book that fits into our research theme for the month. Selections might be fiction, they might be nonfiction. Because of our wide reach, we’re still looking at using Zoom to meet. We are a no-pressure book club, you don’t have to read the full book to participate. You do however have to sign up. – Apr. 25th  – 8 to 9pm.

Buddha Friends – A fun and joyful meetup that holds space open to check in with each other, connect with how Buddhism is arising in us, share dharma discussions, and drop into a mindful meditation together. We offer prayer requests, Buddhist holiday gatherings, book lending, and birthday celebrations. Plus we have “Om” Nom Noms which are usually cookies. – Saturdays- 11am to 12:30pm. 

Anthology Release Party – Purchase your copy or pick up your pre-orders. Many of our authors will be on-site to sign your copy. – 2 to 4pm.

Hamilton County Artists’ Association

Linocut Printmaking Inspired by the Eclipse – Join Penny Dullaghan, a seasoned printmaker, as she leads you through the process of linocut printmaking. Follow her expert guidance, step by step, to craft unique prints inspired by the allure of eclipses. – Apr. 7th – 1 to 3pm.

Vision Board Collages – How do you envision your life for the future? In this workshop we will create vision boards incorporating images that represent what we value and how we want our lives to progress. All materials provided. – Apr. 27th – 2 to 4pm.

Workshops of G. B. Davis

Introduction to Photopolymer Letterpress – Expand your letterpress horizons beyond traditional metal type with the versatility of photopolymer plates! This immersive session workshop empowers you to design, create, and print stunning letterpress pieces, incorporating your own illustrations, photographs, or historical artwork. No more limitations – express your unique artistic vision through this innovative digital alternative! – Apr. 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th – 6:30 to 8pm

Leathercraft in Noblesville – Ever admired the rich patina of a handcrafted leather journal or the sturdy elegance of a well-made pair of suspenders? Now’s your chance to step into the world of leathercraft and create your own beautiful, functional pieces in this immersive two-day workshop. – Apr 13th & 14th – 9:30am to 4pm. 

Immerse Yourself in Nature Journaling: A Weekend Workshop – This workshop invites you to explore the world around you through the lens of nature journaling. Spend a refreshing weekend learning techniques, creating a personalized journal, and immersing yourself in the beauty and wonder of nature. – Apr. 20th & 21st – 10am to 4pm.

Kiln Creations (60 North 9th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060)

Go to Kiln Creations’ website to find out information about the following class topics: Sip & Paint at Primeval Brewing 4/2, Mirable Meet & Paint 4/5, Compassionate Roots Family Day 4/6, Try It!  Wheel Class Tuesdays, Highland Cow Platter Class 4/7, Squishmallow Plates 4/12, Studio Ghibli Night 4/13, Paint Chip Piece 4/14, Water Globe Tumblers 4/19, Paint-a-thon 4/20. 

Some upcoming local events include: SERVE Noblesville’s FUN Fest on 4/12 and Costumes by Norell movie at Noblesville’s Library 4/13.

Indy Arts Center Hiring for Fishers Art Center – The IAC is very actively hiring and hope to have a decision made in the next 2 weeks. Besides these 3 positions, we will also be hiring a number of part-time teaching artists to teach at the Fishers Art Center. Those positions are not posted yet, but if you know anyone that would be interested in a part-time teaching artist opportunity.  More Information at https://indyartcenter.org/careers/

Ignite Studios Call for Artists: Fishers Make-Off 2024-  Showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace, Ignite Studio hosts its first annual Make-Off. Selected artists will compete for monetary prizes to make an original piece of art related to Ignite equipment, kits or other in-house materials. Artists are challenged to highlight the creative possibilities involved in making and will be given up to six hours to complete their masterpiece. Non-participants will be able to watch the artistic process at work, participate in hands-on activities, and watch equipment demonstrations. This year’s theme is sustainable art. Read on for learn more about our call for artists, Fishers Make-Off 2024. Artists will spend the day in the Ignite Studio creating a work of art from on May 4 from 9:00 to 3 pm. DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 10 Prizes to be awarded: 1st: $1500, 2nd: $750, 3rd: $500 Entry: Interested visual artists should submit an application. Entrants must be 16 or older. 10 artists will be chosen to compete and assigned an area in the space.

Check out more Partners’ Websites for upcoming Events, Classes, & Shows!Janus Developmental Services, Vintage Adventures, Improbable Fiction Theatre Company, Resounding Joy

Ryan Shelton
rshelton@nickelplatearts.org


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