Guest speakers Mark and Joyce Woldruff will share their knowledge of aeroponic tower gardening. They will talk about year-around gardening, bridging the nutrition gap and healthy lifestyles. A glass of wine and light refreshments will be provided. Free to all guests who RSVP at artisansanctuary@gmail.com

A reminder we have the first of three Art Box classes tomorrow night, 6-8 PM! Create a Joseph Cornell inspired shadow box! We have antique boxes and drawers to choose from. You bring the curios and the curiosity! 1/3 off the cost if we hear back from you tonight! RSVP at artisansanctuary@gmail.com

Share your talent with other performing artists on the AS Stage! Poetry, theater, comedy, music, storytelling, mime - anything goes! A very casual and fun-loving audience! Come early and sign-up to perform. Light refreshments provided! $5 suggested donation.

Join us at the Artisan's Sanctuary for our first annual musician's used gear sale. Area musicians will be selling gear they no longer need or use! We'll have musical instruments, sound/recording gear, CD's, vinyl, T-shirts, posters, collectibles and much more! The two day sale begins 10/14 at 10:00 AM and ends 10/15 at 5 PM. Meet local musicians and help support the music scene in Eastern Iowa!

Tie-Dye with Jazon Lee Learn how to create far-out, groovy T's over the course of 7 classes! Classes will be held 5-6 PM, 8/31, 9/5, 9/7, 9/12, 9/14, 9/19, 9/21 at the Artisan's Sanctuary, 1070 7th Ave, Marion, IA Fee: $65 (includes materials). Register at artisansanctuary@gmail.com or call (319) 573-2537. Be sure to give us your T-Shirt size at time of registration.

Jazon Lea of CR Tie-Dye will be teaching a series of 7 "How to Tie-Dye" classes. 8/31 - Intro Safety/Orientation 9/5 - Spirals - Good vs. Great Colors 9/7 - Stripes and Rainbows - Washout 9/12 - Trails and Shapes - Aftercare 9/14 - Plungi - Colors Revisited 9/19 - Mandala 27" 9/21 - Recap & Supplies Please sign-up early - limited space! Cost of 7 classes is $65. Materials provided! Please let us know your T-Shirt size before 8/31. Please RSVP by 8/22. To reserve your place, email us at artisansanctuary@gmail.com or contact us by phone at 319-573-2537

The Artisan's Sanctuary has some wonderful community space to share! Are you a homeless non-profit? Need an affordable office or studio space? Partner with us! A great location and the benefits of a cooperative! Contact us at artisansanctuary@gmail.com or text 319-573-2537

Screen Print 101 Workshop! Join us for an intro to screen printing. Work with stencils and block-out medium to create original artwork. Print your own T-Shirt! 3 class sessions 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 6-8 PM. Cost: $105. Materials included. 1/2 price for members. Contact us at artisansanctuary@gmail.com for more info and reservations. Class limited to 6 students.

Screen Print 101 Workshop! Join us for an intro to screen printing. Work with stencils and block-out medium to create original artwork. Print your own T-Shirt! 3 class sessions 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 6-8 PM. Cost: $105. Materials included. 1/2 price for members. Contact us at artisansanctuary@gmail.com for more info and reservations. Class limited to 6 students.

Create an "Art Box" in the style of Joseph Cornell. These 3-D assemblages are a collection of found objects and mixed-media artwork. You choose the theme. It can be a window into the past or the future. The class will meet 8/23, 8/30, and 9/6, 6-8 PM. Cost: $75.00 for all three sessions. 1/2 off for members. Basic art materials provided. Reservations at artisansanctuary@gmail.com

Art Boxes! Join us 8/23, 8/30 and 9/6, 6-8 PM as we create 3-D assemblages inspired by the artist Joseph Cornell. Art Boxes are mixed media 3-D collages made from found objects, memorabilia and collectibles. These "shadow boxes" evoke a feeling of nostalgia, forgotten times, and other worlds. Classes will be held at the Artisan's Sanctuary, 1070 7th Ave, Marion, IA. $75 for the series of 3 classes. Basic art materials provided. To register contact us at artisansanctuary@gmail.com

Do you want to learn guitar or piano? Do you need a studio space? Do you want to record some original music? The Artisan's Sanctuary has professional musicians to help you learn how to play and a great studio space to practice and record in! Contact us at artisansanctuary@gmail.com or (319) 573-2537