Educational
Events
Card Making Class
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesFriday, April 3, 2026; 2-4 p.m. Cost: $25; Includes supplies for making five cards/envelopes Limited to 12 students Registration required Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Join us for this special occasion card-making class featuring different styles of stamps and a variety of supplies. In addition to learning helpful tips and...
$25
Card Making Workshop
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesFriday, April 3, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $25 includes supplies LIMITED SEATING REGISTER ONLINE In this hands-on workshop, you’ll have access to all the supplies you need to create five handmade cards to share with friends and family. You’ll learn helpful tips and creative techniques to elevate your card making...
A Journey in Microcosm – An Artist Talk with Jiyong Lee
Ball State Arts and Journalism Building North McKinley Avenue, Muncie, IN, United StatesJiyong Lee is a studio artist and educator based in Carbondale, Illinois. He has taught at Southern Illinois University since 2005, where he leads the glass program. Originally from Seoul, Korea, he received his MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. Lee has taught and exhibited internationally, with work shown in venues...
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesSaturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 3:30 p.m.; April 11, 25 at 3:30 p.m. Fridays: April 10, 24 at 5:00 p.m. Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu...
Bob Ross Painting Workshop S12 E02 Mountain Reflections
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesLearn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint at Minnetrista! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!” https://www.minnetrista.net/events/bob-ross-painting-workshop-apr-10-26.
$95
“We Are Stars” Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesFridays: April 10, 24 at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays: April 11, 25 at 6:30 p.m. Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program explores our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and the evolution of the Universe, answering some of the biggest questions of all time. Perfect for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome. Please...
“Sunset Meditation” Planetarium Show
Charles W Brown Planetarium 2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN, United StatesSaturdays: April 11, 25 at 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome. Please Note: Programs start...
No Fear Canning Series: Carrot Cake Jam
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesCost: $35 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+ Capture the warm, spiced flavors of carrot cake in this beginner-friendly canning workshop. You’ll learn the fundamentals of water-bath canning while creating a flavorful, spiced jam perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or elevating your favorite baked treats—and you’ll leave with...
$35
Loosey Goosey Opposites
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesWednesday, April 15, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $45 Limited to 10 students Reservations required Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Learn how using opposites or complementary elements can make your painting more dramatic and complete. In this class, you’ll explore contrast while using a goose—or a gaggle of geese—as your subject. Discover...
$45
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S12 E02—Distant Mountains
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesLearn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!” https://www.minnetrista.net/events/bob-ross-painting-workshop-apr-15-26
$75
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S14 E02—Meadow Brook Surprise
Bob Ross Experience Studio at LL Ball Home 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN, United StatesApril 17; 1–3 p.m. Location: L.L. Ball Home Cost: $65 | Member Discounts Apply Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI® Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything...
$65
History Bites: Emily Kimbrough—From Muncie to the World
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesApril 17; 6–8 p.m. | Center Building, Indiana Room Cost: $28 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 21+ Join local historian Karen Vincent for an engaging look at the life and career of Muncie native Emily Kimbrough. Many know she authored several books, including How Dear to My Heart about...
$28
The Garden Social: Breaking Bread
Minnetrista 1200 N Minnstrista Parkway, Muncie, IN, United StatesApril 18; 5–7:30 p.m. | Rose Garden Cost: $30 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 21+ Gather around the table for an evening of shared food and conversation centered on community nourishment. Guests will enjoy a family-style meal alongside local educators, pantry coordinators, volunteers, and faith leaders who support neighbors experiencing food...
$30
From Manuscript to Market: Navigating the Path to Publication
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesTuesday, April 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $30 Limited to 15 students Registration required Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Ready to send your manuscript, poems, or stories into the world but not sure where to start? In this two-hour workshop, we’ll explore publishing options—from big houses and small presses to journals...
$30
Senior Expo Live Your Best Life
Muncie/Delaware Co Senior Citizens Center 2517 W 8th St, Muncie, IN, United StatesCome out to the Muncie Delaware County Senior Citizens Centers for a variety of resources geared towards older adults There will be health screenings and vaccines and giveaways ! Breakfast & Lunch will be available for purchase For More info contact us at 765-288-0844
ASAP Painted Mug Workshop
Made in Muncie Pottery 313 S Walnut, Muncie, IN, United StatesFREE to VETERANS - VET FAMY - CURRENT SERVICE MEMBERS - MILITARY SPOUSES - CAREGIVERS - RESERVE - GUARD Join us for the Painted Mug Workshop at veteran-owned Made In Muncie Pottery! Technique instruction, bare pottery for the project, all glazes and supplies, and firing of the project piece is...
Beginning Needlepoint
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesFriday, April 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $30 (Includes project) Limited to 15 students Registration required Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 Looking for a creative, hands-on hobby with a modern twist? Try needlepointing! This isn’t your grandmother’s needlepoint. Today’s version is vibrant, customizable, and full of personality. In...
$30
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S29 E01—Island in the Wilderness
Bob Ross Experience Studio at LL Ball Home 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, IN, United StatesCost: $75 | Member Discounts Apply Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI® Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an experienced Certified Ross Instructor® and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just...
$75
Writing Your Life: Collect a Series of Vignettes for Posterity (Three Tuesdays, May 12, 19, and 26)
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center 400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie, IN, United StatesThree Tuesdays, May 12, 19, and 26; 2:30–4 p.m. Cost: $55 Limited to 12 students Registration required Please register online at: https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_EMS057 This class is for anyone looking to preserve their memories—whether for personal reflection, to share with loved ones, or to publish. It’s best suited for beginning and intermediate...
$55
Art in Bloom Preview Party at the David Owsley Museum of Art
David Owsley Museum of Art West Riverside Avenue, Muncie, IN, United StatesArt in Bloom is an annual celebration of the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) featuring innovative floral interpretations created by regional designers. On Friday, May 15, DOMA will host a public "Preview Party" reception from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. featuring music, a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and the...
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