Art shows and art events in Lawrence, KS tonight and this week

A monthly crafting afternoon where you decorate your own gifts and creations, with a different craft each month. Materials are provided, and it is free.

A class on the basics of an embroidery machine, where you make a pair of earrings for the holidays.

Info sessions on a faculty-led Summer 2027 study abroad trip in visual culture, art and photography in Spain and northern Morocco, for 3 or 6 credit hours with Professors Elise Kirk and Maria Velasco.

A public lecture by Kelly Presutti of Cornell University on remaking mountains in nineteenth-century France. Use the west entrance.

Artists in Dialogue: Charlotte Street Fellow Eric Conrad in conversation with New York curator Larry Ossei-Mensah.

A class on lifestyle factors linked to lower Alzheimer's risk, run with the Alzheimer's Association, where small changes can make a difference for brain health. It is free.

Holy Women Series at Keeler Women’s Center in Kansas City.

Veronica Sublett leads a two-part class in which painted pages become collage. The $90 price covers both sessions and all supplies.

A painting class with step-by-step instruction, where you bring your own drinks.

Sip local brews while glazing ceramic holiday ornaments, retro trees or cacti at The Goat.

A bring-your-own arts and crafts group with ESU art therapy student Tyler Reagan, alongside LGBTQIA+ community members.

ThankFALL sugar cookie decorating class: learn royal icing on a fall-themed cookie set, with 2 drink tickets included.

Art School, a creative workshop with longtime instructor Carole Pomerantz, a former Disneyland portrait artist: 12 sessions, four weeks each of drawing, watercolor and painting. $30 per session; materials $10, or $35 per month, or bring your own.

A reception for an exhibition of children's book illustration by Kansas and Missouri members of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, held at the Writers Conference. Light refreshments served.

Ideas on architectural details, remodeling and Pottery Barn styling that change how your home looks.

Family (& Friends) Fun Night at Paint Glaze & Fire Ceramics & Coffee House in Overland Park, Kansas.

An exhibition of painting and photography by Madeline Marak, including an artist reception.

A 21+ BYOBud paint-your-pet class with all art supplies and step-by-step instruction; send a photo of your pet in advance.

A dance party featuring different styles of music throughout the night.

An exhibition of work by contemporary artist Christian Thompson.

An exhibition of art exploring alien forms and future worlds.

A long-running annual art festival where regional artists show painting, ceramics, jewelry and photography, with live music, local food vendors and activities for all ages.

A market of more than 25 vendors selling handmade goods such as crocheted items, candles, baked treats, honey, jewelry and home decor. The Topeka Police Consumer Fraud division is on hand with information.

The City of Grandview Parks and Recreation's annual Holiday Makers Market at Grandview Station.

An all-day workshop on painting iconic saint panels with Rev. Mary Donovan.

A drop-in collage workshop on how being outdoors feels, using printed images from Douglas County history; the pages become a zine for libraries around the county. Materials provided; all ages.

Nature-inspired workshop at KC Wine Co. where you make your own moss art.

A drop-in tour of the Kemper Museum led by one of its docents.

An artist talk with Rodrigo Alvarez, Isaac Tapia and Cesar Velez, the artists featured in the Front Gallery exhibition Archived Alchemy. Free and open to the public.

Holiday pottery painting at Red Crow - The Nest: glaze ornaments, retro trees or cacti while sipping local brews.

OP Girl's day out wanders Brookside for Christmas shopping, starting at BKS Artisan Ales and stopping at shops like The Corner Candle Shop, Sierra Winter Jewelry and Brookside Toy and Science, with snack stops along the way.

A free juror's talk and artist reception with John W. Hans for the Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography's 11th annual juried exhibition.

A draw and sip class from The Painting Parlor: relax, learn, socialize and make art. BYOB.

A relaxed paint and sip with coffee in Kansas City, designed for beginners.

A craft session in which you make a faux stained glass piece, one of a series of stained glass events.

Houston's paint nights come to KC, where you paint your favorite artist while a live group sings and a DJ plays, with specialty drinks on hand.

A long-running annual art festival where regional artists show painting, ceramics, jewelry and photography, with live music, local food vendors and activities for all ages.

A door mat painting workshop: paint a 16x24" coconut coir doormat to take home.

A Holiday Makers Market at Grandview Station for the second day of the City of Grandview Parks and Recreation program.

Stained Glass Workshop @ Transparent Brewing Company in Grandview, Missouri.

A festive afternoon of making a holiday wreath with real baltic amber and seasonal florals.