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

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.

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.

Holiday market hosted by Grandview Parks and Recreation at Grandview Station.

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

A puppy party at Leopold Gallery where you donate items from the shelter wish list to support shelter pets.

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

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.

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.

A drop-in art station that rolls into the galleries, where children and grown-ups explore color mixing and make hands-on projects inspired by art on view. Admission is free.

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.

An exhibition of art exploring alien forms and future worlds.

An annual, selected work of art at the Spencer Museum of Art that complements the themes of the KU Reads Common Book.

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

Day two of the Holiday Market at Grandview Station, run by Grandview Parks and Recreation: handmade crafts, boutique gifts and seasonal decor from local makers.

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.

A fall sugar cookie decorating class in Overland Park, where you learn to decorate cookies in a fun, cozy setting.

Open art therapy group with ESU art therapy student Tyler Reagan, welcoming LGBTQIA+ people and anyone else. This week's project is cardboard mini houses. No cost to attend; RSVP is not required.

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 craft session where all materials are provided to make a 3D diorama that captures the spirit of Christmas. Free.