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SUMMARY:Art + Innovation - PNW exhibit
DESCRIPTION:See this free art exhibition at Purdue University Northwest showcasing rotating artwork each quarter.\n“A Collaborative Spirit of Seasons\, Reasons\, Thunder + Wonder”\nOn display 4.11.26 – 7.10.26 \nPurdue University Northwest Hammond Campus\nClassroom Office Building\n2200 169th Street\, Hammond\, IN \nOpen to the public during building hours. \nFeaturing: \nEd Spelde\nespelde@comcast.net \nJeff Baumgartner\n@baumgartnerjeffrey \nThomas Cera\ntcera@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/art-innovation-2026-spring-pnw/
LOCATION:Purdue University Northwest – Hammond Campus\, 2200 E 169th Street\, Hammond\, IN\, 46323\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Innovation,Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valparaiso Creative Council":MAILTO:info@valpocreates.org
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SUMMARY:Mastering iPhone Photography
DESCRIPTION:Mastering iPhone Photography\nDiscover how foundational photography principles can transform your iPhone images. In this workshop\, we’ll explore composition\, natural light\, portrait techniques\, editing workflows\, and creative shooting designed specifically for your iPhone. This class is ideal for beginners\, hobbyists\, small business owners\, and anyone who wants to create stronger\, more compelling photos on-the-go. \nSupplies: Bring your iPhone \nClass Size Limit: 30 \nSkill Level: Beginner+ \nAge: 12+ \nCost: $35 \nTeacher: Ash Wittmer\, Photographer\nhttps://www.instagram.com/ashwittmer\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ashwittmer \nWant a preview? Watch a video of one of Ash’s previous classes at Valpo Creates Center. \nHow to register:\nPlease fill out this form to book your spot. \nRegistration deadline: June 30\, 2026 \nAny questions? Contact Ash at ash@ashwittmer.com or 317-775-9340
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/mastering-iphone-photography-07-01-2026/
LOCATION:Valpo Creates Center\, 256 Indiana Ave\, Valparaiso\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ash Wittmer Photography":MAILTO:ash@ashwittmer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T180000
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SUMMARY:Glass Fusing
DESCRIPTION:Glass Fusing\nDiscover the fascinating process of glass fusing in this 2-hour class. Learn about the properties of art glass and how it can be manipulated using basic glass cutting\, firing and a bit of creativity. Each session will include instruction and examples to make up to 3 projects\, both functional and decorative. Projects will be fired offsite and ready for pickup two weeks from the date of class. \nAll supplies provided. \nSkill Level: Any skill level \nAge: 14+ \nCost: $60 includes materials and firing fee \nTeacher: Mindy Milan\, Glass Artist \nWant a preview? Watch a video of Mindy’s previous classes at Valpo Creates Center. \nHow to register:\nPlease fill out this form to register. \nRegistration deadline: July 3\, 2026 \nAny questions? Contact Mindy at minmilan7@gmail.com
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/glass-fusing-07-08-2026/
LOCATION:Valpo Creates Center\, 256 Indiana Ave\, Valparaiso\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Milan":MAILTO:minmilan7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T190000
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SUMMARY:Art + Innovation - Valpo artist reception and networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this free artist reception at Roots Market Cafe and Lower Lincoln where the mic is turned on and TURNED UP for the ARTS!\nArtist Reception:\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2026\n5:00 – 7:00p \nStarts at Roots Market Cafe\n108 E Lincolnway\, Valparaiso\, IN \nNOTE: This reception was rescheduled from June 17 due to stormy weather. \nFeaturing: \nAnh Le\n@lnpanhftu2 \nEmma Orsburn\n@orsburn.window.paintings\n \nGuy Welman\n@guy_wellman \nKayla Vasilko\nkvasilko@purdue.edu \nMark Zimmerman\n@mark.zimmerman.s.artwork \n  \nThis exclusive event will introduce five local artists to our downtown Valpo exhibit whose talent pours out a colorful curation of works. All five artist encapsulate a variety of styles\, perspectives\, and attention to composition. Get in touch with the artists + support their talent! \nAttendees can enter to win our Art + Innovation giveaway! \nExhibit on display 4.10.26 – 7.15.26 \n 
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/art-innovation-summer-valpo/
LOCATION:Roots Market Cafe\, 108 E Lincolnway\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Innovation,Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valparaiso Creative Council":MAILTO:info@valpocreates.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:Art + Innovation - PNW exhibit
DESCRIPTION:See this free art exhibition at Purdue University Northwest showcasing rotating artwork each quarter.\n“Comparative Works of Portrait + Free Flow Colorations”\nOn display 7.17.26 – 10.16.26\n \nPurdue University Northwest Hammond Campus\nClassroom Office Building\n2200 169th Street Hammond\, IN \nOpen to the public during building hours. \nFeaturing: \nAnh Le\n@lnpanhftu2 \nEmma Orsburn\n@orsburn.window.paintings\n \nGuy Welman\n@guy_wellman \nKayla Vasilko\nkvasilko@purdue.edu \nMark Zimmerman\n@mark.zimmerman.s.artwork \n 
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/art-innovation-summer-pnw/
LOCATION:Purdue University Northwest – Hammond Campus\, 2200 E 169th Street\, Hammond\, IN\, 46323\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Innovation,Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Watercolor 101: The “Nature” of Color
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor 101: The “Nature” of Color\nThis class teaches you how to create almost any color\, with a limited watercolor palette. You will soon learn that you do not need an enormous variety of colors to create multiple colors. Learn the secrets of “Color Theory” you didn’t know you needed\, by painting subjects that are only found outside and in nature. This will be a very gratifying learning experience. Join us and see for yourself. \nSupplies will be provided. \nSkill Level: Beginner to intermediate \nAge: Adults \nCost: $55 \nTeacher: Eurnice Harris – Scarver\, Artist \nWant a preview? Watch a video of one of Eurnice’s previous classes at Valpo Creates Center. \nHow to register:\nPlease fill out this form to register. \nRegistration deadline: July 15\, 2026 \nAny questions? Contact Eurnice at goodvictoryartstudio@gmail.com
URL:https://valpocreates.org/event/watercolor-101-the-nature-of-color-07-22-2026/
LOCATION:Valpo Creates Center\, 256 Indiana Ave\, Valparaiso\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eurnice Harris - Scarver":MAILTO:goodvictoryartstudio@gmail.com
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