Leadership Washington Explores Local Ag Community (3/26/2025) - Washington, Iowa – The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, providing local business professionals with an immersive, full-day experience into Washington County’s diverse agricultural industry. The event began at Dallmeyer Hall at the Washington County Extension Office, with attendees traveling by bus to various farms and…
Annual Dinner Recap and Chamber of Commerce Citizen & Business of the Year (3/10/2025) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held February 27, at the RiversideCasino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Almost 300 attendees gathered to enjoy a social hour, dinner and a program highlighting the organizational accomplishments…
Heart of Main Street Awards (3/13/2025) - The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on Monday, March 10th. We are proud to share the the Heart of Main Street Individual Awards went to TWO very deserving volunteers: Wilson Leppert & Jena Steele while the Heart of Main Street Business Award went to LUX Suites! Jena…
Reflecting on 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025 (1/24/2025) - Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Achievement Happy New Year! 2024 was a year full of growth and celebration across Downtown Washington, and we cannot express how grateful we are for our amazing community! We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 2024 Rundown for MSW: 700+ Volunteer Hours (Worth $21,000+)! 19 MSW Events…
A hand weaving technique that emphasizes and prioritizes creativity and free expression. No rules, no fear – freedom to use many different weaving materials and colors in non-standard ways. No expectations of smooth surfaces, or even salvages, or symmetry of design. Weaving materials often involve many colors and textures; yarns of all types and sizes;…
A presentation on the process of textile design from two doctoral students at the Iowa State University Department of Apparel, Merchandising, & Design. Free.
This workshop will enable participants to create works of art on canvas with a multi medium approach, using acrylic paint, swatches of a variety of fabrics and embellishments. Adults. Limit 8 per workshop. Register for Feb. 7 @ https://washington-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5132282 OR Feb. 25 @ https://washington-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5132285
Celebrate Earth Day with Rosè & Macramè. Make your own beautiful hanging wine pot complete with macramè hanger. You'll also receive a free wine tasting & learn a thing or two from Natali Miller from Nat's Knots on how to care for your new found love. Space is limited, only 30 available. $25 secures your…
Join us with your crochet, knitting, embroidery, weaving, sewing, etc. for a relaxing hour with your fiber arts friends.
We’ll experiment with paste paper techniques to create sheets of uniquely patterned, colorful paper. Finished paper may be useful for card making, collage, book covers*, and other paper crafts. A demonstrations of dendritic printing will be included in the class. Certain equipment must be shared, but if you can, bring the items below: * a…
Join us for a fun-filled Valentine's themed celebration designed for parents and children to enjoy quality time together! Our BOGO event will blend creativity and deliciousness, ensuring a heartwarming experience for all. Learn to arrange a heart-filled charcuterie board to indulge in. While enjoying your variety of snacks, you and your loved one will create…
Celebrate Fiber Arts February at the Dreamcatcher workshops at Studio on the Square. Participants will create their own dreamcatcher using a variety of materials - embroidery hoops, fabric, beads, buttons, ribbons, etc. All supplies will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own materials and embellishments to create a truly personal dreamcatcher. 10…
Celebrate Fiber Arts February at the Dreamcatcher workshops at Studio on the Square. Participants will create their own dreamcatcher using a variety of materials - embroidery hoops, fabric, beads, buttons, ribbons, etc. All supplies will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own materials and embellishments to create a truly personal dreamcatcher. 10…
We’ll look at a variety of ways to bind a book with hand stitched pages. Participants will create two small blank books during the class using two of the decorative stitching methods. Examples of decorative stitching can be seen in the second floor display case between the front windows of the library. Limit 12. Register…
We will make Star Books, which appear to be a book when closed, but open to display 3-D scenes in the round. Participants will make a model book at the first class session, and then take the model and pre-cut final book pages home so they can add their own ideas to the pages before…
We will make Star Books, which appear to be a book when closed, but open to display 3-D scenes in the round. Participants will make a model book at the first class session, and then take the model and pre-cut final book pages home so they can add their own ideas to the pages before…
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