The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
Leadership Washington Hosts Economic Development & Finance Day(10/15/2024)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Washington, Iowa – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Leadership Washington participants engaged in a full day of learning and networking focused on economic development…
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…
Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News!(11/8/2024)-New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
Get creative and embellish a graphic T-shirt or any fabric you would like with fun embroidery flourishes. All supplies provided, but bring a graphic t-shirt or other fabric to embellish.…
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…
A presentation on the process of textile design from two doctoral students at the Iowa State University Department of Apparel, Merchandising, & Design. Free.
Ronda Smith, Martha Quint Lawrence, and Sandy Lnenicka will be teaching the basic embroidery stitches. All supplies provided. Free. Limit of 15. Children 12 and under must attend with an…
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…
Learn the art of needle-felting! Confidently create beautiful felted wool art as you learn needle-felting techniques step-by-step in a casual, relaxed environment. Choose from a variety of colors and get…
Join us for Holiday Gone Green Saturday, December 4th @ 10:00 am, In the Nicola Stoufer Room Learn how to transform old Holiday cards into a beautiful Holiday wreath. This program is…
Come join us with a friend or solo to craft a sign or project. Registration is required if you are requesting a customized sign, otherwise feel free to show up…