Upcoming Workshops

Intro to 3D Modelling: Print a Plant Pot

Graphic promoting an adult 3D modeling workshop to create a plant vessel, detailing the event date, time, location, pricing, and RSVP information.

Over 90 minutes, you’ll learn the basics of 3D modeling, build your own vessel design, and submit it to print right here at STEAM on Wheels. Your finished pot will be ready for pickup the following business week, just in time to pot something you love.

This workshop runs on a sliding scale. The lowest recommended contribution is $5 to cover payment processing fees, but give what you can. Those who contribute more make it possible for others to attend who might not otherwise be able to and that’s kind of the whole point.

Due to device availability, class size is limited to 10. See you there!

6-7:30pm, Friday April 24th @ Steam on Wheels, Ages 21+

Light refreshments will be provided, but BYOB to keep the creativity flowing if you wish 😀

This workshop is part of the Translating Nature: Environmental Arts Series, made possible in part by Quad City Arts!

6/13/26 Victorian Tunnel Books: Adults 18+

In this 90-minute drop-in workshop, you’ll learn the basics of paper engineering and use collage elements to build a miniature layered scene that’s entirely your own. No art experience needed.

You’ll leave with a finished piece and a technique you’ll want to use again.

This is a drop in style class, so be sure to add this to your calendar and show up early while supplies last.

Promotional image for a paper engineering workshop titled 'Tunnel Books' at Bettendorf Public Library on June 13th from 2 to 3:30 PM, featuring a visual of a tunnel book and an illustration of its structure.

Wednesday, June 24, 2:00: Victorian Tunnel Books: Make and Take ages 10 to 18

In this 90-minute drop-in workshop, you’ll learn the basics of paper engineering and use collage elements to build a miniature layered scene that’s entirely your own. No art experience needed.

You’ll leave with a finished piece and a technique you’ll want to use again.

This is a drop in style class, so be sure to add this to your calendar and show up early while supplies last.

Promotional graphic for a 'Paper Engineering: Tunnel Books' event at Bettendorf Public Library on June 24th from 2 to 3:30 PM, featuring an illustration of tunnel book construction.

6/27/26 Rooted in Place: Botanical Printing & Local Ecology Full Day Retreat @ Our Lady of the Prairie

Promotional image for a mixed media botanical printmaking retreat titled 'Rooted in Place', featuring colorful paint bottles and art supplies on a table with flowers in the background. Includes event details: Saturday June 27th, 10am-4pm at Our Lady of the Prairie.

July 6th-10th, Ages 10-14 Animation Camp w/ STEAM on Wheels @ The Family Museum

Banner for an Animation Camp featuring dates from July 6 to July 9 at the Bettendorf Family Museum, with illustrations of trees and cartoon characters.

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Prior Workshops:

1/10/26 Linocut Printmaking @ Bettendorf Library


12/12/25 Gel Plate Printing 101 @ The Artery

10/17/25 Spooky Linocut Stamp Carving @ The ARTery

10/20/25 Mixed Media Collage Homeschool Session @ Bettendorf Public Library

8/2025 Experimental Printmaking @ Bent River Brewing Company

Not Your Average Collage Class 7/25/25 @ Radicle Effect Brewerks