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Workshop / Class Schedule At The Newly Opened
b. organic eXchange
The eXchange is a unique learning center that will host regular workshops, classes, open studio hours, and an eclectic market stocked with handmade goods out of natural & reclaimed materials, modern homesteading supplies and other healthy, seasonal offerings.
"We're excited to be bringing the types of ideas and information we share on our television programs to a facility where people have the opportunity to engage in it hands-on."
"A place to learn, to create and to grow. Where we eXchange healthy ideas, information and goods."
Our lively workshops, classes and parties are designed to celebrate individual creative expression, nature and resourcefulness. We will continually feature projects that teach students to look at materials differently as well as to help keep them creatively connected to nature and being resourceful.
- Project materials are generally included in the fee unless otherwise specified. There are certain projects that will also invite students to bring select items from home to help personalize.
- Each session is limited to 12 students and can fill up quickly over the summer months, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance. Drop-ins are welcome if sessions are not filled. We can accommodate larger groups upon request, but keep regularly scheduled class sizes smaller in order to give the creative sessions breathing room with more individualized attention.
- For sessions with the younger 4-6 year olds, parents/guardians are welcome to join in with their child if they like.
"Creative Expression is an Organic Reflection of Who YOU Are"
it's also good for your health
  
Our Current Weekly Schedule looks like this:
WEDNESDAYS
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (4-6 year olds) $25
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (7 years and up) $25
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ADULT FREESTYLE NIGHT $39
Choose from one of 5 projects to create with (all materials provided) and enjoy as little or as much instructional guidance as desired -- FreeStyle nights are wild and free, putting the discretion of what you feel like creating in your hands! We'll regularly rotate different projects to choose from throughout the year to keep things fresh for the students who attend regularly. This is also a night where you are welcome to bring your own projects from home to work on and take advantage of a creative space where you can spread out and have access to things like hand tools, sewing machines and inspiring, like-minded folks.
THURSDAYS
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (4-6 year olds) $25
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (7 years and up) $25
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm DIY LIFESTYLE NIGHT $39
Thursday nights are dedicated to a plethora of healthy DIY skills that will range from how to create your own organic cleaners and body brews to edible landscaping, homesteading, leatherworking, dehydrating and so much more! Something for everyone in all shapes and sizes. Check online for each night's theme.
FRIDAYS
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (4-6 year olds) $25
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (7 years and up) $25
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ADULT ART NIGHT $39
A colorful 'night out' to create, relax and be inspired. We offer unique painting and mixed media projects that are naturally loose, creative and soulful. You'll leave with art that is as original as you. It's the perfect end to the work week and a lively start to your weekend. Make a date with the artist within....BYOB is welcome.
SATURDAYS
8:30 am - 11:30 am - Farmers Market Offerings
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ARTSY AFTERNOONS $45
Saturday afternoons are devoted to a series of projects designed to push you outside the box and really explore your creative side with a plethora of materials and techniques. Every Artsy Afternoon is kicked off with a creative challenge to prime you for the rest of the afternoons' festivities.
PERUSE THE ONLINE STOREFRONT FOR CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.
JOIN US AS OFTEN AS YOU LIKE
REGISTER ONLINE
Questions or special requests?
515.996.2600
Via e-mail: events@borganic.net
the b. organic eXchange
408 Grant Street
Van Meter, Iowa 50261
www.borganic.net
Whenever you book 4 or more sessions at a time, you receive a 10% credit back.
E-mail us if you are interested in a private booking, or in need of a special request for your group or organization. We welcome 4-H groups, Scouts, School and Work Groups and any other organization that could creatively benefit from one of our programs.
Discounts are available for group bookings.
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
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NATURALLY ARTFUL BIRTHDAY PARTIES
The b. organic eXchange is the perfect place for a party. Our Naturally Artful Birthday Parties are scheduled upon request and availability.
- Parties are 2 hours long and include studio space, instructor and all materials for select projects for each of the party-goers.
- Projects will cater to the age group and each party-goer will go home with their own creative masterpiece.
- The birthday boy or girl will receive a bonus masterpiece that gets created by the group towards the end of the session.
Party Fee: $200.00
Includes up to 8 party-goers
Maximum Number is 12 with an additional fee of $25 per child.
$50 non-refundable deposit that will get applied to final cost.
You can bring your own cake, beverages and serving ware. Freezer space is available if bringing ice cream. We also have some great recommendations of local 'cake bakers', if interested.
Current Birthday Themes to choose from include:
-The Adventurer-
- These projects are for the outdoor explorer and will include a rotation of things to choose from, including mini nature presses, bug houses/catchers, walking sticks, and more.
-Flower Power-
-- Exciting ways to create flowers for a vase or wall art.
-Funny Faces-
-- Fun, memorable ways to create personality-filled characters to hang in your room.
-Nature Lover-
-- Projects that utilize nature's bounty in unique, artful ways.
'Painted Play'
-- A fearless lesson in painting -- we explore repurposed canvases and unconventional painting tools to create a colorful masterpiece unique to the individual painting it.
'Artist at Work'
-- Create your own sketchbook, mini canvas, and special art tools that will be sure to inspire other art projects long after the party.
'Pop Art Portraits'
-- Kids will enjoy a simple 4-step back painting technique to create a colorful pop art inspired self-portrait.
Book Your Party Today!
(515).996.2600 e-mail: events@borganic.net
   the b. organic eXchange 408 Grant Street Van Meter, Iowa 50261 (515).996.2600 e-mail: events@borganic.net www.borganic.net
___________________________________________________________________ LIFE'S LEFTOVERS at the b. organic eXchange If you have things you are looking to get rid of, we graciously accept donations of select "Life's Leftovers" to use as materials for some of our art projects. This helps us to sustain the low, affordable class prices we strive to offer so people can come create more often. Accepted examples include fabric scraps, salvaged lumber, barn boards, smaller wood framed windows, interesting natural materials, old doors, metal, how-to books/magazines, rope, wire, small tools, jewelry, beads, yarns, construction leftovers like flooring, drywall remnants, 2x4's, trim work, etc. 
If you have something you think we could creatively re-use, simply e-mail us: michele@borganic.net.  _____________________________________________________________________  
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