Experience Englewood Arts

VINYL SWAP

Join us every first Saturday for a vinyl swap with Kansas City Vinyl Collectors. Meet with collectors and enthusiast of records, music, and beyond.

This event is free and open to the public.

No RSVP required.

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$65 per person

CREATIVE SPARK - SESSION 1: CLOUDBURSTS “OPENING THE DOOR TO CREATIVITY”

Grow your can-do attitude, enrich your solo-preneur mindset by slowing down and reflecting on what sparks your creativity?  

Creative spark workshops allow you to sharpen and practice sharing your artistic journey. When people understand your vision, they can take part in it. This workshop series offers space to remember, reconnect, and reimagine your relationship with your creative side. 

Join us for a monthly energizing group for artists, writers, and makers ready to reconnect with their imagination, agency, and inner vision.

$35 per person

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$65 per person

Ceramic Make-Your-Own (Wheel Throwing)

Learn from our amazing ceramics instructors in this One Time clay class intended to introduce you to the wonderful world of wheel throwing.
Perfect for a date night, a night out with friends or family, or just wanting to learn something new.

Ages 12+

Various times available and no prior experience necessary!

$35 per person

Ceramic Make-Your-Own (Hand Building)

Ready to discover the join of working with clay? Get acquainted with EA's Ceramic Studio in our one (1) hour class spent learning the fundamentals of hand building with guidance from our ceramic artists. You’ll learn the basics of working with clay and make your own one-of-a-kind piece to be glazed and fired after your session.

Various times available and no prior experience necessary!

$35 per person

MIRAGE IDOL FRIGHT NIGHT

Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and dazzling performances! Idol Fright Night brings you the best of K-Pop and J-Pop with high-energy dance covers, stunning stage presence, and plenty of surprises. Step into a world where spooky meets stylish, and idols light up the stage with unforgettable performances.

Costumes and cosplay are encouraged—show off your idol look, spooky twist, or creative style and be part of the magic!

Clay Together

Looking for a playful & creative clay experience designed for young creatives & their grown-ups? In this hand building class, families will explore the joy of working with clay side by side. Explore & collaborate on projects inspired by nature, storytelling, or everyday objects!

Perfect for a parent, grandparent, or caregiver & their little one, this class offers a relaxed & supportive space to connect through artmaking. Learn basic techniques like pinching, coiling, & slab building.

1:00 to 3:00 PM

$60 per adult and child

WATERCOLOR MAGIC WITH BRIAN GRUBB

Join us for a 3-week relaxing and fun watercolor class where you’ll learn the basics while embracing the unpredictable dance of water and pigment.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned painter, this meditative and expressive medium is full of surprises. All skill levels welcome. Supplies provided.

Class Meeting November 11th, 18th, and 25th
$90 per person

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$65 per person

Ceramic Make-Your-Own (Wheel Throwing)

Learn from our amazing ceramics instructors in this One Time clay class intended to introduce you to the wonderful world of wheel throwing.
Perfect for a date night, a night out with friends or family, or just wanting to learn something new.

Ages 12+

Various times available and no prior experience necessary!

$35 per person

Ceramic Make-Your-Own (Hand Building)

Ready to discover the join of working with clay? Get acquainted with EA's Ceramic Studio in our one (1) hour class spent learning the fundamentals of hand building with guidance from our ceramic artists. You’ll learn the basics of working with clay and make your own one-of-a-kind piece to be glazed and fired after your session.

Various times available and no prior experience necessary!

$35 per person

TEEM & TIGER WITH PHASE DISTORTER AND HEATH CHURCH

Join us for a live music event, featuring Kansas City’s talented singers and musicians. Each musician brings together folk, jazz, and punk fusion style to their songs.

CURRENT WORKS JUROR'S TALK

Join us for a Juror’s Talk with Michael Sinclair, photographer and juror for Current Works 2025. Meet the juror and artist behind this years annual exhibition organized by the Kansas City Society of Contemporary Photographers (KCSCP).

Talk begins at 1:00 PM
Free Event

THIRD FRIDAY ARTWALK

Join us for our monthly Third Friday Art Walk. Enjoy an evening of gallery exhibitions, glassblowing, performance, and more!

Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography’s exhibition is unveiled at 6:00 PM.

Witness a glass demonstration beginning at 6:00 PM, featuring Annie Honn.

Savor the taste of KC’s first Indian food truck, Sri’s Kitchen! They will be outside the Art Center starting at 6:00 PM.

Open Mic begins at 7:00 PM

Free Event! Bring a Friend!

Ceramic Make-Your-Own (Wheel Throwing)

Learn from our amazing ceramics instructors in this One Time clay class intended to introduce you to the wonderful world of wheel throwing.
Perfect for a date night, a night out with friends or family, or just wanting to learn something new.

Ages 12+

Various times available and no prior experience necessary!

$35 per person

Ceramic Make-Your-Own (Hand Building)

Ready to discover the join of working with clay? Get acquainted with EA's Ceramic Studio in our one (1) hour class spent learning the fundamentals of hand building with guidance from our ceramic artists. You’ll learn the basics of working with clay and make your own one-of-a-kind piece to be glazed and fired after your session.

Various times available and no prior experience necessary!

$35 per person

Marium Self - Kansas City’s Only Female Elvis Tribute Vocalist

Join a fun evening of Elvis’s original songs performed by the talented Mariam Self.

$15 Tickets

Clay Together

Looking for a playful & creative clay experience designed for young creatives & their grown-ups? In this hand building class, families will explore the joy of working with clay side by side. Explore & collaborate on projects inspired by nature, storytelling, or everyday objects!

Perfect for a parent, grandparent, or caregiver & their little one, this class offers a relaxed & supportive space to connect through artmaking. Learn basic techniques like pinching, coiling, & slab building.

1:00 to 3:00 PM

$60 per adult and child

SHINING STAR KC, BENEFIT FOR THE ENGLEWOOD THEATER

We're partnering with The Friends of the Englewood Theater to sell tickets to their upcoming fundraiser on November 30th at The Warehouse on Broadway. 

The evening will be full of live music by a rising tribute band, Shining Star KC. You'll hear the classic hits from Earth, Wind, and Fire, like Shining Star and Can't Hide Love. 

Doors at 4:00 PM 
Show at 5:00 PM

Grab your tickets today! 

This lively family musical of the original ballet retells the classic story of Clara and her nutcracker. New adventures are to be found at the Land Of The Sugar Pup Fairy, the Land Of The Kansas City Chiefs, and, of course, the Land Of The Toy Soldiers.

Cast members include professional and community actors, uniquely abled actors, and pawformers. The pawformers are senior rescue pups from area shelters in the metro area.

$15 Tickets
Includes access to the show plus a complimentary slice of pizza.

Perfect for all ages! Get your tickets below!

CREATIVE SPARK - SESSION 1: CLOUDBURSTS “OPENING THE DOOR TO CREATIVITY”

Grow your can-do attitude, enrich your solo-preneur mindset by slowing down and reflecting on what sparks your creativity?  

Creative spark workshops allow you to sharpen and practice sharing your artistic journey. When people understand your vision, they can take part in it. This workshop series offers space to remember, reconnect, and reimagine your relationship with your creative side. 

Join us for a monthly energizing group for artists, writers, and makers ready to reconnect with their imagination, agency, and inner vision.

$35 per person

VINYL SWAP

Join us every first Saturday for a vinyl swap with Kansas City Vinyl Collectors. Meet with collectors and enthusiast of records, music, and beyond.

This event is free and open to the public.

No RSVP required.

RALPH PEER DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING

Join us for the premiere of a new documentary film about the life and career of Ralph Peer, a famous music producer from Independence, MO. This new documentary, “Ralph Peer And The Rise of American Roots Music,” focuses on Peer’s legacy, starting with his work in his father’s gramophone repair shop in Independence.

This event will feature a special screening of the film, Q&A with the directors and producers, and a live music performance.

Watch the trailer here

Free event! Bring a friend!

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$65 per person

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$65 per person

ARTIST CONVERSATION WITH LINDSEY DOOLITTLE

Meet the artist, Lindsey Doolittle, behind the creation of Faces After Suicide, an exhibition on display in our 2nd Floor Gallery.

This event will include a screening
of Lindsey Doolittle’s self-made documentary, a Q&A with the artist,
and a chance to see the exhibition.

Free event! RSVP with the link below!

RETURN TO MADNESS, MATTHEW HUNT, AND LUCKY DRAGON NO. 5

Join us for an evening of LIVE music with Return to Madness, Matthew Hunt, and Lucky Dragon No. 5. Enjoy an evening full of fun through songs with these talented songwriters and musicians. 

$15 Tickets

THIRD FRIDAY ARTWALK

Join us for our monthly Third Friday Art Walk. Enjoy an evening of gallery exhibitions, glassblowing, performance, and more!

Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography’s exhibition is unveiled at 6:00 PM.

Witness a glass demonstration beginning at 6:00 PM, featuring Annie Honn.

Savor the taste of KC’s first Indian food truck, Sri’s Kitchen! They will be outside the Art Center starting at 6:00 PM.

Open Mic begins at 7:00 PM

Free Event! Bring a Friend!

KING DARI

Join us for a night of live music on October 17th with King Dari!

Tickets are free! Bring a friend!

MARDE BROOKS, ERIN EADES, AND KIERRA RAE

Join us for an evening of LIVE music with MarDe Brooks, Missouri Loves Company, and Kierra Rae. Enjoy an evening full of fun through songs with these talented songwriters and musicians. 

$15 Tickets

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$65 per person

HARVEST JAM

Harvest Jam is a collaborative Jam show that gives musicians and artists the opportunity to give back to the community through performance, share the stage with friends new and old, and celebrate the Halloween Season all packed into one amazing evening!

Harvest Jam will be held at the Englewood Arts Center on October 25 and all ticket proceeds will be donated to Englewood Arts Center to give back to a space that fosters support and community for musicians and artists!

COLOR OF THE EARTH - JAPANESE MINERAL DYES ON FABRIC

Work with Artist Lisa-Ann Sugimoto for an introduction to ancient colors using Japanese mineral dye applications onto cloth using itajime shibori (clamp resist) and immersion dye techniques on white cotton fabric.

Students may also bring (optional) one pre-washed 100% cotton T-shirt to dye. This nontoxic, gentle, and sustainable dye product is imported from Japan.

$45 per person

ELLA FAIR FASHION SHOW

Join us for a evening fashion sale hosted by Stephen Jerome with Ella Fair Fashion House! This is your shopping experience for vintage couture & better sportswear, coupled with delicious accessories.

Purchase directly off the runway

At Englewood Arts Center:
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Fashion Show at 7:00 PM

At Ella Fair Fashion House:
After Show Reception to immediately follow. 10922 E Winner Rd. Independence, MO 64052

VINYL SWAP

Join us every first Saturday for a vinyl swap with Kansas City Vinyl Collectors. Meet with collectors and enthusiast of records, music, and beyond.

This event is free and open to the public.

No RSVP required.

THIRD FRIDAY ARTWALK

Join us for our monthly Third Friday Art Walk. Enjoy an evening of gallery exhibitions, glassblowing, music performance, and more!

At 5:00 PM, experience raku firing in partnership with 323 CLAY, everyone is invited to participate at a low cost, with a provided ceramic piece, glaze and raku materials.

Witness a Glass demonstration beginning at 6:00 PM, featuring Kevin Miller creating a festive fall sculpture.

Meet the new resident artists joining the community at Englewood Arts.

Savor the taste of KC’s first Indian food truck, Sri’s Kitchen! They will be outside the Art Center starting at 6:00 PM.

A performance by Maddie Lamb begins at 7:00 PM

Free Event! Bring a Friend!

THIRD FRIDAY RAKU FIRING PARTNERSHIP

Join us on our Third Friday Artwalk on 9/19 at 5:00 PM to experience Raku firing in partnership with 323 CLAY.

Raku is a firing process that shows pottery being taken out of the kiln at peak temperature and placed into a can with combustible material for reduction smoking effects.

Everyone is invited to participate at a low cost, with a provided ceramic piece, glaze and raku materials.

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$60 per person

STORIES IN SONG WITH ALAN BELL, CHRISTIAN DIXON, AND CODY DUNNING

Join us for an evening of LIVE music with local storytellers Alan Bell, Christian Dixon, and Cody Dunning. Enjoy an evening full of fun stories told through songs by these talented songwriters and musicians. 

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$60 per person

LET’S PLAY

Join the hilarious and multifaceted performer Hilari Holt for an evening of play, storytelling, and comedy!

Take part in an interactive comedy with audience participation. This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Starting at 7:00 PM

$15 Tickets

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASSBLOWING

Our classic entry-level glass blowing experience!

This is a single-session hands-on experience where our glassblowers will work with you one-on-one to help you learn more about the tools
and equipment used to make your own glass object.

Various times available

$60 per person

VINTAGE PAPER COVERED BOXES
(Adult Intermediate)

Work with Artist Lisa Ann Sugimoto to create a set of seven vintage paper-covered boxes. This course will introduce several basic bookbinding techniques to expertly cover a set of papier mache boxes with vintage wrapping papers or Japanese newspapers.

All vintage materials are curated and sourced by the instructor. Complimentary tea and cookies served during class.

Class begins at 1:00 PM

$45 per person

Join us for our monthly Third Friday Art Walk. Enjoy an evening full of new gallery exhibitions, glass demonstrations, and a food truck.

Explore our new exhibition, Faces After Suicide, created by Lindsey DooLittle. Opening at 5:30 PM, artist’s comments at 6:00 PM this Friday, August 15th.

Witness a Glass demonstration beginning at 6:00 PM, featuring Cole Kennedy creating flame-work sculptures.

Savor the taste of Potato Shack food truck parked outside the Art Center starting at 6:00 PM.

Free Event! Bring a Friend!

SARA BELLUM AND THE BRAINWAVES, AND SENTIMENTAL CREATURES

Sara Bellum and the Brainwaves are a vibrant 7-piece dance‑punk/indie‑punk outfit hailing from Kansas City, Missouri. Self-described as “hipsters and chaotic hippies making energetic indie rock,” they thrive on contagious rhythms and uplifting melodies .

Sentimental Creatures fuse gritty alt-rock with shades of post-punk and indie soul.

$20.00 Tickets

SIP & CREATE AT 6:30PM

Sign up for a new class series called Sip & Create. Bring your own beverage to this unique class offering an introduction to a variety of creative mediums and techniques!

This August, you’ll have the chance to create greeting cards using a paper marbling technique, taught by Angela Brown. Nows your chance to try something new and have fun doing it.

$45 per person

Are you looking for a new craft and want to become completely enamored in Clay?

This 6 week class is the perfect introduction for aspiring clay artists. Learn how to throw on the wheel and make your own masterpieces!

Learning the basics of wheel throwing, altering, shaping and forming is just the beginning! We will work on multiple pieces and modification techniques.

Ages 10 and up
No Experience Needed!

$265.00 per person

MIMBS MAKE AND TAKE - CERAMICS ART ACTIVITY

Join us Saturday, August 23rd, for a make-and-take class with local ceramic artist, Carolyn Mimbs.

Carolyn specializes in hand-made illustrative sculptures and wants to teach you some fun new skills. During this class, you will be creating and decorating a trinket dish or incense holder. You will learn how to use a slab roller and learn a fun and easy way to create multiple small dishes easily.

Come ready to learn and get your hands dirty!

$30 per person, typically takes about 1 hour to complete your project

NAT LEFKOFF, COMPATI, AND HEATH CHURCH

18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Join us for an evening of original music by Nat Lefkoff, Compati, and Heath Church!

$20.00 Tickets

PRINTING WITH SHADOWS - BOTANICAL CYANOTYPES ON FABRIC

Discover the magic of cyanotype printing creating unique one-of-a-kind artwork.

You’ll learn from Lisa Ann Sugimoto, an artist,  designer, and educator with a background in fiber arts and textile design.
She is a textiles, paper goods, and home decor designer and has also exhibited her artwork throughout the United States and Europe.

Class begins at 1pm

$45 per person

DIRTEE WATER, DAKEY BEE, STIFF CLIFTON, AND MOONCALLER

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music at Englewood Arts on Saturday, August 30 at 7PM!

These artists are bringing the energy, the lyrics, and the vibes—don’t miss your chance to catch them all on one stage in an intimate, all-ages venue that supports real, grassroots artistry.

Performance begins at 7:00pm

$20 Tickets