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SUMMARY:Toad House Hand Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday August 2nd for this 2 1/2 hr workshop where you will design and create a fun unique toad house. The perfect addition to your garden or home! 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510. Toad houses can be used outside in your garden\, inside as decor\, as a hide for small reptiles and mammals\, or as an incense chiminea! Note: This is a hand building workshop which means we will not be using the wheels. \n*Once you finish your pieces\, they will be glazed & fired in our off-site kiln. Pickup will be coordinated when they are ready (approx. 4-5 weeks after the workshop.) Ages 12+
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/toad-house-hand-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:One Day Wheel Throwing - Beginner Friendly
DESCRIPTION:Come get messy and inspired during this 2 hour workshop while we introduce you to the world of pottery! We will give you a tour of the equipment and guide you through a basic introduction to throwing on the wheel. No prior experience is required! At the end of the session\, you will get to choose two of your masterpieces to take home with you. (Pottery will need to be glazed and fired. Pick-up of pieces will be coordinated when they are ready.) \nAddress: 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510 \n*This class is a prerequisite to attending any workshops for "Return Students" Ages 14+ 
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/one-day-wheel-throwing-beginner-friendly-2/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Date Night Throwing Workshop for 2
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your spot for Date Night! Choose a date below to reserve your spot for an awesome date night full of new experiences\, good vibes\, and laughter. \nREGISTRATION IS FOR 2 PEOPLE - PLEASE ONLY SELECT 1 QTY AT CHECKOUT (unless you're signing up 2 couples\, then select 2 etc.) \nTHROWING: Learn the basics of throwing together and make your own bowl\, cup\, shot glass for home! Spice things up by challenging your partner to a (friendly) throwing competition! (Each person will be able to select 2 of their pieces for firing)  \nAddress: Thrown Threads 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510 \n*Once you finish your pieces\, they will be clear glazed with food safe glaze & fired in our off-site kiln. Pickup will be coordinated when they are ready! Clothes required unless you're Patrick Swayze. Ages 18+ 
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/date-night-throwing-workshop-for-2-2/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250808T230000
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UID:10004085-1754679600-1754694000@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:ArtBar Batavia: Return of the B-Movie Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us of the Return of the B-Movie Show! Our lowbrow artists love lowbrow movies so its a perfect match! Come on out to 12N River St\, Batavia IL. for an evening full of cool art\, tasty food\, and delicious drinks from 7PM to 11PM on August 8th.\nPoster art by Lucky Eye Ink
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/artbar-batavia-return-of-the-b-movie-show/
LOCATION:Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden\, 12 N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtBar Batavia":MAILTO:artbarbatavia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250809T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T170000
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SUMMARY:Batavia Postcards & Digital Illustrations Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Batavia Boardwalk Shops to view the digital artwork created by rising 8th & 9th graders.  Visit the shops to get your very own\, free Batavia Postcards with student designs - while supplies last!
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/batavia-postcards-digital-illustrations-exhibit/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Batavia Boardwalk Shops\, 114 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retail,Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Art Events,Boardwalk Shops
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T160000
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SUMMARY:Character Design Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebration - Saturday\, August 9 - 2-4 pm \n\nButton Making\nFace Painting\n& More!\n\n  \nCharacter design work by the rising 4th and 5th graders from BAAF Digital Art Camp on display Friday August 8 thru Sunday August 10 during regular business hours.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/character-design-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Tabletop Game Shop\, 24 S. Van Buren Street\, Batavia\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Art Events,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T160000
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UID:10004138-1754823600-1754841600@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:Batavia Postcards & Digital Illustrations Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Batavia Boardwalk Shops to view the digital artwork created by rising 8th & 9th graders.  Visit the shops to get your very own\, free Batavia Postcards with student designs - while supplies last!
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/batavia-postcards-digital-illustrations-exhibit/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Batavia Boardwalk Shops\, 114 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retail,Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Art Events,Boardwalk Shops
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UID:10004140-1754823600-1755100800@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:Young Artist Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Batavia MainStreet is proud to partner with the Batavia High School Art & Media Department and Batavia High School Future Creative Professionals Club for the Young Artists Pop-Up program.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/young-artist-pop-up/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Batavia Boardwalk Shops\, 114 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T120000
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UID:10003225-1755331200-1755345600@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:Artisan Collective
DESCRIPTION:The Artisan Collective provides downtown Batavia with pop-up market experiences\nfeaturing local artisans offering a variety of handmade goods and vintage items. \n2025 ARTISAN COLLECTIVE MARKET\nMAY 17 | JUNE 21 | JULY 19 | AUGUST 16 | SEPTEMBER 20 | OCTOBER 18\nThe Artisan Collective joins the Batavia Farmers' Market every third Saturday\,\nMay thru October from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm with local talented artisan vendors. \nFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates and features on our incredible vendors. \nThe Artisan Collective Batavia is open to vendors in the Chicagoland and Batavia businesses. We ask that 70% of our booth be handmade by you. We will make exceptions for local businesses and vintage vendors. \n  \n  \nPresenting Sponsor\n \n  \n  \n* Batavia MainStreet may periodically take photos and videos of individuals at our events. By attending\, you grant permission for MainStreet to use these images for promotional purposes in publications\, advertising\, social media\, and on MainStreet's website\, without additional notice or compensation. All photos and videos will be the property of Batavia MainStreet.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/artisan-collective-7/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:N. River Street\, N. River Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retail,Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Farmers Market,Art Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Batavia MainStreet":MAILTO:info@downtownbatavia.com
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UID:10003950-1755338400-1755345600@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:Pottery Playdate - Parent/Guardian + Kid(s)!
DESCRIPTION:Come make messy memories with your littles! This workshop is intended for a minimum of 1 adult and 1 child with the option to add on additional adults and children. Each person will be provided with 1 pound of clay to build and paint a clay creation! The minimum age for attending children is 3. Your instructor will help guide you through hand-building techniques and assist when needed. Adults can bond with their littles as they assist them with their projects. Make separate projects or work on one together! Projects examples will be provided\, but imagination and free styling are welcome and encouraged! This is a 1 1/2-2 hour workshop with minimal clean up from participants required. At the end of your playdate\, each person will get to choose a creation to have fired. (Pottery will need to be glazed and fired. Pick-up of pieces will be coordinated when they are ready.) \nAddress: 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510 \n*There will be staff on site at all times during this workshop. Adults must remain with their children at all times and assist them with their projects if needed. 
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/pottery-playdate-parent-guardian-kids/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Family-Friendly,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T135633
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SUMMARY:Drink & Draw - 21+
DESCRIPTION:Artists 21+ are invited to bring non-messy crafts to Sturdy Shelter on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. \nEnjoy a drink & draw!
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/drink-draw-21/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Sturdy Shelter Brewing\, 10 S. Shumway Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtBar Batavia":MAILTO:artbarbatavia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250822T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T135633
CREATED:20250625T233230Z
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UID:10003942-1755883800-1755891000@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:Date Night Throwing Workshop for 2
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your spot for Date Night! Choose a date below to reserve your spot for an awesome date night full of new experiences\, good vibes\, and laughter. \nREGISTRATION IS FOR 2 PEOPLE - PLEASE ONLY SELECT 1 QTY AT CHECKOUT (unless you're signing up 2 couples\, then select 2 etc.) \nTHROWING: Learn the basics of throwing together and make your own bowl\, cup\, shot glass for home! Spice things up by challenging your partner to a (friendly) throwing competition! (Each person will be able to select 2 of their pieces for firing)  \nAddress: Thrown Threads 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510 \n*Once you finish your pieces\, they will be clear glazed with food safe glaze & fired in our off-site kiln. Pickup will be coordinated when they are ready! Clothes required unless you're Patrick Swayze. Ages 18+ 
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/date-night-throwing-workshop-for-2-2/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T140000
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UID:10003943-1755950400-1755957600@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:Date Night Throwing Workshop for 2
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your spot for Date Night! Choose a date below to reserve your spot for an awesome date night full of new experiences\, good vibes\, and laughter. \nREGISTRATION IS FOR 2 PEOPLE - PLEASE ONLY SELECT 1 QTY AT CHECKOUT (unless you're signing up 2 couples\, then select 2 etc.) \nTHROWING: Learn the basics of throwing together and make your own bowl\, cup\, shot glass for home! Spice things up by challenging your partner to a (friendly) throwing competition! (Each person will be able to select 2 of their pieces for firing)  \nAddress: Thrown Threads 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510 \n*Once you finish your pieces\, they will be clear glazed with food safe glaze & fired in our off-site kiln. Pickup will be coordinated when they are ready! Clothes required unless you're Patrick Swayze. Ages 18+ 
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/date-night-throwing-workshop-for-2-2/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T130000
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UID:10003937-1756033200-1756040400@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:One Day Wheel Throwing - Beginner Friendly
DESCRIPTION:Come get messy and inspired during this 2 hour workshop while we introduce you to the world of pottery! We will give you a tour of the equipment and guide you through a basic introduction to throwing on the wheel. No prior experience is required! At the end of the session\, you will get to choose two of your masterpieces to take home with you. (Pottery will need to be glazed and fired. Pick-up of pieces will be coordinated when they are ready.) \nAddress: 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510 \n*This class is a prerequisite to attending any workshops for "Return Students" Ages 14+ 
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/one-day-wheel-throwing-beginner-friendly-2/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T160000
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SUMMARY:Young Artist Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Batavia MainStreet is proud to partner with the Batavia High School Art & Media Department and Batavia High School Future Creative Professionals Club for the Young Artists Pop-Up program.
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/young-artist-pop-up/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Batavia Boardwalk Shops\, 114 E. Wilson Street\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T153000
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UID:10003947-1756044000-1756049400@downtownbatavia.com
SUMMARY:Skill Workshop: Sgraffito Surface Design
DESCRIPTION:Looking to learn a new skill? This class is for beginner OR intermediate potters looking to level up their decorating game! Brand new to pottery? Check out our One Day Wheel Throwing workshops! \nThis 1 1/2hr workshop focuses on one specific skill - Sgraffito! Learn how to use sgraffito to level up your surface decorating game! A porcelain cup/tumbler will be supplied for you to carve on. At the end of the session\, your cup will get clear glazed and fired. (Pottery will need to be glazed and fired. Pick-up of pieces will be coordinated when they are ready approx. 4-5 weeks after your workshop.) \nAddress: 125 S. Batavia Ave\, Batavia\, IL 60510 \n* Ages 13+
URL:https://downtownbatavia.com/event/skill-workshop-sgraffito-surface-design-2/
LOCATION:Thrown Threads\, 125 S. Batavia Avenue\, Batavia\, IL\, 60510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Batavia Events,Art Events,Retail
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dirty Clay Co.":MAILTO:dirtyclayco@gmail.com
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