Sunday, 02 Jun 2013
Glass Beads Beyond Basics: Color Reactions Class
Who needs Bill Nye, the Science Guy? Experiment with different Effetre glasses that cause color reactions, including Evil Devitrifying Purple! You will also learn how to create a reduction flame and play with the effects. Other techniques may be used as time permits. There will also be time for troubleshooting and individual questions.
Gallery Walk, Christian Petersen's Sculpture
Christian Petersen, Iowa State's first sculptor-in-residence, built an artistic tradition on campus that endures today. Learn more about the life and career of this historic ISU figure as you tour the Christian Petersen Art Museum and Anderson Sculpture Garden. Rarely exhibited works of art from Petersen's early career will be on display today only!
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 03 Jun 2013
Wirework for Beading Class
Learn to make several styles of headpins, ear wires, clasps and jump rings for assembling your own jewelry. Bring your stash of beads to class with you and you will have a completed set of earrings and a bracelet by the last class.
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Tuesday, 04 Jun 2013
Silk Painting Class
Use resist and dye to create beautiful images on a silk scarf. This is an art form that is fun for artists of any skill level. Learn effects such as water-blending, heat-setting, and salting the dye to create color bursts.
Wednesday, 05 Jun 2013
Fiber Block Printing Class
Learn the basics of traditional textile hand-printing and dyeing methods on silk chiffon scarves. Create a pattern or design and learn to print on fabric using dyes, discharging agents and pigments. Leave class with two beautiful summer scarves.
Belly Dance Class
Always wanted to learn belly dance? This class is for you! Looking to try something new? This class is for you! Come learn the basics of this beautiful art form, including a short dance routine, and begin your journey into the music and movements of the Middle East.
Thursday, 06 Jun 2013
Paint Your Own Pottery with Ramona Muse
Part of our summer series of weekly Paint Your Own Pottery techniques led by area artists. "Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Decorate your summer space with an inviting birdhouse or bright flower pots. Ramona has an amazing sense of color and pattern and can show you how to incorporate drawing and line-work on your pieces.
Screenprinting Class
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use the Workspace screenprinting equipment on your own.