Monday, 16 Sep 2013
Welcome Reception for Mary Petersen
Join hosts First Lady of Iowa State University Janet Leath and University Museums Member Virginia Slater for a reception in the Christian Petersen Art Museum welcoming Mary Petersen, daughter of ISU's Christian Petersen and his wife Charlotte. The public is invited to attend, greet Mary, and share their stories of the Petersen family and experiences with Christian Petersen's sculpture. Light refreshments will be served.
Cocktail Table and Tray Class
Impress your guests with a hand-made cocktail table and tray at your next gathering. Using 2 x 4's as the basic building blocks beginner students will gain confidence in using power tools in the woodshop. More experienced students can work with Dan to go beyond the basics on their project. Option to make it bar or lounge height depending on your needs.
Digital Camera Basics Class
Long shots and short shots: everyone wants to take a good photograph. Learn the basics of using your Digital SLR camera including settings, speeds, lighting and composition. Students will explore campus to use their new skills shooting photographs of their favorite sites and share those photographs to discuss technique, composition and design.
PMC Button Pendants
PMC looks and feels like clay, but after firing, it is 99.9% pure silver. Learn to use molding compounds to turn a button into an exquisite pendant. Bring a favorite button, use one of ours, or mix and match.