Monday, 30 Sep 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Architectural Photography Field Trip Class
Go on a photo scavenger hunt to shoot images of basic architectural features on the beautiful buildings all over campus. No previous knowledge of architecture will be required as week one will include a short explanation of these features and students will receive their scavenger hunt lists. Week two will include time for additional hunting and time to share their finds and discuss successes and struggles with photographing buildings.
Basketweaving Class
Weave a Market Sampler Basket. This functional basket is made with natural and dyed reed, a 12" notched handle and double, double twining. A fun basket to weave and perfect for carrying your picks from the farmer's market.
Silver Rings Class
Saw, file, and solder metal sheet to make a personalized ring just for you. Start with a ring in copper and make a second one in sterling silver. Embellish your ring with stamps and texture and learn to polish to a high shine.
Is Technology Gendered in Africa? A View from Namibia
Heike Winschiers-Theophilus is a professor in the Department of Software Engineering at the Polytechnic of Namibia.