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Thursday, 18 Jun 2015

Youth Program: Plant Pals

Jun 18, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Cost per person is $2 for members, $6 for the general public, and Iowa State University students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult. Classes are held every other Thursday from May 7 to September 10.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Dinosaurs RAWR!

Jun 18, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 user fee + price of item, Public $5 user fee + price of item

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. In honor of Jurassic World, incorporate a terrestrial vertebrate into your design. Enter our drawing for 2 tickets to Jurassic World at Movies 12. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.

Etsy Basics Workshop

Jun 18, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Walk through every step from setting up an account, creating policies and other necessary behind-the-scenes details, to listing items from an experienced artist. Includes a step-by-step manual that has links to articles, screencaps for visual learners, and detailed information on everything you need to know to set up a shop on this popular site.

Garden Drawing Workshop

Jun 18, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $60 for members and $75 for the general public. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 4 week course on Thursdays beginning June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join local artist and Creative Department founder, Yvonne Brune for a 6-week course exploring the basics of garden and nature drawing, using the indoor and outdoor gardens as inspiration. Learn techniques in pencil, pen and ink, and enrich your drawings with the use of color by working with pastels.

Plant and Flower Drawing Class

Jun 18, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $72 for members and $90 for the general public. ISU students get 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 week course on Thursdays May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, and June 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This six-week beginner course will introduce how to use plants as the subject of art with easy approaches and successive lessons. Learn from artist Megan Henson as you draw from flowers and plants in the classroom, the Hughes Conservatory, and even get inspired by those early spring blooms in the outdoor gardens.

Friday, 19 Jun 2015

Audit a Course Session II: Summer 2015

Jun 19, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session II. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.

Audit to Credit Session II: Summer 2015

Jun 19, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a Session II course from audit to credit basis.

Drop Courses Session II: Summer 2015

Jun 19, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop a Session II course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Drop Courses Session II: Summer 2015

Jun 19, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.

Schedule Changes Session II: Summer 2015

Jun 19, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process a Session II schedule change without a schedule change fee or to drop a Session II course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj

Tango Date Night

Jun 19, 2015

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$20 per person per evening

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Learn how to get moving on the dance floor in a fun, social environment. Different movement sequences will be introduced each evening - come once or come all 3 times! This class is open to all levels, including beginners that want to try something new.

Saturday, 20 Jun 2015

Fee payment deadline Summer 2015

Jun 20, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Fee payment deadline for summer. Second payment (minimum due) on AccessPlus.

Walk-In Craft: Father's day Cards

Jun 20, 2015

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity! Paper, glitter, fabric, stickers, buttons, foam shapes and more to make something special for your dad.

Sunday, 21 Jun 2015

Father's Day

Jun 21, 2015

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

In honor of Father's Day, all dads are admitted free of charge to Reiman Gardens.

Walk-In Craft: Father's day Cards

Jun 21, 2015

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity! Paper, glitter, fabric, stickers, buttons, foam shapes and more to make something special for your dad.

Argentine Tango

Jun 21, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five Punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.

Monday, 22 Jun 2015

Pass/Not Pass Deadline Session I: Summer 2015

Jun 22, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a Session I course to or from Pass/Not Pass.

Withdrawal, Add/Drop Deadline Session I: Summer 2015

Jun 22, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session I courses).

Herb Gardening 101 Class

Jun 22, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $16 for members and $20 for the general public. ISU students get 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

In addition to their obvious role in cooking, herbs are also attractive and add color, interesting textures and forms, and rich or subtle fragrances to the home and garden. Join Certified Master Herbalist, Gayle Curtis, for an introduction to herb gardening, and the various uses of a myriad of herbs, and walk Joey and Jesse's Herb Garden for some hands-on sampling.

Mosaic Stepping Stones Class

Jun 22, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $21, Public $31 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Brighten up your patio or flower garden for spring! Use colored glass and other embellishments to create an all-weather art piece to add to your outdoor space.

Zendoodle Workshop

Jun 22, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $20, Public $30 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Do you scribble patterns on notepads or junk mail? Does it relax you to doodle during class or in meetings? If so, you are already on your way to creating artful meditation. Whether you are new to this art form or you've been doing it for years, we will explore a few structured methods so you can begin creating beautiful patterns anytime, anywhere, to achieve relaxation and mindfulness, or as an entry point to a larger work of art.

Circular Weaving Class

Jun 22, 2015

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $23, Public $33 (Includes Supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

A fun weaving experience that allows you to play with color, texture and form. Using a variety of fiber materials including yarn, string, strips of fabric and decorative notions, create a Bohemian style rug or table mat that will be a focal point in your space.

Woodshop Orientation Class

Jun 22, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $10, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.

Opening concert: Heartland Marimba Academy

Jun 22, 2015

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$15 suggested donation

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Performance featuring Clocks in Motion and ISU music lecturer Matthew Coley.

Tuesday, 23 Jun 2015

Kids' Story Time

Jun 23, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Kid’s Story Time is free for members and ISU students and included with regular price of admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This class is held every other Tuesday from May 12 through August 18.

Photographic Composition Class

Jun 23, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $56 for members and $70 for the general public. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays beginning June 2, June 9, June 16, and June 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Mark Stoltenberg, of Mark Stoltenberg Photography, wants you to see what he sees. Let the professional help you create stirring and beautiful compositions by learning to examine the best angles, lighting, timing, and in-camera cropping of an image.

Tango Basics

Jun 23, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Tango is a rich and complex improvisational dance, considered to be the most challenging yet most fulfilling of all the partnered dances. Starting with a salida, learn to link basic movement patterns so you can have a dancing "conversation" with your partner. Learn the language of Tango and "speak" it with the music. Tango can improve your balance, focus, sensitivity and your ability to work with and respond to a partner. Plus, it's loads of fun!

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2015

Black & White Digital Photography Class

Jun 24, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $56 for members and $70 for the general public. ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 4 week course on Wednesdays beginning June 3, June 10, June 17, and 24 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This course builds on the technical foundations of digital photography, expanding practical skills while also fostering your aesthetic awareness and vision as a photographer.

Belly Dance

Jun 24, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five Punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. These classes teach the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week. There are two beginning classes per evening on Wednesdays (7-8:10pm and 8:20-9:30pm). Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Punch cards are good for 1 year from purchase date.

Concert: Marimba in the Mix

Jun 24, 2015

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$15 suggested donation

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Performance featuring Clocks in Motion and artists of the Heartland Marimba Academy.