Wednesday, 01 Oct 2014
Knitting Class
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, increase and decrease techniques, pattern reading, gauge swatching, and picking up dropped stitches. Bring a pair of #7 or #8 single-point needles. Yarn will be provided.
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
Intermediate Belly Dance Lessons: Travel Steps and Finger Cymbals
Music is the art of combining sound to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. Dance is music made visible. In this class, we'll continue to fuel our belly dance adDICTION by exploring inflection, timing and punctuation to create sentences and paragraphs that communicate something very specific with an audience. Bring finger cymbals to class if you have them.
Friday, 03 Oct 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. This technique is sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up and make interesting patterns on the finished pieces.
Saturday, 04 Oct 2014
Ames Area Studio Tour
Get to know your local artists in their private studios this fall as Creative Artists' Studios of Ames presents the first annual Ames Area Studio Tour. Join over 20 participating artists at over 15 venues inviting the public into our workspaces to go "behind the curtain" and experience the creative process. Explore the Ames area during the colorful fall season, find spaces and murals you didn't even know existed, sign up for a class and pick up
Sunday, 05 Oct 2014
Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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.
Monday, 06 Oct 2014
Cy Buttons for Homecoming Week
Choose your favorite ISU logo--vintage or new--and make it into a button or magnet. Show your Cyclone Pride!
Woodshop Orientation Class
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.
Broken China Jewelry Class
Find the perfect use for that lovely chipped china! Learn to cut and shape pieces of china and add solder to make gorgeous pendants. China will be available, but feel free to bring in something special from Grandma.
Tuesday, 07 Oct 2014
Cy Buttons for Homecoming Week
Choose your favorite ISU logo--vintage or new--and make it into a button or magnet. Show your Cyclone Pride!
Jewelry Casting Class
Lost-wax casting is an ago-old sculptural jewelry process. Students will incorporate both hand carved and molded forms that will be cast in brass. Final pieces can be pendants, pins or miniatures.
Wednesday, 08 Oct 2014
Cy Buttons for Homecoming Week
Choose your favorite ISU logo--vintage or new--and make it into a button or magnet. Show your Cyclone Pride!
Glass Beads Class
Learn the process of sculpting glass rods by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch. After practice, your lampworking skills will allow you to create pieces with detail and complexity that you can use in jewelry or other decorative ways.
Thursday, 09 Oct 2014
Cy Buttons for Homecoming Week
Choose your favorite ISU logo--vintage or new--and make it into a button or magnet. Show your Cyclone Pride!
Metalworking Class
Begin your exploration of metalsmithing by learning how to work with different types of metal, how to safely use tools, and techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting. Students will complete one or two projects depending on complexity. Pendants, earrings and bangle bracelets are just a few of the possibilities!
Wood Stack Table Class
Learn how stack laminate and make a small striped table or stool. The first night students will assemble various types of wood with glue and clamps. The second night sand and finish your piece. Leave class with a beautifully variegated functional object for your home.
Friday, 10 Oct 2014
Cy Buttons for Homecoming Week
Choose your favorite ISU logo--vintage or new--and make it into a button or magnet. Show your Cyclone Pride!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cardinal & Gold Homecoming Weekend
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Pick your piece and illustrate your Cyclone Pride
Saturday, 11 Oct 2014
Cy Buttons for Homecoming Week
Choose your favorite ISU logo--vintage or new--and make it into a button or magnet. Show your Cyclone Pride!
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Sunday, 12 Oct 2014
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Soap Making - Cold Process Class
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn the step-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating lye amounts to picking out equipment. Lye safety will be emphasized (there are no pre-made synthetic bases in this class!)
Monday, 13 Oct 2014
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Basketweaving Class
Weave a basket that can hang on the wall or on a door. Catch your mail, your keys, or other items you need a special place for. This basket will incorporate reed, cane and seasonal decorations.
Black & White Photography Class
Access the versatility of black and white photography through a digital platform. Photograph still life and action shots, and transform these images from color into black and white to experience the tonal transformations and variety black and white photography is known for.
Tuesday, 14 Oct 2014
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs. Techniques will include monochromatic painting, full color application, and glazing. For painters of all levels.
Wednesday, 15 Oct 2014
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Thursday, 16 Oct 2014
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Friday, 17 Oct 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Treasure Boxes
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Decorate a small box to store your cookie fortunes, stamp collection, gaming dice, seashells, skeleton keys, or whatever other items you collect.