Monday, 31 May 2010
University Holiday
University holiday-offices closed, classes recessed.
Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
Kids Story Time
"Tarantula Tea Time." Hear stories about spiders.
An Introduction to Clay with Amanda Barr
If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you! This course will cover both handbuilding and move into beginning wheel throwing by the end. Surface decoration and glazing techniques will be explored for a thorough introduction to the medium of clay.
Knotting Workshop with Amber Russell
Learn a simple technique for achieving an elegant drape when combining pearls and semi-precious stones. This class will help you learn to pearl knot like the professionals. Tips and tricks will be discussed and demonstrated in class. Bring 8 - 10 inches of beads to make this "floating" necklace.
Belly Dance 101: A Basic Introduction with Lisa Rich-McKelvey
What exactly is belly dance? Where did it originate? Are there different styles of belly dance? What about the costumes? Props? Music? Find out about all of this, learn some of the basic belly dance movements and so much more!
Belly Dance Focus with Lisa Rich-McKelvey
Expand your creativity and advance your performance skills while gaining valuable experience through the practical application of classroom concepts. Express yourself through guided exercises in personal expression, music interpretation and creating dance phrases. Class size is limited to ensure that every student receives personal attention!
Wednesday, 02 Jun 2010
Retirement reception: Barb Overeen McKinley
McKinley is a space coordinator in facilities planning and management.
Swing Dance with Sarah Carney
This class will lead you through basic swing dancing so that you'll feel comfortable on the social dance floor and dancing to a variety of swing music. We'll touch on elements of Jitterbug, Charleston and Lindy Hop. Swing is a great social dance and is loads of fun. No partner or experience required!
Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Learn how in this class as you look at photo basics with the digital camera in mind. Bring your camera (and questions!) to class.
Henna Tattoos with Amanda Barr
Henna, or mehndi, has been used to adorn women's bodies for centuries, traditionally for social and religious celebrations such as weddings. Learn how to create traditional designs as well as how to properly mix and create the paste used to produce henna tattoos.
Screenprinting with Asa Wentzel Fisher
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.
Friday, 04 Jun 2010
STEM Education Collaboration Coffee
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a STEM Collaboration Coffee event. The purpose is to create connections across campus, help researchers and educators expand their understanding of STEM projects at ISU and open the doors for future collaborative opportunities.
Saturday, 05 Jun 2010
Ames C.art Sew &Swap
Sharing and stitching together materials, ideas, and community! Come together to share your stash and find uses for what you take home. Bring a project to work on such as garments to mend and alter, sewing problems to solve, patterns to share, fabric/sewing supplies to swap and use, or your latest knitting/crochet project. All skill levels welcome. Come for the community, stay for the creativity!