Sunday, 22 May 2011
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5 begginners can learn the steps and from 5-7 the floor is open to dancing for anyone.
Monday, 23 May 2011
Haiku in the Gardens
Join local published poet, Dennis Maulsby, for a course in four weekly sessions examining the history, nature, and variations of haiku poetry. Learn to write and appreciate this beautiful poetic art within the endlessly inspiring landscape of the outdoor gardens. No poetry or writing background required-perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve their grasp of the form. Participants will take home a workbook of handouts and reference mate
Mat Cutting with Amy Dreyer
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork on the mat cutter at the Workspace.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Art Short Course: Warming Up with Watercolors
Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of eight classes on watercolors that will surely help you help you welcome summer.
Floral Design Series
Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers aesthetically. Learn how to create your own arrangement using these principles.
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!
Precious Metal Clay Pendants with Rhonda Scott
Create a pendant out of PMC, which looks and feels like clay, but once fired it is 99.9% pure silver.
Floral Design Series
Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers aesthetically. Learn how to create your own arrangement using these principles. Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Precious Metal Clay Pendants with Rhonda Scott
Create a pendant out of PMC, which looks and feels like clay, but once fired it is 99.9% pure silver.
Conserving a Legacy
When one speaks of the legacy of Christian Petersen, usually his public art created for Iowa State is first to come to mind. During his tenure, Petersen completed 12 major public works of art changing the way Iowa State would look forever. Conservator Francis Miller will share his personal experience with conserving Petersen's sculptures and discuss some of the unusual techniques he uses to ensure that Petersen's legacy will endure.
Woodshop Orientation with Dan Neubauer
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.
Screenprinting with Dara Poorman
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Memorial Day Weekend at Reiman Gardens
In honor of their service, all active duty personnel and all veterans will be admitted free. Free for CoHorts' members and ISU students with ID. Price of admission for general public.