Sunday, 17 Jun 2012
Iowa Museum Week June 11-17
On June 7th Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will proclaim June 11-17, 2012 as Iowa Museum Week. During this week, Iowa's museums, including ISU's University Museums, will raise awareness of their programs and celebrate what makes them unique community assets. Iowa's ninety-nine counties are home to hundreds of museums as well as to major regional collections.
ArtWalk - Parks Library, Agriculture in Art
Join Dorothy Witter, Interpretation Specialist, for a tour focusing on agriculture in art. Meet Dorothy inside the lobby of Parks Library.
Game Day at the Brunnier
Release your inner child on Sundays throughout the summer by playing board games at the museum. Board games will range in age and be available in addition to puzzles and card decks. Game Day's will continue throughout the summer on Sundays without programs.
Soap Making 101
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn step-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating lye amounts to picking out equipment. Lye safety will emphasized (there are no pre-made synthetic bases in this class.)
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
The Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 18 Jun 2012
Silk Painting with Sara Merritt
Learn how to create beautiful images on a silk scarf.
Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012
Recycled Glass Necklace
Using a couple of glass bottles, create glass elements and learn to knot them together with hemp, accent beads and copper wire for a trendy, Bohemian necklace.Use the rest of the bottle for some fun, recycled drinking glasses.
Thursday, 21 Jun 2012
Food in the Gardens
Join chefs and cooks from across central Iowa as they show you how to make the best dishes from the foods found in your own garden. Sign up for one session or come to all six and get a deal. These cooking demonstrations will spark your imagination and your appetite!
Humor, Heroes and Healing: An Expressive Writing Workshop
This creative writing short course effectively help writers develop their skills of self-expression. Through the use of writing prompts and thematic sessions, the program is designed to inspire writers to consider their world in a new light.
Saturday, 23 Jun 2012
Discovery Station: ISU Industrial Design Projects
ISU Industrial Design Projects: Creative Challenge. The discovery stations are family oriented and designed so both youth and adults can participate in the activities.
Yarn Dyeing with Sarah Cady
Learn the basics of acid dyeing your own yarn for knitting, crocheting, or weaving projects!
Gallery Walk of the Brunnier Art Museum
Explore the summer exhibitions with museum staff.