Saturday, 01 Jun 2013
Tai Chi Class
Learn the Yang Style Short Form as developed by Cheng Man Ching. The fun, easy-to-learn movements of The Form refresh the spirit and help improve balance, posture, flexibility, confidence, circulation, and overall health and well-being. Students will also learn a few Baqua and Chi Kung health exercises.
Sunday, 02 Jun 2013
Glass Beads Beyond Basics: Color Reactions Class
Who needs Bill Nye, the Science Guy? Experiment with different Effetre glasses that cause color reactions, including Evil Devitrifying Purple! You will also learn how to create a reduction flame and play with the effects. Other techniques may be used as time permits. There will also be time for troubleshooting and individual questions.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 03 Jun 2013
Wirework for Beading Class
Learn to make several styles of headpins, ear wires, clasps and jump rings for assembling your own jewelry. Bring your stash of beads to class with you and you will have a completed set of earrings and a bracelet by the last class.
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Tuesday, 04 Jun 2013
Silk Painting Class
Use resist and dye to create beautiful images on a silk scarf. This is an art form that is fun for artists of any skill level. Learn effects such as water-blending, heat-setting, and salting the dye to create color bursts.
Wednesday, 05 Jun 2013
Fiber Block Printing Class
Learn the basics of traditional textile hand-printing and dyeing methods on silk chiffon scarves. Create a pattern or design and learn to print on fabric using dyes, discharging agents and pigments. Leave class with two beautiful summer scarves.
Belly Dance Class
Always wanted to learn belly dance? This class is for you! Looking to try something new? This class is for you! Come learn the basics of this beautiful art form, including a short dance routine, and begin your journey into the music and movements of the Middle East.
Thursday, 06 Jun 2013
Paint Your Own Pottery with Ramona Muse
Part of our summer series of weekly Paint Your Own Pottery techniques led by area artists. "Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Decorate your summer space with an inviting birdhouse or bright flower pots. Ramona has an amazing sense of color and pattern and can show you how to incorporate drawing and line-work on your pieces.
Screenprinting Class
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, 07 Jun 2013
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Sunday, 09 Jun 2013
"One Yard Wonder" Sewing: Bag Class
A class for beginning sewers who can thread the machine and sew a little but need some direction to practice their skills. Using the book One Yard Wonders, Judith will lead students through the steps to make the "Bees Knees Pocket Bag." Just bring a yard of 44/45" quilting-weight cotton fabric to class and leave with a great new summer accessory. Sewing machines provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013
Oil Painting Class
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application. It is meant for both beginners who have never painted before and more experienced painters who would like to try a new perspective and get a chance to paint with others. Students will share supplies.
Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Swing Class
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, 13 Jun 2013
Afternoon Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photograph. Techniques will include monochromatic painting, full color application, and glazing. This course is for painters of all levels and students will share supplies.
Humor, Heroes, and Healing: An Expressive Writing Workshop Class
This creative writing short course effectively helps 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. Writers improve their ability to reflect upon and share their unique life histories, which leads to greater self-awareness.
Paint Your Own Pottery with Lisa Orgler
Part of our summer series of weekly Paint Your Own Pottery techniques led by area artists. "Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Get inspired by Lisa's whimsical imagery of summer's fruits, vegetables and flowers. Decorate a vase to hold your garden cuttings or a bundle of blooms from the farmer's market.
Friday, 14 Jun 2013
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Sunday, 16 Jun 2013
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 17 Jun 2013
Cocktail Table and Tray Class
Impress your guests with a hand-made cocktail table and tray at your next gathering. Using 2 x 4's as the basic building blocks beginner students will gain confidence in using power tools in the woodshop. More experienced students can work with Dan to go beyond the basics on their project. Option to make it bar or lounge height depending on your needs.
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013
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.
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.
Drawing Class
Take this opportunity to learn and develop drawing skills, whether you are a beginner who likes to doodle or an artist with experience. Students will be guided through a variety of exercises to enhance your drawing technique including: line, perspective, light and shadow, and composition, while developing hand-eye coordination and confidence.
Wednesday, 19 Jun 2013
Metalworking Class
Learn the basics of metalsmithing in this class including 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!
Thursday, 20 Jun 2013
Paint Your Own Pottery with Sara Merritt
Part of our summer series of weekly Paint Your Own Pottery techniques led by area artists. "Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Transfer a photograph, drawing, or favorite image onto pottery. Commemorate a special day, make a pattern with repeated images, put your grandma's cherry pie recipe on a pie plate...the possibilities are endless. Enhance the images with painting or paint the background.
Friday, 21 Jun 2013
Beginning ballroom dance class
Beginning social ballroom dance lessons, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Class meets on Fridays through July 5, then twice weekly (Thursdays and Fridays) through Aug. 2. No partner required. First lesson is free; fee includes 11 class meetings.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Sunday, 23 Jun 2013
"One Yard Wonder" Sewing: Crafter's Caddy Class
A class for beginning sewers who can thread the machine and sew a little but need some direction to practice their skills. Using the book One Yard Wonders, Judith will lead students through the steps to make the "Ammo Belt," a storage solution with fabric pouches to hold your essential tools.