Sunday, 10 Feb 2013
Black History Month: Button Making
Reflect on the tradition, relevance, and importance of black History Month for the past, present, and future during the month of February.
Valentine's Day: Prescription for Love
Make a unique and entertaining Valentine!
Cyclone Cinema: Wreck-It Ralph
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Wreck-It Ralph! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 11 Feb 2013
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Tuesday, 12 Feb 2013
Engineering Career Fair
Companies will be recruiting for internship positions and full-time jobs. Come professionally dressed and prepared with your resume and ISU student ID. Check out the Engineering Career Services website for additional resources.
Metal Clay and Color
Color on metal is the hottest trend in jewelry today!
Wirework
Learn to make several styles of headpins, ear wires, clasps and jump rings for assembling you own jewelry!
Wednesday, 13 Feb 2013
Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair
The career fair provides students with opportunities to meet with employers recruiting in the areas of business, industry and technology. Over 140 companies will be in attendance with information on jobs and internships in these fields.
Reception for Art Inspired Exhibit
A juried exhibition with diverse media and a wide range of themes reflecting the current work of ISU students.
Recycled Aluminum Jewelry
A whole new definition of "pop art" can be found in this green project!
Thursday, 14 Feb 2013
Beginning Metals
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.
Friday, 15 Feb 2013
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 16 Feb 2013
Yarn Dyeing
Learn the basics of acid dyeing your own yarn for knitting, crocheting or weaving projects!
Sunday, 17 Feb 2013
Beyond Basics: Recycled Glass Beads
Go green and make glass beads from your recycling bin! Learn techniques to safely cut and use bottle glass in lampwork. Other techniques may be used as time permits.
Rangoli: Colors of India
Journey through Indiaââ'¬â"¢s culture through live Bollywood and classical dances; fashion shows with traditional Indian costumes; Mehndi/Henna applications; display of ethnic arts and crafts; ancient and modern Indian architecture; live and recorded music performance; and tasty Indian snacks.
Monday, 18 Feb 2013
Bookbinding
Learn how to create a sketchbook or journal using the Coptic Stitch!
Crochet
Learn everything a beginner needs to know including how to hold the yarn and hook properly, do the basic crochet stitches and manipulate those stitches for different looks and effects.
Glass Beads
Learn the process of sculpting glass rods by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch.
Beginning Photoshop
Explore the basic tools in Photoshop, learn how they work and what they can do.
Tuesday, 19 Feb 2013
Varieties: Sweepstakes tech rehearsal
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography.
Wednesday, 20 Feb 2013
Artful yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. This free yoga practice is sponsored by the University Museums and Recreation Services.
Connect, Create, Celebrate: An Expressive Writing Workshop
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.
Thursday, 21 Feb 2013
Cocktail Table and Tray
Impress your guests with a hand-made cocktail table and tray at your next gathering!
Beginning Sewing
Start learning to use a sewing machine with 3 simple projects ââ'¬" infinity scarf, reversible scarf and an aromatherapy wheat sack.
Friday, 22 Feb 2013
Varieties: Sweepstakes Performances
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 23 Feb 2013
Varieties: Sweepstakes Performances
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography.
Sunday, 24 Feb 2013
Soap Making: Cold Process
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn the step by-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating lye amounts to picking out equipment.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Watercolor
Watercolor is a powerful and technical medium in which one can achieve beautiful results with a relatively quick sketch, or brilliant finished work with the investment of more time and craft.