Friday, 17 Oct 2014
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Saturday, 18 Oct 2014
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Sunday, 19 Oct 2014
Zendoodle Workshop
Do you scribble patterns on notepads or junk mail? Does it relax you to doodle during class or in meetings? If so, you are already on your way to creating artful meditation. Whether you are new to this art form or you've been doing it for years, we will explore a few structured methods so you can begin creating beautiful patterns anytime, anywhere, to achieve relaxation and mindfulness, or as an entry point to a larger work of art.
Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 20 Oct 2014
Enameling Class
Enameling (using heat to fuse powdered glass to metal) creates a fabulous splash of color for jewelry. Using a torch and a few simple tools you will enamel on flat metal. Combine your components to make multi-dangle earrings in brilliant colors, and have enough discs left over for future jewelry projects.
Re-Upholstery Class
Fix up an old stool or simple chair and customize it for your space. Dan will work with students on how to deconstruct and then reconstruct your piece including choosing the correct fabric. Note this is a very basic class - no sofas, armchairs, etc.
Basketweaving Class
Weave a basket that can hang on the wall or on a door. Catch your mail, your keys, or other items you need a special place for. This basket will incorporate reed, cane and seasonal decorations.
Wednesday, 22 Oct 2014
Natural Dyes Class
Natural dyes are fascinating for fiber artists, nature lovers and chemistry enthusiasts alike. Fiber artist Sarah Cady is all three--and in this class, she will discuss the harvesting and processing of plants for use in fiber dyeing and the chemical reactions that make these lovely colors possible.
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
Friday, 24 Oct 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Stamping
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. We have lots of stamps to enhance your painted designs, including lettering for personalization.
Sunday, 26 Oct 2014
SOAR: It's For the Birds
Meet a kestrel bird and put your crafting skills to use! Help out wildlife rehabilitators and learn about some of Iowa's coolest birds while making leather and nylon jesses and other items used for SOAR's Education Ambassadors.
Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014
Intro to Clay Class
Explore working with clay! The first two weeks will focus on ways to manipulate clay by hand through slab, coil and decorating with tools. The last two weeks will give you a chance to try your hand at wheel throwing, or you may continue with handbuilding projects if you prefer.
Wednesday, 29 Oct 2014
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
Friday, 31 Oct 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Halloween
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. We have skulls, Frankenstein mugs, monster figurines and more!