Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. The practice will begin at 5:30 with a brief talk connecting the current exhibition to the yoga practice. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required at www.museums.iastate.edu.
Date Night at the Museum
Celebrate Valentine's Day with University Museums this year! Take in the magnetic sculpture of the "Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery and Allure" exhibition, or ignite conversation within the ReACT Gallery's "Green Dot" exhibition with your Valentine after hours. A flower of choice and cookies provided for visitors while supplies last, so come early!
Thursday, 15 Feb 2018
Crafty Cocktail Night
"Put a Bird on It!" Join us at the Gardens after hours for some creative crafting while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Paper Flowers Class
Learn the basics of paper flower construction, and create beautiful, surprisingly simple arrangements.
Reception: MU Art Exhibits
See recent work by Paintpushers in the Gallery and the Art Inspired Student Juried Exhibit in the Pioneer Room. Jurors will share remarks at 6:30 p.m.
The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play based on V-Day Founder, playwright, performer and activist Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through the play, and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives.
Workspace class: Desk shelf
Make a wood shelf that you can set atop a desk or table to add storage or display space.
The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play based on V-Day Founder, playwright, performer and activist Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through the play, and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives.
Friday, 16 Feb 2018
Paint Your Own Pottery: Color Marbling
Learn a technique for marbling glaze on your pottery to create smooth swirls of color.
The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play based on V-Day Founder, playwright, performer and activist Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through the play, and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives.
ISU Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands.
Saturday, 17 Feb 2018
Vinyl Record Painting Walk-In Craft
Using paint or special markers, turn a record into a piece of wall art. Enter our drawing for tickets to Motown the Musical at Stephens Auditorium on February 28 at 7:30pm.
Sunday, 18 Feb 2018
Petersen to Neri: The Figurative Tradition at ISU
Representations of the figure in art are tangible, accessible, and relatable. We can see ourselves and our humanity. University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman will discuss the ongoing figurative tradition in the permanent collection beginning with the Regionalist sculptures of Christian Petersen to the abstract works of art included in the current exhibition "Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery and Allure".
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 19 Feb 2018
Enameled Jewelry Class
In enameling, we use heat to fuse colorful crushed glass to metal. Learn to safely use a torch to create a variety of enameled projects.
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2018
Bookbinding with Pretty Papers Class
Artists have been making gorgeous marbled and paste papers for centuries. Now it's your turn!
Acrylic Painting Class
Discover the versatility of acrylic - a water-soluble medium that dries quickly.
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018
Art Walk: Art and the Natural World
In celebration of the new sculpture in Bessey Hall, join University Museums as we analyze how artists have represented, explored, and honored the natural world around them through their art. Meet inside the south entrance of Kildee Hall.
Expressive Journaling Class
Express your internal thoughts and experiences using pen and paper. Handwriting activates different parts of the brain which enhances focus, fosters creativity and activates reflection.
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.
Metalsmithing Class
Begin your exploration of jewelry-making by learning techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1 Michael Giles, Director of Jazz 2
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.