Tuesday, 01 Jun 2010
Knotting Workshop with Amber Russell
Learn a simple technique for achieving an elegant drape when combining pearls and semi-precious stones. This class will help you learn to pearl knot like the professionals. Tips and tricks will be discussed and demonstrated in class. Bring 8 - 10 inches of beads to make this "floating" necklace.
Thursday, 03 Jun 2010
Henna Tattoos with Amanda Barr
Henna, or mehndi, has been used to adorn women's bodies for centuries, traditionally for social and religious celebrations such as weddings. Learn how to create traditional designs as well as how to properly mix and create the paste used to produce henna tattoos.
Saturday, 05 Jun 2010
Ames C.art Sew &Swap
Sharing and stitching together materials, ideas, and community! Come together to share your stash and find uses for what you take home. Bring a project to work on such as garments to mend and alter, sewing problems to solve, patterns to share, fabric/sewing supplies to swap and use, or your latest knitting/crochet project. All skill levels welcome. Come for the community, stay for the creativity!
Sunday, 06 Jun 2010
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Swing Dance Class with Sarah Carney
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.
Monday, 07 Jun 2010
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Pendants with Rhonda Scott
PMC looks and feels like clay, and after firing, it is 99.9% pure silver. Use techniques such as sculpting, stamping and carving to create a pendant while learning how to work with this fun medium.
Tuesday, 08 Jun 2010
Hair Clips with Annihka Murray
Use commercial felt as well as vintage buttons, jewelry and findings to create completely one-of-a-kind hair accessories. Learn and share innovative methods to use a variety of recycled objects to create completely new creations. All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring in items to incorporate.
Thursday, 10 Jun 2010
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Possums Under the Porch" presented by James Pease, ISU Professor Emeritus of Wildlife and Ecology
Your Wedding Dance with Valerie Williams
Learn an easy, stress-free routine to get through the reception's "first dance" whether you are the bride, groom, wedding party, parents or just someone attending the big day. Get help in choosing a dance to fit the style and occasion and have a great time at the reception. Beginners are welcome and partners aren't required.
Sunday, 13 Jun 2010
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Monday, 14 Jun 2010
Preciuos Metal Clay (PMC): Button Molds with Rhonda Scott
PMC looks and feels like clay, and after firing, it is 99.9% pure silver. Learn to use molding compounds to turn buttons into jewelry. Bring a favorite button, use one of ours, or mix and match.
Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010
Kids Story Time
Bring the kids to Reiman Gardens and enjoy a creative morning. With story time and crafts inspired by the featured children's books, kids are sure to have a good time.
Thursday, 17 Jun 2010
Photo Field Trip: Ada Hayden Heritage Park with Luke Healey
Join photographer Luke Healey on a field trip to hone your picture taking abilities and take your photography to a new level. The first class will meet at Ada Hayden, where students can shoot and interact with the instructor and classmates. In addition to the lake, Ada Hayden features prairie, wetland and woodland that are a haven for wildlife. Walk the trails, discover the medicine wheel, and catch action shots kayaking and fishing.
Saturday, 19 Jun 2010
Rose Festival & Iowa Rose Society Annual Rose Show
Rose demonstrations, rose sale, and judging of the Iowa Rose Society Annual Rose Show.
Second Annual College Creek Clean-up
The second annual ISU College Creek Clean Up will be held on Saturday, June 19 from 1-4pm. Keep Iowa State Beautiful and the Live Green! initiative are hosting a litter pick-up in and around College Creek, which passes through Iowa State's campus.
Stamping Saturday
Bring in your stamping, scrapbooking or paper-craft supplies and share the table with other creative folks. The Workspace has lots of stamps and paper to experiment with and other supplies to share. Come for the community, stay for the creativity!
Sunday, 20 Jun 2010
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Monday, 21 Jun 2010
Needle Felting with Annihka Murray
Learn to make a wise little owl you can hold in your hand. This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting three-dimensional forms as well as the step by step process for creating a small owl friend! Keep the specialized needles to create on your own after you leave class.
Wheel Pottery Class with Greg Lamont
A multi-level class for both beginners and those with basic experience. 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.
Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010
Discusssion: Behind the Scenes
"Rose Gardens"
Sunday, 27 Jun 2010
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.