Wednesday, 15 Jul 2015
Bead-Weaving Workshop
Weaving tiny seed beads is a fun skill and not as complicated as it looks. Create intricate patterns on dangly earrings and pendants that are beautiful and ready to wear when you walk out of class.
Super Hero Cross Stitch Workshop
Ka-Pow! Characters from DC and Marvel Comics will be pixilated into patterns that you will learn to read and follow. Choose your favorite hero team and get the hang of working with a needle and thread for stitching. Thwip! Snikt! Bamf!
Thursday, 16 Jul 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Garden Gnomes
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. From 3 inch minis to a foot tall "Ginormagnome," find a friend to guard your summer garden. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Walk-In Craft: Henna Tattoos
Create temporary body art with henna. Bring a friend and "tattoo" each other, or draw designs on your own skin. Sample designs are available for inspiration, along with tips and tricks for best application methods.
Saturday, 18 Jul 2015
Belly Dance Workshop: Developing Choreography
Shiara is well-known for her music interpretation and interesting use of body accents in her dancing. Take a look at the creative process and how she develops choreography as you explore a piece of music together and talk about how the movements were chosen. Afterwards, students will learn the dance routine that they've been exploring, analyzing and discussing. This is an intermediate level class.
Sunday, 19 Jul 2015
Argentine Tango
This Milonga 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
Tuesday, 21 Jul 2015
Ames Community Arts Council Gathering of Artists
Calling all Ames area artists! Musicians, actors, makers, writers, dancers...all are invited to meet others, get feedback, share ideas, get inspired and most of all, have fun! We are hosting the July meeting brought to you by the Ames Community Arts Council. We will start in The Workspace and move up to the Gallery and Pioneer Room to see the current exhibits on display.