Thursday, 19 Jun 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Garden Gnomes
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. 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. Pottery will be fired within a week for you to pick up. Pre-registration with payment is not required but a call to reserve a spot is recommended.
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Sunday, 22 Jun 2014
Etsy Basics Workshop
Walk through every step from setting up an account, creating policies and other necessary behind-the-scenes details, to listing items from an experienced artist. Includes a step-by-step manual that has links to articles, screencaps for visual learners, and detailed information on everything you need to know to set up a shop on this popular site.
Sew, Stitch and Swap Class
For those who love to stitch! If you are a beginner who needs some guidance, sewing instructor Judith Lemish will be available to troubleshoot and assist. For those with experience, it's a great opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie and idea sharing of a group atmosphere. Judith will do a short demo at 1pm - infinity scarves on June 22 and therapy pillows on July 19.
Dialogue with the Director
Join University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman for an inside look at the current exhibitions in the Farm House Museum. The tour will continue on to the Anderson Sculpture Garden and Christian Petersen Art Museum.
Monday, 23 Jun 2014
Mat Cutting
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Wire Work for Jewelry Class
Making your own bead links, dangles, hoops, spirals, clasps, jump rings and ear wires will make you an expert wire worker. Bring about 50 of your favorite beads, natural stones, leftovers from past projects. Leave with finished jewelry and the know-how to create or repair your own jewelry.
Tuesday, 24 Jun 2014
Watercolor Class
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.
Quilled Fine Silver Jewelry Class
Learn to use the Victorian paper craft of quilling with metal clay paper. Create a stunning fine silver pendant or earrings. If you have already worked with lump metal clay, you will enjoy trying this very different product. Beginners welcome!