Thursday, 02 Jul 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Red, White, and Blue
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Wear the American flag colors and get 20% off bisque. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Saturday, 04 Jul 2015
Independence Day at the Farm House
Join University Museums for 4th of July fun after the downtown Ames parade. Celebrate the 155-year-old first building on Iowa State campus and the agricultural heritage of the institution. The Onion Creek Cloggers and Band will perform from 1:30 to 3:00pm and the Gilbert Tractor Club will have a showing of many historic tractors and several balers during the event.
Monday, 06 Jul 2015
Screen Printing Class
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use our screen printing equipment.
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. Watercolor is easy to use and this class will teach a variety of techniques from realistic to abstract in fun exercises. Experiment with both traditional and liquid watercolors. Suitable for the beginning painter or those with some experience.
Tuesday, 07 Jul 2015
Bird Houses Class
Make two houses for your fine, feathered friends. The first will be a traditional style made of cedar. Then, make one with a little more personality - use a vintage license plate for the roof and a manipulated fork for a landing spot. Both will be functional homes for the wildlife in your backyard.
Wednesday, 08 Jul 2015
Walk-In Craft: Sock Monkeys
A twist on the traditional monkey! Choose from bright patterned socks including Cyclone themed socks to create an original soft character. Get ideas for accessories and personalizing, and enjoy the camaraderie of stitching as a group. Most people won't finish within the time allotted, but everyone will leave with the supplies and know-how to complete at home.
Thursday, 09 Jul 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. This process is sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up and make interesting patterns on the finished pieces. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Photography Class
Long shots and short shots: everyone wants to take a good photograph. Learn the basics of using your Digital SLR camera including settings, speeds, lighting and composition. Students will explore campus to use their new skills shooting photographs of their favorite sites and share those photographs to discuss technique, composition and design.
Friday, 10 Jul 2015
Tango Date Night
Learn how to get moving on the dance floor in a fun, social environment. Different movement sequences will be introduced each evening - come once or come all 3 times! This class is open to all levels, including beginners that want to try something new.
Saturday, 11 Jul 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare. Drop in to our community studio to help another community of children in the orphanages of Central Africa. www.littledressesforafrica.org
Sunday, 12 Jul 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare. Drop in to our community studio to help another community of children in the orphanages of Central Africa. www.littledressesforafrica.org
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.
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.
Thursday, 23 Jul 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cyclone Spirit
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Cardinal and gold paint will be flowing! Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Sunday, 26 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.
Thursday, 30 Jul 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Date Night
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Enjoy two for one studio fees tonight. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.