Sunday, 03 Apr 2011
Chain Maille: Captive Caterpillar
Show your pride with this rainbow-colored bracelet and explore chain maille with this easy starter piece.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Free Expression, the Arts and Federal Funding
As First Amendment Day approaches ask yourself, should museums be safe and welcoming for all, or places where challenging ideas are explored? The issue becomes more heated when museums receive Federal funding. Jeff Fleming, director of the Des Moines Arts Center, will discuss the nature of free expression in the visual arts, including a personal experience where he came under scrutiny for curating a controversial exhibit.
Ames Piano Quartet
The Ames Piano Quartet, the resident chamber music ensemble at Iowa State University, holds a unique position in the chamber music field as one of the few piano quartets in the world.
Monday, 04 Apr 2011
ISU Flute Ensemble
Sonja Giles, director
Photo Field Trip: Brookside Park
Come and take beautiful pictures of Brookside Park and the Skate Park, with Dan Neubauer.
Intermediate Glass Beads
Want to make larger glass beads without all the weight? Try your hand at hollow beads!
Tote Bags
Make a reversible tote bag out of a t-shirt!
Tuesday, 05 Apr 2011
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Camera Basics
Want to go beyond "point & shoot" photography, well then take this introductory camera class and learn more!
Knotted Necklace
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
Poetry Slam
The First Amendment Blog Poetry Slam, a First Amendment Day event.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2011
ArtWalk: Celebrate the First Amendment
Join University Museums on First Amendment Day for a tour of selections from the Art on Campus collection that touch on issues of free expression in public art, exploring all five freedoms covered by the First Amendment. Meet your guides outside the south entrance to Parks Library.
Creative Collision
Creative Collision is a place to share, combine, collaborate, and learn from one another. Here you can learn and share just about any medium!
Film and discussion: Hybrid Pioneer
Brent Houzenga: Hybrid Pioneer is a documentary about Des Moines mixed media artist and musician Brent Houzenga. The film chronicles the enterprising spirit of do-it-yourself artistry and the struggle to carve and maintain a successful creative career. A discussion with Houzenga and filmmaker Kristian Day follows.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
Fused Glass Picture Frames
Make a picture frame of glass, cut, grind, and layer it to creat a beautiful effect.
Friday, 08 Apr 2011
Oil Painting
Learn the basics of oil painting and become confident in your technique, you could be the next Rembrandt.
Comedy Show: Kurt Braunohler
Braunohler is an award-winning comedian from New York City, recently winning three ECNY awards including Best Male Stand-Up Comic. This show, part of "ISU After Dark" events for ISU students, is open to the public.
Saturday, 09 Apr 2011
The Fashion Show 2011
The Fashion Show is an annual student-run event, showcasing the work of student designers and models. The exhibition begins at 6 p.m., followed by the runway show at 7 p.m.