Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011
Cigar Box Guitars
Make a playable guitar out of a cigar box and serenade all those around you.
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, coach
Thursday, 17 Feb 2011
Winter Escapes Art Short Course
Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of nine classes on watercolors and her trademark slumping plastic that will surely help you beat the winter blues.
An Introduction to Clay
If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting is for those looking for a fun, colorful way to express their creativity!
Etched Glass
Learn how to etch glass and create 4 amazing Cyclone mugs!
Object Lessons
The Farm House Museum Collection includes early photographic processes such as daguerreotypes, tintypes, stereocards, and carte d'visits. Take this opportunity to look closely at these rarely exhibited objects and learn more about the processes involved. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
Performance: Sweet Honey in the Rock
Grammy award winning female a cappella ensemble "Sweet Honey in the Rock" will share an experience like no other.
Friday, 18 Feb 2011
ISU Concert Band & Symphonic Band
Natalie Steele, conducts the Concert Band. William Staub conducts the ISU Symphonic Band
Saturday, 19 Feb 2011
Winter Escapes Art Short Course
Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of seven classes on watercolors and her trademark slumping plastic that will surely help you beat the winter blues.
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa.
Sunday, 20 Feb 2011
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
ISU Music Faculty Recital
Sonja Giles, flute; Jodi Goble, piano; Mary Creswell, mezzo-soprano; George Work, cello
Monday, 21 Feb 2011
Black and White Photography
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner.
Camera Basics
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Well, then take this class!
Tuesday, 22 Feb 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.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Stained Glass
Make something beautiful out of glass to hang in your windows.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Embroidery
Always wanted to learn how to embroider, well then come make a fabulous embroidered tote!
Woodshop Orientation
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.
Art and Computer Science
"Time and the 3rd Dimension - Art and Computer Science," Anson Call, ISU art and design. Call combines computers and art in his 3-D works of art seen in the "Relationships: Drawn, Analog to Digital" exhibition. He will discuss his art and will be joined by Chris Johnson, ISU computer science, who will help the audience understand the history and development of computer-generated images.
Genealogy: Every Family Has a History, Do You Know Yours?
Research your family with the help of the Story County Genealogical Society!
Poetry Slam with Paul Flores
Paul Flores is a spoken word artist, poet, playwright and award-winning author whose performance projects have taken him from international Hip-Hop festivals to HBO's Def Poetry Jam to his solo show, You're Gonna Cry.
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Coley, director
Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance
If you've taken the Begginer's course, take this class and get to the next level.
Wednesday, 23 Feb 2011
ArtWalk:College of Engineering
Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Engineering including "The Moth" by Mac Adams and sculptures by Seymour Lipton. Meet Nancy inside the east entrance to Howe Hall.
Cigar Box Guitars
Make a playable guitar out of a cigar box and serenade all those around you.