Monday, 28 Mar 2011
Monday Organ Series
Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Lynn Zeigler and ISU Students.
Tuesday, 29 Mar 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.
Metal Clay Jewelry: Fine Silver Origami Pendants
Make an origami pendant our of a metal clay sheet.
In Search of Learning and Healing
Working as a scientific and medical illustrator for nearly 40 years, Dean Biechler has created a long, intimate relationship with nature and a love for the land. Whatever his subject matter may be, it is always about being immersed into a situation, seeing, learning and understanding. Dean, lecturer in Art & Design, will be joined by Donald Sakaguchi, professor of Genetics, Development& Cell Biology.
Your Wedding Dance
That first dance is special at your wedding, come and enjoy a fun filled time picking a dance and learning it for your wedding.
Wednesday, 30 Mar 2011
Mat Cutting
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork on the mat cutter at the Workspace.
ISU Flute Studio
Sonja Giles, director
Thursday, 31 Mar 2011
Fused Glass Pendants
Make a pendant by etching and fusing dichroic glass.
Friday, 01 Apr 2011
Book Signing
Author signing with US Senator Rand Paul.
Edible Book Festival
ISU Library will host the Edible Book Festival, a design competition celebrating the "ingestion of culture." Register to compete for prizes, or stop by the event just to view the entries and vote for your favorites. The event is free and open to the public; details are online.
Midwest Children's Choir Festival
Guest conductor Rollo Dilworth, Temple University, Philadelphia.
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!