Friday, 01 Feb 2019
February Craft of the Month: String Art
Hammer nails into a board in the shape of your state, pinpoint your hometown, and add a string pattern. Other designs available, or create your own!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Color in the Lines...or Don't!
Stumped on what to paint? Tonight we will have patterned bisque that feels more like a coloring book, and takes the stress out of designing. Just pick your color palette, or we can make one up for you. Easy peasy.
ISU AfterDark
ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. Enjoy an evening with Panda Express, the chance to win a $1,000 and entertainment.
Saturday, 02 Feb 2019
Iowa State Leadership Experience
Iowa State Leadership Experience is an event intended to help new and existing leaders on campus improve their leadership skills, learn about leadership opportunities at Iowa State, and network with other leaders from across campus.
Sunday, 03 Feb 2019
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 04 Feb 2019
Vintage & Repurposed Bracelets Class
Learn basic leatherworking and jewelry-making techniques while repurposing vintage objects into wearable art. You will learn to cut, stamp, and emboss leather for the first bracelet, and how to stamp, cut, and attach metal to leather in the second. The final project will be drilling and dapping a series of coins to create a charm style bracelet. All supplies are included, but you are welcome to bring in special coins for the last bracelet.
Acrylic Painting Class
Discover the versatility of acrylic - a water-soluble medium that dries quickly. Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs. Techniques will include monochromatic painting, full color application, and glazing. For beginning painters or those with some experience wanting to expand their skills.
Tuesday, 05 Feb 2019
Reception: VI
Reception for Caleb Hankelman's exhibit "VI."
Wednesday, 06 Feb 2019
Hand Lettering Class
Learn the basics of letter forms and techniques using some of the most popular pens, markers, and watercolors. We will practice a few lettering styles together, and you'll get to try many other tools to find your favorites. At the end of the class, you will have a little wall art ready to frame. Keep four writing instruments to continue on your own. Beginners and lefties welcome!
Belly Dance Class
Ditch the gym and get your steps in with Shiara at Belly Dance! This beautiful art form is great exercise, improves your posture and most importantly, it's tons of fun! Learn basic technique and a short dance choreography to show off to friends and family.
Friday, 08 Feb 2019
Paint Your Own Pottery: Valentine's Day Gifts
Show your bestie or your bae all the love this year.
Saturday, 09 Feb 2019
Walk-in Craft: Valentine's Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity! Paper, glitter, fabric, stamps, buttons, watercolor and more to make your valentines.
Sunday, 10 Feb 2019
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019
Stained Glass Class
Create a small panel using an array of beautifully colored glass. Learn how to handle glass, choose colors and textures, fit glass to patterns, cut, grind, foil and solder. Enhanced by daylight, your piece will change based on the weather, season and time of day.
Tassel Chandelier Class
Add an interesting lighting element to your space with this easy take on boho decorating. Choose your color palette, and learn how to make yarn tassels that will be attached to three hoops, descending in size. We recommend working on your tassels between the two class sessions, but the repetitive process will be a relaxing stress-free break in your day. We will have the hanging lantern cord available for purchase if needed.
Friday, 15 Feb 2019
Paint Your Own Pottery: Two for One Studio Fees
Grab a friend for two for one studio fees!
Sunday, 17 Feb 2019
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Wednesday, 20 Feb 2019
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel. Move on to forming bowls, mugs, vases and plates, and learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their skills.
Thursday, 21 Feb 2019
Glass Beads Class
Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! Build your skills with step-by-step instruction, and see how the quality of your beads evolves. Use your vibrant pretties in your next jewelry project, or display them as tiny works of art.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier. Leave class with knowledge of proper machinery use, and, most importantly, woodshop safety. Students may purchase the toolbox for $6 after class or we will use them for our Art Mart fundraiser. The orientation is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Friday, 22 Feb 2019
Social Justice Summit
The Social Justice Summit provides students with the opportunity to increase their awareness of inclusion issues and to develop action plans that will assist them in being agents of change on campus. Registration is free and open to ISU undergraduate and graduate students.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Under the Sea
Forget this cold winter! Let's dream of the beach and our ocean friends. Find manatees, seahorses, coral, starfish and those elusive mermaids in the cozy and warm Workspace. There are more than just fish in our sea!
The Talbott Brothers
This seated entertainment is folk rock/blues rock that creatively combines blood harmonies with storytelling and infectious melodies. The Talbott Brothers are a Portland based duo composed of brothers Nick and Tyler Talbott. The Talbott Brothers are for fans of Nick Mulvey, Mumford & Sons, and The Strumbellas.
Sunday, 24 Feb 2019
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 25 Feb 2019
Metalworking for Jewelry Class
Begin your exploration of jewelry-making by learning techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting. Students will complete one or two projects out of sterling silver and copper depending on complexity. Pendants, earrings and bangle bracelets are just a few of the possibilities. Some people read a book to escape, others pound metal!
Tuesday, 26 Feb 2019
Honeycomb Wall Shelves Class
Make a set of three hexagon shelves to create a honeycomb pattern. With strong lines, and a nod toward the great outdoors, these will be a great addition to every hive and home.
Wednesday, 27 Feb 2019
Beginning Soap Making Workshop
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch (no synthetic bases!) using the cold-process method. Learn the step by-by-step process - from the selection of oils, colorants, fragrances and equipment to calculating lye amounts. Leave class with a pound of soap and see the difference that using natural products on your skin makes.
Thursday, 28 Feb 2019
Woven Wall Hanging Class
The popularity of weaving is back, and this is a great way to get started on your fibers journey. Learn basic skills including how to set up a small loom, creating shapes by decreasing and increasing warps, knotting, and incorporating wool roving and other textures. Finish a 13"x18" weaving in shades of cream and tan that will be ready to hang.
Woven Wall Hanging Class
The popularity of weaving is back, and this is a great way to get started on your fibers journey. Learn basic skills including how to set up a small loom, knotting, and incorporating wool roving and other textures. Finish a 10" x 14" weaving in shades of cream and tan that will be ready to hang.