Tuesday, 01 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.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
CANCELED: Spoon jewelry class
Recycle silverware (even forks and knives!) into rings, earrings, bracelets & more.
POSTPONED: Picture Books, For Children of All Ages
This event will be rescheduled at a later date.
CANCELED: Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance class
The belly dance class has been canceled.
Wednesday, 02 Feb 2011
Silver Rings
Learn the basics of metalworking including sawing, filing, soldering and polishing metal to create a sterling silver ring sized to fit.
Sock Monkeys with Amber Russell
Not your traditional red heel sock monkeys, come make some fun, funky, personalized sock monkeys!
Thursday, 03 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.
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting is for those looking for a fun, colorful way to express their creativity!
Screenprinting
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.
Friday, 04 Feb 2011
ISU Honor Band Concert
We are proud to be hosting two honor bands and featuring two world-class conductors for Iowa High School students. There will also be clinic sessions on a variety of topic.
Performance: Barjche 2011
Barjche 2011 will focus on the theme of space. Within this motif there will be explorations of personal space, shared space, site-specific performance and a funky second half that celebrates outer space. This yearly dance concert is produced in conjunction with Orchesis I and features student, faculty and guest artist choreography.
Saturday, 05 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.
ISU Honor Band Concert
We are proud to be hosting two honor bands and featuring two world-class conductors for Iowa High School students. There will also be clinic sessions on a variety of topic.
Performance: Barjche 2011
Barjche 2011 will focus on the theme of space. Within this motif there will be explorations of personal space, shared space, site-specific performance and a funky second half that celebrates outer space. This yearly dance concert is produced in conjunction with Orchesis I and features student, faculty and guest artist choreography.
Sunday, 06 Feb 2011
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Performance: Barjche 2011
Barjche 2011 will focus on the theme of space. Within this motif there will be explorations of personal space, shared space, site-specific performance and a funky second half that celebrates outer space. This yearly dance concert is produced in conjunction with Orchesis I and features student, faculty and guest artist choreography.
Translating the Everyday
A necktie, a sugar bowl, a bowl of soup - these are just a few of the seemingly simple subjects Mark Adams depicts in his watercolors. Why are these common, everyday objects the focus in his art? Join Nancy Girard, educator, for a gallery walk of "Mark Adams: Translation of Light" to learn more about why common object are popular in art and how our visual attitudes and experiences shape our perceptions of them.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 07 Feb 2011
Three Classics by Mercer Mayer
The Omaha Theater Company presents Three Classics by Mercer Mayer as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series. Join the fun with: There's an Alligator Under My Bed, There's Something in My Attic and There's a Nightmare in My Closet.
Three Classics by Mercer Mayer
The Omaha Theater Company presents "Three Classics by Mercer Mayer" as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series. Join the fun with: There's an Alligator Under My Bed, There's Something in My Attic and There's a Nightmare in My Closet.
Three Classics by Mercer Mayer
Remember those books by Mercer Mayer? Three classics will be presented at Stephens including: There's an Alligator Under My Bed, There's Something in My Attic and There's a Nightmare in My Closet.
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.
Tuesday, 08 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.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Spoon Jewelry
Recycle silverware (even forks and knives!) into rings, earrings, bracelets & more.
Picture Frames
Learn how to make a picture frame for your art, a good supplement to a drawing or painting class.
Picture Books, For Children of All Ages
Chuck Richards, author, illustrator and associate professor in art and design, will share aspects of his picture books for young readers, including the artwork currently on display in the "Relationships" exhibition. He will be joined by Amy Popillion, ISU human development and family studies, who will discuss historical and contemporary trends in children's literature and help put Chuck's books and illustrations in context.