Sunday, 03 Jun 2012
Open House: Remembering the Sculpture of Christian Petersen
Christian Petersen (Danish-American, 1885-1961) was the nation's first, permanent sculptor-in-residence at any college, and began his career at Iowa State in 1934. Selected from the permanent Christian Petersen Art Collection this exhibition and gallery walk will focus on 30 sculptures and drawings including some recent acquisitions to the Christian Petersen Art Collection. Gallery walk begins at 2 p.m.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
The Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 04 Jun 2012
Garden Drawing and Color
Join local artist Yvonne Brune for a 6-week course exploring the basics of garden and nature drawing, using the indoor and outdoor gardens as inspiration. Learn techniques in pencil, pen and ink, and enrich your drawings with the use of color by working with pastels. Registration with prepayment required by June 2.
Basketweaving with Jan Smith
Make a "Field Basket" - similar to the baskets used to pack a lunch for farmers in the field.
Embroidery with Judith Lemish
Learn the basic stitches of embroidery.
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012
Music and Art
Painter Jean-August-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) gave this advice: "If I could make musicians out of you all, it would be to your advantage as painters. All harmony is in nature ... one has to learn to sing true with the pencil or brush ..." In this 6-week course, we'll discuss the co-relationship of music and art and then practice that harmony by producing music.
Workspace Book Club
Do you describe yourself as an "uncreative" type? Or, do you identify as creative but are looking for a new spark? Read and discuss Jonah Lehrer's latest book, Imagine: How Creativity Works, in a fun, conversational atmosphere.
Wednesday, 06 Jun 2012
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn more about the Master of Business Administration (full-time or part-time) offered by the College of Business. Lunch is provided. Register online.
Better Flower Photography
Better Flower Photography three-part series, with photographer Mark Stoltenberg. Registration and prepayment is required by Monday, June 4.
Earrings with Terrie Hoefer
Bring a selection of your favorite beads to make 1-2 pairs of earrings.
Thursday, 07 Jun 2012
Watercolor and Beyond!
Watercolor and Beyond! Instructor: Jo Myers-Walker Thursday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Camera Basics with Aubrey Orisek
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures?
Food in the Gardens
Join chefs and cooks from across central Iowa as they show you how to make the best dishes from the foods found in your own garden. Sign up for one session or come to all six and get a deal. These cooking demonstrations will spark your imagination and your appetite!
Tai Chi with Jon Lloyd
Learn the Yang Style Short Form as developed by Cheng Man Ching.
Friday, 08 Jun 2012
Open house: Dairy Month Celebration
The event is open to the public and will include tours of the barns (6:30-10:30 a.m.). The discovery center for children will open at 7 a.m. Free samples of milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream will be served, courtesy of Iowa's dairy processors.
Retirement reception: Lanny Lincoln
Retirement reception for Lanny Lincoln, senior research technician in the materials science and engineering division at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. A program will begin at 3 p.m.
Retirement reception: Lynnette Hauser
Hauser is a program assistant in ISU Extension and Outreach's central administrative office. There is no program planned during the reception.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Saturday, 09 Jun 2012
Discovery Station: South Field Scavenger Hunt
"Nature Connects: Putting it All Together," South field scavenger hunt.
Discovery Station: South Field Scavenger Hunt
"Nature Connects: Putting it All Together," South field scavenger hunt.