Saturday, 01 Jun 2013
Tai Chi Class
Learn the Yang Style Short Form as developed by Cheng Man Ching. The fun, easy-to-learn movements of The Form refresh the spirit and help improve balance, posture, flexibility, confidence, circulation, and overall health and well-being. Students will also learn a few Baqua and Chi Kung health exercises.
Sunday, 02 Jun 2013
Glass Beads Beyond Basics: Color Reactions Class
Who needs Bill Nye, the Science Guy? Experiment with different Effetre glasses that cause color reactions, including Evil Devitrifying Purple! You will also learn how to create a reduction flame and play with the effects. Other techniques may be used as time permits. There will also be time for troubleshooting and individual questions.
Gallery Walk, Christian Petersen's Sculpture
Christian Petersen, Iowa State's first sculptor-in-residence, built an artistic tradition on campus that endures today. Learn more about the life and career of this historic ISU figure as you tour the Christian Petersen Art Museum and Anderson Sculpture Garden. Rarely exhibited works of art from Petersen's early career will be on display today only!
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 03 Jun 2013
Food in the Gardens
Join chefs and nutrition experts from across central Iowa as they show you how to make the best healthy dishes from the foods found in your own garden. Sign up for one session or come to all six and get a deal. These classes will spark your imagination as well as your appetite!
Wirework for Beading Class
Learn to make several styles of headpins, ear wires, clasps and jump rings for assembling your own jewelry. Bring your stash of beads to class with you and you will have a completed set of earrings and a bracelet by the last class.
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Tuesday, 04 Jun 2013
EAP Training: The Building Blocks of Teamwork
Human resource services, in conjunction with Employee and Family Resources, is offering professional development classes to benefits-eligible employees. Space is limited. Register via AccessPlus (Employee tab > "HRS Training")
Silk Painting Class
Use resist and dye to create beautiful images on a silk scarf. This is an art form that is fun for artists of any skill level. Learn effects such as water-blending, heat-setting, and salting the dye to create color bursts.
Wednesday, 05 Jun 2013
Photographic Composition
Mark Stoltenberg, of Mark Stoltenberg Photography, wants you to see what he sees! Let the professional help you create stirring and beautiful compositions by learning to examine the best angles, lighting, timing, and in-camera cropping of an image!
Fiber Block Printing Class
Learn the basics of traditional textile hand-printing and dyeing methods on silk chiffon scarves. Create a pattern or design and learn to print on fabric using dyes, discharging agents and pigments. Leave class with two beautiful summer scarves.
Haiga - Poetry & Painting
Exploring the art of haiga, a style of Japanese painting that often accompanies a haiku poem, this crash combo course will offer two sessions of haiku, and two sessions of brush painting, followed by a garden exhibition. Students will first learn to write and appreciate the beautiful poetic art of haiku with poet Dennis Maulsby, then will push the art form to new levels by discovering various techniques for brush painting with artist and instruct
Belly Dance Class
Always wanted to learn belly dance? This class is for you! Looking to try something new? This class is for you! Come learn the basics of this beautiful art form, including a short dance routine, and begin your journey into the music and movements of the Middle East.
Thursday, 06 Jun 2013
Paint Your Own Pottery with Ramona Muse
Part of our summer series of weekly Paint Your Own Pottery techniques led by area artists. "Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Decorate your summer space with an inviting birdhouse or bright flower pots. Ramona has an amazing sense of color and pattern and can show you how to incorporate drawing and line-work on your pieces.
Screenprinting Class
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use the Workspace screenprinting equipment on your own.
Friday, 07 Jun 2013
Graduate College students: Graduation applications
Graduate College applications for graduation for Summer 2013 are due in the Graduate College, 1137 Pearson Hall.
Open house: Dairy Month Celebration
The event is open to the public and will include tours of the farm (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.
Farewell reception: Dick Dorsch
Dick Dorsch is a systems analyst in the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology.
PhD Dissertation Seminar
Evaluation and prediction of corn stover biomass and composition from commercially available corn hybrids, Presenter: Ty Barten
Farewell reception: Mike Kessler
Mike Kessler is an associate professor of materials science and engineering.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Sunday, 09 Jun 2013
"One Yard Wonder" Sewing: Bag Class
A class for beginning sewers who can thread the machine and sew a little but need some direction to practice their skills. Using the book One Yard Wonders, Judith will lead students through the steps to make the "Bees Knees Pocket Bag." Just bring a yard of 44/45" quilting-weight cotton fabric to class and leave with a great new summer accessory. Sewing machines provided but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 10 Jun 2013
Postdoctoral Research Day
Featured speakers include National Postdoctoral Association Advisory Council members Philip Clifford and Brendan Delany; Alex King, former director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory; and Dr. Donna Hammond, interim executive associate dean of the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine.
Great Plants for Iowa
"Conifers" Great Plants for Iowa series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa. Covering nearly 500 plants, these 16 classes are spread across several years. Each class focuses on identification, cultural requirements, and the use of the plants in gardens and the broader landscape.
Oil Painting Class
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application. It is meant for both beginners who have never painted before and more experienced painters who would like to try a new perspective and get a chance to paint with others. Students will share supplies.
Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013
Open forum: Executive chef finalist Peter Castillo
Peter Castillo currently works for Great Plains Food Service Consulting, Lenexa, Kan. The university community is invited to attend.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Swing Class
This class will lead you through basic swing dancing so that you'll feel comfortable on the social dance floor and dancing to a variety of swing music. We'll touch on elements of Jitterbug, Charleston and Lindy Hop. Swing is a great social dance and is loads of fun. No partner or experience required!
Wednesday, 12 Jun 2013
Photographic Composition
Mark Stoltenberg, of Mark Stoltenberg Photography, wants you to see what he sees! Let the professional help you create stirring and beautiful compositions by learning to examine the best angles, lighting, timing, and in-camera cropping of an image!