Sunday, 13 Oct 2013
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Concert: Faculty Chamber Music
Chamber Music
Stephen Kellogg Band w/ Caroline Brooks (Roots Rock)
For more information about this event, please follow the link above!
Monday, 14 Oct 2013
Photoshop Class
Explore the basic tools of Photoshop. This class will be a slowly paced, step-by-step, follow-along class for the raw beginner. Get a handle on the basic functionality of this complicated program including: layers, cropping, filters, brushes, text and shapes. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop with Photoshop CS3 or higher. Otherwise, you are welcome to sit in and take notes.
Intermediate Metal Clay: Natural Agate with Copper Setting Class
Create a stunning pendant that features a natural agate set in copper. Learn to calculate shrinkage and design a metal clay setting with a bezel and prongs. Learn which natural stones can be fired in a kiln and which stones must be set after firing. If you have already taken a metal clay class, you are ready for this project.
Tuesday, 15 Oct 2013
Lunchtime Gallery Talk
This talk will explore the work of Jay N. "Ding" Darling through the eyes of an ecologist, Dr. Jim Pease, who will discuss the natural landscapes and birds preserved through the work of Darling.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2013
ArtWalk: Harl Commons
Join University Museums for a tour of the newly completed Harl Commons in Curtiss Hall. Enjoy an introduction to the Art on Campus by Corinne Ulmann and Julie Chang. Meet your guide in the Harl Commons on the ground floor of Curtiss Hall.
Artful Yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. This free yoga practice is sponsored by the University Museums and Recreation Services.
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.
Tribal Seeds w/ Fortunate Youth and Hirie (Raggae Rock)
For more information about this perfromance at The M-Shop, please click on the link above!
Thursday, 17 Oct 2013
Stained Glass Class
Create a beautiful piece to capture the light through your windows. Learn how to cut, foil and solder glass using a pattern you choose or design.
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.
Concert: ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Straight No Chaser
If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again.
Crystal Bowersox (Acoustic Rock)
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Friday, 18 Oct 2013
Paint Your Own Pottery: Skulls
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Choose a decorative skull or a skull mug or box. Decorate for Halloween or Day of the Dead. We will have samples for inspiration but your own ideas are always welcome too. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
KURE Fest: Yellow Ostrich w/ Blackbird Blackbird
For more information about KURE Fest, please click the link above to the SUB calendar.
An Evening with Bill Cosby
One of America's most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby, has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums and best-selling books.
Saturday, 19 Oct 2013
Little Free Library Workshop
Little Libraries are popping up all over, including a few in Ames. The Libraries look like small houses and are usually mounted on a pole. Inside are free books that anyone can stop by to pick up. Being a steward of the little library includes providing a spot for the library (your front yard is fine!), and making sure books are available.
Pottery Glazing Workshop
Focus on the proper preparation and application of glazes on bisque ware. Easy methods for enhancing the surface decoration of pottery using such techniques as slips, wax resist, underglazes and overglazes will be demonstrated. This workshop will be helpful to first time glazers as well as those with experience who would like to improve their results.
Sunday, 20 Oct 2013
Beyond Basics: Metal and Glass Beads Class
Take your lampwork skills to the next level and make amazing glass beads with silver! Learn several ways to add fine silver wire and silver foil to your creations. Other techniques may be used as time permits. There will also be time for troubleshooting and individual questions. Students must complete a beginning glass beads class before taking Beyond Basics classes. Supply fee includes glass for class time only. Propane/MAPP is available.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 21 Oct 2013
Concert: Musicians From Marlboro
A national tour program featuring instrumentalists and vocalists from this summer's Marlboro Music Festival of Vermont. An Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music event.
Tuesday, 22 Oct 2013
Enameling Class
Enameling (using heat to fuse powdered glass to metal) creates a fabulous splash of color for jewelry. Using a torch and a few simple tools, you will enamel on beads, components and flat metal and experience the brilliant colors of this media.
Painting with Knives Class
If you can butter toast, you're already on your way to painting with knives! Get an introduction to the basic tools and techniques for using knives. Learn to achieve texture, sweeping areas of flat or mixed color, and employing impasto, as well as making tiny shapes, straight lines and defined edges, and sgraffito effects with both oil and acrylic paints.
Wednesday, 23 Oct 2013
Chain Maille Class
175 jump rings will quickly transform into a lovely silver Byzantine bracelet with colored rings accents. Make one or two pairs of earrings to match. Students may want to bring reading glasses or magnifier visor to see the details better.
Concert: ISU Flute Choir & Clarinet Choir
Sonja Giles, director of flute Gregory Oakes, director of clarinet
CANCELLED: Concert: Kacey Musgraves
Refunds will be issued at the location where you purchased your ticket.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!