Friday, 14 Feb 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Date Night
A great way to start a date or hang out with friends on Valentine's Day.
Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn & Del McCoury Band
Banjo superstars Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn and the legendary bluegrass Del McCoury bring a Valentine's Day treat to Stephens this year!
Saturday, 15 Feb 2014
Reception: "Life of Sierra Leone" exhibit
Opening reception for the "Radford Davis: Life of Sierra Leone" exhibit. The photos capture the lives, conditions, and challenges of the people in one of the poorest countries on Earth. Davis is an associate professor of public health in the College of Veterinary Medicine. His passion is documenting our world and its people through photo essays.
Argentine Tango Practica (Class)
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 dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Sunday, 16 Feb 2014
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 17 Feb 2014
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork.
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.
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2014
Sewing Lessons
Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project in progress, this class is for you.
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. (Sign Up starts at 7:00 p.m. until all spots are filed)
Wednesday, 19 Feb 2014
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.
Discussion: Chinese Painting History and Techniques
Five distinguished artists and visiting scholars from Wuhan University in China's western Hubei Province will speak about their work and traditional Chinese painting techniques. They will discuss unique methods and styles of Chinese water color painting, sketch drawing, engraving, photography, ceramic tile painting, and how traditional cultural elements are incorporated into contemporary work.
Thursday, 20 Feb 2014
Fused Glass Accessories Class
Learn the basics of fusing by creating glass cabochons. Attach them to jewelry blanks and leave with wearable art including a bracelet, ring and set of hair pins.
Sewing: Tablet Cover Class
A class for beginning sewers who can thread the machine and sew a little but need some direction to practice their skills. Make a cover for your iPad or Kindle that is fun and functional.
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.
Friday, 21 Feb 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Choose from mugs of all sizes and styles for your favorite beverage and personalize it.
Saturday, 22 Feb 2014
Adinkra Painting
Adinkra is a stamped cloth traditionally made by people in Ghana. The symbols in Adinkra each have a special meaning from unity and strength to faith and initiative in addition to representing proverbs.
Argentine Tango Practica (Class)
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 dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Sunday, 23 Feb 2014
Meaning in Body Language: An Introduction to Delsarte Principals
An introduction to the most basic elements of body language through the Delsarte System of Expression. Developed 150 years ago, Delsarte is a powerful force in our understanding of human movement and expression. This interactive workshop is led by Joe Williams, who is on the movement faculty for the Dalcroze Institute at Juilliard, where students of theater, music and dance from around the world learn his Three Pillars approach to Delsarte.
Beauty, Power & Presence: A Deeper Look at Delsarte
Developed 150 years ago, Delsarte is a powerful force in our understanding of human movement and expression. Awaken the body and its relationship to internal emotion, thought and impulse. Take a more in-depth look and the universal principles and awareness of emotional content of the body. Study techniques to give the control of expression and gesture to our creative unconscious.
Soap Making - Cold Process Class
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn the step-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating lye amounts to picking out equipment.
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 24 Feb 2014
Intermediate Knitting: Chunky Cowl Class
Do you enjoy the fashion stylings of the dystopian future? Knit an amazing chunky cowl inspired by Katniss Everdeen in "Catching Fire."
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy 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!
Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014
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.
Photoshop
Explore the basic tools of Photoshop. This class will be a slowly paced, step-by-step, follow-along class for the raw beginner.
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 as well as performing the Monday of VEISHEA week. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Thursday, 27 Feb 2014
Playing with Perception
Join Emily Morgan, lecturer in art history, as she discusses how the art of Mac Adams plays perceptual games with the viewer and encourages an alternate way to "read" a work of art. Also take this opportunity to see the current exhibition Illuminating Perception: Explorations of Light and Shadow by Mac Adams.
Friday, 28 Feb 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
This is sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up and make interesting patterns on the finished pieces.