Winter/Spring 2008
CLASSES PROGRAMS & WORSHOPS
Something creative for you and the entire family
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The construction is complete and the hard hats are off making way for classes and workshops to begin in the new:

Isle of Capri,
Black Hawk County Gaming Association
Education Wing

Leana Chameberlain,
Stanley Jerald, John Vonlackum
Ceramics Studio

Rebecca Miller, Margaret Langlas
Visual Arts Studio

Edward C. Allbee
Digital Arts Studio

Fannie Alling
Art’s Workshop


Youth
Registration is required for all classes and workshops.

Early Out with Art (Ages 6-10)
Spend your early out days in Art’s Workshop and exploring the Phelps Youth Pavilion.
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm
February 6 – May 28
Fee: $10 per student per class

Gettin’ Medieval (Ages 9-12)
Spend your spring break in Medieval Times building castles, sculpting gargoyles, having Youth Pavilion fun and a feast Medieval style.
3 Days, March 18-20
11:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $55

Dig It, Junior Archeologists (Ages 5-8)
Discover dinosaur bones in our fossil pit, sculpt your own dinosaur and make a dinotastic t-shirt.
Saturday, February 23, 1:00-3:00pm
Fee: $12

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Pop! (Ages 5-8)
Set sail on an adventure, dress like a pirate, make art, drink Root Beer and walk the plank.
Saturday, March 8, 1:00-3:00pm
Fee: $10

Parthanon-a-non-a-nah! (Ages 6-9)
Travel to ancient Greece and cast your hand in plaster, eat baklava and break plates. OPA!
Saturday, April 12, 1:00-3:00pm
Fee: $10

Tisket a Tasket make
a May Day Basket (Ages 6-9)
Make May Day baskets filled with goodies, gather round the May Pole and make the world’s best kites.
Saturday, May 3, 1:00-3:00pm
Fee: $10

Birthday Parties (Ages 3-10)
Tired of the same old birthday party choices? Book your next bash at the Phelps Youth Pavilion, where run of the mill does not exist. Your party animals can become pirates, princesses, stage stars or superheroes. Reservations required, (319) 291-4490.


Family
Attending classes and workshops with your child is an excellent opportunity to explore new ways of expressing creativity.

Artsy Pants (Ages: 3-5 w/adult)
Create with pencils, crayons, markers, pens, paint and clay in new ways.
Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am
February 7- May 22
Fee: $10 per student per class

Silly Saturdays (Ages 5-10 w/adult)
Make your Saturday afternoons exciting again. You’ll have more fun than you can shake a
stick at.
Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm
February 2-May 31
Fee: $10 per student per class

Muddy Madness (Ages 5-10 w/adult)
Work together as a family and discover the wonders of clay by shaping it into creations.
Saturdays, 3:00-5:00pm
February 2 - March 29
Fee: $45 for one adult and child


Teen Arts Guild
Museums don’t have to be stuffy.

Early Out Playing with Fire (Ages 13-16)
Spend your early out creating with clay.
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm
February 6-May 28
Fee: $15 per class

Spring Break Blowout (Ages 13-16)
Parents won’t let you go to Cancun? Spend three explosive days drawing, painting, sculpting, taking photos, watching movies and installing an exhibit of your work in a WCA gallery.
3 Days, March 18-20
11:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $60

Teen Team Training (Ages 13-17)
Do you love learning about and sharing art? Are you a responsible, outgoing and fun person? If you answered yes five times or more you are qualified to become a WCA Teen Team member. What is the WCA Teen Team? It is a respected member of the museum staff, a volunteer who assists visitors in the Phelps Youth Pavilion. For more information, (319) 291-4490.


During the Day
Registration is required for all classes
and workshops.

Tea & Tour
Each month tour a different exhibition, followed by light complimentary refreshments provided by the Iron Horse Coffee Company. Reservations required.
Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm
February 20, March 19, April 16 & May 21
Tour Guide: Kent Shankle, Curator
Fee: Free of Charge

Creatively Unique: Intro to Painting
Create paintings by working from ideas, sketches, or still life. Experiment with techniques and materials, and paint with acrylics.

Session 1 -- Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
4 Weeks, February 6-27

Session 2 -- Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
4 Weeks, April 2-23

Instructor: Daniel Clasby
Fee: $40 per session (limit 12 students)
Ages: 16 and up

Artful Garden Series
This three part series will help you to personalize your garden. Classes will include music, wine and light hors d'oeuvres. Each session includes instruction and all supplies.

Mosaic Bird Bath
Create a mosaic birdbath to nestle amongst hostas.
Saturday, March 1, 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: $35

Toad House
Build a funky house for a helpful garden friend.
Saturday, March 15, 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: $30

Ceramic Fountain
Create a water feature using provided flowerpots.
Saturday, March 29, 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: $40

It’s Quiltin’ Time
Institute for Learning After Fifty
Learn the basics and shortcuts to complete a log cabin project in only three sessions. Register with ILAF, (800) 670-4743.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm
3 Days, Feb 21, 25 & 28
Instructor: Nancy Burmeister
Fee: $20

Ageless Repertory Theater
Institute for Learning After Fifty
Enjoy an afternoon of theater where poetry, prose and plays will be read. Register with ILAF, (800) 670-4743.
Sunday, March 2, 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: Free of Charge

Smelting Not Necessary:
Jewelry Making
In this beginner and intermediate class you will create pure silver jewelry without the limitations of traditional metalworking using Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Complete an origami pendant and a textured ring. Registration includes starter supply of silver paper & clay.
Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
2 Days, March 5 & 12
Instructor: Sara Jayne Cole
Fee: $75 (limit 8 students)
Ages: 16 and up

Shades of Monet: Watercolor
Institute for Learning After Fifty
Learn basic to intermediate watercolor techniques from this renowned local artist. Materials available at class. Register with ILAF, (800) 670-4743.
Fridays, 2:00-4:00pm
March 28-11
Instructor: Esther Cheng
Fee: $20


Playing w/Fire
Registration is required for all classes & workshops. Supply lists will be given during registration.

Tea Party
No matter your skill level - you can make a teapot. This course will focus on innovative ways to make unique tea paraphernalia. Suitable for the ambitious but not necessarily highly skilled.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, February 5-28
Instructor: Nikki Clasby
Fee: $85

Super Happy Stoneware
Beginners and intermediate lovers of clay will learn the basics of using the wheel, slab and hand-building to craft exceptional pieces.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, March 4-27
Instructor: Doug Reynolds
Fee: $85

Dolls, Deities and Figurines
We will delve into the history of these fascinating objects and make a collection of our own based on our personal life stories.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, April 1-24
Instructor: Nikki Clasby
Fee: $85

Paper Clay Sculpture
Paper clay is a an innovative material for creating sculpture of any size. You are able to build over cardboard, wire mesh or paper armatures.

Session 1 -- Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm
4 Weeks, April 5-26

Session 2 -- Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm
4 Weeks, May 3-31

Instructor: Larry Skeries
Fee: $30

Majolica
Majolic is brightly colored tin-glazed pottery originating from Spain. This class will focus on throwing red earthenware for glazing and decorating in this beautiful tradition. Some throwing experience recommended.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, May 6-29
Instructor: Nikki Clasby
Fee: $85


After Hours
Registration is required for all classes & workshops. Supply lists will be given during registration.

Celebrity Film Series
In collaboration with Institute for Learning After Fifty, local celebrities chose their favorite films. Join them for a special free screening and discussion.
Fridays, 7:00pm - Law Court Theater
Fee: Free of Charge

January 25
American Beauty
Radio Personality from Q92.3, Chase Ryan

February 8
The Gang’s All Here
International Performance Artist, Jeff Byrd

February 22
Groundhogs Day
KWWL Today in Iowa Personalities, Sunny Layne & Mark Schnackenberg

March 7
The Great Escape
Waterloo Mayor, Tim Hurley

March 21
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings
Courier Lifestyles Editor, Melody Parker

Learning to See: Intro to Drawing
Explore using ordinary drawing materials in an extraordinary way. Learn to see in new ways with local artist Roger Bartlett.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, February 5-28
Instructor: Roger Bartlett
Fee: $70 (limit 12 students)
Ages: 16 and up

DigiPhoto: Digital Photography
Bring your digital camera to this introductory class and learn how to use it, compose photos and edit you images.

Session 1 -- Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, February 6-27

Session 2 -- Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, April 2-23

Instructor: Carole Fishback
Fee: $40. Limit 12 students
Ages: 16 and up

Fancy Faces
Create portraits using nontraditional techniques in painting, drawing, sculpting, photography and collage. Supply list available before first class.

Session 1 -- Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 weeks, March 5-26

Session 2 -- Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, May 7-28

Instructor: Carole Fishback
Fee: $40 (limit 12 students)
Ages: 16 and up

Photoshop Freak-out
Learning Adobe Photoshop does not have to be a daunting task. In four lessons you will get running with a solid foundation.
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, March 5-26
Fee: $40 (limit 12 students)
Ages: 16 and up

Woodcarving & Wood Sculpting
For beginning and intermediate students. Tools will be supplied during class hours. Students may purchase wood from instructor.

Session 1 -- Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
6 Weeks, March 6-April 10

Session 2 -- Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
6 Weeks, April 24-May 29

Instructor: Lavern ‘Sid’ Sidler
Fee: $55 (limit 8 students)
Ages: 18 and up

Drawing
Using pencil and charcoal learn basic drawing techniques in composition, value, and line.

Session 1 -- Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, April 1-22

Session 2 -- Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, May 6-27

Instructor: Dave Kaiser
Fee: $40 (limit 12 students)
Ages: 16 and up

Flash Fiesta
Interactive design at its finest. You will learn Adobe Flash, a program used for delivering powerful and consistent user experiences across browsers, operating systems and mobile devices.
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, April 1-22
Fee: $40 (limit 12 students)
Ages: 16 and up

Melodious Abstraction
Renowned Midwest artists frje Echeverria and Scot Schwestka will indulge your senses with their acoustic melodies and artwork. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Beverages available for purchase.
Friday, April 25, 7:00pm
Fee: Free of Charge

Dreamweavin’
Beginner through intermediate students will quickly and easily design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications with Adobe Dreamweaver.
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm
4 Weeks, May 7-28
Fee: $40 (limit 12 students)
Ages: 16 and up

Open Studios
Experienced students may use the studios during open hours when classes and workshops are not being held. Bring your own materials. 6 weeks.
Visual Arts Studio Fee: $30
Ceramics Studio Fee: $50
Clay: $25 for 25lbs.