Summer is in full swing and it is the perfect time to bring out your inner artist.

The Workspace in the Memorial Union offers diverse art classes and workshops with popular classes such as sewing, along with new classes, such as the sock monkeys class.

The Workspace is a fully equipped, multimedia studio and is the area’s only pay-by-the-day studio for working on your own. The Workspace offers classes in clay, fiber, photography, wood, glass and jewelry, among others.

Letitia Kenemer, program coordinator of the Memorial Union, encourages students to come check it out.

“We have a lot of new classes; people should take a second look,” Kenemer said.

Classes at the Workspace are geared toward beginners and people with a wide range of skills.

“It’s a great stress reliever,” Kenemer said. “You don’t have to be a great artist.”

Students will learn to sew a garment they’ve always wanted in the “Knock it Off” class, by bringing in a picture of the garment or accessory geared to their sewing abilities.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing machine if they have one, otherwise there are three sewing machines available to reserve when registering. All pattern material is provided.

In the “Sock Monkeys” class, participants learn how to make a sock into anything they want to.

“Sock monkeys sound really cool; they’re whimsical and cuddly,” said Laura Miller, sophomore in mechanical engineering.

Keitha Anderson, alumna, is currently teaching a screen-printing class at the Workspace. Participants make their own designs and learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. After taking this class they are allowed to use the screen-printing equipment on their own.

“Most of the people haven’t had a lot of experience, so it’s a great place for beginners,” Anderson said.

Anderson is also excited to teach the stone-setting class, because students will make a handmade pendant with sterling silver and gemstones. She enjoys teaching jewelry classes because she majored in metallurgy.

“The workspace is a pretty friendly place,” Anderson said.

Kate Brown, senior in fine arts, is teaching a black-and-white photography class and a pottery wheel class.

Brown said the photography class gives students the opportunity to learn skills they can use later on, such as taking pictures of family. She said the class has a different approach since it is black and white, and more thought is put into it.

“I’m mostly excited to be able to spread knowledge about pottery and photography,” Brown said. “Both medias we use daily and don’t recognize the work that goes into each. There’s a better understanding and appreciation for what they end up with.”

The black-and-white photography class is an introduction for beginners to photography with topics ranging from camera use and exposure control to darkroom procedures. Students should bring their own camera to the first class.

The Workspace also offers dance classes, such as belly dancing, which is taught by Lisa Rich-McKelvey, who has been practicing belly dancing since 1993.

“I’m particularly excited to teach the Saidi class because we will incorporate props, upbeat, earthy dance and I’m connected with that,” Rich-McKelvey said.

The Saidi dance is an energetic dance from Upper Egypt. “Shiara’s Sassy Saidi Class” is open to dancers of all skill levels and no prior experience is necessary.

The Workspace is located in the east basement of the Memorial Union.

Summer hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

To register, stop by the Workspace during its open hours, mail the form with payment, or call 294-0970. Participants are encouraged to register early because space is limited.

The Workspace also has open studios for projects in ceramics, photography, woodworking and jewelry, among others. The woodshop orientation class is required if you want to use the woodshop on your own. The rates are $3 per day or $25 per semester for ISU students. Public rates are $4 per day or $30 per semester.

Summer class schedule

Beginning Drawing

Mondays beginning June 4

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for six weeks

ISU students: $48 / Public: $53

Mapping Memories

Mondays beginning June 4

6 to 7:30 p.m. for four weeks

ISU students: $20 / Public: $25

Beaded Earrings

Monday, June 4

6 to 8 p.m.

ISU students: $22 / Public: $27

Refinishing

Mondays beginning June 4

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for eight weeks

ISU students: $36 / Public: $41

Wheel Pottery – Section I

Tuesdays beginning June 5

3 to 5:30 p.m. for six weeks (no class June 26th)

ISU students: $80 / Public: $85

Stained Glass

Tuesdays beginning June 5

6 to 8 p.m. for six weeks

ISU students: $59 / Public: $64

Wine Tote II (Basketweaving)

Tuesday, June 5

6 to 9 p.m.

ISU students: $20 / Public: $25

Sock Monkeys

Wednesdays beginning June 6

6 to 8 p.m. for two weeks

ISU students: $23 / Public: $28

Pit Firing (Clay)

Wednesday and Thursday, June 6, 7, 13 and 14

6 to 9 p.m.

ISU students: $60 / Public: $65

Shiara’s Sassy Saidi Class

Wednesdays beginning June 6

7 to 8 p.m. for four weeks

ISU students: $25 / Public: $30

Shiara’s Sizzling Summer Short Course

Wednesdays beginning June 6

8:10 to 9:00 p.m. for four weeks

ISU students: $25 / Public: $30

Woodshop Orientation – Section II

Thursday, June 7

6 to 8:30 p.m.

ISU students: $10 / Public: $15

Rings Weekend Workshop

Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10

1:30 to 4 p.m.

ISU students: $26 / Public: $31

Beaded Bracelets

Monday, June 11

6 to 8 p.m.

ISU students: $16 / Public: $21

Black and White Photography – Section II

Wednesdays beginning June 13

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks

ISU students: $55 / Public: $60

Swing!

Wednesdays beginning June 13

7 to 8 p.m. for six weeks

ISU students: $18 / Public: $23

Lindy Hop (Dance)

Wednesdays beginning June 13

8:15 to 9:15 p.m. for six weeks

ISU students: $18 / Public: $23

Silk Painting Workshop

Saturday, June 16

1 to 5 p.m.

ISU students: $26 / Public: $31

Frames, Trivets and Bags…Oh My!

Saturday, June 16

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

ISU students: $20 / Public: $25

Wheel Pottery – Section II

Mondays beginning June 18

6 to 9 p.m. for six weeks

ISU students: $85 / Public: $90

Stone Setting

Mondays beginning June 18

7 to 9 p.m. for two weeks

ISU students: $23 / Public: $28

Handbuilt Pottery

Wednesdays beginning June 20

6 to 8 p.m. for 5 weeks

ISU students: $50 / Public: $55

Mat Cutting

Wednesday, June 20

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

ISU students: $15 / Public: $20

Knock it Off

Thursdays beginning June 21

6 to 9 p.m. for six weeks

ISU students: $60 / Public: $65

Picture Frames

Thursday, June 21

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

ISU students: $22 / Public: $27

Jewelry Reconstruction

Thursdays beginning June 21

7 to 8:30 p.m. for two weeks

ISU students: $16 / Public: $21

Art Journals

Thursdays beginning June 21

7 to 8:30 p.m. for 3 weeks

ISU students: $20 / Public: $25

Glass Beads Weekend Workshop to Section I

Saturday & Sunday, June 23 and 24

1 to 5 p.m.

ISU students: $50 / Public: $55

Weekend Sewing Workshop to Section I

Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24

1 to 5 p.m.

ISU students: $25 / Public: $30

Wheelies Wastebasket

Tuesday, June 26 or Wednesday, June 27

6 to 9 p.m.

ISU students: $20 / Public: $25

Beadweaving

Wednesday, June 27

6 to 9 p.m.

ISU students: $18 / Public: $23

Adirondack Chair

Thursdays beginning June 28

6 to 9 p.m. for 5 weeks

ISU students: $50 / Public: $55; supply fee TBA

Spoon Jewelry Weekend Workshop

Saturday & Sunday, June 30 and July 1

1:30 to 4 p.m.

ISU students: $21 / Public: $26

Handmade Paper

Mondays beginning July 9

7 to 9 p.m. for two weeks

ISU students: $17 / Public: $22

Cutting Boards

Tuesdays starting July 10?

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for two weeks

ISU students: $24 / Public: $29

Beginning Knitting

Tuesdays beginning July 10

7 to 8:30 p.m. for 3 weeks

ISU students: $20 / Public: $25

Lip Balm and More

Wednesdays beginning July 11

6 to 9 p.m. for two weeks

ISU students: $26 / Public: $31

Glass Etching: Set of Glasses

Thursdays beginning July 12

6 to 8 p.m. for two weeks

ISU students: $33 / Public: $38

Glass Beads Weekend Workshop to Section II

Saturday & Sunday, July 14 and 15

1 to 5 p.m.

ISU students: $50 / Public: $55

Weekend Sewing Workshop to Section II

Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15

1 to 5 p.m.

ISU students: $25 / Public: $30

Welcome Wall Basket

Monday, July 16

6 to 9 p.m.

ISU students: $23 / Public: $28

Intermediate Mat Cutting

Tuesday, July 17

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

ISU students: $20 / Public: $25

Tablesaw Clinic

Saturday, July 21

1 to 5 p.m.

ISU students: $12 / Public: $17

Crocheted Wire Bracelets

Saturday, July 21

1:30 to 4 p.m.

ISU students: $23 / Public: $28

Building Character Through Found Object Art: A CHARACTER COUNTS! Activity

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 25 to 27

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuition to $100?licensure renewal credit from Heartland AEA to $25

Graduate credit for Drake University to $90