August 2019
BELLES, BAUBLES, AND BYGONES: REMARKABLE WOMEN IN INDIANA HISTORY
Presenter: Ms. Melissa Gentry, map collections assistant, GIS Research and Map Collection (GRMC), University Libraries, Ball State University The program highlights some amazing stories about Indiana women like Catharine Coffin, suffragist May Wright Sewall, actress Carole Lombard, Portland native Twyla Tharp, and Frances Slocum. Presentation will also include information about lesser known women like fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, aviator Marvel Crosson, and educator Gertrude Mahorney. You’ll also find out how Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph fit…
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Beginning Needlepoint
Needlepoint offers a wide range of possibilities for self-expression. In this class, you’ll learn the techniques and stitches necessary to finish the project provided in class. A painted canvas and supplies are provided. For the September 27th class, Stitchers will complete a patchwork pumpkin that can be made into a pillow, quilted wall hanging, framed picture, or a placemat for a table. As many as six different needlepoint stitches will be taught to complete this pumpkin, with the stitcher able…
Find out more »October 2019
Dancing with a Brush Watercolor Painting
Class meets three Thursdays (Oct. 3, 10, and 17; 1-4 p.m.) Ann Johnson will repeat the wonderful workshop she taught in Arizona this past summer in three afternoons. She’ll cover techniques that every painter should know, including tips and tricks for making a beautiful watercolor masterpiece from start to finish. Her professional experience enables her to teach novices as well as advanced painters in the same setting. You’ll learn something new, no matter your skill level. A suggested supply list…
Find out more »Dancing with a Brush Watercolor Painting
Class meets three Thursdays (Oct. 3, 10, and 17; 1-4 p.m.) Ann Johnson will repeat the wonderful workshop she taught in Arizona this past summer in three afternoons. She’ll cover techniques that every painter should know, including tips and tricks for making a beautiful watercolor masterpiece from start to finish. Her professional experience enables her to teach novices as well as advanced painters in the same setting. You’ll learn something new, no matter your skill level. A suggested supply list…
Find out more »Dancing with a Brush Watercolor Painting
Class meets three Thursdays (Oct. 3, 10, and 17; 1-4 p.m.) Ann Johnson will repeat the wonderful workshop she taught in Arizona this past summer in three afternoons. She’ll cover techniques that every painter should know, including tips and tricks for making a beautiful watercolor masterpiece from start to finish. Her professional experience enables her to teach novices as well as advanced painters in the same setting. You’ll learn something new, no matter your skill level. A suggested supply list…
Find out more »Beginning Needlepoint
Needlepoint offers a wide range of possibilities for self-expression. In this class, you’ll learn the techniques and stitches necessary to finish the project provided in class. A painted canvas and supplies are provided. For the October 25th class, stitchers will complete a tiered Christmas tree with a variety of needlepoint stitches. This project will lend itself to be finished as a pillow, quilted wall hanging, or framed picture. It is designed for the beginning needlepointer and comes with additional challenges…
Find out more »Beginning Genealogy
Class meets four Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20; 10-11:30 a.m. Tracing your roots is a way to document history and family information that you can pass along to future generations. With many resources available online, genealogy is becoming popular and easier to accomplish. Class is for those will little or no previous knowledge of genealogy. Course is taught by Mrs. Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society. Karen is also the Indiana County Genealogist for…
Find out more »November 2019
Beginning Genealogy
Class meets four Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20; 10-11:30 a.m. Tracing your roots is a way to document history and family information that you can pass along to future generations. With many resources available online, genealogy is becoming popular and easier to accomplish. Class is for those will little or no previous knowledge of genealogy. Course is taught by Mrs. Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society. Karen is also the Indiana County Genealogist for…
Find out more »Beginning Genealogy
Class meets four Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20; 10-11:30 a.m. Tracing your roots is a way to document history and family information that you can pass along to future generations. With many resources available online, genealogy is becoming popular and easier to accomplish. Class is for those will little or no previous knowledge of genealogy. Course is taught by Mrs. Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society. Karen is also the Indiana County Genealogist for…
Find out more »Beginning Genealogy
Class meets four Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Nov. 20; 10-11:30 a.m. Tracing your roots is a way to document history and family information that you can pass along to future generations. With many resources available online, genealogy is becoming popular and easier to accomplish. Class is for those will little or no previous knowledge of genealogy. Course is taught by Mrs. Karen Good, board member and chair of Ancestor Hunters, Delaware County Historical Society. Karen is also the Indiana County Genealogist for…
Find out more »December 2019
A Ball Holiday Greeting
As the holidays approach, join Minnetrista curator, Jessica Jenkins to explore some of the ways the Ball family and Ball Brothers Company celebrated the holiday season. In addition to their own family gatherings, in 1925 the Ball brothers went out of their way to pass on a little holiday cheer to their employees. Hoping to make each feel like part of the company family, a special edition of Charles Dickens’ famous work, A Christmas Carol, was designed and given to…
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