VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #6 – Barn Quilt Kaleidoscope

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Winter is upon us, so warm up your barn, or house, with a “barn quilt” square! Use colorful precut shapes and panels to create vivid designs worthy of framing. Mix colors and patterns to make mesmerizing patterns that will delight your inner Midwesterner!

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VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #7 – Ceramic Fun!

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

“It's Yours Pottery” is an Omaha-based paint-your-own-pottery and glass fusion studio that will lead this exciting ceramic workshop. We will create art that is both decorative and usable!

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VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #8 – Edible Art –Sushi Making

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Learn the delicious art of assembling and rolling your own sushi...share your creations with other members of the group, or savor for yourself! Veggies, seafood, rice and even sizzling beef will be part of your artistic palette!

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VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #9 – Wearable Art– Jewelry

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Use glass, plastic, and wood beads with leather and elastic thread to create works that can be worn as necklaces, bracelets and as other cool pieces of handmade jewelry.

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VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #10 – Handmade Valentines

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

We will use embossing and printmaking techniques to make festive and lovely Valentines Day cards to wish our friends and family a happy V-Day! We will also send some of our finished cards to our active troops to let them know they are loved and missed!

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VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #11 – One Hit Wonders!

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Find out how to turn your thoughts and emotions into a meaningful folk or blues song. Learn some basic techniques of songwriting and music composition. A professional band will even perform your brand new song.  If you are a musician yourself, bring your favorite instrument...and be prepared to jam!

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VET-X-PRESS CREATIVE WORKSHOP #12 – “Take Two!”- Acting and Editing for Video

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Learn some basics about acting and how to transform short video clips into a compelling drama fit for YouTube! Learn how to borrow from your own experience to create believable characters that can be funny or serious. Use simple acting and video editing techniques bring your scene to life!

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My Sister’s Smile – International Women’s Day Photo Exhibition

Iowa Western Community College Art Center 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, United States

Images: LEFT, Danielle Hane, RIGHT, Somaia Ramish Council Bluffs, IA, and Herat, Afghanistan Sister Cities in partnership with New Century Art Guild, Karadah Project International, and Veterans for American Ideals present women photographers artfully documenting moments of their daily lives through the medium of photography imparting perspective of each other’s culture--underscoring the commonality of our … Continue reading My Sister’s Smile – International Women’s Day Photo Exhibition

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VET-X-PRESS WORKSHOP #3- Fans of Asia Brush Painting

Bellevue Univeristy MVSC 2108 Harvell Cir., Bellevue

Investigate the medium, technique, and philosophy of this classical Asian art form. You will learn the basic brushwork, sumi-ink application, and fundamental composition techniques of Asian painting...also we’ll order Chinese food takeout!

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