EVENTS
Lecture
Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Wednesday, March 28 at
Rockford College's Maddox Theatre
The artists discuss their work in HE
& SHE in this rare public appearance by the duo. Space is
limited. For more information or lecture tickets, call 815.968.2787.
Family Activities
"My Family in Stained Glass"
Saturday, June 16
Create a family masterpiece together. Each family member makes
their own self-portrait in stained glass. Led by Rockford artist
Ingrid Dohm.
$12 RAM member + 1 child, $15 non-member + 1 child; $3 each
additional member, $5 each additional non-member
"Bring Textiles to a Whole New Level"
Saturday, June 30
Create a glass-like bead mosaic based on designs from Swedish
textiles. Work with an artist to create your own mosaic.
$8 RAM members, $12 non-members
"Storytelling through Art"
Saturday, June 2
Walk with us through HE&SHE and see pieces from
Vallien's Karolina series. Hear the story that inspired
his creation and create your own storybook as well. Led by local
artist and author Barbara Santucci.
$8 RAM members, $12 non-members
Adult Education
"Women in Glass: Not Just a Ceiling
Anymore"
Friday, May 11
Join us for a panel discussion on HE&SHE's controversial
female artist, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, and hear how her passion
applies to women in any field.
$8 RAM members, $10 non-members
"The Church's Influence on Glass"
Thursday, May 31
Listen to an art historian talk about the combined history of
glass and churches around the world. See how these famous windows
came to be.
$8 RAM Members, $10 non-members
"Five Glass Installations You Must See"
Thursday, June 7
Hear what five Rockford artists have to say about the best glass
installations in the world. Take a local perspective global.
$8 RAM members, $10 non-members
Tours
"How Glass Influenced the Chicago Skyline"
Saturday, June 9
Hop on the bus and enjoy the view from the Chicago River on
a chartered boat to see and hear how glass has changed the architecturally
significant city. A tour of the stained glass exhibit at Navy
Pier will follow.
$65 RAM members, $75 non-members
"How Glass Works and How to Work with Glass"
Saturday, June 23
Tour a working glass studio and hear firsthand about glass-blowing
and the critical elements of working with glass. Ask artists
questions about the medium.
$8 RAM members, $10 non-members
For more details on RAM events, including pricing and registration,
call 815.968.2787.