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.