Friday, September 21, 2012
Written by: Rebecca Pope

The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum is hosting its next “Wednesday Workshop!” series Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to make a simple Napoléon-era medallion, inspired by the current exhibition, Napoléon and the Art of Propaganda, which is co-sponsored by the UI Museum of Art.

A medal with the head of Napoleon
Wednesday workshop participants will make medals like this one, depicting the coronation of Napoleon. Photo courtesy of Museum of Natural History

Families and children are welcome to attend the free event. Because space is limited, please pre-register by calling Kathrine Moermond at 319-335-0546.

For more information on the Old Capitol Museum and the Napoleon exhibit visit www.uiowa.edu/oldcap or uima.uiowa.edu/napoleon/.