MSUTexas Lifelong Learning Center

WFMA WORKSHOP #3 PAPER-MACHE PART 3

Presenter: Jennifer McLarty

Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30 pm

Join us for three creative afternoons of sculpting, shaping, and painting your own paper-mache masterpiece! Over three consecutive Wednesdays, you’ll learn step-by-step how to build an animal sculpture from start to finish.

Week 1: Build the form and begin layering starchy paper
Week 2: Add shape, detail, and personality with more paper-mache
Week 3: Bring your creation to life with paint and finishing touches
Choose your favorite animal as inspiration and let your imagination run wild! All materials provided — just bring your enthusiasm and a sense of fun.

THE CLAUSTROPHOBIC GENIUS OF REAR WINDOW

Presenter: Steve Tucker

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21 at 1:30 pm

Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 masterpiece, Rear Window, is not merely a thriller; it is a masterclass in restricted filmmaking fueled by deep paranoia. The film's entire, claustrophobic experience is a testament to Hitchcock's cinematic genius, unfolding exclusively from the perspective of the confined protagonist, L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies. This cinematic analysis explores how Hitchcock transforms the act of looking into a thrilling mystery and an ethical dilemma through incredibly tight cinematography and meticulous mise-en-scène.

To fully appreciate the suspense, watch Rear Window before the session or better yet, attend the watch party at the LLC at 10:00 am!

MOVIE WATCH PARTY: ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S REAR WINDOW

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 21 at 10 am

Join us for an entertaining and thought-provoking day with Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller, Rear Window. The event begins with a watch party of the film, followed by our own Steve Tucker with his film appreciation class at 1:30 pm. This will be an engaging experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the film.

UNDERSTANDING PHYSICAL THERAPY: TREATMENTS, SPECIALTIES, AND PATIENT GOALS

Presenter: Dillon Mezzacappa and Elizabeth Mezzacappa

Date/Time: Monday, April 20 at 1:30 pm

*Please note the day of this class*

This presentation will cover common reasons individuals may be referred to a Physical Therapist. It will explore the various types of patients who benefit from PT, as well as treatments typically used in an orthopedic setting. The session will also explain what pelvic floor physical therapy is, what conditions it addresses, and what the treatment involves. Additionally, it will review typical durations of PT services for common scenarios and the different locations and specialties within physical therapy that patients may encounter. Finally, the presentation will discuss the overall goals of physical therapy and the intended outcomes following discharge.

NAT’S HATS: STORIES AND LEGACY FROM WICHITA FALLS’ ICONIC COW LOT
Presenter: Becky Trammell
Date/Time: Thursday, April 16 at 1:30 pm
For over 50 years, Nat Fleming’s “The Cow Lot” was the place in Wichita Falls to buy your western wear. When you bought a hat from Nat, you could leave your old hat to be attached to the wall of The Cow Lot. Over 500 hats eventually adorned the walls. When Nat retired, the hats found a new home at the Museum of North Texas History, where they formed an exhibit entitled Heritage Hall. Over 300 hats are displayed in Heritage Hall. In 2022, Becky Trammell began chronicling the stories of many of the hat owners, with a special focus on North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. The stories, over 100, were compiled in a book titled Stories From Nat Fleming’s Hat Collection: Nat’s Hats which came out in 2025.

EXPLORING CLAY AND FIBER: THE ART OF MICHAEL OBRANOVICH AND CLAUDIA CROWE-OBRANOVICH

Presenter: Michael Obranovich and Claudia Crowe-Obranovich

Date/Time: Thursday, April 9 at both 10 am and 1:30 pm

Join ceramic artist Michael T. Obranovich, Jr., and fiber artist Claudia Crowe-Obranovich for an engaging presentation on their creative journeys and artistic processes. Michael, a distinguished ceramicist with over four decades of experience, will share insights from his nationally exhibited work and his extensive career as an educator and workshop leader. Claudia, a fiber artist inspired by the textures and forms of the natural world, will discuss her innovative weaving and textile practices, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the materials, methods, and inspirations that shape their work, as well as the intersections of craftsmanship, creativity, and personal expression in ceramic and fiber arts.

Presenter: Michael T. Obranovich, Jr. is a distinguished ceramic artist and educator with a career spanning more than four decades. He holds an M.F.A. and M.A. from the University of Dallas and a B.S.E. from Midwestern State University, as well as a Texas State Teachers Certificate. Obranovich’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions nationwide, including the Brodnax Christmas Show (Dallas), Texas Pottery Clay Festival (Gruene), Cedar Creek Gallery National Teapot Show (North Carolina), and “Two Peas Outta the Pod” at the Dallas Visual Arts Center. His ceramics have also appeared in invitational shows at the Edith Baker Gallery and the D’Art Visual Center, as well as at the Southwestern Bell Museum, the Denver Art Museum, and galleries in Dallas, San Diego, and New Jersey. A dedicated educator, Obranovich has taught as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and Taos and has presented workshops and lectures across the United States and Canada, including the Alberta Potters Symposium. He has conducted residencies, led workshops from British Columbia to Vermont, and contributed to arts education organizations on both local and national levels. Committed to craftsmanship and artistic exploration, Michael Obranovich continues to inspire students, colleagues, and collectors through his work in ceramic arts.

Presenter: Claudia Crowe-Obranovich is a fiber artist whose work is inspired by the textures and forms of the natural world. Initially self-taught, she later studied clothing and textile design at Texas Tech University and continued advanced work in weaving and design at North Texas State University. Working full-time in her studio, Claudia creates one-of-a-kind woven pieces and accessories using materials such as raffia, linen, and handmade papers. Her work blends traditional and contemporary techniques—both on and off the loom—and is exhibited in galleries and art shows throughout the region. She also completes commissioned pieces for architects and designers. Claudia’s art reflects her interest in material exploration, personal expression, and the transformative qualities of fiber.