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September 2018

Lunch Hour Tai – Chi/ Qi Gong 

September 6, 2018 @ 11:30 am - September 27, 2018 @ 12:30 pm
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010 United States
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$55

Lunch Hour Tai - Chi/ Qi Gong  Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm September 6 - 27 (4 weeks) $55 These practices are moving meditations that relax and calm the body and the mind. Included in the classes will be mindful movements, breath work, self-applied massage, and meditation. Qigong originated in China about 2000 years ago and is a system of exercises that uses awareness and breath to move, transform, direct and balance our energies. Tai chi evolved from Qigong…

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Botanical Inks and Paints, ages 16 +

September 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010 United States
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$50

Botanical Inks and Paints, ages 16 + Sunday, September 16 1 – 3 pm $50 Add a new dimension to writing, drawing, or painting by exploring handmade botanical inks. We will use a variety of botanicals to create plant-based inks and fresh plant-made paints. See the artistic potential of flowers, weeds, and berries with fresh eyes! No art skills needed, just a desire to play and have fun. You will take home some freshly made natural, plant- based art supplies.…

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Ceramic Bowls & Mugs on the Wheel, ages 16+ 

September 18, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - October 23, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010 United States
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$120

Ceramic Bowls &Mugs on the Wheel Throwing, ages 16+  Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm (6 weeks) September 18 - October 23 $120 includes 25Lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Students will learn basic throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will have finished bowls at the end of the course. Instructor: Suzy Block Ceramics Studio Class Limit: 6   To register: enter the number of "tickets" you want below (one ticket per student) click "add to cart"   complete the contact…

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MAKER NIGHT: Travel Sketch Journals: Mapping it all out!

September 27, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010 United States
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$45

MAKER NIGHT: Travel Sketch Journals: Mapping it all out! Thursday, September 27 6:30 – 9 pm $45 MAKER NIGHTS are for those ages 21 and above. Bring your friends and your favorite beverage & snacks to enjoy while you create! Or come by yourself and make some new pals. Novice and experienced makers are welcome! Sift through your photos, writings and tidbits of collected ephemera from your summer travels and put it together in a bound journal that makes sense…

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Knitting For Total Beginners

September 29, 2018 @ 9:00 am - October 13, 2018 @ 11:00 am
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010 United States
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$60

Knitting For Total Beginners Saturdays, 9 – 11 am September 29 – October 13 (3 weeks) $60 If you’ve always wanted to learn to knit, this is your chance, while making something fun in the process. We’ll learn the basics of the classic, English-style knitting method that’s been used for centuries to create everything from scarves and sweaters to socks and mittens. Students will learn to cast on, knit, increase, decrease and bind off. Tips on reading a pattern, tool…

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