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  • Winter Art Camp, ages K – 5 (Session 3)

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Winter Art Camp, ages K – 5 You may sign up for one or more sessions. Sessions in this series are being held on: Friday, December 21 Thursday December 27 Friday, December 28 9 am – 12 pm $35 per day Pre-registration required. Class limit: 8 students Children’s art studios, 2nd floor To register: enter the […]

    $35

  • Exploring Art: Jan 8 – 29

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Exploring Art, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 8 - 29 February 19 – March 12 April 2 – 23 May 7 - 28 Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art […]

    $55.00

  • Wheelthrowing: Beginning Bowls Jan 8 – 22

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls, ages 16 + Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm January 8 – 22 (3 weeks) $85 Create beautiful bowls using the potter’s wheel. Price includes 12 lbs of clay, glazes and firing. Instructor: Jackie Comito Ceramics Studio Class Limit: 7 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per […]

    $85.00

  • Creative Explorations: Jan 10 – 31

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Creative Explorations, ages 3 - 5 years Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:00 am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 10 - 31 February 21 – March 14 April 4 - 25 This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint, charcoal, fabric, plastic, sculpture media, cardboard, paper, ink etc…Use […]

    $55.00

  • Beginning Knitting Workshop: Jan 13

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Beginning Knitting Workshop, ages 11+ Sunday, January 13 1 – 4 pm $40 Learn the basics of English-style knitting in one afternoon, and create something more interesting than a potholder! You will learn knitting basics and make an adorable stuffed bunny. You’ll also receive an easy-to-follow pattern to take home so you can make more […]

    $40.00

  • Painting and Drawing: Jan 14 – Feb 4

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Painting and Drawing, ages 6 – 8     Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, $65 January 14 – February 4 (4 weeks) Various drawing, painting and shading techniques using a variety of materials will be covered. Students will use charcoal, pastels, and a variety of paints using techniques learned in class to provide depth and […]

    $65.00

  • Drawing Skills: Jan 14 – Feb 4

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Drawing Skills, ages 9 - 12 Mondays, 7 – 8 pm January 14 – February 4(4 weeks) $65 Learn the basics of drawing and observational skills starting with contour drawings and fundamentals of shading, and color. Weekly assignments complement and enhance previously covered skills. Instructor: Daniel Nutt Adams Studio Class Limit: 8 To register: enter […]

    $65.00

  • Thursday Morning Art Projects: Jan 17

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Thursday Morning Art Projects, ages K - 6 11 am – 12 pm $10 Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and materials. All supplies included. January 17 February 21 March 14 Class Limit: 8 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket […]

    $10
  • Table strewn with colorful printed papers

    Make Stuff: Jan 17 – 31

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Make Stuff, ages 13 – 15 Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 pm January 17 – 31 (3 weeks) $65 A perfect time to get creative in this all media class. Each week you can dabble in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or collage. New skills, materials and techniques will be introduced and amazing projects will be created! […]

    $65.00

  • Beginning Scottish Country Dance: Jan 18 – Feb 22

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Beginning Scottish Country Dance Fridays, 7 - 8 pm  January 18 - February 22 (6 weeks) $45 Learn the art of the very social and lively Scottish Country Dance with experienced Instructors. After your one hour session, you are welcome to stay and join in with the Scottish Country Dancers.  Wear comfortable clothing and soft […]

    $45.00