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  • Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 5 – 10

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 5 - 10 11 am – 12 pm on October 11 Other classes in this series are held on: September 7 November15 December 6 $15 per class. Pre-registration required. Class limit: 8 students Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and materials. […]

    $15

  • Hands on Harps, ages 16+

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Hands on Harps, ages 16+ Saturday, October 20 10:30 am – 12 pm $35 Learn more about the harp and try out different sizes of folk harps. Participants will have the opportunity to learn to play simple melodies and chords, in unison and in rounds. The harp is a very beginner friendly instrument (even mistakes […]

    $35

  • Felted Tote Bag

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Felted Tote Bag Wednesdays, 6 pm – 8 pm October 24 – November 7 (3 weeks) $60 Looking for a classy, fun-to-make knitting project that will give you a chance to learn some new skills?  This versatile felted tote is perfect as a handbag, for shopping or carrying books to and from the library.  Skills required:  basic knitting […]

    $60

  • MAKER NIGHT: Paper Marbling

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Paper Marbling with Rhonda Scott Friday, October 26 $35 all materials included 6:30 - 8:30 pm 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! Join […]

    $35

  • Drop Spindling, ages 14+

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Drop Spindling, ages 14+ Sunday, October 28 1 – 3 pm $55 Making yarn without a spinning wheel has never been so much fun! We will discuss varieties of wool; its various preparations and how to buy it; while learning to spin wool roving into yarn using a drop spindle. You will use and take […]

    $55

  • Exploring Art (Session 3)

    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 -- See the class listing for the other 4 week sessions. October 30 - November 20 Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning […]

    $55

  • Needle Mittens

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Needle Mittens Saturday, November 3 9 am – 12 pm $30 Want to learn to knit mittens but can’t handle working on 4 needles? Relax – this easy 2-needle mitten method will allow you to make them easily. Skill level: Advanced Beginner/ knitters with basic skills or who have taken a Beginning Knitting class Instructor: […]

    $30

  • Hand Built Clay Ornaments, ages 16+

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Hand Built Clay Ornaments, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm November 6 – 13 (2 weeks) $50 Create autumn and winter hand built ornaments for your holiday packages, wreaths, and for use in decorating. Students will learn to using slab and hand building techniques. Bring your favorite cookie cutters for shape ideas. Instructor: Susan Anderson Ceramics Studio Class Limit […]

    $50

  • Make Your own Mugs, ages 16+

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Make Your own Mugs, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm November 6 – 27 (3 weeks)  No class November 20 $80 includes 25Lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Learn to wheel throw the base of the mugs, attach handles and finish your piece with glaze. Everyone will have mugs to take home and […]

    $80

  • Knitted Stocking Cap

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Knitted Stocking Cap Wednesday, November 7 6 – 9 pm $30 If you already know how to knit and are looking for a simple, quick winter cap project, this is YOUR class. Knit this classic stocking cap on 2 needles in any size (provided pattern includes sizes Child through Adult XL).   Class will introduce 2-color knitting […]

    $30