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    Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 8 – 10

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 8 - 10 11 am – 12 pm on September 6 Other classes in this series are held on: October 11 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. All […]

    $15

  • Lunch Hour Tai – Chi/ Qi Gong 

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    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 […]

    $55

  • Botanical Inks and Paints, ages 16 +

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    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 […]

    $50

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

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    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! […]

    $45

  • Knitting For Total Beginners

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    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 […]

    $60

  • Indigo Dyeing, ages 12+

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    Indigo Dyeing, ages 12+ Sunday, September 30 1 – 2:30 pm $45 Explore the plant and science magic of dyeing with indigo! Indigo is a plant based dye that is use to create beautiful blue colors. All materials provided including two items to dye, however feel free to bring any extra item such as a […]

    $45

  • Gallery Night: Aperture Awards & Smithsonian Exhibit Tailgate

    Events

    Join us for an exciting Gallery Night -- FREE and open to the public! Ames Downtown will host a tailgate event on Douglas Avenue in front of the Octagon. Details to follow! The awards for Aperture 2018 will be announced. Artist Bogumil Bronkowsk may also be with us; we are still working on this possibility.

  • Mixed Bag of Art, K – 5

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    Mixed Bag of Art, K - 5 Monday, October 8 9 am – 3 pm $45 Bring a sack lunch and get creative on your days off!   To register: enter the number of "tickets" you want below (one ticket per student) click "add to cart"   complete the contact information form that appears after you […]

    $45

  • Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 5 – 7

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 5 – 7 9:15 – 10:15 am 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. All supplies […]

    $15

  • Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 5 – 10

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
    Classes

    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