Indigo Dyeing, ages 12+

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

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

Exploring Art (Session 2)

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

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 2 - 23 Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new […]

$55

Gallery Night: Aperture Awards & Smithsonian Exhibit Tailgate

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.

Contemporary Collage

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

Contemporary Collage Sundays, 12 – 4 pm October 7 – 28 (4 weeks) $300 nonmember/ $270 members 1 credit: Heartland AEA credit available $35(registration for credit at AEA website by the first day of class) Explore new uses of unexpected materials while introducing conceptual ideas into your art practice. Complete mixed media projects based on […]

$300

Mixed Bag of Art, K – 5

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

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

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

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

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

MAKER NIGHT: Paper Marbling

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

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

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