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Elementary / Middle / High Annual Exhibit: An Exhibition of Local Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

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

LOCATED IN MAIN & SWEENEY GALLERIES. The Octagon Center for the Arts showcases artwork by local elementary, middle, and high school students annually. High School art instructors from schools within 20 miles of the Octagon Center for the Arts are welcome to register students in their fall and spring classes for participation. (Home-school students are […]

Artistry in Cold Process Soapmaking: April 27

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

Artistry in Cold Process Soapmaking Saturday, April 27 1 – 4:30 pm $60 This workshop will focus on the artistry possible in cold process soapmaking. Using the masterbatch process of soapmaking we will explore color, additives and many design techniques such as swirling, layers, embeds, and texture. You will make three different designs to take […]

$60.00

Mirage Bellydance Hafla 2019

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

Mirage Bellydance Hafla 2019 Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: The Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames IA 50010 515-232-5331 Cost: $10 All ticket revenue goes to support the Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe and the Octagon Center for the Arts Registration: Advance registration through the Octagon […]

$10.00

Exploring Art: May 7 – 28 (Ages 1.5 – 3)

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 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

Easy Silver Earrings: May 16

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

Easy Silver Earrings, 16+ Thursday, May 16 6:30 – 8:30 pm $35 materials included Learn about wire work and make your own earrings.  Learn about metals, wire, gauges, tools, and also learn about gemstones, wrapped eye loops and how to make head pins, bead links and dangles. Each participant will be able to create one pair of […]

$35.00

Hands on Harps: May 18

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

Hands on Harps, ages 16+ 2 dates available: May 18, 10:00-11:30  or August 24, 10:00-11:30  $40/class 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 […]

$40.00

Make Your Own Mugs: May 28 – June 11

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

Make Your Own Mugs, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm May 28 – June 11 (3 weeks) $85 All skill levels: Beginners will learn basic wheel throwing techniques to create mugs, and learn the fundamentals of wedging clay and glazing. Intermediate and advanced students will be guided to continue and practice their artistic pursuits. […]

$85.00

Maker Night — Mosaics: May 30

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

Maker Night: Mosaics, ages 21+ Thursday, May 30 6:30 – 9 pm $50 Bring a friend, snacks and a beverage of your choice and get creative with glass mosaics. Each student will learn basics of designing and laying down glass on backing. Pieces will be grouted by the Octagon staff and ready for pick up […]

$50.00

Maker Night — Travel Sketch Journals: Mapping it all out! June 6

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

Maker Night -- Travel Sketch Journals: Mapping it all out! (ages 21+) Thursday, June 6 (Register by May 23) 6:30 – 9 pm $45 Create a personal and meaningful travel journal. We will cover simple techniques on how to capture details quickly while on the move that you can apply to your journal right away. […]

$45.00

PRINTFEST

Join us for PRINTFEST, a celebration of printmaking featuring the work of April Katz! All events are free and all are welcome! For more information, click here.