Hands on Harps (Ages 15+) August 24 at 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 (even mistakes sound good on the […]
EXPLORING ART: SESSION 1 (SEPT) Ages: 18 months – younger 3’s Day/Time: Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10am Cost: $60 for each 4 week session below. Session 1 (SEPT): September 3 – 24 Session 2 (OCT): October 1 – 22 Session 3 (NOV): October 29 – November 19 Session 4 (DEC): November 26 – December 17 THIS […]
CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: WEDNESDAYS, SESSION 1 (SEPT) Ages: older 3’s - 5 years Day/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) Cost: $60 for each 4 week session below. WEDNESDAYS Session 1: September 4 – 25 Session 2: October 2 – 23 Session 3: October 30 – […]
CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: THURSDAYS, SESSION 1 (SEPT) Ages: older 3’s - 5 years Day/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) Cost: $60 for each 4 week session below. WEDNESDAYS Session 1: September 4 – 25 Session 2: October 2 – 23 Session 3: October 30 – […]
Very Silly Monster Creative Adventure Ages: 5 – 8 years old Day/Date/Time: Wednesday, September 18, 4 – 5:30 pm Cost: $40 Description: Join children's author and Illustrator Tim Read as he embarks on a Very Silly Creative Adventure. Students will learn how to draw Very Silly Monsters, make puppets, bookmarks, mini books, and more! Instructor: Tim […]
Intermediate Oil Painting Ages: 16 years old and up Day / Date / Time: Mondays, September 23 – October 14(4 weeks), 6 – 9 pm Cost: $140 Description: Suitable for beginning/intermediate experienced painters who would like to dive deeper and paint with others. This 4 - week intensive class will include work done in the […]
Comic Book Class Ages: 8-13 years old Day/Time: Saturdays, 9 – 10:30 am Dates: September 28 – October 12 (3 weeks) Cost: $70 Description: Learn the basics of what it takes to create your very own comic book. Students will learn basic layout and design, Story structure, and how to create effective dialogue. Instructor: Tim […]
MAKER NIGHT: Stamped Copper Charms Ages: 21 and up Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 6 - 9 pm Cost: $45 Materials included Description: 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 […]
Mixed Bag of Art -- One day workshops Ages: K – 5 Time: 9 am – 3 pm Cost: $50 for each one day workshop Monday, October 7 Friday, November 1 THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or both; a separate registration […]
Watercolor Workshop with Jo Myers-Walker Ages: 16 years old and above, All skill levels Day / Day / Time: Saturday, October 12, 9 am – 1 pm Cost: $120 Description: Join local artist, Jo Myers-Walker in exploring the fluid and magical medium, watercolor. Jo will guide students with demonstrations on how to paint neighborhoods, backyards, […]
About Us
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art center in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. A cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966, the Octagon serves more than 30,000 people each year through art classes and outreach, rotating exhibits, a retail gallery shop, and the annual Octagon Art Festival.
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded in part through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Iowa Arts Council.
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Octagon Center for the Arts
413 & 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-5331
Email: info@octagonarts.org
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Monday-Wednesday 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED (except during the holidays)
