Deep Sea Adventure, ages 5.5* - 8 June 10 – 13 9 am – 11:30 am $140 Let’s cool down the summer heat with aquatic adventures! Sharks and rays, stars of the bay, creatures of the deep, jellies and other squishy creatures will be our inspiration through the artistic process. Mini aquariums, sea globes, printmaking, […]
Pastel Workshop, ages 16+ June 10 – 13 1:30 – 3:00 pm Create beautiful drawings with soft chalk pastels. Learn techniques to enhance and capture the beauty of this medium. All levels of experience are welcome Instructor: Rebecca Erickson North Studio Class Limit: 16 $110 Students should bring the following supplies: Basic set of soft chalk […]
Yoga Basics, ages 16 + Learn traditional yoga poses, including both standing and seated poses, in a gentle, supportive environment. Bring a yoga mat and a small towel. All levels of experience are welcome. Tuesdays, 3:15 – 4:15 pm June 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $40 Instructor: Rebecca Erickson Dance Studio Registration closes on at 5pm […]
Yoga Meditation, ages 16+ Refresh your mind and body with a relaxing, meditative yoga practice using basic poses to create peace for yourself. Bring a yoga mat and a small towel. All experience levels are welcome. Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm June 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $40 Instructor: Rebecca Erickson Dance Studio Registration closes […]
Puffle and Plushie Design Camp, ages 7 - 9 June 17 - 19 9 am – 11:00 am $95 Design your own Puffles (furry stuffed creature) or your own unique Plushie or soft sculpture characters and make them come to life! Design, draw patterns, stuff, and sew your new friend using felt, fun fur, feathers […]
Watercolor Workshop, ages 16+ June 17 – 20 1:30 – 3 pm Explore the beauty of watercolor painting and learn techniques to apply to your painting. All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor: Rebecca Erickson North Studio $110 Students should bring the following supplies: Set of watercolor paints, tube or paper, 90# watercolor paper 9” […]
Drawing Workshop, ages 16+ June 24 – 27 1:30 – 3 pm Use pencil and/ or pen to learn classic drawing techniques as a foundation for all 2 dimensional art work. Perspective, value, composition, and proportion will all be practiced. All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor: Rebecca Erickson North Studio $110 Students should bring the following […]
Maker Night -- Glass Light Catchers/Indoor Wind Chimes (ages 21+) Thursday, June 27 6:30 – 9 pm $45 Create a fused glass light catcher with colorful glass pieces to hang in your home or “wind proof” porch. Pieces will be fired and ready for pick up one week after class ends. Class Limit: 12 Registration […]
Puppets & Masks, ages 5.5* – 12 July 8 – 11 9 – 11:30 am $140 For celebrating, playing, scaring, hiding and general mischief making, we will explore the significance of masks, especially as they relate to a child’s individual self-expression and heritage. A variety of materials will be used to create sturdy, multi-dimensional masks […]
Paint, Rattle, and Roll, ages 9 - 12 July 8 – 10 1 – 3 pm $110 Groove to your favorite songs as you improve your drawing and painting skills. Play with color, shape, and texture and let the music set the mood for your painting. Discover new tunes from British pop to Brazilian bossa […]
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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Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
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