Creative Explorations, ages 3 - 5 years Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:00 am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 10 - 31 February 21 – March 14 April 4 - 25 This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint, charcoal, fabric, plastic, sculpture media, cardboard, paper, ink etc…Use […]
Drypoint Printmaking, ages 16+ Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm April 4 – 11 (2 weeks) $70 Learn the basics of intaglio drypoint printmaking. Week one you will develop a plate using a drypoint needle. Week two, you will learn to ink, print, and use a printmaking press to create your own prints. Instructor: Kristen Greteman […]
Charmed Copper Charms TUESDAY, APRIL 9 6 - 9 pm $35 Learn how to make some charms, dangles or other fun adornments and come away with a fun new necklace. Learn about metalsmithing and the some of the techniques artists use to create their work. Instructor: Terrie Hoefer Adams Studio Class Limit: 12
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY Biography and Artist Statement AJ Zandt is an artist and printmaker from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Surface Wear is the result of his latest efforts to expand the relationship between the human body and surface through the lens of skin and clothing. Each work in the exhibition is comprised of varied […]
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 […]
LOCATED IN THE SWEENEY GALLERY Artist Statement and Bio: Mary Jones Mary Jones makes maps of the wilderness of personal history. Images and words are layered out of time and perspective; space is described by the inhabitants, whose journeys are being told. Details get piled on in the way that life is lived– in steps, […]
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
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Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:30pm
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