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  • Beginning Knitting Workshop: Jan 13

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

    Beginning Knitting Workshop, ages 11+ Sunday, January 13 1 – 4 pm $40 Learn the basics of English-style knitting in one afternoon, and create something more interesting than a potholder! You will learn knitting basics and make an adorable stuffed bunny. You’ll also receive an easy-to-follow pattern to take home so you can make more […]

    $40.00

  • Painting and Drawing: Jan 14 – Feb 4

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

    Painting and Drawing, ages 6 – 8     Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, $65 January 14 – February 4 (4 weeks) Various drawing, painting and shading techniques using a variety of materials will be covered. Students will use charcoal, pastels, and a variety of paints using techniques learned in class to provide depth and […]

    $65.00

  • Drawing Skills: Jan 14 – Feb 4

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

    Drawing Skills, ages 9 - 12 Mondays, 7 – 8 pm January 14 – February 4(4 weeks) $65 Learn the basics of drawing and observational skills starting with contour drawings and fundamentals of shading, and color. Weekly assignments complement and enhance previously covered skills. Instructor: Daniel Nutt Adams Studio Class Limit: 8 To register: enter […]

    $65.00

  • Thursday Morning Art Projects: Jan 17

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

    Thursday Morning Art Projects, ages K - 6 11 am – 12 pm $10 Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and materials. All supplies included. January 17 February 21 March 14 Class Limit: 8 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket […]

    $10
  • Table strewn with colorful printed papers

    Make Stuff: Jan 17 – 31

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

    Make Stuff, ages 13 – 15 Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 pm January 17 – 31 (3 weeks) $65 A perfect time to get creative in this all media class. Each week you can dabble in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or collage. New skills, materials and techniques will be introduced and amazing projects will be created! […]

    $65.00

  • Beginning Scottish Country Dance: Jan 18 – Feb 22

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

    Beginning Scottish Country Dance Fridays, 7 - 8 pm  January 18 - February 22 (6 weeks) $45 Learn the art of the very social and lively Scottish Country Dance with experienced Instructors. After your one hour session, you are welcome to stay and join in with the Scottish Country Dancers.  Wear comfortable clothing and soft […]

    $45.00

  • Knitted Stocking Cap: Jan 19

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

    Knitted Stocking Cap Saturday, January 19 1 - 4 pm $40 If you already know how to knit and are looking for a simple, quick winter cap project, this is YOUR class. Knit this classic stocking cap on 2 needles in any size (provided pattern includes sizes Child through Adult XL). Class will introduce 2-color […]

    $40.00

  • All kinds of Art: January

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

    All Kinds of Art! Winter Conference Workshop, K – 5 Monday, January 21 9 am – 3 pm $45. Sign up for one or both days. Pre-registration required. 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 […]

    $45.00

  • Basic Paint Mixing/Color Workshop: Jan 26

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

    Basic Paint Mixing/Color Workshop Saturday, January 26 2 – 4 pm $45 Learn the basics of setting up your paint palette in either oil or acrylic media then create some painted sketches putting into practice how certain colors react each other. All materials provided. Instructor: Dick Shook North Studio To register: enter the number of […]

    $45.00

  • Mini Makers: Jan 27

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

    Mini Makers, ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner Sundays, 1 - 2 pm January 27 February 10 February 24 March 3 $15 per session for one adult/child pair, $12 for each additional child or adult. Spend some creative time making all kinds of art projects including handbuilt clay pieces, canvas paintings, collages, drawings […]

    $15.00