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Clay Workshop (ages 12 – 15) August 5-8

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

Clay Workshop, ages 12 – 15 August 5 – 8 1 – 4 pm $145 Learn key handbuilding techniques including pinch, coil and slab construction, plus surface decoration and glazing. Students will create functional and artistic projects to be glazed, fired and picked up two weeks after class ends. Instructor: Jasmine Beul Ceramics Studio Class […]

$145.00

A Few of My Favorite Things MEGAN ANDERSON

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

LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY From Megan Anderson: I have always been in awe of nature and its beauty. I see the world through a photographer’s eyes and always wish I had a camera permanently attached to my hand. With the invention of cell phones, my dream came true. I want to show that […]

Hands on Harps, August 24

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

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 […]

$40.00

Exploring Art, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s (Session 1: SEPT)

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

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 […]

$60.00

Creative Explorations, ages older 3’s – 5 years (Wed. Session 1: SEPT)

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

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 – […]

$60.00

Creative Explorations, ages older 3’s – 5 years (Thurs. Session 1: SEPT)

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

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 – […]

$60.00

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs, ages 16+ (SEPT/OCT)

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

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs Ages: 16 years old and up Time/Day: Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm Dates: (6 weeks) September 17 – October 22 Cost: $165 includes 25lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Description: Students at all skill levels will learn, review and hone wheel throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will […]

$165.00

Very Silly Monster Creative Adventure, ages 5 – 8 (SEPT)

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

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 […]

$40.00

Intermediate Oil Painting, ages 16+ (SEPT/OCT, 4 weeks)

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

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 […]

$140.00

Comic Book Class, ages 8-13 (SEPT/OCT)

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

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 […]

$70.00