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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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Octagon Shop and Community Gallery
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)
