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SUMMARY:Elementary / Middle / High Annual Exhibit:  An Exhibition of Local Elementary\, Middle\, and High School Students
DESCRIPTION: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 also welcome to register).  \nThe opening reception and awards are April 18\, 4:30 – 6:30pm with awards being announced at 5:30pm. All are welcome to attend and encourage these young artists! \n  \n2019 Juror:  Naomi Friend\nArtist Bio \nNaomi Friend is a professional artist in Central Iowa. She makes art about the land and life based on farming\, or “agrarian” art. She is most interested in the intersection of wild\, urban\, and rural environments and the work of humans as caretakers of creation.\n \n\nHer work has been shown in solo shows in Iowa\, California\, and Nebraska\, and other group shows. It is recognized in local radio\, newspaper\, published in Diffusion magazine\, and resides in public and private art collections. It has received awards in national juried art exhibits. She exhibits in a variety outdoor public art events including the Des Moines Arts Festival. \n \nShe earned a Masters of Fine Art in Integrated Visual Arts at Iowa State University in 2013 and grew up in the community of Sioux Center\, Iowa. Her undergraduate degree is from Dordt College where she studied fine art and graphic design. Naomi worked for three years at the Octagon Center for the Arts as the Exhibits Director. Naomi operates a small 3 acre farm\, Friends Flowers\, where she grows flowers for local markets.   \n \n \n2019 AWARD WINNERS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH – 11TH GRADE:\n \n\n\n\n\nGrade\n1st Place\n2nd Place\n3rd Place\nHonorable Mention\nHonorable Mention\nHonorable Mention\nHonorable Mention\nHonorable Mention\nHonorable Mention\n\n\nK\nLydia Girard\nWilbert Zhang\nAtesh McKilligan\nJack Patten\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n1\nAmelia Luo\nEmma Chen\nSophia Elsberry\nGeorge Logan\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n2\nMiles Nutini\nNoelle Kibbe\nAda McKilligan\nAbigail Nott\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n3\nReinaldo Correa\nLynneah Pickering\nKhlloe Graham\nJenny LaMar\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n4\nQimeng Li\nJoy Zhang\nArtie Helmers\nBrooke Weisbrod\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n5\nBetsy Winderfeldt-Rodriguez\nLaura Chen\nAshlyn Carr\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n6\nHannah Harvey\nGrace Helmers  \nLucy Read\nChantel Enlenstein\nErica Lin\nEliza Teske\n \n \n \n\n\n7\nMaddison Geater\nAutumn Wild\nGary Schultz\nLucas Wuebker\nBraden Vinson\nAleesia Miller\nKiera Kreider\n \n \n\n\n8\nDelaney Kreider\nJackson Hufford\nLeslie Kim\nCapri Cory\nKennedy Downs\nElla Sirna\nAngelina Chen\nThomas\nLehmkuhl\nKelsey Gartin\n\n\n9\nEmily Kaminski\nIsabella Soriano\nJosiah Teske\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n10\nJackson Bryant\nEden Bruner\nErin Murphy\nNatalie Weber\nTayte Johnson\n \n \n \n \n\n\n11\nAustin Argutsinger\nKaitlyn Kilstoffe\nKaitlyn Kilstoffe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n  \n2019 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR AWARD WINNERS:  \n  \nWinifred V. and Jeffrey Brown Best of Show Award \nBest of Show:    Laura Hansen\, Face to Dress\, Roland Story High School                                                  \n  \nAmes Silversmithing Jewelry/Metalsmith Awards \nFirst Tied:            Laura Lynch\, Earrings\, Gilbert High School                                                                                            \nFirst Tied:            Olivia Sterling Chase\, Dragon\, Ames High School                                                                              \nFirst Tied:            Eun Pyo Joo\, Butterfly\, Ames High School                                                                                             \n  \nJeffrey Brown Memorial Photography Awards \nFirst:      T’Ana Smith\, Speak Black\, Ames High School                                                                                                       \nSecond:                Alejandro Rico-Gomez\, Untitled\, Gilbert High School                                                                     \nThird:                    Josh McCunn\, Aunt Tia\, Ames High School                                                                                           \n  \nOctagon Ceramic and Sculpture Awards \nFirst:      Lauren Hansen\, Beaded Burgundy\, Roland Story High School                                                                      \nSecond:                Dorothy Vernon\, Recycled Dress\, Ames High School                                                                        \nThird:    Koby Hassebrock\, Concept Swing\, Roland Story High School                                                                        \n  \nOctagon Mixed Media and Digital Collage Awards \nFirst:      Preston Witte\, Experiment 1\, Ames High School                                                                                               \nSecond:                Grace Teig\, Inspire\, Roland Story High School                                                                                     \nThird:    Koby Hassebrock\, Arctic Cat Personalized\, Roland Story High School                                                       \n  \nDavid Burton Stone Awards in Painting \nFirst:      Alejandro Rico-Gomez\, Construction #1\, Gilbert High School                                                                      \nSecond:                Courtney Thompson\, Too Much for Now\, Ames High School                                                        \nThird:    Caylee Fuqua\, Who’s Who\, Ames High School                                                                                                   \n  \nDavid Burton Stone Awards in Drawing  \nFirst:      Katie Murray\, Calla Lilies\, Gilbert High School                                                                                                    \nSecond:                Mercury Fuhs\, Release the Kraken\, Ames High School                                                                    \nThird:    Katie Murray\, Dishes\, Gilbert High School                                                                                                            \n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/elementary-middle-high-annual-exhibit-an-exhibition-of-local-elementary-middle-and-high-school-students/
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SUMMARY:Artistry in Cold Process Soapmaking: April 27
DESCRIPTION:Artistry in Cold Process Soapmaking \nSaturday\, April 27 \n1 – 4:30 pm \n$60 \nThis 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 with you equaling approximately 2 1/2 pounds of soap (approximately 9 large bars)! A fun and creative process so wear old clothing or bring an apron. Having one of Jan Verploeg’s soapmaking classes behind you will be helpful but is not required.   \nInstructor: Jan Verploeg \nNorth Studio \nClass Limit: 20 \nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/artistry-in-cold-process-soapmaking-april-27/
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SUMMARY:Mirage Bellydance Hafla 2019
DESCRIPTION:Mirage Bellydance Hafla 2019\nDate: Saturday\, May 4\, 2019 \nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.  \nLocation: The Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames IA 50010 \n515-232-5331 \nCost: $10 All ticket revenue goes to support the Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe and the Octagon Center for the Arts \nRegistration: Advance registration through the Octagon at www.octagonarts.org  \nJoin the Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe for an informal bellydance showcase and group dance hafla (Arabic for party ).  Encourage and support local dancers of all levels and abilities\, enjoy diverse performances and music\, and even learn some basic moves for improvisational dancing together.  Perfect for all ages! Light refreshments and family-friendly entertainment provided. In honor of May the 4th (be with you)\, Star Wars costuming is absolutely welcome!  Online registration will close 48 business hours prior to event\, but tickets will still be available at the door.    \nNOTE for PERFORMERS: Register as an attendee through the Octagon website.  Select the checkbox as a performer\, then email Sara at smerritt@iastate.edu to be added to the performance schedule.  Also\, feel free to participate in our costume exchange – bring any lightly used or new-ish costume elements to donate\, and/or help yourself to others’ donated items.    \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “tickets” section (near the bottom of this page)\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \nclick “proceed to checkout”\ncomplete the contact information form that appears (this is where you can check a box if you want to be a performer)\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/mirage-bellydance-hafla-2019/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring Art: May 7 - 28 (Ages 1.5 - 3)
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Art\, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s \n\nTuesdays\, 9:15 – 10am \n$55 for each 4 week session below: \nJanuary 8 – 29 \nFebruary 19 – March 12 \nApril 2 – 23 \nMay 7 – 28 \nChildren and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new skills like tearing paper\, gluing\, cutting\, coloring over texture\, painting with different objects\, moving through transitions and imitating art making processes. Activities will focus on age appropriate\, playful\, artistic and sensory materials. \nLimit: 6 adult/child pairs. \nInstructor: Beth Weninger \nHunziker Studio \nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. \nRegistration closes on at 6am on 5/5/19.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/exploring-art-may-7-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511
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SUMMARY:Surface Wear AJ ZANDT
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY \nBiography and Artist Statement \nAJ 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 combinations of pressure-printed fabrics and impressions of human skin on paper that take the shape of sewing patterns. AJ tears his prints after the first layers are established and follows the tears with shuffling\, reassembling\, and reprinting before stitching the pieces together. The prints are a reflection on the role of surface as a boundary. They are barriers that capture\, like a fine net or filter\, the actions of the artist at work. The actions themselves permeate the paper\, but the evidence of the experience is registered—or printed—onto the paper’s surface. They are left behind as proof of living. \nAJ received a Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Visual Arts from Iowa State University in 2019 and a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from University of Minnesota in 2011. His printmaking work has been exhibited in numerous national exhibitions\, including the Mid America Print Council Juried Exhibition in Laramie\, Wyoming; the Parkside National Small Print Juried Exhibition in Parkside\, Wisconsin; and the Annual Paper In Particular National Juried Exhibition in Columbia\, Missouri. \nJoin us for an Artist Talk on Thursday\, June 6 at 6pm
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/surface-wear-aj-zandt/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Easy Silver Earrings: May 16
DESCRIPTION:Easy Silver Earrings\, 16+ \nThursday\, May 16 \n6:30 – 8:30 pm \n$35 materials included \nLearn 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 earrings from silver wire and beads. You may bring your own beads\, or use ours. \nInstructor: Terrie Hoefer \nLocation: Adams Studio \nMinimum class limit: 4 Maximum class limit: 12 \nRegistration for this class closes on May 14 at 9pm. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. \n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/easy-silver-earrings-may-16/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:States of I  MARY JONES & JOLYNN REIGELUTH
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE SWEENEY GALLERY \nArtist Statement and Bio: Mary Jones\nMary 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\, notes\, beats\, breaths\, and marks. Jones is a scavenger\, and whether drawing or working in print media\, collage is always an element. \n\nPrior to moving to the Des Moines area\, Jones lived in Chicago\, where she exhibited at Ann Nathan Gallery. She was employed as an illustrator and designer\, with work published by the Chicago Tribune\, Playboy Magazine\, and the Philadelphia Enquirer\, among other publications. She was awarded residencies with the Ragdale Foundation\, and with Anchor Graphics in Chicago. Twice she has taught photopolymer intaglio workshops for Frogman’s Print Workshops in Omaha\, NE. For the past 14 years\, she taught printmaking\, design\, and book arts courses Grand View University in Des Moines. She has work in several public collections\, including the Illinois State Museum\, and the Alter Collection of Art by Women at PAFA in Philadelphia. She is represented by Tory Folliard Gallery in Milwaukee and Moberg Gallery in Des Moines. She is a 2018-19 Iowa Arts Council Fellow. \nArtist Statement and Bio: Jolynn Reigeluth\nJolynn Reigeluth is an artist originally from Des Moines\, Iowa currently living and working in Indianapolis\, Indiana. She earned her MFA in printmaking from Kansas State University in 2015. Currently she teaches courses at Indiana Wesleyan University\, and annually curates a national printmaking exhibition and portfolio for the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis. In recent years\, her work has been included in exhibitions across the United States including the Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition\, Pacific States Biennial North American Printmaking Exhibition\, and others \nReigeluth’s work has long been influenced by a wide range of art\, music\, TV\, movies\, etcetera emerging from the 1920s to 1960s\, despite being born in the late 80s. She grew up watching cartoons from Fleishcer Studios like Betty Boop\, Bimbo\, Felix the Cat\, Popeye and others. She also senses an influence from a range of blues and jazz artists from the 1920s to 40s like Lil’ Johnson and Cats and the Fiddle\, who performed songs with titles such as Hot Nuts and Sam\, the Hot Dog Man. These influences play an important role in her work which has been described as evocative of “the atomic and plastics age of the mid-century.” (Michaela Mullin\, Moberg Gallery.) Reigeluth has a distinct affinity for the absurd and scatological that manifests in these introspective self-portraits. The imagery is fueled by humor and spontaneity\, and is filled with an inventiveness and ambiguity of subject that ranges from cheekily adolescent to darkly absurd. \nCurrent Work: https://www.jolynnreigeluth.com/prints-and-drawings
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/mary-jones-jolynn-reigeluth/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hands on Harps: May 18
DESCRIPTION:Hands on Harps\, ages 16+ \n2 dates available: \nMay 18\, 10:00-11:30  \nor \nAugust 24\, 10:00-11:30  \n$40/class \nLearn 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 harp!) No musical experience necessary. Class limit: 12 students \nRegistration closes on at 6am on 5/15/19. \nInstructor: Barb Evanson \nLocation: Community Gallery \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/hands-on-harps-may-18/
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SUMMARY:Twenty Years: APRIL KATZ + 29 former printmaking students
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE MAIN GALLERY \nPrint Retrospective\n  \nArtist Bio: April Katz\nApril Katz received her M.F.A. degree from Arizona State University. She is Morrill Professor at Iowa State University where she has taught printmaking since 1999. For nineteen years she organized the university’s annual international postcard print exchange. From 2004 – 2006 Katz served as president of the Southern Graphics Council. Her prints\, which synthesize digital and traditional printmaking processes\, are in numerous collections and have been exhibited throughout the US and recently in Portugal\, Spain and China. She has presented papers for print\, photographic and visual literacy professional national and international conferences. \nKatz’s primary language and tool is the print whose vocabulary includes transfers\, layers\, seriality and variations on a theme. Death of loved ones\, serious illness and political discord are the forces that have shaken Katz to the core and led her to ask fundamental human questions about herself and her relationship to the world. She searches for connections between disparate elements to understand and convey their impact on current personal and cultural identity. \n 20 Years: April Katz and the Expanded ISU Printmaking Community\nThis 20-year retrospective includes examples from a variety of print series I made while teaching printmaking at Iowa State University. The community I share with my students\, past and present; in my collaborations with JoAnn Boehmer as a member of BOKA; and as a regular participant in national and international dialogues at print conferences nurtures my artistic growth and stimulates my passion for creative inquiry. I am so pleased that former and current ISU printmaking students are willing to share their work with each other and with the Ames community for this exhibition. \nRetrospection\, the action of reviewing the past\, encapsulates the primary focus of my prints. My work asks viewers to consider the role the past plays in shaping current identity. This initially involved personal memory and the recording of the day-to-day details that make up our lives. However\, my investigation expanded to include historical\, cultural and biological factors that shape us as individuals.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/print-retrospective-april-katz/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Measured Perceptions APRIL KATZ
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY \nArtist Statement for Measured Perceptions\nDuring a 2015 trip to Spain\, Katz encountered evidence of La Convivencia (the coexistence of Muslim\, Jewish and Christian populations) in Medieval Spain that provided hope for our current time of vitriolic discourse. Measured Perceptions embraces the similarities and unique contributions of the varied cultures that follow the three Abrahamic religions and combines them with the human languages of arithmetic and geometry to symbolize the universal search for order and understanding. \nThe project includes the series Essential Patterns of Perception a progression of intaglio prints based on one of ten geometric structures that advance from one (a point) through ten (a decagon). The sequence conveys increasingly complex cognitive engagement with the environment. The Contemplation series includes the above plates inset within larger\, mixed media monoprints that provide varied cultural and natural contexts. These prints begin as digital collages that incorporate photographic and drawn imagery. Additional painting\, drawing and collaged paper tesserae create rich visual layering that parallels the overlay of cultural histories found in buildings like the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba or the synagogue in Toledo. These prints invite meditative examination inspired by a wish for a future of peaceful coexistence\, mutual respect and meaningful dialogue. \nArtist Bio\nApril Katz received her M.F.A. degree from Arizona State University. She currently is Morrill Professor at Iowa State University where she has taught printmaking since 1999. For nineteen years she has organized the university’s annual international postcard print exchange. From 2004 – 2006 Katz served as president of the Southern Graphics Council. Her prints\, which synthesize digital and traditional printmaking processes\, are in numerous collections and have been exhibited throughout the US and recently in Portugal\, Spain and China. She has presented papers for print\, photographic and visual literacy professional national and international conferences. \nKatz’s primary language and tool is the print whose vocabulary includes transfers\, layers\, seriality and variations on a theme. Printmaking is a dance whose movements of carving\, scratching\, etching\, wiping and rolling she choreographs through varied thematic and visual lenses. Death of loved ones\, serious illness and political discord are the forces that have shaken Katz to the core and led her to ask fundamental human questions about herself and her relationship to the world. She searches for connections between disparate elements to understand and convey their impact on current personal and cultural identity.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/measured-perceptions-april-katz/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190423T155814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T182733Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Mugs: May 28 - June 11
DESCRIPTION:Make Your Own Mugs\, ages 16+ \nTuesdays\, 6 – 9 pm \nMay 28 – June 11 (3 weeks) $85 \nAll skill levels: Beginners will learn basic wheel throwing techniques to create mugs\, and learn the fundamentals of wedging clay and glazing. Intermediate and advanced students will be guided to continue and practice their artistic pursuits. All skill levels will have finished functional pieces at the end of class. Finished pieces may be picked up two weeks after class ends. \nInstructor: Jackie Comito \nCeramics Studio \nClass Limit: 7 \nLocation: Ceramics Studio \nRegistration for this class ends May 24 at 6am (or when the class fills). \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/make-your-own-mugs-may-26-june-11/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190423T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T160428Z
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SUMMARY:Maker Night -- Mosaics: May 30
DESCRIPTION:Maker Night: Mosaics\, ages 21+ \nThursday\, May 30 \n6:30 – 9 pm \n$50 \nBring a friend\, snacks and a beverage of your choice and get creative with glass mosaics. Each student will learn basics of designing and laying down glass on backing. Pieces will be grouted by the Octagon staff and ready for pick up two weeks after class ends. \nStudio: TBA \nClass limit: 12 \nRegistration for this class ends May 28 at 6am (or when the class fills). \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/maker-night-mosaics-may-30/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190513T174613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T174613Z
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SUMMARY:Maker Night -- Travel Sketch Journals: Mapping it all out! June 6
DESCRIPTION:Maker Night — Travel Sketch Journals: Mapping it all out! (ages 21+) \nThursday\, June 6 (Register by May 23) \n6:30 – 9 pm \n$45 \nCreate a personal and meaningful travel journal. We will cover simple techniques on how to capture details quickly while on the move that you can apply to your journal right away. Learn to edit through your photos\, writings\, sketches and tidbits of collected ephemera; culminating in bound journal to share and treasure. We will provide hard cover bound sketch journals\, writing\, painting\, drawing\, and cutting utensils\, glue\, paint and scrap paper. \nNorth Studio \nClass limit: 12 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 5/23/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/maker-night-travel-sketch-journals-mapping-it-all-out-june-6/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190515T005057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T005530Z
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SUMMARY:PRINTFEST
DESCRIPTION:Join us for PRINTFEST\, a celebration of printmaking featuring the work of April Katz! \nAll events are free and all are welcome! \nFor more information\, click here. \n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/printfest/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190509T184012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T204825Z
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Deep Sea Adventure\, June 10-13
DESCRIPTION:Deep Sea Adventure\, ages 5.5* – 8 \nJune 10 – 13 \n9 am – 11:30 am \n$140 \nLet’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\, and a multitude of mixed media projects will be created. \nClass limit: 16 \n*Must have completed one year of kindergarten or pre-K program \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/5/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-deep-sea-adventure-june-10-13/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T190741Z
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Clay/Glass/Canvas\, June 10-13
DESCRIPTION:Clay/Glass/Canvas\, ages 8 – 12 \nJune 10 – 13 \n9 – 11:30 am \n$145 \nIn this Mixed Media camp\, students will spend some time in the Ceramics studio making handbuilt clay mosaic tiles for clay slab frames to be glazed and fired. Throughout the week\, campers will create a glass fusion projects and finish out the week with a painted mini canvases project. Finishing touches and completion of all projects will take place on the final day of camp. \nClass Limit: 10 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/5/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-clay-glass-canvas-june-10-13/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190509T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T215538Z
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SUMMARY:Pastel Workshop (ages 16+): June 10-13
DESCRIPTION:Pastel Workshop\, ages 16+ \nJune 10 – 13 \n1:30 – 3:00 pm \nCreate beautiful drawings with soft chalk pastels. Learn techniques to enhance and capture the beauty of this medium. All levels of experience are welcome \nInstructor: Rebecca Erickson \nNorth Studio \nClass Limit: 16 \n$110 \nStudents should bring the following supplies:  Basic set of soft chalk pastels-24 or more\, Canson or acid free charcoal/ pastel paper\, 9”X 12” or larger\, ¾” roll of masking tape. \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/5/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/pastel-workshop-june-10-13/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T161500
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190509T221532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T143116Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Basics (ages 16 +) June 11-15
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Basics\, ages 16 + \nLearn 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.  \nTuesdays\, 3:15 – 4:15 pm \nJune 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $40 \nInstructor: Rebecca Erickson \nDance Studio \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/6/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/yoga-basics-ages-16-june-11-15/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083603
CREATED:20190510T135751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T135751Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Meditation (ages 16+)\, June 11-25
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Meditation\, ages 16+ \nRefresh your mind and body with a relaxing\, meditative yoga practice using basic poses to create peace for yourself. \nBring a yoga mat and a small towel. \nAll experience levels are welcome.  \nTuesdays\, 4:30 – 5:30 pm \nJune 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $40 \nInstructor: Rebecca Erickson \nDance Studio \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/6/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/yoga-meditation-ages-16-june-11-25/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083604
CREATED:20190509T185923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T190614Z
UID:6437-1560762000-1560769200@octagonarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Camp: Puffle and Plushie Design Camp\, June 17-19
DESCRIPTION:Puffle and Plushie Design Camp\, ages 7 – 9 \nJune 17 – 19 \n9 am – 11:00 am \n$95 \nDesign 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 and buttons. Create accessories for your new pet\, and then use them as characters in imaginative drawings and paintings. \nClass Limit: 8 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/12/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-puffle-and-plushie-design-camp-june-17-19/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083604
CREATED:20190509T213944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T215411Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Workshop (ages 16+)\, June 17-20
DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Workshop\, ages 16+ \nJune 17 – 20 \n1:30 – 3 pm \nExplore the beauty of watercolor painting and learn techniques to apply to your painting. \nAll levels of experience are welcome.  \nInstructor: Rebecca Erickson \nNorth Studio \n$110 \nStudents should bring the following supplies:  Set of watercolor paints\, tube or paper\, 90# watercolor paper 9” X 12” or larger\, 3-4 watercolor brushes in a range of sizes\, ¾” roll of masking tape. \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/12/19 or when the workshop fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/watercolor-workshop-ages-16-june-17-20/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083604
CREATED:20190509T220941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T220941Z
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SUMMARY:Drawing Workshop (ages 16+)\, June 24
DESCRIPTION:Drawing Workshop\, ages 16+ \nJune 24 – 27 \n1:30 – 3 pm \nUse 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.  \nInstructor: Rebecca Erickson \nNorth Studio \n$110 \nStudents should bring the following supplies: HB and 6B Drawing pencils\, small handheld pencil sharpener\, 9” X 12” or larger drawing paper\, kneaded and/or plastic eraser\, and a clear plastic ruler\, 12” or longer \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/19/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/drawing-workshop-ages-16-june-24/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083604
CREATED:20190513T175236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T181024Z
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SUMMARY:Maker Night -- Glass Light Catchers/Indoor Wind Chimes\, June 27
DESCRIPTION:Maker Night — Glass Light Catchers/Indoor Wind Chimes (ages 21+) \nThursday\, June 27 \n6:30 – 9 pm \n$45 \nCreate 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. \nClass Limit: 12 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 6/24/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/maker-night-glass-light-catchers-indoor-wind-chimes-june-27/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T083604
CREATED:20190509T194051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T194051Z
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Puppets & Masks\, July 8-11
DESCRIPTION:Puppets & Masks\, ages 5.5* – 12 \nJuly 8 – 11 \n9 – 11:30 am \n$140 \nFor 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 and puppets. Puppets\, as an art form and instrument of communication will be created simultaneously throughout the week. Children are encouraged to bring special treasures from home to add to their creations. \nClass Limit: 16 \n*Must have completed one year of kindergarten or pre-K program \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/3/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-puppets-masks-july-8-11/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Paint\, Rattle\, and Roll\, July 8-10
DESCRIPTION:Paint\, Rattle\, and Roll\, ages 9 – 12\nJuly 8 – 10 \n1 – 3 pm \n$110\nGroove 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 nova\, and create a visual melody. \nClass Limit: 12 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/3/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-paint-rattle-and-roll-july-8-10/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls (ages 16 +)\, July 8 - July 22
DESCRIPTION:Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls\, ages 16 + \nMondays\, 6 – 9 pm \nJuly 8 – 22 (3 weeks) $85 \nCreate beautiful bowls using the potter’s wheel. Price includes 12 lbs of clay\, glazes and firing. \nInstructor: Jackie Comito \nCeramics Studio \nClass Limit: 7 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/3/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/wheelthrowing-beginner-bowls-ages-16-july-8-july-22/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190711T180000
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SUMMARY:Handbuilding with Clay (ages 16+)\, July 11 – July 25
DESCRIPTION:Handbuilding with Clay\, ages 16+ \nThursdays\, 6 – 9 pm \nJuly 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $120 \nLearn key handbuilding techniques including pinch\, coil and slab construction\, plus surface decoration and glazing. Instructor provides individual guidance for all levels of experience with special attention to newcomers. Experienced potters may pursue independent projects. \nInstructor: Jasmine Beul \nCeramics Studio \nClass Limit: 8 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/8/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/handbuilding-with-clay-ages-16-july-11-july-25/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190826
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SUMMARY:Hard and Soft: Contrasts in Nature Expressed Through Clay ELIZABETH SHRIVER
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN SWEENEY GALLERY \nFrom Elizabeth Shriver:\nI work with clay to create an array of graceful\, organic forms. These pieces are\nconstructed using a combination of hand-building methods such as slab-building\, coiling\,\npinching\, and forming with molds. Rarely relying on glaze\, I use textures\, stains\, and\ncolored clay to add visual and tactile interest. I am drawn toward neutral earth tones\, and\nmy work reflects the natural landscape\, plant\, and undersea life that are my inspiration.\nThe curving lines of nature inherent in my work generate an illusion of movement\, giving\neach piece an almost lifelike quality. A successful piece is one that begs to be touched as\nwell as explored visually. \n\nI am a native Iowan and a 1987 graduate of the University of Iowa. My interest in art\nbegan during my childhood\, when I would often spend my free time painting and\ndrawing. My focus turned to clay in 1985\, when my I took my first course at the University of\nIowa Ceramics Department. I became fascinated with the malleable properties of clay\,\nand the sculptural possibilities inherent in the medium. Though I was majoring in\npsychology rather than art\, my newfound interest led me to continue on through all four\nsemesters of undergraduate studio ceramics. \n\nAs I maintained my interest in ceramics into my adult life\, I set up my own studio where I\ncould hone my skills and experiment with new forms. Over the years\, I have exhibited my\nceramic sculptures in galleries\, and in both solo and group exhibitions throughout the USA.\nMost recently\, I’ve enjoyed participating in juried exhibitions exploring themes of nature or\n“biomorphism.” \nhttps://www.elizabethshriverceramics.com/
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/hard-and-soft-contrasts-in-nature-expressed-through-clay-elizabeth-shriver/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190715T090000
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Mixed Media Faces\, July 15-18
DESCRIPTION:Mixed Media Faces\, ages 6 – 12 \nJuly 15 – July 18 \n9 – 11:30 am \n$140\nStudents will create expressive faces and portraits from life\, photos\, and imagination\, while being inspired by artists from the past as well as the present\, from abstract to real. A variety of media – collage\, charcoal\, paint\, string\, glass mosaic\, modeling compound\, ink\, etc.… will be employed to create a number of self-portraits\, as well as random faces of anyone\, in different styles. How your child sees themselves and the faces of others around them culminate into amazing artwork to keep for years to come. \nClass Limit: 16 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/10/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-mixed-media-faces-july-15-18/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Art Camp -- Painting: Myths and Dreamscapes\, July 15-18
DESCRIPTION:Painting: Myths and Dreamscapes\, ages 10 – 14\nJuly 15 – 18 \n1 – 3:30 pm \n$140\nUnleash your creativity and imagination as you develop foundational painting skills with acrylic paints and watercolors. Learn about ancient myths from Egypt\, Asia\, and Latin America\, and then travel space and time as you create a fantasy world of your own. \nClass Limit: 12 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/10/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/painting-myths-and-dreamscapes-july-15-18/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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