Make Your own Mugs, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm November 6 – 27 (3 weeks) No class November 20 $80 includes 25Lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Learn to wheel throw the base of the mugs, attach handles and finish your piece with glaze. Everyone will have mugs to take home and […]
Cairo, Illinois: Photographs & Enamels by SARAH PERKINS & GWEN WALSTRAND November 15 - December 21, 2018 COMMUNITY GALLERY This work is a collaboration, of sorts, by Gwen Walstrand, photographer, and Sarah Perkins, metalsmith and enamelist. The works themselves are not collaborations, but instead are designed to be viewed together in order to have an impact […]
Exploring Art Ages: 18 months – younger 3’s Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10am $55 for each 4 week session below: *Register for all four sessions and take $5 off total! Membership discounts do not apply to this special rate. November 27 – December 18 Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers […]
Thursday morning Art Projects, ages 5 - 10 11 am – 12 pm on December 6 Other classes in this series are held on: September 7 October 11 November 15 $15 per class. Pre-registration required. Class limit: 8 students Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and […]
MAKERS' NIGHT: Fine Silver Origami Pendant Thursday, December 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45 Materials included MAKER NIGHTS are for those ages 21 and above. Bring your friends and your favorite beverage & snacks to enjoy while you create! Or come by yourself and make some new pals. Novice and experienced makers are welcome! The […]
MAKER NIGHT: Creative Gift Wrapping Thursday, December 13 6:30 – 8:30 pm $25 Do you love giving gifts but dread wrapping them? Grab a friend and catch up on some creative gift wrapping techniques. Bring your boxes/gift items (up to 8), and we will supply all materials and unique methods that to make your holiday wrapping […]
Winter Art Camp, ages K – 5 You may sign up for one or more sessions. Other sessions in this series are being held on: Friday, December 21 Thursday December 27 Friday, December 28 9 am – 12 pm $35 per day Pre-registration required. Class limit: 8 students Children’s art studios, 2nd floor To register: enter […]
Winter Art Camp, ages K – 5 You may sign up for one or more sessions. Other sessions in this series are being held on: Friday, December 21 Thursday December 27 Friday, December 28 9 am – 12 pm $35 per day Pre-registration required. Class limit: 8 students Children’s art studios, 2nd floor To register: enter […]
Winter Art Camp, ages K – 5 You may sign up for one or more sessions. Sessions in this series are being held on: Friday, December 21 Thursday December 27 Friday, December 28 9 am – 12 pm $35 per day Pre-registration required. Class limit: 8 students Children’s art studios, 2nd floor To register: enter the […]
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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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)