BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Octagon Center for the Arts - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Octagon Center for the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://octagonarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Octagon Center for the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190814T012420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T210246Z UID:7960-1575712800-1575727200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Children’s Picture Book Design and Self-publishing\, ages 15+ (DEC) DESCRIPTION:Children’s Picture Book Design and Self-publishing\nAges: 15 years old and up \nDay/Date/Time: Saturday\, December 7\, 10 am – 2 pm (30 minute break at 12 pm) \nCost: $135 \nDescription: \nHave you always wanted to create you very own children’s book but just don’t know how to get it off the ground? Self-published children’s author and Illustrator of My Very Silly Monster\, Tim Read will share what he has learned on his creative journey into children’s publishing. He will talk about the ins and outs of self-publishing as well as the challenges of the genre. \nStudents will have an opportunity to share their manuscript and receive positive constructive feedback from other classmates and the instructor. Students will learn the basics of layout/design and benefits of online print-on-demand publishing. \nInstructor: Tim Read \nStudio: TBA \nClass limit: 25 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 12/5/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/childrens-picture-book-design-and-self-publishing-ages-15-dec/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/tim-read.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20191030T163225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T220436Z UID:9086-1575309600-1575320400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases (DEC) DESCRIPTION:Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases\nAges: 16 years old and up \nTime/Day: Mondays\, 6 – 9 pm \nDates: (3 weeks)  December 2 – 16 \nCost: $95 includes 12.5 lbs. of clay\, all glazes and firing.  \nDescription: Students at all skill levels will learn\, review and hone wheel throwing techniques.  \nInstructor: Jackie Comito \nLocation: Ceramics Studio \nClass Limit: 7 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 11/29/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/9086/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/jackie-pottery-e1572991440370.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20191030T161942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T163519Z UID:9083-1573581600-1573592400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Hand Built Clay Ornaments (NOV) DESCRIPTION:Hand Built Clay Ornaments (NOV)\nAges: 16 years old and up \nDay/Date/Time: Tuesdays\, 6 – 9 pm\, November 12 – 19 (2 weeks) \nCost: $50 \nDescription: Create autumn and winter hand built ornaments for your holiday packages\, wreaths\, and for use in decorating. Students will learn to use slab and hand building techniques. Bring your favorite cookie cutters for shape ideas. \nInstructor: Susan Anderson \nStudio: Ceramics \nClass limit: 8 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 11/8/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/hand-built-clay-ornaments-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hand-build-ornaments.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T230023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T210414Z UID:7922-1573203600-1573225200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:All Kinds of Art\, K - 5 (FRI\, NOV 8) DESCRIPTION:All Kinds of Art! Fall Conference Workshops\nAges: K – 5 \nTime: 9 am – 3 pm \nCost: $50 for each one day workshop \nThursday\, November 7\nFriday\, November 8  \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 8 ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or both; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription: Join the Octagon and get creative on your day off! Bring a sack lunch and drink. \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 11/6/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/all-kinds-of-art-k-5-fri-nov-8/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Painting-Drawing-class-winter-06-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190814T014049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T210458Z UID:7964-1573151400-1573158600@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:MAKER NIGHT: Easy Silver Earrings\, ages 21+ (NOV) DESCRIPTION:MAKER NIGHT: Easy Silver Earrings \nAges: 21 years old and up \nDay/Date/Time: Thursday\, November 7\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm \nCost: $45 materials included \nDescription: Learn 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 \nClass limit: 12 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 11/5/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/maker-night-easy-silver-earrings-ages-21-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jasper-earrings-terrie.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T193000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190814T011207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T210604Z UID:7957-1573149600-1573155000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Caricature\, Ages 13+ (NOV) DESCRIPTION:Caricature\nAges: 13 years old and up \nDay/Date/Time: Thursday\, November 7\, 6 – 7:30 pm \nCost: $60 \nDescription: Have you ever wondered how caricature artist do what they do? Learn basic techniques of caricature art and that of famous artists in the field. Students will learn how to see their subject through the eyes of a caricaturist and with a little practice be able to impress their friends and family with their new found skills. Note: Some drawing skill helpful but not required. Portrait drawing is helpful but again…not required. \nInstructor: Tim Read \nStudio: TBA \nClass limit: 16 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 11/5/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/caricature-ages-13-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Tim-Read-comics-art-camp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T224342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T191651Z UID:7911-1573117200-1573138800@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:All Kinds of Art\, K - 5 (THURS\, NOV 7) DESCRIPTION:All Kinds of Art! Fall Conference Workshops\nAges: K – 5 \nTime: 9 am – 3 pm \nCost: $50 for each one day workshop \nThursday\, November 7\nFriday\, November 8  \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 7 ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or both; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription: Join the Octagon and get creative on your day off! Bring a sack lunch and drink. \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 11/5/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/all-kinds-of-art-k-5-thurs-nov-7/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/watercolor-painting-kid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191201 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190830T234805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T234805Z UID:8256-1572652800-1575158399@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Inklings SARA MERRITT DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY (3RD FLOOR) \nI think of these works as inklings\, for their humble beginnings as tiny ink doodles\, and for those small\, nagging ideas\, fears\, and behaviors that have the power to become reality – whether beautiful or monstrous in their realization. The earliest works date back to 1997\, when my mother was diagnosed with Huntington’s\nDisease. They represent the management of multiple internal struggles – first with my own body image and the desire to find perfection within asymmetrical\, writhing color; then the quest to contain my body and mind as my mother slowly began losing control over hers. \nMy practice is sometimes an inquiry into the interaction and display of bodies – as physical forms\, printable images\, philosophical constructs; as patterns\, collections; recognizable or hidden and refigured. Through transition from one form or material to another\, I can define new bodies to explore concepts of inscription\, concealment\, authenticity\, illusion\, and decay in a carefully sutured experience where nothing is as it seems. Other times\, I paint simply to release – a wordless outpouring of thought and emotion. \nUltimately\, everything I make echoes that first movement of ink on paper. My time spent with that writhing color is sacred\, laborious\, my personal visual expression at its core\, in its purest\, most honest form. It is a dance in two dimensions – movement controlled\, contained\, and preserved. \nI hope you enjoy. \nI am a native Ames artist\, arts and dance instructor\, and currently work full-time developing educational programming for Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University. From a weird and winding career path and with over 20 years’ experience teaching everything from silk-screening\, painting\, and problem-solving\, to martial arts\, belly dance\, and zendoodle\, I am consistently drawn to the connections between things and people\, the intricacies of visual patterning\, and the spectrum of perception – especially as an exploration through distortion. \nI started assisting my dad in teaching photography classes for Ames’ Super Summer TAG program when I was 15\, and have been leading art classes of all kinds ever since – mostly in informal settings through community education. I discovered belly dance at 17 at the suggestion of my mom – who had been a dancer in the 60’s – and now dance professionally\, performing with the Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe and teaching dance in Ames and surrounding areas. As an adolescent like any other I struggled with self-esteem\, body image\, and the looming future of my tight-knit family as my mom was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease – a debilitating and rare degenerative genetic disease causing uncontrollable movements\, memory loss\, and dementia. To combat fear and loss of control I began transforming absent-minded doodles and sketches into meditative works on paper. \nThroughout the last few decades while teaching I have worked as a hotel housekeeper\, a bartender and waitress\, a bookstore clerk\, a hippie shop associate\, a Renaissance festival commissioned artist\, a commercial screen-printer\, a Destination Imagination coach\, and an educational associate for middle school Special Education. I have met and worked with students of all ages\, abilities\, and temperaments\, and I am still unfailingly fascinated by all the nuances in individual perception that manifest through personal interaction. In short\, I love teaching art – perhaps the oldest method of human expression built from the\ndesire to create and communicate. \nAs an introvert who habitually does extroverted things\, I depend on solitude and time to myself in order to thrive. Movement through art and dance often helps me process my own thoughts and make personal decisions. After yet another somewhat twisted path through higher education\, I ended up receiving a degree of my own design – a Bachelor of Arts in Art\, Sexuality\, & Aesthetic Perception from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2003. With the support of my amazing husband Matthew I obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2011\, and quickly returned home to help care for my mother\, who passed in 2013. \nI believe absolutely in the power of visual expression and informal education; for me\, it all begins with an inkling – a tickle of thought\, a spark of energy\, a compulsion to make a mark\, express movement\, or share something unspoken with others. I will continue to create\, to dance\, and to teach as long as I am able. And maybe after. \nhttps://www.saramerritt.com/ URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/inklings-sara-merritt/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Promo-Merritt.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T221748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T210813Z UID:7906-1572598800-1572620400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Mixed Bag of Art\, K - 5 (NOV) DESCRIPTION:Mixed Bag of Art — One day workshops\nAges: K – 5 \nTime: 9 am – 3 pm \nCost: $50 for each one day workshop \nMonday\, October 7\nFriday\, November 1  \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 1 ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or both; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription: Join the Octagon and get creative on your day off! Bring a sack lunch and drink. \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/30/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/mixed-bag-of-art-k-5-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Art-camp-girl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191031T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T214014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T210921Z UID:7900-1572513300-1574330400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3’s - 5 years (Thurs. Session 3: NOV) DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: THURSDAYS\, SESSION 3 (NOV)\nAges: older 3’s – 5 years \nDay/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays\, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nWEDNESDAYS\nSession 1: September 4 – 25\nSession 2: October 2 – 23\nSession 3: October 30 – November 20 \nTHURSDAYS\nSession 1: September 5 – 26\nSession 2: October 3 – 24\nSession 3: October 31 – November 21 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THURSDAY\, SESSION 2 (OCT) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription.This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, cardboard\, paper\, ink etc…Use of scissors and proper handling of materials will be covered. Practice of arranging materials\, and basic color mixing projects will also be explored. \nClass Limit: 6  \nInstructor: Beth Weninger \nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/29/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/creative-explorations-ages-older-3s-5-years-thurs-session-3-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/exploring-art-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191030T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191120T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T165024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T211027Z UID:7879-1572426900-1574244000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3’s - 5 years (Wed. Session 3: NOV) DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: WEDNESDAYS\, SESSION 3 (NOV)\nAges: older 3’s – 5 years \nDay/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays\, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nWEDNESDAYS\nSession 1: September 4 – 25\nSession 2: October 2 – 23\nSession 3: October 30 – November 20 \nTHURSDAYS\nSession 1: September 5 – 26\nSession 2: October 3 – 24\nSession 3: October 31 – November 21 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR WEDNESDAY\, SESSION 3 (NOV) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription.This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, cardboard\, paper\, ink etc…Use of scissors and proper handling of materials will be covered. Practice of arranging materials\, and basic color mixing projects will also be explored. \nClass Limit: 6  \nInstructor: Beth Weninger \nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/28/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/creative-explorations-ages-older-3s-5-years-wed-session-3-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Exploring-art-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T155844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T211140Z UID:7866-1572340500-1574157600@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Art\, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s (Session 3: NOV) DESCRIPTION:EXPLORING ART: SESSION 3 (NOV)\nAges: 18 months – younger 3’s \nDay/Time: Tuesdays\, 9:15 – 10am \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nSession 1 (SEPT): September 3 – 24 \nSession 2 (OCT): October 1 – 22 \nSession 3 (NOV): October 29 – November 19 \nSession 4 (DEC): November 26 – December 17 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR SESSION 3 (NOV) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription. Children 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 \nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/25/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/exploring-art-ages-18-months-younger-3s-5/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/exploring-art-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20191015T162126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191022T194806Z UID:8872-1572285600-1572296400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases\, ages 16+ (OCT/NOV) DESCRIPTION:Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases\nAges: 16 years old and up \nTime/Day: Mondays\, 6 – 9 pm \nDates: (3 weeks) October 28 – November 11 \nCost: $95 includes 12.5 lbs. of clay\, all glazes and firing.  \nDescription: Students at all skill levels will learn\, review and hone wheel throwing techniques.  \nInstructor: Jackie Comito \nLocation: Ceramics Studio \nClass Limit: 7 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 10am on 10/28/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! \n\n  URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/wheelthrowing-ceramic-mugs-vases-ages-16-oct-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/make-a-plate.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190830T212437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T212546Z UID:8221-1571941800-1571949000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Handmade Booklets with Decorated Papers (OCT) DESCRIPTION:Handmade Booklets with Decorated Papers\nDay / Date / Time: Thursday\, October 24\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm \nCost: $40 \nDescription: Using your previously made marbled papers\, papers from home\, or decorated papers provided in class\, learn to make small\, soft cover booklets using  basic stitch bindings. We will cover other stitches if time allows. \nIf you like this class\, consider taking Paper Marbling! Click here. \nMinimum class limit: 6 Maximum class limit: 12 \nInstructor: Beth Weninger \nStudio: TBA \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/22/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/handmade-booklets-with-decorated-papers-oct/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/image-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190828T205833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191015T154214Z UID:8161-1571941800-1571949000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Paper Marbling\, ages 16+ (OCT) DESCRIPTION:Paper Marbling\nAges: 16+ \nDay / Date / Time: Thursday\, October 24\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm \nCost: $40 \nDescription: Join Rhonda Scott in creating a collection of beautiful marbled papers using the traditional Turkish form of paper marbling\, Ebru. \nMinimum class limit: 6 Maximum class limit: 12 \nInstructor: Rhonda Scott \nStudio: TBA \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/22/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/8161/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/paper-marbling.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190814T015443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T161835Z UID:7967-1571767200-1571778000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:MAKER NIGHT: Radical Rivets\, ages 21+ (OCT) DESCRIPTION:MAKER NIGHT: Radical Rivets\nAges: 21 years old and up \nDay/Date/Time: Tuesday\, October 22\, 6 – 9 pm \nCost: $45 materials included \nDescription: Learn how to drill and rivet metal. Create designs on copper or bring your charms that you made in Copper Charms class and rivet different elements together to create fun and expressive designs. You’ll explore surface textures and embellishments and learn how to cold-connect them together in different ways. Add beads\, and found items to further embellish your designs. \nMAKER 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! \nInstructor: Terrie Hoefer \nLocation: Adams Studio \nClass limit: 8 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/18/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/maker-night-radical-rivets-ages-21-oct/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/terrie-hoefer-flower.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190826T011105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T211309Z UID:8134-1571425200-1574452800@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Scottish Country Dance\, ages 16+ (OCT/NOV) DESCRIPTION:Beginning Scottish Country Dance\nAges: 16 years old and up \nDay / Time / Dates: Fridays\, 7 – 8 pm\, October 18 – November 22 (6 weeks)\n \nCost: $45\n \nDescription: 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. A dance party will take place the last day of class. No experience or partner necessary.\n \nInstructor: Linda Lewis Lieberman\n\nLocation: Dance Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/16/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/beginning-scottish-country-dance-ages-16-oct-nov/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/country-dance.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190828T202858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T214826Z UID:8158-1570870800-1570885200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Watercolor Workshop with Jo Myers-Walker DESCRIPTION:Watercolor Workshop with Jo Myers-Walker\nAges: 16 years old and above\, All skill levels \nDay / Day / Time: Saturday\, October 12\, 9 am – 1 pm \nCost: $120 \nDescription: Join local artist\, Jo Myers-Walker in exploring the fluid and magical medium\, watercolor. Jo will guide students with demonstrations on how to paint neighborhoods\, backyards\, etc. inhabited by people\, giving artwork a sense of place. The fall season will be used as a backdrop; taking note of its long lingering shadows and brilliant warm colors. There will be focus on color mixing\, composition\, value and putting down big shapes first. Bring watercolor supplies you have on hand. Some loaded paint pans and brushes for beginners will be available\, if needed. Students will be given one sheet of 22” x 30” 140# Arches watercolor paper. Students may also bring a sack lunch if needed. \nClass Limit: 20 \nLocation: North Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/10/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/8158/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_1733.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190830T214151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T214151Z UID:8226-1570726800-1571940000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Art Buffet\, ages 7 - 9 (OCT 10-24) DESCRIPTION:Art Buffet\, ages 7 – 9\nDay / Date / Time: Thursdays\, October 10 – 24 (3 weeks)\,  5 – 6:00 pm \nCost: $35 \nDescription: Students will have a unique opportunity to create mixed media art pieces using tools and materials from our overflowing trove of art supplies. Elements of 2 and 3 – D art will be covered during the process in a relaxed and creative environment. Students will be instructed on the use of low-temp glue guns and construction techniques. This is your time to choose freely from the buffet line of materials like wire\, cardboard\, fabric\, felt\, feathers\, beads\, bobbles\, bric – a – brac\, paint\, sparkly stuff. Then build\, design\, arrange and execute your design aesthetic. \nInstructor: Henry Crowley \nStudio: TBA \nClass Limit: 8 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/8/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-buffet-ages-7-9-oct-10-24/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/wrapping-paper.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T221024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T215319Z UID:7903-1570438800-1570460400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Mixed Bag of Art\, K-5 (OCT 7) DESCRIPTION:Mixed Bag of Art — One day workshops\nAges: K – 5 \nTime: 9 am – 3 pm \nCost: $50 for each one day workshop \nMonday\, October 7\nFriday\, November 1  \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR MONDAY\, OCTOBER 7 ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or both; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription: Join the Octagon and get creative on your day off! Bring a sack lunch and drink. \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/3/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/mixed-bag-of-art-k-5-oct-7/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/watercolor-painting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190814T001940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T215209Z UID:7945-1570125600-1570136400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:MAKER NIGHT: Stamped Copper Charms\, ages 21+ DESCRIPTION:MAKER NIGHT: Stamped Copper Charms\nAges: 21 and up \nDate & Time: Thursday\, October 3\, 6 – 9 pm \nCost: $45 Materials included \nDescription: \nMAKER 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! \nLearn to create unique copper charms\, dangles or other fun adornments with stamping techniques. Make a fun new necklace. Learn about metalsmithing and the some of the techniques artists use to create their work.   \nInstructor: Terrie Hoefer \nLocation: Adams Studio \nClass Limit: 12 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/1/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/7945/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/terrie-charms.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213237 CREATED:20190813T213047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T215104Z UID:7895-1570094100-1571911200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3’s - 5 years (Thurs. Session 2: OCT) DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: THURSDAYS\, SESSION 2 (OCT)\nAges: older 3’s – 5 years \nDay/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays\, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nWEDNESDAYS\nSession 1: September 4 – 25\nSession 2: October 2 – 23\nSession 3: October 30 – November 20 \nTHURSDAYS\nSession 1: September 5 – 26\nSession 2: October 3 – 24\nSession 3: October 31 – November 21 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR THURSDAY\, SESSION 2 (OCT) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription.This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, cardboard\, paper\, ink etc…Use of scissors and proper handling of materials will be covered. Practice of arranging materials\, and basic color mixing projects will also be explored. \nClass Limit: 6  \nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 10/1/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/7895/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/childrens-art-in-window.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190813T164339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T214812Z UID:7876-1570007700-1571824800@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3’s - 5 years (Wed. Session 2: OCT) DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: WEDNESDAYS\, SESSION 2 (OCT)\nAges: older 3’s – 5 years \nDay/Time: Wednesdays OR Thursdays\, 9:15 – 10:00 am (Sign up for the day that suits you best!) \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nWEDNESDAYS\nSession 1: September 4 – 25\nSession 2: October 2 – 23\nSession 3: October 30 – November 20 \nTHURSDAYS\nSession 1: September 5 – 26\nSession 2: October 3 – 24\nSession 3: October 31 – November 21 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR WEDNESDAY\, SESSION 2 (OCT) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription.This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint\, charcoal\, fabric\, plastic\, sculpture media\, cardboard\, paper\, ink etc…Use of scissors and proper handling of materials will be covered. Practice of arranging materials\, and basic color mixing projects will also be explored. \nClass Limit: 6  \nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 9/30/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/creative-explorations-ages-older-3s-5-years-wed-session-2-oct/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Exploring-Art-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T100000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190813T154300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T214538Z UID:7861-1569921300-1571738400@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Art\, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s (Session 2: OCT) DESCRIPTION:EXPLORING ART: SESSION 2 (OCT)\nAges: 18 months – younger 3’s \nDay/Time: Tuesdays\, 9:15 – 10am \nCost: $60 for each 4 week session below.  \nSession 1 (SEPT): September 3 – 24 \nSession 2 (OCT): October 1 – 22 \nSession 3 (NOV): October 29 – November 19 \nSession 4 (DEC): November 26 – December 17 \nTHIS REGISTRATION IS FOR SESSION 2 (OCT) ONLY. Check the class listing for additional sessions. Register for just one or all four; a separate registration is required for each session. \nDescription. Children 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\nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 9/27/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/exploring-art-ages-18-months-younger-3s-session-2-oct/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Exploring-art-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T103000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190814T004353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T161539Z UID:7951-1569661200-1570876200@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Comic Book Class\, ages 8-13 (SEPT/OCT) DESCRIPTION:Comic Book Class\nAges: 8-13 years old \nDay/Time: Saturdays\, 9 – 10:30 am \nDates: September 28 – October 12 (3 weeks) \nCost: $70 \nDescription: 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.  \nInstructor: Tim Read \nLocation: Adams Studio \nClass limit: 12 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at noon on 9/26/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/comic-book-class-ages-8-13-sept-oct/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/comic-bood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190830T231807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T231807Z UID:8248-1569628800-1572134399@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:A Prairie Seed AUTUMN ROZARIO HALL DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY \nArtist Statement\nI first fell in love with the prairie when studying art at UNI. Wandering the twisting paths of the restored prairie calmed my mind. As I drank in grasshopper droning\, late summer’s scent of grass\, the pollen\, the leaves\, and the many colors\, I felt grounded and renewed. The prairie sang to me in a way that allowed me to simply be. I began my prairie series after I moved to Des Moines. I immersed myself in the local prairie\, sketching and collecting photos\, and samples for reference. I wanted this series to capture the feelings I had while wandering those prairie paths. This idea blossomed into the series Prairie Seed Dreaming. The series explores the relationship between woman\, plant\, and pollinator\, through botanically accurate renderings of native plants\, and dreamlike imagery of women immersed in the prairie\nlandscape. As the divide between woman and prairie blurs\, the roles separating them blur\, each becoming wholly dependent on the other. Through these paintings I invite the viewer into the prairie. I will use this series to raise awareness about the importance of prairie restoration and open a dialogue about the benefits of planting natives for both pollinators and people. \nArtist Bio\nAutumn Rozario Hall is a painter\, dreamer\, and collector of stories. Autumn grew up by the banks of the Mississippi river. Although she lived in town\, she always sought the wild places\, where the brambles overran the houses\, and the gardens outgrew their yards. These wild places inspire her art which seeks to capture a sense of wonder. Autumn currently lives in Des Moines\, Iowa and works in acrylic and mixed media. She had her first solo exhibition in 2014\, and has since participated in group shows in several states including\, California\, Maryland\, Texas\, Michigan\, Iowa\, and one international show in Portugal. She also participates in community art projects\, and is a member of the Urbandale Art Gallery Committee. Her work explores folklore and human connectivity to nature. \nhttps://www.autumnrozariohall.com/ URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/a-prairie-seed-autumn-rozario-hall/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Promo-Hall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190820T231431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T220038Z UID:8044-1569261600-1571086800@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Oil Painting\, ages 16+ (SEPT/OCT\, 4 weeks) DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Oil Painting\nAges: 16 years old and up \nDay / Date / Time: Mondays\, September 23 – October 14(4 weeks)\, 6 – 9 pm \nCost: $140 \nDescription: 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 classroom as well as homework between sessions. Each week we will focus on a specific skill: composition\, color\, paint application\, and completing a painting. Please bring an apron or wear appropriate painting clothes. See supply list below for required materials. \nInstructor: Sara Merritt \nLocation: North Studio \nClass Limit: 12 \nSupplies: \nPlease bring the following supplies. The Octagon will have some palette knives\, some brushes\, limited student oil painting kits available for students to borrow if needed. \n\n\n\nPaint (titanium white\, zinc white\, alizarin crimson\, cadmium red light\, cadmium yellow\, lemon yellow\, yellow ochre\, ultramarine blue\, Prussian or pthalo blue\, raw umber\, raw sienna\, burnt umber\, burnt sienna\, van dyke brown\, mars or ivory black)\nBrushes (mostly hog’s hair/stiff bristle brushes in various sizes\, and some soft bristle/sable brushes in various sizes)\nPaper palettes and cardboard or other support\nMasking tape\nColor wheel (I can bring this if needed)\n12 x 16 stretched canvas per person\nEasels (standing and/or tabletop)\nTurpenoid or Gamsol\nRags & glass jars with lids\nRefined linseed oil\nPalette knives (metal\, various)\nBaby oil (optional)\n\n\n\nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 9/13/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/intermediate-oil-painting-ages-16-sept-oct-4-weeks/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/oil-painting-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T173000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190820T232519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T220121Z UID:8050-1568822400-1568827800@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Very Silly Monster Creative Adventure\, ages 5 – 8 (SEPT) DESCRIPTION:Very Silly Monster Creative Adventure\nAges: 5 – 8 years old \nDay/Date/Time: Wednesday\, September 18\, 4 – 5:30 pm \nCost: $40 \nDescription: 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! \nInstructor: Tim Read \nLocation: Hunziker Studio \nClass limit: 8 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 9/16/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/very-silly-monster-creative-adventure-ages-5-8-sept/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Tim-Read-comics-art-camp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190814T000014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T220203Z UID:7936-1568743200-1571778000@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs\, ages 16+ (SEPT/OCT) DESCRIPTION:Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs\nAges: 16 years old and up \nTime/Day: Tuesdays\, 6 – 9 pm \nDates: (6 weeks) September 17 – October 22 \nCost: $165 includes 25lbs. of clay\, all glazes and firing. [Tuition: $135 + Clay/Glazes/Firing: $30] \nDescription: Students at all skill levels will learn\, review and hone wheel throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will have finished bowls at the end of the course. \nInstructor: Suzy Block \nLocation: Ceramics Studio \nClass Limit: 7 \nRegistration closes when the class fills or on at 6am on 9/13/19. Students cannot be added after the registration closes. \n\nTo register: \n\nscroll down to the “Tickets” section near the bottom of this page\nenter the number of “tickets” you want  (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 note: \n\nStudents cannot be added after the registration closes.\nOctagon members receive class discounts. Please login before registering for classes and your discount will be applied automatically.\nIf you are not a member\, but would like to join\, click here. Purchase your membership first. Then login and proceed as noted above to receive your discount. Your discount will not be applied unless you are logged in.\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns. Click here to send a message. Thanks for supporting arts education at the Octagon! URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/7936/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/make-a-plate.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191103 DTSTAMP:20260513T213238 CREATED:20190830T230729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T231139Z UID:8241-1568419200-1572739199@octagonarts.org SUMMARY:Surface Works PETE GOCHE DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY (1st FLOOR/STREET LEVEL) \nArtist Statement\nUsing site-adjusted installations as my primary mode of practice\, I deploy an integrated and focused approach to both theoretical and practical questions pertaining to the nature and impact of materiality specific to the re-occupation of post-industrial spaces. My works provoke a temporal-spatial encounter that reconciles the simultaneous and complex nature of cerebral and corporeal experience. Each inquiry utilizes a range of domains including art\, architecture and anthropology as a means of exploring not only what material cultivations can be\, but also what they\, in fact\, do. Based on a series of modulated experimental actions (material modalities)\, each installation is driven by the nascent possibility of a persistent desire to intercourse with existing material surrounds pursuant a philosophical position that leverages perceptual notions of chiaroscuro – the disposition of light and dark. By extension\, the conscious and unconscious\, the seen and the unseen\, focus and open awareness and the made and re-made are factors in the realm of understanding and producing space. It is a full-scale\, three-dimensional methodology that is followed by exploratory drawing and photography as a means to express its affects (immaterial harmonics). \nArtist Bio\nPeter P. Goché is a practicing artist\, architect and educator. Goché works with the nature of perception and spatial phenomenon in developing his material practice. His works provoke a temporal-spatial encounter that understand the simultaneous and complex nature of cerebral and corporeal experience. He is founder and executive curator of Black Contemporary\, a rural field station dedicated to the study of spatial phenomena and perception. His research on material practices has been published in a number of edited books and journals\, including Architecture as a Performing Art (Ashgate\, 2013) and Architecture and Culture (Routledge Taylor & Francis Group\, 2016). Goché has exhibited and lectured on his creative practice and scholarship at many conferences and cultural institutions throughout North America and Western Europe. He has lead multiple academic workshops including “CautionWet Floor: Slipping Into Deep” at the 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale (Venice\, Italy). As educator in the Department of Architecture and foundational design at Iowa State University\, Goché holds both B. Arch and M. Arch degrees in architectural studies from Iowa State University. He taught in the Department of Art at Drake University before joining the faculty at the Iowa State University. \nhttp://www.goche.com/ URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/surface-works-pete-goche/ LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://octagonarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Promo-Goche.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue Ames IA 50010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=427 Douglas Avenue:geo:-93.6123172,42.0257584 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR