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SUMMARY:Hands on Harps\, August 24
DESCRIPTION:Hands on Harps (Ages 15+) \nAugust 24 at 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.  \nClass limit: 12 students \nInstructor: Barb Evanson \nLocation: Community Gallery \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 8/22/19 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. \n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/hands-on-harps-august-24/
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SUMMARY:A Few of My Favorite Things MEGAN ANDERSON
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY \nFrom Megan Anderson:\nI have always been in awe of nature and its beauty. I see the world through a\nphotographer’s eyes and always wish I had a camera permanently attached to my hand.\nWith the invention of cell phones\, my dream came true. I want to show that it doesn’t\nmatter what fancy equipment you possess\, you can still capture beautiful and interesting\nphotography. Art is what you make of it. I have been fortunate enough to be able to\ncapture my every day experiences involving my animals and the nature around me\, and\nturn that into a creative outlet. \n\nI don’t typically take photos for others\, but find joy in them for myself. Over time\, family\nand friends have shown interest and I’ve been honored to give my photographs as gifts.\nThis will be the first time the public is receiving my work. I hope I can continue to grow and\nimprove in my photography skills and potentially parlay a hobby into a living. \nMegan Anderson’s Bio:\nMegan Anderson is a local amateur photographer. She feels fortunate to have grown up\non a farm in Northern Iowa where her love of animals and the outdoors was apparent from\nan early age. What started out as taking photographs for 4H\, evolved into taking photos\nfor personal entertainment. Megan attended Iowa State University and currently works as\nan equine veterinary technician. She has been able to combine her love of photography\nand animals into a hobby revolving around her own
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/a-few-of-my-favorite-things-megan-anderson/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clay Workshop (ages 12 – 15) August 5-8
DESCRIPTION:Clay Workshop\, ages 12 – 15 \nAugust 5 – 8 \n1 – 4 pm \n$145 \nLearn key handbuilding techniques including pinch\, coil and slab construction\, plus surface decoration and glazing. Students will create functional and artistic projects to be glazed\, fired and picked up two weeks after class ends. \nInstructor: Jasmine Beul \nCeramics Studio \nClass Limit: 8 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/31/19 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/clay-workshop/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Workshop: Creating a Tonal Image in Charcoal and Paint  
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Tonal Image in Charcoal and Paint  \nSaturday\, July 27\n1 – 5 pm (4 – 5 pm critique session)\nNorth Studio\nClass Limit: 16\n$250   Member discounts may not be applied to this special workshop.\n\n\n \nIn this workshop we will learn the basics of charcoal drawing to get a quick impression of any image. These skills are crucial for planning tonal schemes in drawing and painting. The same basics can be applied to drawing in paint. The backbone of a quick painting is a good drawing with organized values. We will make a monotone drawing in paint using the same principles of charcoal. These skills will be enormously helpful in all varieties of quick sketch. \n \nPlease bring the following supplies:\nVine or willow charcoal (paper and canvas to be supplied by me)\nSmall tube of raw umber oil paint \nA few brushes of varying size. One of those little brush kits at hobby lobby is fine. \nA small bottle of Gamsol or Odorless mineral spirit of your choice. \n \n\nVisiting Artist: Ananda Fetherston\, a Slater\, Iowa born fine artist\, was educated under Jacob Collins at the Grand Central Atelier in New York City. She has exhibited in New York where she lives with her husband\, a fellow painter. In addition to oil painting and drawing\, Ananda is a printmaker. \n\n \nAnanda will also be teaching a workshop on Thursday\, July 25\, Creating a Precise Linear Drawing for Painting.\n\n \n\n\nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/25/19 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/visiting-artist-workshop-creating-a-tonal-image-in-charcoal-and-paint/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Workshop: Creating a Precise Linear Drawing for Painting
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Precise Linear Drawing for Painting\nThursday\, July 25\n6 – 8 pm\nNorth Studio\nClass Limit: 16\n$90  Membership discounts may not be applied to this workshop.\n \n\nLearn the fundamentals of making a linear drawing in preparation for painting. We will discuss accurate shapes\, proportional agreement and identifying important information needed during the painting. We will learn the transfer process that has been used by centuries of painters to preserve an accurate drawing throughout the painting. These techniques translate particularly well to portraiture\, still life and any image involving complicated perspective. Participants need no paint or canvas for this workshop. \n \nPlease bring these supplies: Drawing Paper\, graphite pencil and sharpener\, eraser of choice\n \n\n\nVisiting Artist: Ananda Fetherston\, a Slater\, Iowa born fine artist\, was educated under Jacob Collins at the Grand Central Atelier in New York City. She has exhibited in New York where she lives with her husband\, a fellow painter. In addition to oil painting and drawing\, Ananda is a printmaker. \n\n \nAnanda will also be teaching a workshop on Saturday\, July 27\, Creating a Tonal Image in Charcoal and Paint.\n\n \n\n\nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/23/19 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/visiting-artist-workshop-creating-a-precise-linear-drawing-for-painting/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Junk Robot Sculptures\, July 22-25
DESCRIPTION:Robot Sculptures\, ages 8 – 10\nJuly 22 – 25 \n9 – 11:30 am\n$140 \nStudy the basics of 3D design and build a sculpture that is out of this world. Draw your prototype\, experiment with building techniques\, and use wire\, cardboard\, found objects\, and repurposed electronics to construct your extraterrestrial sculpture. \nInstructor: Susan Norris \nClass Limit: 12 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/17/19 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-robot-sculptures-from-mars-july-22-25/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Diary of a Mad World DERRICK BURBUL
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY \nDiary of a Mad World\nArtworks by Derrick Burbul\nJuly 20 to September 7\, 2019 \nArtist Statement\nMy images and writings have sometimes been juxtaposed\, but never combined\, until this body of work. The relationship between images and words can be traced back all the way to fourth century B.C. Greece to the Poet of Simmias of Rhodes\, who wrote his writings in the forms of images\, much like the Futurist poets of the early 20th Century. The relationship between images and words in the visual arts is often tumultuous\, and\nsometimes harmonious\, and is a very rich part of the contemporary dialogue. My desire to mix images and words has led me to create images\, which at first glance appear to be grainy black and white images in a modernist style. I use composition to capture the viewers attention\, and large scale images-all images range from the smallest at 8.5”x 18” to the largest at 40”x 40”\, which allow me to add minute details in the form of\ntext to play with the images content and meaning. What the viewer sees as “grain” from a distance\, become words as the viewer is drawn in closer to the image through the variety of styles in how the “grain” is structured. The “grain” structure is sometimes more random\, other times more patterned\, or even structured to visually simulate poor reception on an analogue television. Sometimes the words are more visually obscure and other times they are visually overt. The words are original poems\, stories\, diary entries\, and sometimes critical writings on art and photography. No matter what the words are\, they are designed to allow the viewer space to reconcile the meaning between the images and words for themselves. This is my Diary of a Mad World photographic series. \nArtist Bio\nI received my Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Photography from the University of Idaho in May of 2000 and my Bachelors of Science in English with a minor in photography from the University of Wisconsin—Superior in 1996. I am currently a Professor of Art at the University of Nebraska at Kearney teaching Foundations Design and Photography.  Previously\, I taught photography and various studio art courses at Graceland University\, Iowa State University\, and the University of Minnesota at Duluth. My creative work explores the environment and our relationship to it. This has resulted in many bodies of work including my Diary of a Mad World series. Regardless of the process or academic nature of my work\, it all revolves around gaining a deeper understanding of our environment and our place in this world. 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/diary-of-a-mad-world-derrick-burbul/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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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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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
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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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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
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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:20190708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190509T200119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T200119Z
UID:6453-1562590800-1562598000@octagonarts.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190509T194051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T194051Z
UID:6445-1562576400-1562585400@octagonarts.org
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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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190513T175236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T181024Z
UID:6567-1561660200-1561669200@octagonarts.org
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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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:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190509T220941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T220941Z
UID:6487-1561383000-1561388400@octagonarts.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190509T185923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T190614Z
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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:20190611T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
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:20190611T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T161500
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
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
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190509T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T215538Z
UID:6471-1560173400-1560178800@octagonarts.org
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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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:20190610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190509T184012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T204825Z
UID:6433-1560157200-1560166200@octagonarts.org
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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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:20190610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190509T182556Z
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
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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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:20190530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
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
GEO:42.0257584;-93.6123172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T205503
CREATED:20190423T155814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T182733Z
UID:6308-1559066400-1559077200@octagonarts.org
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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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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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
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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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/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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