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SUMMARY:EMILY VERDOORN & JON KAMRATH
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN SWEENEY GALLERY (3RD FLOOR) \nEmily Verdoorn\nThrough drawing\, I form vital relationships with the world of my everyday experience. My process often begins by drawing on location. I enjoy drawing places and spaces steeped in the personality of their inhabitants. My drawings develop in response to time spent observing places and things – their habits\, personality\, rituals\, and the people that frequent them. I love discovering the mundane glory in the commonplace. From observational drawing\, I often collect marks\, textures\, and patterns which I draw in with other findings in my daily life. This process is more about listening than telling\, more about responding than initiating. For me\, making is a process of discovery\, a conversation\, a way to experience life more deeply for the maker and the viewer alike. \nEmily Verdoorn has loved drawing and making things for as long as she can remember. As a child\, it was simply unselfconscious enjoyment which encouraged her to make. Gradually\, she discovered drawing as a means to more deeply engage with the world around her. In 2017\, Emily graduated from Belhaven University with a BFA in Visual Art. Currently\, Emily is continuing to develop her drawing process alongside teaching art lessons to children in her hometown\, Des Moines. \nJon Kamrath\nMy “Block House” series was initially inspired by watching my own kids play with a wooden block set. I began considering ways to incorporate the same visual vocabulary into my own work\, and to combine the whimsy of children’s toys with the long history of modern architecture. I found clay and wood to be the perfect medium for this. The trompe l’oeil wooden block appearance allows opportunities to explore surface texture\, layering and color. Additionally\, the clay construction methods present an opportunity to experiment with form\, and build sculptures that appear to sag and slump in ways impossible for wood. I greatly enjoy the unique dichotomy between permanence and fleeting\, hard and soft\, serious and fun. \nI use bright colors to invoke a splash of fun\, then subtly mute these to carefully draw out the rich texture and tie all the pieces together aesthetically. When combined with multiple forms each piece visually and conceptually transforms\, referencing evolving landscapes\, urban development\, and architectural relationships. The next step with these pieces was the addition of welded steel scaffolding. This allows the sculptures to grow in size and complexity\, bringing the pieces to the next level conceptually as well as aesthetically. Solid construction pushes the bounds of visual balance and stability\, while offering great physical strength and support. I am calling this new series “Structures”\, referring both to the physical objects\, but also the societal structures that create the building blocks and precarious foundations that many of us build our lives on. \nJon Kamrath works out of his studio in Mahtomedi\, MN where he lives with his wife and 3 young children. He received his BA in Art Education from Concordia College in Moorhead\, MN. After marrying his muse\, Jon moved to Iowa to earn his MFA in Integrated Visual Arts (sculpture) from Iowa State University. He has taught art at Fergus Falls Middle School and Eagle Ridge Academy. After taking a break from teaching to focus on his sculpture career Jon is currently busy creating large scale outdoor sculptures for universities and corporations\, as well as smaller intimate pieces for galleries\, homes and private collections. \nJon inherited craftsmanship skills\, love of tools\, and architectural appreciation from working with his father as a finish carpenter for many summers. He now blends these skills with the playful inspiration of his kids and the artistic vocabulary he learned through studying and teaching art. You can find more of Jon’s work at various galleries in the greater Twin Cities region\, outdoor parks in the Midwest\, or online at his website or Instagram. \nhttp://www.kamrathsculpture.com/
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/emily-verdoorn-jon-kamrath/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191028T210000
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191018T190000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191010T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T214151Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
CREATED:20190813T221024Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
CREATED:20190814T001940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T215209Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191003T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191024T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T215104Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
CREATED:20190813T164339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T214812Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191001T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
CREATED:20190813T154300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T214538Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
CREATED:20190814T004353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T161539Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T231807Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
CREATED:20190820T231431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T220038Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190917T180000
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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
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191103
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027
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SUMMARY:ANGIE HUFFMAN & ROBERT JINKINS
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN SWEENEY GALLERY (3RD FLOOR) \n  \nAngie Huffman\nI try to render scenes from generally unremarkable life events that bring me joy when I first see them. Though mundane\, they reach out with a harmonious balance of composition and color. Quiet and wordless\, they imply a visual narrative and ask for further consideration. Transporting these moments in time onto canvas allows me freeze them in a state where others also have the opportunity to reflect on their harmony. Hopefully the viewer will to go forth and find unexpected moments of personal radiance in their daily lives as well\, like mindfulness meditation for the visual soul. Beauty and the mundane do not need to be not mutually exclusive. \nI have called my work portraits for lack of a more accurate term\, but I never feel their environments are subservient to their figures. They work together and do not compete. My source material is captured when life’s visual variables align in a fortuitous way and beg to be documented or (more commonly) is found in photographs previously judged unremarkable and left in storage. Painting a scene gives me ownership over every element in a way photographic reproduction could not\, and the level of control I crave in all things. \nSome critics have argued that realism is an outdated relic\, perfected centuries ago and more recently replaced with photographic reproduction. I have never understood how reality\, true human existence\, could be unilaterally discounted. Now more than ever (in my short lifetime)\, reality itself is attacked and called into question. What better time to embrace realism once again? \nEveryone sees the world through their own eyes\, but the fabric of existence is still the same. With the endless problems and downfalls that life has\, I will always focus on and celebrate what positivity it does provide. \nAngie Huffman was born and raised near Dallas\, Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a BFA in Drawing and Painting in 2010. The school’s focus on contemporary and postmodernist work challenged her to find a way to act on her attraction to realism and portraiture while avoiding banality. \nIn 2014\, after critical evaluation of her everyday life\, Huffman relocated to Eastern Iowa. Lower costs of living and a healthier work-life balance have allowed her to devote more time and energy to her paintings. Her work has been included in exhibitions in Texas and throughout the Midwest. \nhttp://angiehuffman.com/ \n \nRobert Jinkins\nGrowing up on a farm that has been in my family since 1849\, I gained an admiration and reverence for the land that so many of my family members have worked upon. Like ghosts or spirits that walk the place\, monument-like markers exist signifying the actions and lives of those who came before me: a tractor may remain parked as it has been for years since the last time it was driven; a broken crock full of metal now slowly sinks into the earth under years of maple leaves falling from the massive trees that my grandfather planted when he was six year old. I find stories on this farm and record them in my art. Recent additions to the farm and surrounding landscape\, like some older relics\, have almost cosmic significance to me—a dead cow in a low-lying pasture may represent sin\, death\, and redemption. I enjoy painting every blade of grass while allowing a disconcerting ambiguity to lurk below the surface in order to encourage viewers into a deeper dialogue with the paintings. The entire world is portrayed within each individual line of graphite or stroke of acrylic ink from which my drawings and paintings are woven. \nRobert Jinkins is currently an MFA student at Iowa State’s Integrated studio arts program and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Platteville. Robert Jinkins is an emerging regional artist whose graphite and acrylic mixed media work focuses upon the people and landscape of the Midwest. Much of Robert’s subject matter comes from the family farm in Wisconsin that was homesteaded by an ancestor in 1849. In his work\, strives to reflect the  strength of the people and their history. \nhttps://robertjinkins.carbonmade.com/
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/to-be-determined-angie-huffman-robert-jinkins/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190905T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190926T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T220407Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3’s - 5 years (Thurs. Session 1: SEPT)
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: THURSDAYS\, SESSION 1 (SEPT)\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 1 (SEPT) 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 9/3/19. 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/creative-explorations-ages-older-3s-5-years-thurs-session-1-sept/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T220453Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Explorations\, ages older 3's - 5 years (Wed. Session 1: SEPT)
DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE EXPLORATIONS: WEDNESDAYS\, SESSION 1 (SEPT)\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 1 (SEPT) 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 8/30/19. 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-1-sept/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190903T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190924T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082418
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T220559Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Art\, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s (Session 1: SEPT)
DESCRIPTION:EXPLORING ART: SESSION 1 (SEPT)\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 1 (SEPT) 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 8/30/19. 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/exploring-art-ages-18-months-younger-3s-session-1-sept/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191110
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SUMMARY:70K: The Biennial Community of Artists Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN MAIN GALLERY \nLet’s do a little math! A = πr2 There are 70\,686 square miles in a circle with 150 square mile radius. Thus the name for this exhibit…  70K is a juried exhibition of artists located 150 miles from Ames or nearer. This focus on local and regional artists is an important part of the mission of the Octagon Center for the Arts. \nOpening Reception: August 30\, 2019\, 5-7pm. Awards at 6pm. \n\n \nJuror: \nAllison Sheridan\nMuseum Collections Manager\,\nPublications Coordinator\, &\nFarm House Museum Manager \nSheridan is a two-time Iowa State University graduate with a B.S. in History (’01) and a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (’11). She began with University Museums at ISU in 2001 as the Education Assistant and has since moved on to the role of Collections Manager\, Publications Coordinator and Farm House Museum Manager. In that capacity\, she is in charge of the many museum collection works of art – over 30\,000! She researches\, coordinates\, authors\, edits and designs all aspects of University Museums’ publications including the popular Campus Beautiful (2015). She is the staff member in charge of the Farm House Museum\, the oldest campus building\, and routinely curates exhibitions\, presents programs and outreach\, provides tours\, and coordinates strategic planning. She has served as the chair of the Ames Public Art Commission\, on the State of Iowa Technical Advisory Network and grant review committees\, Iowa Museum Association conference planning committee\, and recently consulted with the City of Clive on their public art master plan. \n\n \nAccepted Work:\n\n\n\nPenny\nAdam\nBirch Grove 3\n \n\n\nTilda\nBrown Swanson\nOrange Maple Leaf\n \n\n\nNanette\nCatigbe\nThree’s Company\n \n\n\nAnna\nChukharevakhudilayn\nForest Ride\n \n\n\nAnna\nChukharevakhudilayn\nGolden Rider\n \n\n\nRuthellen\nCunnally\nCoral Reef\n \n\n\nRuthellen\nCunnally\nGauze\n \n\n\nJudith\nEastburn\nWild Parsnips\, Elkader Iowa\n \n\n\nCaroline\nFreese\nClaire\n \n\n\nCaroline\nFreese\nDeep Dish Pie Pan with Blue Whale Pattern\n \n\n\nCaroline\nFreese\nRed Fox Face\n \n\n\nJan\nFriedman\nEarth Series: Spiral\n \n\n\nJan\nFriedman\nBefore It’s Too Late\n \n\n\nRex\nHeer\nThinking of Flamingos\n \n\n\nRex\nHeer\nCool Flamingos\n \n\n\nVictoria\nHerring\nWoman in Havana Street\n \n\n\nMarcia\nJoffe-Bouska\nEmblem\n \n\n\nMarcia\nJoffe-Bouska\nSacrifice\n \n\n\nMarcia\nJoffe-Bouska\nEquivalence\n \n\n\nMary\nJohnson\nFaded Bouquet\n \n\n\nHolly\nKellogg\nConstruct\n \n\n\nLinda\nLewis Lieberman\nCow Henge\n \n\n\nLinda\nLewis Lieberman\nJoyous Dawn\n \n\n\nDiane\nMichaud Lowry\nFog Rolling In\n \n\n\nDiane\nMichaud Lowry\nReflections on Sullivan Lake\n \n\n\nPat\nMillin\nIdomeni\n \n\n\nChuck\nOulman\nIn Stockholm\n \n\n\nJarred\nPfeiffer\nTide Pool\n \n\n\nJarred\nPfeiffer\nArctic Circle\n \n\n\nIsaac\nPrior\nMuspelheim Gateway\n \n\n\nIsaac\nPrior\nAsgard Gateway\n \n\n\nJeremy\nRoy\nInsight: Justin and Andrew\n \n\n\nConnie\nSherman\nYellow Dress 89\n \n\n\nConnie\nSherman\nMidnight Dress\n \n\n\nAudrey\nStaples\nWintertime (Grasses)\n \n\n\nTeresa\nTownsend Miller\nMinus One\n \n\n\nRob\nWallace\nThe Naked Truth\n 
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/70k-the-biennial-community-of-artists-exhibit/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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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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