Yoga Meditation, ages 16+ Refresh your mind and body with a relaxing, meditative yoga practice using basic poses to create peace for yourself. Bring a yoga mat and a small towel. All experience levels are welcome. Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm June 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $40 Instructor: Rebecca Erickson Dance Studio Registration closes […]
Watercolor Workshop, ages 16+ June 17 – 20 1:30 – 3 pm Explore the beauty of watercolor painting and learn techniques to apply to your painting. All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor: Rebecca Erickson North Studio $110 Students should bring the following supplies: Set of watercolor paints, tube or paper, 90# watercolor paper 9” […]
Drawing Workshop, ages 16+ June 24 – 27 1:30 – 3 pm Use 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. Instructor: Rebecca Erickson North Studio $110 Students should bring the following […]
Maker Night -- Glass Light Catchers/Indoor Wind Chimes (ages 21+) Thursday, June 27 6:30 – 9 pm $45 Create 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. Class Limit: 12 Registration […]
Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls, ages 16 + Mondays, 6 – 9 pm July 8 – 22 (3 weeks) $85 Create beautiful bowls using the potter’s wheel. Price includes 12 lbs of clay, glazes and firing. Instructor: Jackie Comito Ceramics Studio Class Limit: 7 Registration closes on at 5pm on 7/3/19 or when the class fills. To […]
Handbuilding with Clay, ages 16+ Thursdays, 6 – 9 pm July 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $120 Learn 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. Instructor: Jasmine Beul […]
Hands on Harps (Ages 15+) August 24 at 10:00-11:30 $40/class Learn 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 […]
Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs Ages: 16 years old and up Time/Day: Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm Dates: (6 weeks) September 17 – October 22 Cost: $165 includes 25lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Description: Students at all skill levels will learn, review and hone wheel throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will […]
Intermediate Oil Painting Ages: 16 years old and up Day / Date / Time: Mondays, September 23 – October 14(4 weeks), 6 – 9 pm Cost: $140 Description: 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 […]
MAKER NIGHT: Stamped Copper Charms Ages: 21 and up Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 6 - 9 pm Cost: $45 Materials included Description: MAKER NIGHTS are for those ages 21 and above. Bring your friends and your favorite beverage & snacks to enjoy while you create! Or come by yourself and make some new […]
About Us
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art center in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa. A cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966, the Octagon serves more than 30,000 people each year through art classes and outreach, rotating exhibits, a retail gallery shop, and the annual Octagon Art Festival.
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded in part through memberships, donations, and grants, including the City of Ames Commission on the Arts (COTA) and the Iowa Arts Council.
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Octagon Center for the Arts
413 & 427 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-5331
Email: info@octagonarts.org
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Monday-Wednesday 10:00am-5:30pm
Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday CLOSED (except during the holidays)