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  • Make Your own Mugs, ages 16+

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Make Your own Mugs, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm November 6 – 27 (3 weeks)  No class November 20 $80 includes 25Lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Learn to wheel throw the base of the mugs, attach handles and finish your piece with glaze. Everyone will have mugs to take home and […]

    $80

  • Knitted Stocking Cap

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Knitted Stocking Cap Wednesday, November 7 6 – 9 pm $30 If you already know how to knit and are looking for a simple, quick winter cap project, this is YOUR class. Knit this classic stocking cap on 2 needles in any size (provided pattern includes sizes Child through Adult XL).   Class will introduce 2-color knitting […]

    $30

  • MAKER NIGHT: Easy Silver Earrings

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Easy Silver Earrings Thursday, November 15 6:30 – 8:30 pm $35 materials included MAKER NIGHTS are for those ages 21 and above. Bring your friends and your favorite beverage & snacks to enjoy while you create! Or come by yourself and make some new pals. Novice and experienced makers are welcome! Learn about wire work […]

    $35

  • MAKER NIGHT: Fine Silver Origami Pendant

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    MAKERS' NIGHT:  Fine Silver Origami Pendant Thursday, December 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45 Materials included MAKER NIGHTS are for those ages 21 and above. Bring your friends and your favorite beverage & snacks to enjoy while you create! Or come by yourself and make some new pals. Novice and experienced makers are welcome! The […]

    $45

  • MAKER NIGHT: Creative Gift Wrapping

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    MAKER NIGHT: Creative Gift Wrapping Thursday, December 13 6:30 – 8:30 pm $25 Do you love giving gifts but dread wrapping them? Grab a friend and catch up on some creative gift wrapping techniques. Bring your boxes/gift items (up to 8), and we will supply all materials and unique methods that to make your holiday wrapping […]

    $25

  • Wheelthrowing: Beginning Bowls Jan 8 – 22

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls, ages 16 + Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm January 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 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per […]

    $85.00

  • Basic Paint Mixing/Color Workshop: Jan 26

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Basic Paint Mixing/Color Workshop Saturday, January 26 2 – 4 pm $45 Learn the basics of setting up your paint palette in either oil or acrylic media then create some painted sketches putting into practice how certain colors react each other. All materials provided. Instructor: Dick Shook North Studio To register: enter the number of […]

    $45.00

  • Make Your Own Mugs – all skill levels: February 4 – 18

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Make Your Own Mugs – all skill levels, ages 16+ Mondays, 6 – 9 pm February 4 – 18 (3 weeks) $85 Beginning students 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 […]

    $85.00

  • Bring a date — Make a Plate: February 15

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Bring a date -- Make a Plate, ages 21+  Friday, February 15, 6 – 9 pm $60 per couple  Open to couples who wish to create a plates together on the potter’s wheel and/or a handbuilt platter or container. Class size is limited to 5 couples. Plates will be ready for pick up two weeks […]

    $60.00

  • Drawing Workshop: March 23

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Drawing Workshop, ages 18+ Saturday, March 23 (This is the re-scheduled date.) 2 – 4 pm $45 Learn some fundamentals of drawing and shading in this condensed drawing session. Bring a sketchbook, at least 9”x12” and favorite drawing materials. Some paper and drawing materials will be supplied. Instructor: Dick Shook North Studio To register: enter […]

    $45.00