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  • Natural Dyes: Serendipity Dyeing with Flowers, Berries, Leaves and More

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Natural Dyes: Serendipity Dyeing with Flowers, Berries, Leaves, and More Sunday, August 19 1 – 3 pm $55 Learn to dye silk scarves and cotton fabric with a huge variety of easy to obtain dye materials. We will use fresh garden flowers, herbs, and leaves, as well as a variety of materials (copper pennies, spent […]

    $55

  • Lunch Hour Tai – Chi/ Qi Gong 

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Lunch Hour Tai - Chi/ Qi Gong  Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm September 6 - 27 (4 weeks) $55 These practices are moving meditations that relax and calm the body and the mind. Included in the classes will be mindful movements, breath work, self-applied massage, and meditation. Qigong originated in China about 2000 years […]

    $55

  • Botanical Inks and Paints, ages 16 +

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Botanical Inks and Paints, ages 16 + Sunday, September 16 1 – 3 pm $50 Add a new dimension to writing, drawing, or painting by exploring handmade botanical inks. We will use a variety of botanicals to create plant-based inks and fresh plant-made paints. See the artistic potential of flowers, weeds, and berries with fresh […]

    $50

  • Ceramic Bowls & Mugs on the Wheel, ages 16+ 

    Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States
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    Ceramic Bowls &Mugs on the Wheel Throwing, ages 16+  Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm (6 weeks) September 18 - October 23 $120 includes 25Lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing. Students will learn basic throwing techniques from wedging to glazing. Students will have finished bowls at the end of the course. Instructor: Suzy Block Ceramics Studio […]

    $120