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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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Octagon Shop and Community Gallery
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)
