Felted Tote Bag Wednesdays, 6 pm – 8 pm October 24 – November 7 (3 weeks) $60 Looking for a classy, fun-to-make knitting project that will give you a chance to learn some new skills? This versatile felted tote is perfect as a handbag, for shopping or carrying books to and from the library. Skills required: basic knitting […]
Paper Marbling with Rhonda Scott Friday, October 26 $35 all materials included 6:30 - 8:30 pm 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! Join […]
Drop Spindling, ages 14+ Sunday, October 28 1 – 3 pm $55 Making yarn without a spinning wheel has never been so much fun! We will discuss varieties of wool; its various preparations and how to buy it; while learning to spin wool roving into yarn using a drop spindle. You will use and take […]
Needle Mittens Saturday, November 3 9 am – 12 pm $30 Want to learn to knit mittens but can’t handle working on 4 needles? Relax – this easy 2-needle mitten method will allow you to make them easily. Skill level: Advanced Beginner/ knitters with basic skills or who have taken a Beginning Knitting class Instructor: […]
Hand Built Clay Ornaments, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm November 6 – 13 (2 weeks) $50 Create autumn and winter hand built ornaments for your holiday packages, wreaths, and for use in decorating. Students will learn to using slab and hand building techniques. Bring your favorite cookie cutters for shape ideas. Instructor: Susan Anderson Ceramics Studio Class Limit […]
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)
