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

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

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

Make Your Own Mugs: May 28 – June 11

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Make Your Own Mugs, ages 16+ Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm May 28 – June 11 (3 weeks) $85 All skill levels: Beginners 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 pursuits. […]

$85.00

Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls (ages 16 +), July 8 – July 22

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

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 […]

$85.00

Handbuilding with Clay (ages 16+), July 11 – July 25

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

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 […]

$120.00

Hard and Soft: Contrasts in Nature Expressed Through Clay ELIZABETH SHRIVER

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

LOCATED IN SWEENEY GALLERY From Elizabeth Shriver: I work with clay to create an array of graceful, organic forms. These pieces are constructed using a combination of hand-building methods such as slab-building, coiling, pinching, and forming with molds. Rarely relying on glaze, I use textures, stains, and colored clay to add visual and tactile interest. […]

Clay Workshop (ages 12 – 15) August 5-8

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Clay Workshop, ages 12 – 15 August 5 – 8 1 – 4 pm $145 Learn key handbuilding techniques including pinch, coil and slab construction, plus surface decoration and glazing. Students will create functional and artistic projects to be glazed, fired and picked up two weeks after class ends. Instructor: Jasmine Beul Ceramics Studio Class […]

$145.00

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Bowls and Mugs, ages 16+ (SEPT/OCT)

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

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 […]

$165.00

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases, ages 16+ (OCT/NOV)

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases Ages: 16 years old and up Time/Day: Mondays, 6 - 9 pm Dates: (3 weeks) October 28 - November 11 Cost: $95 includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing.  Description: Students at all skill levels will learn, review and hone wheel throwing techniques.  Instructor: Jackie Comito Location: Ceramics Studio Class […]

$95.00

Hand Built Clay Ornaments (NOV)

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Hand Built Clay Ornaments (NOV) Ages: 16 years old and up Day/Date/Time: Tuesdays, 6 – 9 pm, November 12 – 19 (2 weeks) Cost: $50 Description: Create autumn and winter hand built ornaments for your holiday packages, wreaths, and for use in decorating. Students will learn to use slab and hand building techniques. Bring your favorite […]

$50.00

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases (DEC)

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA, United States

Wheelthrowing: Ceramic Mugs & Vases Ages: 16 years old and up Time/Day: Mondays, 6 – 9 pm Dates: (3 weeks)  December 2 - 16 Cost: $95 includes 12.5 lbs. of clay, all glazes and firing.  Description: Students at all skill levels will learn, review and hone wheel throwing techniques.  Instructor: Jackie Comito Location: Ceramics Studio Class Limit: 7 Registration closes when the […]

$95.00