Exploring Art, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 8 - 29 February 19 – March 12 April 2 – 23 May 7 - 28 Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art […]
Creative Explorations, ages 3 - 5 years Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:00 am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 10 - 31 February 21 – March 14 April 4 - 25 This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint, charcoal, fabric, plastic, sculpture media, cardboard, paper, ink etc…Use […]
Thursday Morning Art Projects, ages K - 6 11 am – 12 pm $10 Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and materials. All supplies included. January 17 February 21 March 14 Class Limit: 8 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket […]
Mini Makers, ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner Sundays, 1 - 2 pm January 27 February 10 February 24 March 3 $15 per session for one adult/child pair, $12 for each additional child or adult. Spend some creative time making all kinds of art projects including handbuilt clay pieces, canvas paintings, collages, drawings […]
Mini Makers, ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner Sundays, 1 - 2 pm January 27 February 10 February 24 March 3 $15 per session for one adult/child pair, $12 for each additional child or adult. Spend some creative time making all kinds of art projects including handbuilt clay pieces, canvas paintings, collages, drawings […]
Thursday Morning Art Projects, ages K – 6 11 am – 12 pm $10 Create unique and interesting art projects each class while learning about new artists, their methods and materials. All supplies included. January 17 February 21 March 14 Class Limit: 8 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket […]
Spring Break Art Camp, ages K – 5 March 18 - 22 9 am – 3 pm $210 Bring a sack lunch and drink each day to art camp Scholarships Available Class Limit: 16 To register: enter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student) click “add to cart” complete the contact […]
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 […]
Exploring Art, ages: 18 months – younger 3’s Tuesdays, 9:15 - 10am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 8 - 29 February 19 – March 12 April 2 – 23 May 7 - 28 Children and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art […]
Creative Explorations, ages 3 - 5 years Thursdays, 9:15 – 10:00 am $55 for each 4 week session below: January 10 - 31 February 21 – March 14 April 4 - 25 This class is dedicated to the process of exploration through materials such as paint, charcoal, fabric, plastic, sculpture media, cardboard, paper, ink etc…Use […]
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)