• Drawing Skills: Jan 14 – Feb 4

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

    Drawing Skills, ages 9 - 12 Mondays, 7 – 8 pm January 14 – February 4(4 weeks) $65 Learn the basics of drawing and observational skills starting with contour drawings and fundamentals of shading, and color. Weekly assignments complement and enhance previously covered skills. Instructor: Daniel Nutt Adams Studio Class Limit: 8 To register: enter […]

    $65.00
  • Drawing Workshop: March 23

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

    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 […]

    $45.00
  • Drawing Workshop (ages 16+), June 24

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

    Drawing Workshop, ages 16+ June 24 – 27 1:30 – 3 pm Use pencil and/ or pen to learn classic drawing techniques as a foundation for all 2 dimensional art work. Perspective, value, composition, and proportion will all be practiced. All levels of experience are welcome.  Instructor: Rebecca Erickson North Studio $110 Students should bring the following […]

    $110.00
  • Visiting Artist Workshop: Creating a Precise Linear Drawing for Painting

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

    Creating a Precise Linear Drawing for Painting Thursday, July 25 6 - 8 pm North Studio Class Limit: 16 $90  Membership discounts may not be applied to this workshop.   Learn the fundamentals of making a linear drawing in preparation for painting. We will discuss accurate shapes, proportional agreement and identifying important information needed during […]

    $90.00
  • Visiting Artist Workshop: Creating a Tonal Image in Charcoal and Paint  

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

    Creating a Tonal Image in Charcoal and Paint   Saturday, July 27 1 - 5 pm (4 - 5 pm critique session) North Studio Class Limit: 16 $250   Member discounts may not be applied to this special workshop.   In this workshop we will learn the basics of charcoal drawing to get a quick impression of […]

    $250.00
  • Alight and Allure EMILY MINNIE

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

    LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY (FIRST FLOOR) Artist Biography Emily Lambertsen Minnie is an artist who specializes in charcoal drawing and oil painting. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Tennessee. Emily taught art for three years […]

  • Contemporary Approach in Drawing (JAN/FEB)

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

    Contemporary Approach in Drawing (JAN/FEB) Ages: 18 years old and up Day/Date/Time: Sundays, 12:30 – 4 pm, January 19 – February 9 (4 weeks) Cost: $250 Description: “If you can draw a triangle, you can draw this.” ~Jack Wilkes, Instructor (see photo) Using drawing techniques, value, design elements, and observational skills, participants will learn to […]

    $250.00