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SUMMARY:“Innovations in Materials and Colors” - Solo Art Exhibition Susan Hensel - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Innovations in Materials and Colors\nSolo Exhibition by Susan Hensel \nExhibition Dates:\nNovember 3rd\, 2025 – Exhibition Opening Day\nNovember 15th\, 2025 – Exhibition Closes \nCommunity Gallery Hours: \nMonday-Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nThursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm \nFriday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm \nSaturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nSunday CLOSED \nArtist Statement:\nI make sculptural textile work combining mixed-media practices with fabric and embroidery across digital and manual platforms. I exploit the physics of light as it interacts with the structure of the triangular embroidery thread.\nThe Innovation: I work in digital embroidery which is commonly used for monograms\, ball caps\, sports patches\, and holiday sweaters! Quite by accident\, with no prior exposure\, I saw a computer aided embroidery machine in action at the Minnesota State Fair. I was astounded by the COLOR\, it’s depth and mutability. At that moment I could almost see how it could be manipulated in the sculptural realm. It took years of study\, research\, experimentation\, grants\, loans\, and serendipity to arrive at this place of utter innovation: making hard-edged\, three-dimensional structures from paradoxically soft materials that hold their shape\, yet provide perplexing\, observed color shifts activated by the viewer’s movement. No motors\, no smoke and mirrors. Just the movement of the viewer. The effect on the viewer is one of confusion and sometimes awe\, stopping them in their tracks as they try to parse what it is they are seeing. The color environment that I create is based on several material considerations. The polyester embroidery thread is trilobal\, having a roughly triangular cross section\, causing light to scatter at different angles from the thread\, displaying a broader chroma. By creating permanent folds and wrinkles\, the scatter is intensified. What this means is that with very few actual colors of thread\, a changing\, rich chroma can be created. A shape that has identical threads\, when it is folded\, can appear to have a different colorway on either side of the fold. This perception is expanded when a person looks at the piece from different angles\, or when they are in motion. The closest analog would be the old billboards made from vertical boards: drive by them in one direction and see “Marilyn Monroe” drive in the other direction and see “Rock Hudson.” At its base\, this is a simple application of the most basic understanding of the physics of color. I am manipulating materials in a way that changes the angle of reflection of the light that forms the visible colors. \nThe social environment: The pressure to produce\, to stay busy\, to work overtime (regardless of financial need) is pervasive in western culture. Having an overfull calendar\, being frantically busy are stressful badges of honor that can reduce productivity\, health and life satisfaction. It has been my goal\, through over 50 years of work and through many media to create artwork that encourages people to take a breath\, slow down\, be present in the moment and be aware of the opportunities for both community and introspection\, whether that be in the home or work environment. By producing these radically beautiful and visually perplexing works\, I can encourage people to slow down\, even for 30 seconds\, and return to their tasks refreshed. It is a sly subterfuge\, activated below knowledge and below language…a pure\, refreshing experience. \n  \nArtist Biography:\nSusan Hensel makes sculptural textile work combining mixed-media practices with fabric and embroidery across digital and manual platforms exploiting the physics of light as it interacts with the structure of the triangular embroidery thread.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/innovations-in-materials-and-colors-solo-art-exhibition-susan-hensel-octagon-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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SUMMARY:Exploring Art November - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Art November\n\n\nExploring Art\, 18 months – 3’s with an adult partner\nTuesdays\, 9:15 – 10 a.m.\n$65 for 4 week sessions\nNovember 4 – 25 \nUpcoming Session: December 2 – 9 ( $45: 2 week mini session) \nChildren and their adult partner will explore art together in a relaxed environment. Toddlers will create their own works of art while learning new skills like tearing paper\, gluing\, cutting\, coloring over texture\, painting with different objects\, moving through transitions and imitating art making processes. Activities will focus on age appropriate\, playful\, artistic and sensory materials. \nClass size limit: 6 child/adult pairs.\nInstructor: Beth Weninger\nHunziker Studio
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/exploring-art-november-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T120000
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SUMMARY:Heartland of Story County at APL - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Staff from Heartland of Story County will be available in the Library to connect Story County residents who are 60+ and their caregivers with programs and services. Visitors may apply for Heartland programs\, explore ways to stay active and independent\, find low income assistance\, and learn about other resources. \nLisa Fawcett Nilsson Study Room – 2nd floor \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours\n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/heartland-of-story-county-at-apl-ames-public-library/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Storytime - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited to this storytime to build listening\, language\, and literacy skills through music\, movement\, song and action rhymes. Each week will feature a new theme. Storytime Room. \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours\n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/family-storytime-ames-public-library/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Watercolor Painting\, Ages 18+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Watercolor Painting\, Ages 18+\nBeginning-Intermediate skill levels\nTuesdays (5 weeks)\n1 – 4 p.m.\nOct. 7 – Nov. 4\n$140\nLearn and practice brush control\, general principles\, techniques and tricks using watercolors. Students will learn to simulate texture and patterns resulting from combining and layering or glazing their paints. Basic skills in the use of transparent watercolors\, design principles including composition\, and how to decide what to keep or eliminate in your art will be covered.\nClass size limit: 12\nStudio Location: Dance/East Auxiliary Studio\nInstructor: Mike Mittermeier\nLearn more about Mike Mittermeier on Instagram @mikemittermeier \nMATERIALS LIST: Please bring the following to class \nWATERCOLOR PAINTS\nTransparent (Tube) watercolors. Tube watercolors are best and last longer than pan/palette watercolors.\nCadmium Red or Alizarin crimson\nCadmium Yellow or Lemon yellow\nRaw Sienna\nUltramarine Blue or Cerulean Blue\nHookers Green\nCadmium yellow\nPaynes grey\nBurnt Sienna\nOptional-Chinese white\nI have used Winsor Newton\, Holbein and Schminke. (Holbein is my favorite)\nTry to stay clear of the pan sets\, they are ok\, however\, they don’t last and quality is not as good. \nWATERCOLOR PAPER\n9” x 12 “ Cold Press Watercolor Pad from any of the following: Winsor & Newton\, Canson\, Strathmore\, or Arches\nWATERCOLOR BRUSHES*\n#8 Bright or flat\n# 10 or 14 Round\n# 0-2 Round long bristles\n*Get the best brushes you can afford. A Mix Synthetic brush lasts and lasts. These brushes are made with a mixture of synthetic filaments designed to replicate the properties of natural hair like sable\, often with added benefits like increased longevity and better color release.\n~Kolinski are pricey\, but they are great for holding paint and have a more natural feel.\n~Masterstroke\n~Red sable is resilient and budget friendly.\n~Chinese brushes are also great to have\, less expensive than sable. \nMISC.\nThe Watercolor color wheel; A reference guide to watercolor colors (Jerry’s Art-a-Rama and Amazon)\nXacto Knife (Or something similar) CAREFUL THEY ARE SHARP!\nHake 2 or 3 inch and natural sponge/elephant ear sponge (Hobby Lobby\, Amazon\, Jerry’s Art-a-Rama)
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/afternoon-watercolor-painting-ages-18-octagon-center-for-the-arts-2/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T140000
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SUMMARY:Baby Time - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pre-walker to the Library for stories\, songs\, and baby sign language. Join with other caregivers and older siblings for 20 minutes of fun and learning. Feel free to bring a stuffed animal or doll for the older sibling to learn along with you. \nBabies and caregivers are welcome to stay and play after the event! \nStorytime Room \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010\n(515) 239-5646 \nLibrary Hours\n\nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/baby-time-ames-public-library/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kids Chess Club - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Come play chess! Whether you are just a beginner or already an expert\, all kids in grades 1-5 are welcome to come have fun. Drop in and learn how to play or make new friends with other chess lovers.  Storytime Room \n515 Douglas Avenue\nAmes\, IA 50010 \n(515) 239-5646 \n\nLibrary Hours \nMon. – Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\nFri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.\nSun: 1 – 5 p.m.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/kids-chess-club-ames-public-library/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Still Life Painting\, Ages 18+ - Octagon Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Still Life Painting\, Ages 18+\n\n\nThe Colorful Still Life\, Ages 18+\nTuesdays\, 6 – 8 pm\nNov. 4 – 18 (3 weeks) $85 \nStudents will explore the possibilities of color in still life painting. Through a series of exercises and limited palettes\, students will expand their understanding of color and the surprising possibilities of primary colors. Medium: Oil-focused\, but other media welcome. \nInstructor: Zack Bukovich\nClass Size Limit: 10\nStudio Location: TBA \n Student supply list:Choose preferred type of Paint: Gouache\, Acrylic or Oil Paint \n\n4-6 canvases\, panels or paper\, between 9 x12” and 16 x 20”\n\nGouache or Acrylic Supplies: \n\nGouache or Acrylic paints: A simple color palette of basic colors (red\, blue\, yellow\, black\, white and brown).\nBrushes*\n\nOil Painting Supplies: \n\nOil Paints: Titanium white\, warm yellow and cool yellow (usually cadmium yellow and lemon yellow)\, warm red and cool red (usually cadmium red and alizarin crimson) and ultramarine blue; other colors of your choice (bring what you have).\nMixed sized brushes (can be bristle or synthetic)*\nPalette Knife\nPalette surface (sheets are fine)\nOdorless Turpentine or Gamsol\nPaint mixing tray\n*The Octagon will provide  paper towels\, pencils\, gently used paintbrushes of varying type and size.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/still-life-painting-ages-18-octagon-center-for-the-arts/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Kumihimo Bracelets w/ Karen Van Wert - ISU Workspace
DESCRIPTION:Expand your basic Kumihimo skills\, by incorporating beads into your work. Using two types of fiber and seed beads\, you will create a unique bracelet while learning Kumihimo beading skills. \nBasic Kumihimo braiding skills required.  \nOpen to ages 18+. All supplies included in class fee. \nTues.\, Nov. 4 from 6 – 8 p.m. \nISU $34/Public $44 \nRegistration Notes: A $1 MidwesTix service fee will be applied to each ticket\, and a 3% processing fee will be applied to online purchases. ISU price is available for current students\, faculty\, and staff only. Bring your ISU ID to the first class to avoid an upcharge to the public price. \nLike us on Facebook    \nwww.mu.iastate.edu/workspace \nClass Cancellation Policy\nClasses require a minimum number of participants. If the minimum enrollment is not met\, classes are subject to cancellation. If a class is canceled\, registered participants will be notified and issued a refund. If you register for a class and cannot attend\, you must notify us at least 1 week in advance of the start date of the class for a refund minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given after the one-week notice deadline.
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/intermediate-kumihimo-bracelets-w-karen-van-wert-isu-workspace/
LOCATION:The Workspace\, The Workspace Iowa State Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way Ames\, IA 50014
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Workspace":MAILTO:workspace@iastate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T203000
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles: Spanish - Ames Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Gather (in person or online) for casual conversations in Spanish. Chat in your native language or get comfortable speaking in another language. \nTo join via Zoom\, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81706386269?pwd=h7HfoFApVWwea7yboGPUGsxXgRhD9w.1
URL:https://calendar.amesart.org/event/conversation-circles-spanish-ames-public-library/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Ames Public Library\, 515 Douglas Ave\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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