Learn the basics of sculpting with oven-bake clay while creating your own charms and keychains.
Enjoy coffee, pastries, and conversation at the museum. Peter Hallock will present a history talk on "Early Ames Canadian Connections," exploring some of Ames' earliest settlers who emigrated from Canada. After the talk, browse current exhibits - museum admission is included in the ticket price.
University Museums presents "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen's iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University's campus.
All ages are welcome. You don’t need a partner or experience to enjoy barn dancing. The dances are taught and called. The band is open, anyone can play with us off mic. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated to pay for the hall. For more information call Von & Mary at 515-230-4765 or 515-290-5827 or msand@isunet.net.
KHOI Community Radio is holding a fundraising concert on Sat., Nov. 14, 2026, at the Ames City Auditorium featuring the bands Redzband and Stranger Than Fiction, both highlighting longtime Ames musician Larry “Red” Stoltenberg.
This multi-level Milonga (dance party) is an opportunity to learn, enjoy the expressive music, and meet new people. From 4 - 5 p.m., beginners are introduced to different figures to build upon at following lessons. From 5 - 7 p.m., learn techniques to improve your dance skills and try working with different partners.
No School? No Problem! Join the Octagon and get creative on your school days off. We will be making a variety of art projects with a multitude of mixed media materials, (painting, drawing, printmaking, found object sculpture, fiber, wire, wood, puffy and gooey stuff, etc...) Bring a sack lunch, snack and water bottle.
University Museums presents "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," an intimate exhibition in the Christian Petersen Art Museum showcasing the innovative technology and conservation science used to preserve Danish-American artist Christian Petersen's iconic terra cotta sculptures across Iowa State University's campus.
This class will guide you through shaping clay on the wheel, from centering to finishing simple forms. It’s perfect for beginners or for next level beginners/intermediate potters who wish to practice and hone their skills. All materials provided. All finished work will be available 10 - 14 days after the class ends.
Children 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.