Drawing Skills: Developing Essential Techniques, Ages 12 – 14 – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames

Drawing Skills: Developing Essential Techniques, Ages 12 - 14
June 12 & 13
9 am - 11 am

Campers will learn and refine fundamental drawing abilities through guided practice in line work, shading, perspective, and composition. This camp fosters confidence and creativity, helping students build a strong foundation for future artistic growth.

$70

2025 Annual Members’ Show – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames

This non-juried show celebrates the skills, creativity, and lived experiences of the Octagon community! Come fill the gallery and surround yourselves with the amazing work — established artists next to emerging artists, all media.

Free

Caricature Drawing Mini Camp, Ages 12 – 14 – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames

Caricature Drawing Camp, Ages 12 - 14
June 12 & 13
1 pm - 3 pm

Students will explore the art of exaggeration and expression to create fun and dynamic portraits. Through guided exercises in distortion, proportion, and personality-driven details, young artists will develop their own unique style while learning the fundamentals of humor and storytelling in illustration.

$70

Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits, Ages 16+ – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames

Monochrome Muse: Graphite & Ink Portraits, Ages 16 +
Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
June 12 - 26 (3 Weeks)

Students will develop foundational skills in capturing likeness and expression using graphite, ink, and brush techniques, with guidance in proportion, shading, and character. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your practice, this class offers a supportive space to bring faces to life on paper. Supplies included. 

$85

Belly Dancing: Drop-In: June – November – Octagon Center for the Arts

Octagon Center for the Arts 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames

Belly Dance, Ages 14+

Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm with optional choreography and intermediate technique from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$10/session
This beginner - friendly class is designed for anyone interested in exploring the graceful and expressive art of belly dance. Each session begins with a gentle warm-up with stretching exercises to improve flexibility and get you in the groove. Skilled instructor, Melinda, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, will cover basic techniques, isolation exercises and short combinations. Connect with other dancers in a supportive and encouraging environment. Wear comfortable clothing.

$10