Intermediate Belly Dance, Ages 15+ – Octagon Center for the Arts

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

Building on concepts introduced in Beginner classes, or for those with dance experience, skilled dancer and instructor Melinda, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, will lead you through techniques and drills that are more complex, and introduce more advanced choreography.

$60

Art From the Attic – Octagon Art Sale

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

Purchase art from members of the Octagon who have graciously donated original artwork, and pieces we have gathered from our building that need a new home

Art From the Attic – Octagon Art Sale

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

Purchase art from members of the Octagon who have graciously donated original artwork, and pieces we have gathered from our building that need a new home

Art From the Attic – Octagon Art Sale

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

Purchase art from members of the Octagon who have graciously donated original artwork, and pieces we have gathered from our building that need a new home

Exploring Art May, 18 months – 3’s – Octagon Center for the Arts

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

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 arranging, gluing, 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. 

$65

Portrait Painting Ages, 18+ – Octagon Center for the Arts

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

Students will explore the art of painting portraits.  Students have the choice to paint from a photo, or paint a self-portrait by using a mirror. Students will learn to explore color, likeness, and the many ways of depicting a person on canvas.
Oil paint focused, but other media are also welcome. All skill levels are welcome!

$85

Creative Explorations May, Ages 3 – 5 – Octagon Center for the Arts

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

Enjoy creative learning through the art making process using a variety of sensory materials, traditional and nontraditional supplies. New skills will be practiced, while the “process of making” will be the fundamental goal for the child. Materials like paint, charcoal, fabric, plastic, sculpture media, glue, cardboard, paper, etc. will be used. The use of scissors and proper handling of materials and color mixing will also be explored. Guardians are encouraged to participate in class activities.

$65

Intermediate Belly Dance, Ages 15+ – Octagon Center for the Arts

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

Building on concepts introduced in Beginner classes, or for those with dance experience, skilled dancer and instructor Melinda, of Mirage Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, will lead you through techniques and drills that are more complex, and introduce more advanced choreography.

$60

Exploring Art May, 18 months – 3’s – Octagon Center for the Arts

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

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 arranging, gluing, 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. 

$65