BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:Data::ICal 0.13 VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100817T000000Z DTEND:20101217T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F0E8EF5C-1AA0-179A-20AE74BDAF910035 URL:http://www.octagonarts.org/index.cfm?nodeID=11101&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=27275 LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts Studio SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:New!! Fall 2010 Class Schedule DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Adult Classes=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Salsa Dance Class, ages 14 and older=0D=0A= Thursday, 5:30- 6:30pm=0D=0A= Oct 14- Nov 4 (4 weeks), $40=0D=0A= Students will learn basic salsa steps and footwork. Partners are not required.=0D=0A= Instructor: Allison Peterson=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Ballroom Dance Class, ages 14 and older=0D=0A= Thursday, 5:30- 6:30pm=0D=0A= Nov 11- Dec 9 (4 weeks), $40=0D=0A= No class on November 25=0D=0A= Students will learn the waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, chacha, rumba, bolero as well as international styles. Instructor: Allison Peterson=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Creative Writing: The Novel, 16 and older=0D=0A= Monday, 7-9pm=0D=0A= Oct 4- Nov 22 (8 weeks), $80=0D=0A= This workshop will help you create the characters, history, plot, and world for your very own full-length novel. Class time will include short lectures on various aspects of writing, discussion of readings, sharing ideas with classmates and writing time. You will leave this experience with increased creativity; an outline your very own story/ novella/novel; greater knowledge about the rules of writing and how stories are constructed; as well as information about possible markets for your creation. Join us for this traditional creative writing workshop experience!=0D=0A= Instructor: Karen Bovenmyer=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Darkroom Photography, 14 and older=0D=0A= Saturday 10-12=0D=0A= Oct 23- Nov 13 (4 weeks)-2 sessions for class, 2 sessions for open studio, $100=0D=0A= Nov 20- Dec 11 (4 weeks)-2 sessions for class, 2 sessions for open studio, $100=0D=0A= In this beginning workshop course students will learn to print photographs in the darkroom from their own negatives. Additionally, students will learn how to use a manual camera to produce quality black and white negatives. The workshop course will be broken into four sessions, two for informational class time, and two for open studio. All students will need to bring their own single-lens reflex (SLR) camera capable of working in a manual mode. =0D=0A= Instructor: Meghan Kirkwood=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Beginning Jewelry, ages 14 and older=0D=0A= Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm=0D=0A= Sept 14, 21, 28, $90 + $20 materials=0D=0A= Casting, sawing, piercing, soldering, and some stone setting with copper, nickel and brass. =0D=0A= Instructor: Cheri Schloerke=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Advanced Jewelry, ages 18 and older- Registration Closes today 9/7 at 5pm! Hurry to sign up!=0D=0A= Thursdays, 6-8:30pm, Limit 5 Students=0D=0A= Sept 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, $120 (Includes Lab fee)=0D=0A= This is a great class for students who are experienced in soldering and cutting metals and can work somewhat independently on projects. Instructor: Cheri Schloerke=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Clay Figure Sculpture Class, 18* and older (* With Special Permission)=0D=0A= Tuesdays, 7-9pm=0D=0A= Sept 14- Nov 2 (8 weeks), $135 (Includes Firing Fee)=0D=0A= Working from a nude figure model, learn to produce sculptures using block, slab, and press mold methods. Instructor: Carl Watson=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Beginning Watercolor, 18 and older=0D=0A= Wednesday, 1-3pm=0D=0A= Sept 15- Nov 3 (8 weeks), $95=0D=0A= Instructor: Mary Lou Wright=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Personalized Painting, 18 and older=0D=0A= Mondays, 7-9pm=0D=0A= Sept 13- Oct 18 (6 weeks), $110=0D=0A= Painters of all skill levels are welcome to explore their artistic pursuits, technical questions and painting projects in acrylic or oil media. Bring a primed canvas or board and painting materials of your choice to the first class. Students will receive individualized instruction, group demonstrations and feedback. =0D=0A= Instructor: Greg Fuqua=0D=0A=  (*With Special Permission)=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Drawing the Figure, Wednesday, 7-9pm=0D=0A= Sept 15- Nov 3 (8 weeks), $135=0D=0A= This in depth course will cover foundations in nude figure drawing that will build lifelong skills for all ages and levels of artists. Some drawing experience will be useful. Improve your skills in drawing and perception. Observation, perspective, gesture and line will be explored using graphite, and charcoal. =0D=0A= Instructor: Greg Fuqua=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  Introduction to Relief Printmaking, ages 18 and older=0D=0A= Wednesdays, 6-8       Oct 6 - Nov 10 (6 weeks) $110=0D=0A= This course will introduce the basic fundamentals of relief printmaking. Within this class simple relief printing techniques will be taught, as well as discussions on such topics as different materials that can be used for printing, where to acquire those materials, and printing by hand and how it differs from printing from a press. Join us in this newly added course to create your one of a kind, limited edition prints of your very own.=0D=0A= Instructor: Grace Sippy=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Beginners Leaded Stained Glass, ages 18 and older=0D=0A= Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30, =0D=0A= Oct 7-28, (4 weeks)=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Octagon working in hand with Works of Glass would like to introduce a beginners class in leaded stained glass. Leaded stained glass is the process of cutting glass and laying the pieces between lead came. This technique gives your art panel the strong lines, gentle curves, and a rich look. This class, taught by a Lead Master with over six year experience, will teach you how to select the glass, prepare your pattern, cut the glass and lead each piece. Due to the use of lead we ask that all students be 18 and older, and also not pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast feeding for safety reasons. Class size is limited six, so register as soon as possible.=0D=0A= Instructor: Lead Master, Randy=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Cost: $120 + Glass & Materials Purchase (between $15 and $20, the Octagon has some glass that can be used, Please visit the Octagon and Works of Glass before the class begins to select your materials)=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Please call with any questions. 515.232.5331=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Ceramics Classes for Adults:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Anything Wheel, ages 18 and older=0D=0A= Thursday 6-9pm=0D=0A= Oct 7- Nov 11 (6 weeks), $135 (includes clay and firing fee)=0D=0A= Beginner to intermediate levels. Whatever you want to make, we’ll do it!=0D=0A= Instructor: Heather Davis=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Bowls and Mugs Pottery Class, ages 18 and older- Postponed! New Dates will be available shortly=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Tuesday, 6-9pm=0D=0A= Sept 7- Oct 12 (6 weeks), $75 + $25 clay fee=0D=0A= Learn how to center, prepare clay and use the electric wheel to create functional bowls and mugs. Glazing and application techniques will be covered.=0D=0A= Instructor: Jackie Comito=0D=0A= Ceramics Studio=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= See our special workshops available this Fall 2010!=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Classes begin as soon as September 7th! =0D=0A= Get registered today! PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100907T000000Z DTEND:20101201T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F0E8EF6C-1AA0-179A-20C567C110B95C1E URL:http://www.octagonarts.org/index.cfm?nodeID=11101&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=27634 LOCATION: SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Glass Fusion at the Octagon DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop=0D=0A=  Come and create your very own set of fused glass jewelry that will include a set of earrings, necklace and a bracelet this November 6th from 12 to 2. The Octagon has joined with local Kil’n Time Studio to create this one of a kind workshop. Gather friends and family to create custom jewelry just in time for the holidays. Registration Required=0D=0A= November 6th, 12pm- 2pm (Patrons may take more time, instructor will be available until 3pm)=0D=0A= Price: $50 (includes, all hardware and glass to make a pair of earrings, necklace and bracelet)=0D=0A= Instructor: Cynthia Shulman=0D=0A= Limit: 12 students PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100913T000000Z DTEND:20101217T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100908T000000Z UID:F0E8EF7B-1AA0-179A-209D0512A6676E4F URL:http://www.octagonarts.org/index.cfm?nodeID=11101&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=22412 LOCATION: SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Supply List: Beginning Watercolor DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Beginning Watercolor=0D=0A= Mary Lou Wright, Instructor=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= SUPPLY LIST:=0D=0A= Most supplies can be found at ISU book store in the Memorial Union, or Hobby Lobby.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Paper:=0D=0A=              *Mary Lou has purchased paper for students that can be bought from her at a reduced price*=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Paint:=0D=0A=             The following are good student brands: Windsor & Newton Cotman, Da    Vinci, and Van Gogh. Please bring the following colors:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=                         Ultra Blue=0D=0A=                         Phthalo Blue=0D=0A=                         Cobalt Blue=0D=0A=                         Cadmium Red=0D=0A=                         Alizarin Crimson=0D=0A=                         New Gamboge hue - yellow=0D=0A=                         Yellow Ochre=0D=0A=                         Payner Gray=0D=0A=                         Hooker Green – Dark=0D=0A=                         Burnt Sienna=0D=0A=                         Burnt Umber – No black or white=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Brushes: All you need are the two below!=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=             ¾” or 1” Flat Synthetic Brush (Cotman)=0D=0A=             #8 Round or #10 Synthetic (Escoda)=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Miscellaneous:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=             White plastic palette- rectangular with mixing wells=0D=0A=             Paper towels or paint rag (some at the Octagon)=0D=0A=             Masking tape=0D=0A=             Boards – provided by the Octagon=0D=0A=             Water containers – plastic cool whip containers (some at the Octagon)=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Useful Phone Numbers:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=             Iowa State Memorial Union Bookstore: 294-5684=0D=0A=             Hobby Lobby: 232-3500 PRIORITY: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR