BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:Data::ICal 0.13 VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100817T000000Z DTEND:20101217T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100910T000000Z UID:FDC54076-1AA0-179A-206C5B6FF654A741 URL:http://www.octagonarts.org/index.cfm?nodeID=11104&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=27254 LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts Studios SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:NEW! Fall 2010 Class Schedule DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:=0D=0A= Young at Art:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Children’s Classes=0D=0A= Toddler Time: Exploring Art, ages 18mo-3yrs=0D=0A= Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:30-5:00=0D=0A= Sept 14-Oct 7, $50 per child/caregiver pair=0D=0A= 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 tissue paper, gluing, cutting, coloring over texture, painting with different objects, and imitating. Activities will focus on age appropriate, playful, artistic and sensory materials. Limit- 6 adult/child pairs=0D=0A= Instructor: Lindsey Gorman=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Painting and Drawing, ages 4-6=0D=0A= Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm=0D=0A= 3 Sessions throughout the Fall=0D=0A= Sept 22- Oct 13 (4weeks), $50=0D=0A= Oct 27- Nov 17 (4weeks), $50=0D=0A= Nov 24- Dec 15 (4weeks), $50=0D=0A= Fundamental skills will be learned through creative, structured and experimental processes and materials. =0D=0A= Instructor: Katie Rule=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Children’s Art Classes:=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Let’s Create: Children’s Art, ages 5-10yrs=0D=0A= Wednesday, 4-5pm=0D=0A= Sept 13- Nov 3 (8 weeks), $80=0D=0A= Through a variety of mediums children will learn new and creative ways to work with commonly found materials and make extraordinary art projects. Within this class there will be a variety of mediums introduced; from drawing, painting, printmaking, paper sculpture, to even clay. =0D=0A= Instructor: Leigh Benson=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Cartooning for Kids, ages 5-12 Class is FULL- Please Call to be put on a wait list=0D=0A= Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm=0D=0A= Sept 23- Oct 21 (5weeks), $60=0D=0A= What is your favorite character to create? Learn from professional illustrator, Tim Read, the fundamentals of comic illustration using your own characters and personal style.=0D=0A= Instructor: Tim Read=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Hip Hop Dance Class, 7 and older=0D=0A= TUESDAY, 5:30 to 6:30pm (New Day!)=0D=0A= Sept 14- Oct 5 (4 weeks), $40=0D=0A= Children will learn hip hop dance basics. =0D=0A= Instructor: Allison Peterson=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Beginning Drawing with Pastels, ages 5-12=0D=0A= Thursdays, 4-5pm=0D=0A= Oct 7- Nov 4 (5 weeks), $55=0D=0A= Create vibrant drawings while exploring drawing methods, color, shading techniques, adding texture and detail using charcoal and pastels.=0D=0A= Instructor: Lisa Victoria=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Cartoons and Illustration, ages 8 – 15=0D=0A= Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, $55=0D=0A=                Beginning Cartooning: Oct 12- Nov 2 (4 weeks)=0D=0A=                Intermediate Cartooning: Nov 9- Nov 30 (4 weeks)- No class on Nov. 25th=0D=0A= Learn to draw your favorite characters, animals, and caricatures through illustrative techniques. =0D=0A= Instructor: Tray Moody=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Children’s Book Illustration, ages 9-12=0D=0A= Wednesday, 4-5 pm=0D=0A= Oct 6- Nov 3 (5 weeks), $55=0D=0A= Create your own illustrated children’s book story. Students will learn story telling, pacing, and children’s book layout. , exploring drawing techniques, using pen and ink, water colors, and completing their own hand bound children’s book.=0D=0A= Instructor: Lisa Victoria=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Big Recorder Ensemble, 10 and older=0D=0A= Monday, 5-6pm=0D=0A= Sept 13- Oct 4 (4 weeks), $40=0D=0A= Play the big recorders - Learn to play fun and exciting pieces for recorder trios (SAT = Soprano, Alto, and Tenor) or recorder quartets (SATB = Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass) in various styles. If you can play a soprano recorder and read simple music, this is the class for you. =0D=0A= Instructor: Irmi Miller=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  CERAMICS for kids!!=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Hand Building, ages 5-8=0D=0A=  Tuesday 4-5pm=0D=0A= Session One: Sept 7- Sept 21 (3weeks), $45=0D=0A= Session Two: Oct 5- Oct 19 (3 weeks), $45=0D=0A= Basic and more advanced hand building skills will be covered using slab and coil methods, and additive techniques. =0D=0A= Instructor: Heather Davis, Ceramics Studio=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Wheel Throwing for Kids, ages 9-12=0D=0A= Monday 4:30-5:30pm=0D=0A=             Session One: Sept 13- Sept 27 (3 weeks), $45 =0D=0A=             Session Two: Oct 1- Nov 1 (3 weeks), $45=0D=0A= Tuesday 4:30- 5:30pm=0D=0A=             Session Three: Sept 7- Sept 21 (3 weeks), $45- CANCELED=0D=0A=             Session Four: Sept 28- 12 Oct (3 weeks) $45=0D=0A= Create your very own cereal or ice cream bowl using the electric wheel. This is a great introduction to wheel throwing, centering, and preparing clay.    =0D=0A= Instructor: Jackie Comito and Heather Davis=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= See our special workshops available this Fall 2010!=0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100907T000000Z DTEND:20101201T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100910T000000Z UID:FDC54086-1AA0-179A-201F26BC852BF6B1 URL:http://www.octagonarts.org/index.cfm?nodeID=11104&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=27633 LOCATION: SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Glass Fusion at the Octagon DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Fused Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop- FoR KiDs=0D=0A= Kids can come and create their very own custom holiday ornaments in this special workshop on November 13th from 12 to 1. Children will be able to create TWO ornaments using fused glass, a keepsake and holiday gift to keep for years. Registration Required=0D=0A= November 13th, 12pm-1pm=0D=0A= Price: $40 (includes all glass and hardware for ornaments)=0D=0A= Instructor: Cynthia Shulman=0D=0A= Limit: 8 students PRIORITY: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100913T000000Z DTEND:20101217T000000Z DTSTAMP:20100910T000000Z UID:FDC54095-1AA0-179A-20325D0133A977FA URL:http://www.octagonarts.org/index.cfm?nodeID=11104&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=27240 LOCATION:Octagon Studios SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Fall Schedule for Camps and Workshops DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE: =0D=0A=  Fall 2010 Camps, Mini Camps, =0D=0A= and Workshops=0D=0A= Let the Octagon reveal the creativity in your children through fun and memorable experiences. The Octagon offers camps for children who love making things, like getting a little “messy”, and enjoy a social, lively atmosphere. SEE BELOW FOR DESCRIPTIONS, DATES AND TIMES:=0D=0A=                    =0D=0A= October 4, Monday- Mini Camp: Mobiles and Stabiles =0D=0A= Alexander Calder meets Octagon Campers. This camp will focus on creative and innovative new ways to construct mobiles and stabiles.=0D=0A= 9am-3pm, Grades 1st-5th =0D=0A= $35 a day=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= October 23, Saturday- Halloween Workshop =0D=0A= Create your own spooky masks, costume accessories, party decorations or plain, scary art. We provide the materials and bring your ideas. For more elaborate costume ideas, please bring your own fabric. Registration Required.=0D=0A= 10am- 12Noon, all ages=0D=0A= $20/person=0D=0A= $16/child under 5 with adult=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= November 8,11,12- Fall Conference Workshop- Rainforest Camp=0D=0A= Let’s explore what makes the rainforest such an amazing place. Join us during fall conference days off for creative experiences, art projects and lots of fun.  =0D=0A= Spaces and dates are filling up. Register today!=0D=0A= 9am-3pm, Grades  K-5th =0D=0A= $35 a day =0D=0A= $95 for all three days=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= November 20, Saturday- Festival of Trees Workshop=0D=0A= 1:30 to 3:30pm=0D=0A= Ornament and Card Making for Free, Donations are welcomed=0D=0A= All ages are welcomed=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= December 4 & 11, Saturdays- Holiday Workshops=0D=0A= December 4: Wreath Making =0D=0A= December 11: Gift/ Card Making=0D=0A= $20/Workshop=0D=0A= 10am-12noon=0D=0A= Ages 5-9 & 10-15=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= December 20-21 and 27&28- Winter Camp=0D=0A= How do you celebrate winter?=0D=0A= 9am-3pm, Grades K-5th=0D=0A= $135 for all four workshops=0D=0A= $70 for two workshops=0D=0A= $40 for one workshop=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The Site=0D=0A= OCA is located at 427 Douglas Ave in downtown Ames. OCA uses three studio spaces for camp: the Big Studio (Dance Studio), the Hunziker and Adams Studios, located on the second floor. Occasionally we head to the basement to the Ceramics Studio for some activities. Weather permitting, OCA campers and staff walk to Bandshell Park located at 6th Street and Duff Ave for lunch and play time. OCA’s main phone number is 515.232.5331. For registration or after hour messages, the Education Director can be reached at extension 226. =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Drop off=0D=0A= Walk your child into the Octagon Building, up the stairs (or elevator) to the second floor. Sign in your child at the front desk. All campers must be signed in and out by an adult. At this time, you can gather all information related to camp including field trip notifications. OCA staff members are always available to meet with you in person to discuss your child and make sure we are providing the best possible experience for your child.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= What to bring to camp?=0D=0A= Parents should send a nourishing lunch every day and one small snack item, just in case. If your child has food allergies, let us know, as often times we will create edible art during the day! =0D=0A= DO NOT BRING TO CAMP: Electronic games or cell phones, toys or other personal items that will cause tears or heartache if lost.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= On Time please=0D=0A= Campers are expected to arrive on time (between 9:00 and 9:10 am) and be picked up immediately after camp programming at 3:00 pm. This is especially important as our staff meets and prepares for the following days’ programming. If staff prep time is used to supervise your children after pick up time, you will be charged a $30 late fee.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= The daily schedule for camp is:=0D=0A= 9 – 9:10am        regular drop off hours=0D=0A= 9:15am - 12pm morning camp session with one break    =0D=0A= 12 -1 pm:          lunch (feel free to join your child for lunch if you work nearby!)=0D=0A= 1 - 3:00pm:       afternoon camp session with one break=0D=0A= 3 – 3:10pm       pickup=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Dress for a mess! =0D=0A= We hope your children will get good and dirty every day, so dress them in clothing you don’t mind getting covered with paint, glue, etc. Smocks or aprons are provided. Label Everything! This includes lunches, hats, daypacks and sunscreen. We will do our best to make sure campers leave with everything they came with.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Code of Conduct (Signature required by camper and adult on attached Emergency/Consent Form)=0D=0A= OCA believes in providing children with a safe environment, free of physical or emotional harm or distress. Art camp activities require no previous art experience, only a desire to learn creative skills. OCA reserves the right to dismiss participants who display inappropriate conduct, which disrupts camp programming.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= To create a positive, engaging and warm environment, we have established the following guidelines for behavior:=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Campers are expected to listen to instructions from OCA staff, to be respectful to everyone. =0D=0A= Campers are expected to be respectful of the studio space, materials, tools, and the natural world (when outside) around them. =0D=0A= Follow the NO TOUCH POLICY*, No put-downs, teasing, name-calling or ridiculing is allowed. *With the exception of medical care or supervised interactive group games. =0D=0A= Campers who do not follow these guidelines will be dealt with in a gentle but firm manner.OCA staff practices positive discipline and conflict resolution. Repetitive occurrences of behavior contrary to the guidelines may result in expulsion from camp, without a refund. =0D=0A= Physically violent or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. Campers will be sent home immediately if involved in a physical altercation. =0D=0A= =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Emergency Form/Parental Consent=0D=0A= List all food allergies, behavior issues, medications, and other important information for the staff to know about your camper on the Emergency Form (attached or enclosed) and return prior to start of camp.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Financial Details=0D=0A= Camp fees=0D=0A= OCA camp tuition fees must be paid in full to complete registration and hold your child’s place. All studio materials are included in the price of camp.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Refunds/Credits/Changes=0D=0A= Refunds for cancellation are given only if the request is received at least two weeks prior to the start of the camp session, less a $15 administrative fee.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Cancellations with less than 2 weeks notice will be issued a 50% credit, good for future camps. All refund requests must be in writing and processed through the Education Director.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= If you wish to change the schedule (i.e. move to a different week – summer only) you may do so, providing space is available for a $15 administrative fee.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= We will waive the cancellation fees and issue a full refund if accompanied by a letter from your physician. =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Illness and Accidents =0D=0A= If your child has a minor injury at camp (small cuts and scrapes), we will administer basic first aid, and parents will receive an incident report upon sign out, describing the injury and actions taken.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= For more serious injuries, or if a camper complains of illness, we will contact the parent/guardian immediately. They will be expected to make arrangements to take the camper home. If neither parent/guardian can be reached, we will call the emergency contacts listed on the emergency form. In an emergency situation, we will call 911 and/or arrange treatment for your child.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Publicity=0D=0A= OCA reserves the right to photograph campers and their artwork to publicize the program. If you wish your child’s image to be excluded from OCA’s publicity, clearly note this on the emergency form. OCA reserves the right to use student artwork for exhibition and publicity at no charge. Artwork not claimed at the end of camp, or exhibitions become the property of OCA.=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=  =0D=0A= Thank you for supporting the Octagon Center for the Arts!=0D=0A=  =0D=0A=   PRIORITY: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR