Take an Art Class
Classes are offered for all abilities from beginner to advanced. Our goal is to provide an accessible and safe space for all creative outlets. Classes are offered daily with morning, afternoon, and evening options.
The Studios at the Art Center provides youth, teen, and adult studio art classes.
Classes are taught in a variety of traditional mediums like painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. Specialty classes, such as metals, mixed media, and calligraphy, are also offered. We hire local, practicing artists who have a background and passion for art education. Their mission is to foster a path for students to reach their artistic goals.
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Not sure which class is right for you?
Consult with a studio staff member to help you find the right fit.
Community Access Program
Partner with Des Moines Art Center on programming that provides art education to engage audiences that otherwise lack this access due to a variety of barriers.
Scholarships
Scholarships for children and adults with financial needs are available to give everyone the opportunity to participate in studio classes.
Teen Arts Academy and Teen Clay Academy
Join us in the studio for a nine-month program designed to assist motivated high school students in the development of a college art portfolio.
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Registration Policies
- Members receive a 20% discount, to get the discount you must “claim your account” using the same email on file for your membership
- Adult class registration closes 7 days before the start date
- Youth registration closes 24 hours before the start date
- Registration is ONLY complete when we’ve received full payment
- A 2.5% processing fee will be charged for all credit card transactions
- Confirmations for online registration are auto sent via email
- Late enrollment requires instructor approval. Tuition and fees will not be prorated
- All transfers or refunds must be done 7 days prior to the start of class
- There is a $15 cancellation fee
- If you must get a refund after the 7 day period the material fee will not be included in the refund
- The art center reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment with no incurring obligation
- If a class gets cancelled by us you’ll receive a full refund including material fees with no cancelation fee