ADULT CLASSES
Adults furnish their own supplies. For most classes, instructors provide a list of supplies at the first class meeting. Please bring basic supplies to the first class. Model fees and material fees are due at time of registration unless otherwise indicated.
*Evening Course ($) = Tuition cost for members No classes November 23–29
All classes held at the Des Moines Art Center unless otherwise indicated.
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Adult Workshops
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DRAWING
Beginning Drawing
Using pencil or charcoal, learn basic techniques and elements of composition, value contrasts, and line variations. Still life with an emphasis on realism is the subject matter of your drawings. This class is a recommended prerequisite for students who want to study painting, watercolor, or figure drawing.
*C511 Wednesday 7 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
C511 is FULL
September 10 December 10
(No class November 26)
Michael Lane Studio 1
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Two hours AEA credit available
C512 Thursday 9:30 am 12 pm (13 weeks)
September 11 December 11
(No class November 27)
Melinda Kabel Studio 2
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Two hours AEA credit available
C513 Thursday 1 3:30 pm (6 weeks)
September 18 October 30
(No class October 9)
Janet Heinicke
Caspe Terrace, 33158 Ute Avenue, Waukee
Tuition $78 ($64) Limit 12 students
In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
C514 Thursday 1 3:30 pm (6 weeks)
October 30 December 11
(No class November 27)
Stan Miller Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($64) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available
Mixed Media Creative Figure Drawing
Focus on the expressive aspect of figure drawing, working in a wide variety of media ranging from charcoal and pastel to wet media such as ink and acrylic washes. Work with a range of long and short poses throughout the term. Figure Drawing is recommended before taking this class.
*C515 Wednesday 7 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
September 10 December 10
(No class November 26)
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 2
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 16 students
Model fee $55, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Figure Drawing Anatomy
Using the figures internal components, students see how they relate to design elements. Each week a focus on drawing elements such as weight, mass, gesture, and recessions are used to enhance form and foreshortening of the figure. Every level of student is invited to come to a better understanding of the figure to enhance expressive drawing.
*C516 Thursday 7 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
September 11 December 11
(No class November 27)
Jack Wilkes Studio 2
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 16 students
Model fee $55, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
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PAINTING
Acrylic Painting for All Levels
Explore ways to start a painting by working from ideas, sketches, or still life. Experiment with techniques and materials, and paint with acrylics. Beginning Drawing is recommended before taking this class.
*C521 Tuesday 7 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
C521 is FULL
October 28 December 9
(No class November 25)
Stan Miller Studio 1
Tuition $78 ($64) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available
Oil Painting for All Levels
Explore ways to start a painting by working from still life. Experiment with techniques and materials, and paint with oils. Beginning Drawing is recommended before taking this class.
C523 Thursday 1 3:30 pm (13 weeks)
C523 is CANCELED
September 11 December 11
(No class November 27)
Kathy Glenn Studio 1
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Two hours AEA credit available
*C524 Thursday 7 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
September 11 December 11
(No class November 27)
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 1
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Two hours AEA credit available
Figure Painting
This course is focused on figure painting from the nude model and how to paint flesh tones. Work on mastering the skills of traditional figure painting in oils. Beginning Painting and Figure Drawing are recommended before taking this class.
*C525 Tuesday 7 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
September 9 December 9
(No class November 25)
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 2
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 16 students
Model fee $55, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Advanced Painting and Drawing
The focus of this class is to help you develop work that is more personal through painting and/or drawing. Work closely with the visiting artist to create art that speaks to issues pertinent to you. Beginning Drawing and Beginning Painting are recommended before taking this class.
C526 Tuesday 9:30 am 12 pm (13 weeks)
September 9 December 9
(No class November 25)
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 1
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 16 students
Two hours AEA credit available
Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor
Learn the foundations for making successful watercolor paintings, including color mixing, paper, and brush selection. An introduction to composition and various techniques is presented. Beginning Drawing is recommended before taking this class.
C527 Wednesday 1 3:30 pm (13 weeks)
September 10 December 10
(No class November 26)
Melinda Kabel Studio 1
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Two hours AEA credit available
*C528 Tuesday 7 9:30 pm (7 weeks)
September 9 October 21
Kathy Glenn Studio 1
Tuition $91 ($73) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available
Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor
For this course you need some background and experience in watercolor. Master transparent color relationships as you develop strong compositions. Beginning Watercolor is recommended before taking this class.
C529 Tuesday 9:30 am 12 pm
September 9 December 9
(No class November 25)
Melinda Kabel Studio 2
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 16 students
Two hours AEA credit available
C5211 Tuesday 1 3:30 pm (13 weeks)
September 9 December 9
(No class November 25)
Melinda Kabel Studio 2
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 16 students
Two hours AEA credit available
Pastels
Open to all levels, this class covers a thematic assortment of techniques used with pastel as well as color theory. Paper choice, prep work, and the underlying properties of pastel and contι are discussed.
C5212 Tuesday 12:30 3 pm (13 weeks)
September 9 December 9
(No class November 9)
Mary Madison Studio 1
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 16 students
Two hours AEA credit available
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PRINTMAKING
Multiples
Explore how to expand or multiply one idea for the subject of a painting or drawing into multiples or various versions of the original idea. Translate the idea with materials as well as by constant probing and further study of the subject matter. An initial drawing may lead to a monoprint, which may lead to a painting, and then to another drawing. Watch your original idea grow or multiply.
*C551 Wednesday 7 9:30 pm (7 weeks)
C551 is CANCELED
September 10 October 22
Janet Heinicke Studio 5
Tuition $91 ($73) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available
Printmaking: Open Studio
Work with the instructor to decide which intaglio techniques best suit your ideas for prints. Learn the intaglio processes of etching, aquatint, soft ground, sugar lift, and other methodologies. Bring a sketchbook and ideas for prints.
*C552 Thursday 7 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
C552 is FULL
September 11 December 11
(No class November 27)
Catherine Dreiss Studio 5
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Material fee $30, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
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METALS/THREE-DIMENSIONAL
Open Studio: Soldering and Fabrication
Create a ring, bracelet, or pendant using different metal-working techniques. Construct exciting shapes and angles and incorporate them into your own jewelry designs. Saw, miter, bend, solder, rivet, and polish to create a one-of-a-kind wearable piece of art. This class is open to all levels of experience.
C561 Tuesday 1 4 pm (10 weeks)
September 23 December 2
(No class November 25)
Sheena Thomas Studio 6
Tuition $156 ($125) Limit 12 students
Material fee $30, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
*C562 Tuesday 7 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
C562 is FULL
September 9 December 9
(No class November 25)
Carrie Herndon Studio 6
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Material fee $30, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Open Studio: Chain Making and Wire Forming
Learn chain-making and wire-forming techniques to make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings from silver, copper, or brass. The chain-making techniques are triple-loop woven, interlocking, loop-in-loop, and chain mail. Wire-forming techniques include spirals, twisting, coils, weaving, and crocheting.
*C563 Wednesday 6:30 9 pm (13 weeks)
September 10 December 10
(No class November 26)
Robert Sunderman Studio 6
Tuition $169 ($135) Limit 12 students
Material fee $30, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Glass Bead Making
Lampwork bead making is the process of shaping glass rods in the molten state over a torch to create amazing, distinctive, wearable glass beads. Studio setup, safety equipment, and multiple bead-working techniques are presented.
*C564 Tuesday 7 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
September 9 October 16
Ferzana Hashmi and Karin Smith Studio 5
Tuition $78 ($64) Limit 12 students
Material fee $125, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available
Graffiti and Glass
Learn the many techniques of glass fusion to create objects inspired by the colors, energy and exuberance the of graffiti found in public places. A new project is introduced weekly to expand your skills at manipulating glass through various techniques as you learn more about graffiti artists.
*C565 Tuesday 6:30 9 pm (6 weeks)
October 7 November 18
(No class October 14)
Cynthia Shulman
Caspe Terrace, 33158 Ute Avenue, Waukee
Tuition $78 ($64) Limit 12 students
Material fee $40 $60 per project, due at class
In partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
Mosaics
This ancient technique is often considered painting without paint, the execution of designs by setting small tiles into wet concrete. Using broken tile, ceramics, and/or found objects, design and make a project of your choice. Bring ideas to the first class.
*C591 Thursday 6:30 9:30 pm (4 weeks)
September 11 October
Tom Whitehead Studio 6
Tuition $65 ($52) Limit 10 students
Material fee $20, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available
Introduction to the Artist Book
Study the artist book through studio involvement, slides, lectures, and discussion. Learn how to design and bind a book using layers of paste painting on paper to create accidental imagery that contributes to the pages of the book. A unique personal symbol or sign and minimal text comprises the content of the book, based on the concertina structure. Students must bring a thoughtful list of ten traits that best describe themselves to the first class.
C567 Tuesday 9:30 am 12 pm (9 weeks)
C567 is CANCELED
October 7 December 9
(No class November 25)
Peggy Johnston Studio 6
Tuition $117 ($93) Limit 12 students
Material fee $25, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available
*C568 Thursday 7 9:30 pm (9 weeks)
October 9 December 11
(No class November 27)
Peggy Johnston Studio 6
Tuition $117 ($93) Limit 12 students
Material fee $25, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available
Silk Seti
You are invited to explore the traditions associated with oriental paintings on silk fabrics for decorative purposes. Discover the nuanced color, the fluid line, and subtlety of a craft developed and practiced in Indonesia, India, and Malaysia for hundreds of years. The emphasis of this course is pictorial painting.
C569 Wednesday 1 3:30 pm (7 weeks)
C569 is CANCELED
September 10 October 22
Janet Heinicke Studio 5
Tuition $91 ($73) Limit 12 students
Material fee $25, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available
Surface Design on Fabric
Using a variety of surface design techniques, create yardage to make original scarves, pillow covers, tote bags, and simple clothing. Learn direct painting techniques, relief printing, silk silk-screen processes, and dying and discharging.
*C5610 Wednesday 7 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
C5610 is FULL
October 29 December 10
(No class November 26)
Kari Heath Studio 5
Tuition $78 ($64) Limit 8 students
Material fee $35, due at registration
Fix It or Finish It
If you have unfinished projects or finished projects that do not please your eye, bring them to this open studio class and learn ways of layering and reconfiguring any art or craft. Students who have taken Art for the Intimidated are welcome to use this as a follow up class. Any medium is welcome, such as paper canvas, prints, books, glass, metal, or wood. Be prepared to think in new ways and find your personal style.
*C5611 Tuesday 7 9:30 pm (7 weeks)
C5611 is CANCELED
October 21 December 9
(No class November 25)
Jean Wilson Studio 5
Tuition $91 ($73) Limit 12 students
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CERAMICS
The Art Centers ceramics studio provides the beginner with the needed equipment
for a successful learning experience. In addition, the Art Center offers an expanded program of ceramics studio classes held off-site at RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, located in the Art 316 Building at 316 SW 5th Street in downtown Des Moines, just south of
Court Avenue. This program offers more open studio time and provides additional materials and equipment for the student.
Introduction to Ceramics
This class is designed to help you learn the fundamental techniques of hand building, wheel throwing, and raku ware. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of clay, slip, and glaze solutions.
C571 Wednesday 9:30 am 12:30 pm (13 weeks)
September 10 December 10
(No class November 26)
Nancy Briggs Studio 7, Art Center
Tuition $252 ($202) Limit 12 students
Material fee $97, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
*C572 Wednesday 6:30 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
C572 is FULL
September 10 December 10
(No class November 26)
Larissa Jung Studio 7, Art Center
Tuition $252 ($202) Limit 12 students
Material fee $97, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Families in Clay
An adult and a child (6 years or older) can experience the challenge and excitement of learning how to throw clay on the wheel. Basic process of clay, glazes, and firing ceramics are also presented. Each registration and material fee covers one adult and one child working together.
*C673 Tuesday 6 8 pm (5 weeks)
C673 is FULL
September 9 October 7
Brian Fredericksen
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $139 ($111) Limit 8 families
Material fee $54, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
*C674 Tuesday 6 8 pm (5 weeks)
October 14 November 11
Brian Fredericksen
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $139 ($111) Limit 8 families
Material fee $54, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Open Studio: Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics
This class is ideal for students who want to work independently, but alongside like-minded persons as you improve your ongoing work. Emphasis is placed on individual creative expression. The class includes technical demonstrations, one-on-one discussion, and informal review sessions. At least one semester of experience in ceramics is a prerequisite.
C574 Wednesday 9 am 12 pm (10 weeks)
September 10 November 12
David B. Dahlquist
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $277 ($222) Limit 15 students
Material fee $107, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Understanding Clay
Learn how to work with clay in this introduction to the techniques of hand built and wheel thrown objects. Create mugs, vases, and other vessel forms and experience different glazing methods and surface decorating techniques. This course is designed for students with little or no clay experience.
*C575 Wednesday 6 9 pm (10 weeks)
C575 is CANCELED
September 10 November 12
Cody Lambuth
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $277 ($222) Limit 15 students
Material fee $107, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
Taking the Round Out of the Wheel
This introductory and intermediate class focuses on altering thrown forms both on and off the wheel. Combine these new approaches with more traditional techniques in making mugs, bowls, bottles, vases, lidded forms, and more. This class introduces different glazing methods and surface decorating techniques and is designed for students of all levels.
*C576 Thursday 6 9 pm (10 weeks)
September 11 November 13
Justin Richert
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $277 ($222) Limit 15 students
Material fee $107, due at registration
Two hours AEA credit available
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Fundamentals of SLR Digital Photography
From shutter speeds to apertures and histograms to white balance, this class is designed to help you master the single-lens reflex digital camera. Bring your digital camera to class and learn how to use it to take great photos.
*C592 Tuesday 7 9 pm (6 weeks)
C592 is FULL
September 9 October 21
(No class September 16)
Rachel Merrill-Schwaller Levitt Auditorium
Tuition $78 ($64) Limit 16 students
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Adult Workshops
Master Watercolor Class
There is something nomadic about them [watercolors], you can take a piece of paper and your brushes anywhere. My studio isnt in any fixed place; its something I can carry on my back. Yan Pei-Ming
Rarely does an opportunity such as this present itself. Students with watercolor experience are invited to participate in a master class with artist Yan Pei-Ming. Yan studied with a traditional Chinese calligraphist during his youth in Shanghai and uses the medium of watercolor for his images of children. Responding to the works in the exhibition, each participant is asked to bring a photo of himself or herself as an infant to the class. The workshop is translated from French to English. Watercolor experience is necessary and students must bring required paint and brushes.
C597 Saturday 1 5:00 pm
C597 is FULL
September 20
Yan Pei-Ming Studio 5
Admission $52.50 ($40) lunch not provided for this section
Limit 15 students
Material fee $10 for paper
C594 Sunday 11 am 3:30 pm
C594 is FULL
September 21
Yan Pei-Ming Studio 5
Admission $62.50 ($50) includes lunch
Limit 15 students
Material fee $10 for paper
Dye Your Quilt Fabric
Have you ever wished that you could work with unique quilt fabrics, ones you dyed yourself? In this immersion dye workshop, come away with 8 16 one-of-kind hand-dyed fat quarters and a complete instructional handout, including a suppliers list. Bring your own prewashed 100% cotton fabrics; everything else is furnished.
C595 Sunday 1 3:30 pm
C595 is FULL
October 26
Kari Heath Studio 5
Admission $25 ($20) Limit 8 students
Material fee $15, due at registration
Calligraphy Workshop: Uncial
Learn to write Roman uncial with a chisel-edged dip pen or marker. This all-cap script was commonly used as early as the third century by Latin and Greek scribes and is still used today for lettering and typography. Uncial is characterized by round pen-friendly strokes that are pleasing to the eye. It is a satisfying style for the beginner and with practice can be developed to have expression and elegance.
C596 Sunday 1 3:30 pm (2 weeks)
November 9 and 16
Jean Wilson Studio 5
Admission $50 ($40)
Limit 10 students
Material fee $15 due at registration
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