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SUMMARY:Youth Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting\, drawing\, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience needed! Led by experienced teaching artists\, these hands-on\, two-hour workshops are the perfect way to engage imaginations and practice artistic skills. \nVisit the museum after the workshop for more art inspiration! Admission is always free. \nMASK-MAKING (AGES 6-8) \nMASK-MAKING (AGES 9-13) \nPlay pretend in this workshop by creating masks to fit your inner wild child! Students will use a variety of materials like cardboard\, pompoms\, beads\, and paint to make the masks of their dreams. \nFIDGET LAB (AGES 6-8) \nFIDGET LAB (AGES 9-13) \nIt’s slime time! In this class\, students will make their own colorful fidgets\, including hand-built Lego spinners. Students will make slime and incorporate various colors and textured additives to make it their own. Everyone will go home with several useable fidgets. \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/youth-art-workshops/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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SUMMARY:Director's Circle Preview of “Firelei Báez”
DESCRIPTION:In appreciation of their generosity and commitment to the Des Moines Art Center\, we invite Director’s Circle members to an exclusive exhibition preview and private reception of the “Firelei Báez” exhibition with John and Mary Pappajohn Director and CEO Kelly Baum. \nAfter the preview\, mingle with fellow members and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks by The Tangerine Food Company. \nSpace is limited and open to Director’s Circle members. RSVP by June 4 to Jess Lane\, Gala and Development Events Coordinator\, at jlane@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nFirelei Báez (Dominican\, born 1981)\n“A Drexcyen chronocommons (To win the war you fought it sideways)” (detail)\, 2019.\nTwo paintings\, hand-painted wooden frame\, perforated tarp\, printed mesh\, handmade paper over found objects\, plants\, books\, Oman incense\, and palo santo.\nThe Joyner/Giuffrida Collection. Image courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth\, New York.\nPhoto by Phoebe d’Heurle. © Firelei Báez
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/directors-circle-preview-of-firelei-baez/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Membership & Development
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Ash Painting
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of making your own paints and drawing materials out of ash. Students will start by utilizing burnt log charcoal and ash to create a textured\, naturally pigmented painting\, which will be sealed and ready to take home by the end of the 3-hour class. \nREGISTER \nDes Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes\, camps\, and workshops! Become a member today.  \nScholarships for classes and materials are offered on our application page.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/art-workshop-ash-painting/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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