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SUMMARY:Topographies over Time: A Hike Series with Wander Women Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center and Wander Women Midwest for a three-part guided hiking series that invites you to experience the same landscape across changing seasons. Centered on connection\, reflection\, and time outdoors\, each hike offers space to notice how the environment—and your relationship to it—shifts over time. Inspired by exhibition\, “Topographies: Mapping Being and Belonging\,” the series considers how movement through place shapes memory and meaning\, with a simple\, optional creative reflection following each walk. \nFor each hike\, we’ll gather as a group at Jester Park in Polk County to wander the park’s trails and discuss the different art pieces featured in the park’s prairie\, before wandering individually for an independent phenology practice meant to encourage reflection and observation. The practice of phenology\, returning to a place at different times of year to notice the changes in the landscape\, is a grounding exercise meant to connect yourself to the landscape and hone skills of observation. You’ll find a special-to-you location and have time for whichever form of reflection you prefer\, like drawing\, journaling\, photography or sensory intake. \nREGISTER \nUpcoming Date:\nHike 3: Sept. 9\, 2026 \n$12 registration per session\, attendance at all sessions not required; need-based scholarships available. All genders are welcome.
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/topographies-over-time-2/
LOCATION:Jester Park\, 12130 Northwest 128th Street\, Granger\, IA\, 50109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Calligraphy—Abstract and Experimental Lettering
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of bringing abstraction to calligraphy. Students will use various tools\, including balsa wood and automatic pens\, to make expressive calligraphic marks and letters on paper. Students will learn to incorporate watercolor and vellum to add depth and layers. \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-calligraphy-2/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Studio Art Classes
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