RELIEF AND OPEN STUDIO PRINT MAKING Relief is the oldest form of printmaking. It is a straightforward and direct printmaking process that can be done with or without a press. In Introduction to Relief, students...
Read MoreGARDEN TOTEMS EXTRAVAGANZA Do you love the idea of making your very own totem garden sculpture? Create fun and colorful garden totems for your yard in this 6-week class. Students will explore hand building techniques...
Read MoreFINDING THE CALM: RECOVERING FROM BURNOUT THROUGH JOURNALING Join fellow journaling and book making students for this exciting class where you will be taught through crafting a coptic-style handbound, customizable journal, and discuss incorporating ways...
Read MoreSTAINED GLASS PLUS Learn the techniques of both foiled and leaded stained glass. Students will develop an understanding of the tools, materials, and techniques involved with making windows, lamp shades, or kaleidoscopes through the duration...
Read MoreSPRING CELEBRATION: MIXED MEDIA Expand your two-dimensional art repertoire with this mixed media workshop. Participants will build on their skills of painting and drawing by incorporating newspapers, magazines, watercolors, ink, and other elements to create...
Read MoreCHAINMAIL, WEAVING, & PATTERNS Learn different weaving patterns of chainmail and apply it to jewelry making. Add different beads and findings to make your own unique items. With stainless steel rings, glass beads and found...
Read MorePHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE WORKSHOP Gather with other photographers to discuss each other’s works and projects! This is a great opportunity for constructive feedback whether you’re a hobbyist or working on a long-term project. You’ll leave the...
Read MoreThe purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children and teens with autism and their families to engage with artwork and have fun at a museum. In this free program, youth on the autism spectrum...
Read MoreINKWASH ILLUSTRATIONS: THE ART OF EASTERN ASIA East Asian writing on aesthetics says “The goal of ink and wash painting is not simply to reproduce the appearance of the subject, but to capture its spirit....
Read MoreSLUSH AND BRUSH 2 Loosen those aprons and worries about being an artist and channel your inner Bob Ross with this 1-day workshop that will have you taking home your own finished painting. Students will...
Read MoreMUG MAKING MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP Join fellow art center members in a 1-day clay workshop to make mugs for all your coffee, tea, and other favorite drink needs. Students will be provided with a blank workable...
Read MoreART FOR THE CURIOUS If you have always wanted to take a class but are not sure which one, this class is for you! Art for the Curious is for beginning students who are interested...
Read MorePASTELS AND OPEN STUDIO Explore an assortment of pastel techniques and color theory. The underlying properties of pastel and conté will be presented. This class is designed for all levels; instruction will be tailored to...
Read MoreACRYLIC PAINTING TECNIQUES 2 Learn acrylic painting techniques along with color mixing from demonstrations and guided projects. Participants will learn a variety of ways to apply acrylic paint to create beautiful paintings. Demonstrations every class....
Read MoreINTRO TO DRAWING?? Whether you are a first timer, or just a bit rusty, Intro to Drawing allows you to develop the fundamental skills needed to create representational drawings and gain the confidence to explore...
Read MoreTRANSPARENT WATERCLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES 2 “The water is your white,” we say. Similar to drawing, we add the darks, leave the white of the paper for our lights. Color mixing will be the focus of...
Read MoreWATER MIXABLE OIL PAINTING 2 (SOLVENT FREE) Students will begin with a refresher on perspective, then explore accurate drawings of an iconic feature of the Des Moines cityscape. Students will then transform the drawing into...
Read MoreWATERCOLOR EXPERIENCE Engage in the vast opportunities to express yourself with watercolor. Enhance your practice in watercolor and grow your knowledge of the medium while enjoying the company of other likeminded artists. Explore new techniques...
Read MoreCALLIGRAPHY Learn the practices of traditional calligraphy and explore modern fonts. Each student will have the opportunity to work with the instructor to develop their own calligraphic style. This class will start with pointed pen,...
Read MoreINTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS Join fellow glass enthusiasts in this intermediate class to take your education of working with glass to the next level. Students will develop ideas alongside the instructor using studio tools, materials, found...
Read MoreCOLORED PENCIL DRAWING – PET PORTRAITS 2 Colored pencils are easy to set up and start drawing fast. Quality pencils are available in a wide array of colors, allowing artists to accurately record details of...
Read MoreWATERCOLOR PROJECTS Learn to express yourself with watercolor. Students will be guided through multiple projects designed to enhance your practice in watercolor and grow your knowledge of the medium while enjoying the company of other...
Read MoreBEGINNING PHOTOSHOP Learn the essentials of editing portraits in Photoshop; from color balance, layers, saturation, sharpening, PS tools and presets, removing objects, skin retouching and more. Class will meet in the computer lab and students...
Read MoreSPRING CELEBRATION: MIXED MEDIA Expand your two-dimensional art repertoire with this mixed media workshop. Participants will build on their skills of painting and drawing by incorporating newspapers, magazines, watercolors, ink, and other elements to create...
Read MoreWATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: ABSTRACT CHICKENS The popular backyard chicken has a delightful personality, full of expressive poses. With watercolor paint and more, participants will capture a fun colorful chicken. Creating delightful techniques that simplify the feather...
Read MoreJOURNAL MAKING: AN INTRODCUTION TO BOOKBINDING Join fellow book students for this exciting class that students will be taught and led through crafting a coptic-style handbound, customizable journal of their own. Each student will become...
Read MoreBOOK BINDING – WITCHCRAFT AROUND THE WORLD In this 2-day workshop, students will learn about the many histories of witchcraft and the occult throughout the world. Tying together this vast amalgamation of “witchcraft” is the...
Read MoreNATURE JOURNALING 3 Recording data, drawings, and written words about time outdoors has produced a wealth of information about our natural world. The enjoyment of experiencing natural environments produces a greater appreciation of its importance....
Read MoreSLUSH AND BRUSH 3 Loosen those aprons and worries about being an artist and channel your inner Bob Ross with this 1-day workshop that will have you taking home your own finished painting. Students will...
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