EXPRESSIVE FIGURE DRAWING Students will focus on aspects of anatomy to produce dynamic figure studies and final works from observation using the medium of their choice. Explore movement, gesture, and expression, using color and value...
Read MoreSTONE SETTING (4 DAY WORKSHOP) In this 4-day workshop, students will create two stone settings on two separate rings, one readymade, and the other handmade. One of the stone settings will be a bezel-set cabochon...
Read MoreCOMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS Join fellow comic enthusiasts in this summer class adventure to discuss and create the different aspects that make up comics and graphic novels. Throughout the course, you will learn the ins...
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 MoreRAKU DELIGHTS: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Learn the wonders of Raku in this fun-packed summer class. The first five classes will consist of making a multitude of forms to be prepped for Raku...
Read MoreMOSAICS FOR ALL Gain inspiration from traditional and contemporary mosaic work in this 8-week class. Use colorful glass, tile, and ceramic pieces to create beautiful patterns, designs, or images as you learn how to cut...
Read MoreALL LEVELS: CERAMIC FORMS Take the next steps in expressing your ideas and growing your skills in your ceramic forms. Students will be introduced to multiple techniques to explore and create unique hand built and...
Read MoreLIFE DRAWING AND THE FIGURE If you can draw still life and the human figure – you can draw anything! Developing skills in life drawing is not only a learning process but a ‘chops-builder’ for...
Read MoreINTERMEDIATE DRAWING: TONE AND ATMOSPHERE/b> Take your beginning drawing skills to the next level with this 6-week skill building class. Students will be challenged through 2 –3 projects and multiple drawing exercises to gain a...
Read MoreCASTING IN METALS Design and create your own one-of-a-kind wearable works of art as you explore casting. Work with small sculptural forms in silver to make items like rings or parts for other kinds of...
Read MoreINTRO TO PRINTMAKING AND OPEN STUDIO Printmaking is a highly varied discipline which can create a wide range of aesthetic effects. In this introductory class, students will learn about the many different forms of printmaking...
Read MoreALL LEVELS WHEEL Whether you’re new to the potter’s wheel, have a few classes under your belt, or are an independent ceramic artist looking for a studio to create work in the company of other...
Read MoreINTRO TO PAINTING AND MORE In this 8-week class, students will learn about building color palettes, explore color theory, and then create works of art at their own pace. Compositions will come from still life,...
Read MoreSTAINED GLASS PLUS! In this fun class, students will learn the fundamentals of both foiled and leaded stained-glass techniques. By the end of the eight weeks, students will feel comfortable with all the tools, materials...
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 MoreSTREET PHOTOGRAPHY: HISTORIC URBAN ARCHITECTURE In this class, students will explore the art of street photography while documenting the historical architecture of Des Moines. Through guided photo walks and hands-on instruction, photographers will capture compelling...
Read MoreASH PAINTING WORKSHOP 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,...
Read MoreINTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED JEWELRY This is an open studio and advanced metals class that lets the students continue their path of artistic discovery by working on their own with guidance to make jewelry as wearable...
Read MorePORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: OFF CAMERA LIGHTING In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of portrait photography with a focus on using off-camera lighting to create dynamic and professional-quality images. Meeting at various outdoor locations around...
Read MoreWATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE Create the atmosphere, mood, and personality of a place using nature as inspiration. The instructor will work with students to choose color palettes, develop compositions, create perspectives, and add detail to their landscape...
Read MoreGILDED LETTERS Join fellow students for this one-day workshop where you will learn the history of gilded letters and choose a piece to construct and design. They will imitate traditional pieces from the Middle Ages...
Read MoreINTRO TO DRAWING Whether you are a novice 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 new...
Read MoreMULTIMEDIA NATURE PAINTING WORKSHOP Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of making 2D design project with nature made and traditional made materials. Students will work with pre-foraged items like crushed up rocks and pressed...
Read MoreFANTASY ART Embark on a creative journey into the realms of fantasy! Join fellow enthusiasts in this adult drawing class that is designed to ignite your imagination and equip you with the skills to bring...
Read MoreHENNA AND MANDALAS Join us on this exploration of traditional mandala and henna patterns while learning about the history of art in India. From medieval times to the present day, students will be exposed to...
Read MoreCALLIGRAPHY: ABSTRACT AND EXPERIMENTAL LETTERING TECHNIQUES 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...
Read MoreWORLD OF WINE: MAKE AND MINGLE Work on your own or team up with someone to create your own bottle design wrap and decoration for a carrying device in this workshop. While you are working...
Read MoreBOOK BINDING – WITCHCRAFT AROUND THE WORLD In this 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 written...
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