MOSAICS 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 MoreNATURE JOURNALING Recording data, drawings and the written word outdoors has produced a wealth of information about our natural world. Enjoyment of the natural environments produces a greater appreciation of its importance. Drawing natural objects,...
Read MoreWATER MIXABLE OIL PAINTING—SOLVENT FREE Cleaner than traditional oil paints, and very low odor, you can’t beat the blending of oil paints. Using water mixable oil paint, students will learn the fat over lean techniques...
Read MoreGILDED LETTERS AND PRINTING?? Gain insight into the history of gilded letters and choose a piece to design and construct during this workshop. Students will imitate traditional pieces from the Middle Ages or contemporary pieces....
Read MoreOPEN STUDIO: DRAWING & PAINTING Need time to get away and just do art? By request, we are offering an open studio space and time with an experienced instructor to help guide you through your...
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 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 MoreCOLORED PENCIL EXPLORATION Easy to use, easy to clean up. The colored pencils offer a wide range of drawing styles. To explore the range of techniques we will draw a variety of subject matter, from...
Read MoreINTERMEDIATE JEWELRY Explore cutting, filing, shaping, and soldering through a project-oriented class that teaches the foundations of metalsmithing. These skills and techniques will empower you to design and create unique jewelry. Intermediate students will be...
Read MoreALL LEVEL HANDBUILDING 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 lifes 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 Take your novice or beginning drawbing skills to the next level with this 6-week summer class. Students will be challenged through projects and drawing exercises to gain a better understanding of the 2D...
Read MoreBEGINNING JEWELRY In this summer class, explore cutting, filing, shaping, cold joining, and soldering through a project-oriented class that teaches you the foundations of metalsmithing. These skills and techniques will empower students to design and...
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 MoreTRANSPARENT WATERCOLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES Keeping the white of the paper, just like drawing, transparent watercolor painting produces the brightest colors. This workshop covers the basics and more advanced techniques. A variety of subject matter will...
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,...
Read MoreDIGITAL ANIMATION & SPECIAL EFFECTS Discover how to make three-dimensional environments with realistic effects such as smoke, rain, and snow in your art. In this digital art class, students will explore how to create depth,...
Read MoreDES MOINES PHOTO WALKS: OFF CAMERA LIGHTING Strengthen your photography, composition and lighting skills while exploring Des Moines! Classes will take place outdoors to shoot photos on-location where students will learn photography fundamentals and off-camera...
Read MoreEXPRESSIVE 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 MoreINTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED JEWELRY Learn to make wearable art through this jewelry and small metals sculpture class. Students will learn techniques of coloring, finishing, texturing, working with titanium , adding fasteners, and jewelry fabrication. Also...
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 MoreABSTRACT PAINTING Challenge your approach to abstract painting by exploring acrylic and watercolor media. Experiment with painting on various surfaces using different types of artistic tools. Discover a unique way of developing complex composition turning...
Read MoreINTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY Join fellow students for this one-day introductory workshop to pointed-pen calligraphy. Students will start with a traditional style that they can build on to create their own modern style. Students will also...
Read MoreMANDALAS & HENNA? 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 MoreFOUNDATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN CREATIVE VIDEO The number one question when making creative choices in video is knowing what the choices are followed closely by, “Uh, how do I do that?” Students will work with Photoshop,...
Read MoreWORLD OF WINE: BOTTLE DESIGN AND DECORATION 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...
Read MoreABSTRACT MARKS AND CALLIGRAPHY Join fellow students for this one-day workshop through the lens of calligraphy. Students will use various tools, including balsa wood and automatic pens, to make expressive calligraphic marks and letters on...
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...
Read MoreWORLD OF WINE: BOTTLE DESIGN AND DECORATION 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...
Read MoreNATURE JOURNALING Recording data, drawings and the written word outdoors has produced a wealth of information about our natural world. Enjoyment of the natural environments produces a greater appreciation of its importance. Drawing natural objects,...
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