ACRYLIC PAINTING TECNIQUES 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. A...
Read MoreTRANSPARENT WATERCLOR PAINTING TECHNIQUES “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 this...
Read MoreWATER MIXABLE OIL PAINTING 1 (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 MoreOIL PAINTING AND OPEN STUDIO Paint from observation while studying the traditions of oil painting. Gain a working knowledge of chiaroscuro, composition, and the formal issues of color theory using a limited palette. Inspiration will...
Read MorePAINTING (9-11) Experiment with painting styles while exploring brush strokes and color mixing. Learn how colors on the color wheel work with each other to make dynamic works of art. Create your own paintings large...
Read MoreINTRO TO PAINTING AND 2D DESIGN Join fellow painting and drawing enthusiasts in this foundations class where students will be introduced to the cornerstones of 2D design. Through projects focused on color theory, perspective drawings,...
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 MoreWATERCOLOR AND FLORAL EXPLORATION Discover the possibilities of creating from reference or imagination on the canvas through the lens of watercolor and flowers. Students will focus on a variety of techniques and approaches in this...
Read MoreINTERMEDIATE ABSTRACT PAINTING In this intermediate level class, students will explore their approach to abstract painting by experimenting with different concepts in paint media. Students will learn painting on various surfaces using different types of...
Read MoreWATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE Create the atmosphere, mood, and personality of a place using nature as inspiration. Instructor will work with students to choose color palette, develop composition, create perspective, and add detail to their landscape paintings....
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 from...
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 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 MorePAINTING (7-8) Experiment with painting styles while exploring brush strokes and color mixing. Learn how colors on the color wheel work with each other to make dynamic works of art. Create your own paintings large...
Read MoreART ESSENTIALS: ACRYLIC PAINTING (12-14) This year we are happy to offer a new set of classes for 12-14-year-olds called Art Essentials! Art Essentials: Acrylic Painting will guide students through one of the cornerstones 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 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 MoreART EXPLORERS: MIXED-MEDIA ART (7-8) Explore the wide world of art making! Students will be introduced to a wide variety of materials to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional works and will be given choices in planning...
Read MoreWATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOP (12-14) Delve into the wide world of watercolor painting! This workshop is perfect for 12-14-year-olds with any range of painting experience. Learn approaches to mixing your own colors, making color value scales,...
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