CALLIGRAPHY: 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 MoreMOSAIC ORNAMENT MAKING Come in from the cold and make a unique mosaic ornament with fellow students in this one day make and take event. Use colorful glass, tile, and ceramic pieces to create beautiful...
Read MoreThe purpose of Art Spectrums is to welcome neurodivergent children and teens, along with their families to enjoy the Des Moines Art Center and make memories with art. In this program, kids ages 5-18 on...
Read MoreMAKE YOUR OWN CHIA PLANTER (1-day workshop for 7-8 year-olds) Make a lush, sprouting sculpture and add some greenery to your winter months! Chia Pets are ceramic planters that grow curly sprouting seeds that look...
Read MoreMAKE YOUR OWN CHIA PLANTER (1-day workshop for 9-11 year-olds) Make a lush, sprouting sculpture and add some greenery to your winter months! Chia Pets are ceramic planters that grow curly sprouting seeds that look...
Read MoreCREATIVE AGING: STUDIO SERIES Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will...
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY CARDS WORKSHOP (1-day workshop for 7-11 year-olds) Show the people in your life how much you care about them with a hand-crafted valentine! This one-day workshop will show students methods of making pop-up...
Read MoreVALENTINE’S DAY CARDS WORKSHOP (1-day workshop for 7-11 year-olds) Show the people in your life how much you care about them with a hand-crafted valentine! This one-day workshop will show students methods of making pop-up...
Read MoreCALLIGRAPHY: LOVE LETTERS Love is in the air and what better way to show those feelings than giving a one-of-a-kind letter to those you care about most. In this workshop, students will learn calligraphy basics...
Read MoreMOSAIC MAKING WORKSHOP Be inspired by nature and make a unique small mosaic with fellow students in this one day make and take event. Use colorful glass, tile, and ceramic pieces to create beautiful patterns,...
Read MoreACRYLIC POUR PAINTING WORKSHOP (1-day Workshop for 9-14 year olds) Create colorful, expressive fluid art in this one-day workshop! Students will learn several different pour painting techniques, like marbling and the Dutch Pour method, while...
Read MoreACRYLIC POUR PAINTING WORKSHOP (1-day Workshop for 9-14 year olds) Create colorful, expressive fluid art in this one-day workshop! Students will learn several different pour painting techniques, like marbling and the Dutch Pour method, while...
Read MoreCREATIVE AGING: STUDIO SERIES Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will...
Read MoreNATURE COLLAGE CANVAS WORKSHOP Let your inspiration from nature be your guide as you create a unique, multimedia collage – sealed and ready to take home by the end of class. You’ll have access to...
Read MoreCALLIGRAPHY: ABSTRACT AND EXPERIMENTAL LETTERING TECHNIQUES Join fellow students for this one-day workshop of bringing abstraction to calligraphy. Students will learn to create works using tools aside from the standard calligraphy pen and nibs; students...
Read MoreUKRAINIAN PYSANKY HOLIDAY EGG DECORATION Learn the art of Pysanky decoration in this fun holiday workshop. Pysanka, coming from the verb pysaty meaning “to write” or “to inscribe”, is a Ukrainian egg decorating technique used...
Read MoreWE’RE MAKING POM POMS! (1-day workshop for 7-11 year-olds) Get ready to make some fluffy, fuzzy, floof balls. In this one-day workshop, students will use yarn to make pom poms both large and small and...
Read MoreWE’RE MAKING POM POMS! (1-day workshop for 7-11 year-olds) Get ready to make some fluffy, fuzzy, floof balls. In this one-day workshop, students will use yarn to make pom poms both large and small and...
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 MoreMAKE A MAGIC SATCHEL (1-day Workshop for 9-11-year-olds) Are you a wizard or a mage looking for a place to store your runes and potions? This workshop will teach you how to make a felted...
Read MoreMAKE A MAGIC SATCHEL (1-day Workshop for 9-11 year-olds) Are you a wizard or a mage looking for a place to store your runes and potions? This workshop will teach you how to make a...
Read MoreCREATIVE AGING: STUDIO SERIES Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will...
Read MoreHENNA AND MANDALAS Students will learn the history of henna, mehndi, and mandalas from South Asia. They will be able to apply temporary tattoos to themselves or other classmates. They will also be able to...
Read MoreMOSAIC MAKING WORKSHOP Be inspired by nature and make a unique small mosaic with fellow students in this one day make and take event. Use colorful glass, tile, and ceramic pieces to create beautiful patterns,...
Read MoreDIY PAPER FLOWERS (1-day Workshop for 5-8 year-olds) Use construction paper, tissue paper, dowels and pipe cleaners to make incredible, colorful spring bouquets. Scholarships for classes and materials are available on our website. 26A3KN101 Ages...
Read MoreDIY PAPER FLOWERS (1-day Workshop for 5-8 year-olds) Use construction paper, tissue paper, dowels and pipe cleaners to make incredible, colorful spring bouquets. Scholarships for classes and materials are available on our website. 26A2KN101 Ages...
Read MoreCREATIVE AGING: STUDIO SERIES Creative Aging is a program designed for adults age 55+ to gather at the Art Center and learn about art while making community connections and fostering cognitive health. These sessions will...
Read MoreGUIDED MEDITATION AND ABSTRACT PAINTING WORKSHOP Unwind your mind and allow your heart to lead with this dreamy abstract painting class. Enjoy a rejuvenating day of deep breaths, guided meditation and playful art making while...
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