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BOOK 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...
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UKRAINIAN 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...
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MOVEMENT AND ART MAKING WORKSHOP Partake in one or multiple workshops that combine yoga, exploration of a piece of art in the Des Moines Art Center, and calligraphy/lettering. Students will explore yogic techniques of pranayama,...
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NATURE JOURNALING 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. We...
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The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children with autism and their families to engage with artwork and have fun at a museum. In this free program, children on the autism spectrum and their...
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The purpose of Art Spectrums is to enable children with autism and their families to engage with artwork and have fun at a museum. In this free program, children on the autism spectrum and their...
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FILM NOIR AND GERMAN EXPRESSIONISM: POSTER DESIGN Private eyes, femme fatales, gangsters, vampires, gothic romances, warped senses of reality, alternate universes, and murder. The early film movements of German Expressionism and its Hollywood spin off,...
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WORLD 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...
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MOSAIC ORNAMENTS – MAKE AND MINGLE Come in from the cold and make a unique mosaic ornament with fellow students in this one day make and mingle event. Use colorful glass, tile, and ceramic pieces...
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