Workshops Archives | Des Moines Art Center

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Art Spectrums

The 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...

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Make A Chia Planter (7-8)

MAKE 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...

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Make A Chia Planter (9-11)

MAKE 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...

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Creative Aging

CREATIVE 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...

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Valentines Day Cards (7-8)

VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS WORKSHOP (1-day workshop for 7-8 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...

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Valentines Day Cards (9-11)

VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS WORKSHOP (1-day workshop for 9-11 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...

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Calligraphy: Love Letters

CALLIGRAPHY: 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...

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Mosaic Making Workshop

MOSAIC 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,...

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Acrylic Pour Paint (9-11)

ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING WORKSHOP (1-day Workshop for 9-11 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...

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Acrylic Pour Paint (12-14)

ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING WORKSHOP (1-day Workshop for 12-14 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...

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Creative Aging

CREATIVE 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...

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Nature Collage Canvas Workshop

NATURE 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...

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Abstract Calligraphy Workshop

CALLIGRAPHY: 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...

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Pysanky Egg Decorating

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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Pom-Poms Workshop (7-8)

WE’RE MAKING POM POMS! (1-day workshop for 7-8 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...

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Pom-Poms Workshop (9-11)

WE’RE MAKING POM POMS! (1-day workshop for 9-11 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...

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World of Wine Workshop

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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Make a Magic Satchel (9-11)

MAKE 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...

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Make a Magic Satchel (12-14)

MAKE A MAGIC SATCHEL (1-day Workshop for 12-14 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...

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Creative Aging

CREATIVE 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...

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Henna and Mandalas Workshop

HENNA 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...

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Mosaic Making Workshop

MOSAIC 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,...

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DIY Paper Flowers (7-8)

DIY PAPER FLOWERS (1-day Workshop for 7-8 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...

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DIY Paper Flowers (5-6)

DIY PAPER FLOWERS (1-day Workshop for 5-6 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...

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Creative Aging

CREATIVE 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...

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Meditation & Painting Workshop

GUIDED 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...