WATERCOLOR 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 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 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 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 MorePASTELS AND OPEN STUDIO Explore an assortment of pastel techniques and color theory. The underlying properties of pastel and conté will be presented. This class is designed for all levels; instruction will be tailored to...
Read MoreCOLORED PENCIL DRAWING – PET PORTRAITS 2 Colored pencils are easy to set up and start drawing fast. Quality pencils are available in a wide array of colors, allowing artists to accurately record details of...
Read MoreINTRO TO DRAWING?? Whether you are a first timer, 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...
Read MoreGARDEN TOTEMS EXTRAVAGANZA Do you love the idea of making your very own totem garden sculpture? Create fun and colorful garden totems for your yard in this 6-week class. Students will explore hand building techniques...
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 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...
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