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...
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...
Read MoreTEEN ART INTENSIVE: INTRODUCTION TO METALS AND JEWELRY MAKING (15-18) Mondays – Wednesdays (3 WEEKS / 9 class sessions) Teens of all skill levels are invited to join this introduction to metals and jewelry making! Students...
Read MoreTEEN CERAMIC INTENSIVE: WHEEL THROWING CLASS (15-18) Mondays – Wednesdays (3 WEEKS / 9 class sessions) Teens of all skill levels are invited to join this wheel throwing class! Students will learn the processes of making...
Read MoreTEEN ART INTENSIVE: FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING (15-18) Mondays – Wednesdays (3 WEEKS / 9 class sessions) Learn techniques of drawing the human figure, gesture drawing, intuitive drawing, and sketching in this fun class. Students will work with a...
Read MoreBUDDING ARTISTS OUTDOOR FUN! Discover and explore the fun of making art side-by-side with your budding artist! You and your child will experiment with an assortment of activities and art materials while encouraging your child’s...
Read MoreFANTASTIC CREATURES Create-your-own cryptids, dragons, and wonderous creatures from your imagination! Learn about rare animals like the narwhal and axolotls, huge extinct animals like the giant sloth, saber-tooth-tigers, mini elephants of Sicily, and microscopic creatures...
Read MoreIMPRESSIONISM, CUBISM, POP-ART, AND MORE! A YOUNG ARTIST TIME-TRAVELLING ADVENTURE Using artwork within the Des Moines Art Center museum’s exhibitions as close-up examples, campers will learn about art movements through time. Campers will work on...
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