Date

Friday, June 13, 2025

Event Details

Looking for a fun and creative way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Our one-day youth workshops offer kids a chance to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media in the Art Center studios—no experience needed! Led by experienced teaching artists, these hands-on, two-hour workshops are the perfect way to engage imaginations and practice artistic skills.

Visit the museum after the workshop for more art inspiration! Admission is always free.

STOPMOTION ANIMATION (AGES 6-8)

STOPMOTION ANIMATION (AGES 9-13)

Let your imagination run wild in this filmmaking workshop! Learn the basics of story creation and methods to create fantastic stop-motion animations. Students will make clay characters, props, and backdrops to populate their animations. Animation workshops encourage a fun, collaborative environment for the students involved.

PRINTING LAB (AGES 6-8)

PRINTING LAB (AGES 9-13)

Get ready for fun! In this workshop, students will take home several awesome examples of silk screen printing. Students learn how to “pull” their own screen prints using a selection of pre-made images and learn how to make multi-layered and colorful prints.

Des Moines Art Center members receive a 20% discount on all classes, camps, and workshops! Become a member today. 

Location

Des Moines Art Center
4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312 United States