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classes camps workshops SPRING 2021
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FIND THE PERFECT CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
HOW TO REGISTER WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY
3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION ONLINE desmoinesartcenter.org The Art Center may cancel classes due to severe
CALL 515.271.0316 weather or other variables. Check the Art Center
Monday – Friday / 9 am – 4 pm website, KCCI Channel 8, or WHO Radio 1040 for
MY LITTLE ARTIST + ME EMAIL studioclasses@desmoinesartcenter.org cancellation details. Canceled classes are rescheduled.
4
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
REGISTRATION INFORMATION STAFF DEVELOPMENT + COLLEGE CREDIT
• Class enrollment is taken on a first-come, Staff development credit is available through
CHILDREN’S
ON THE COVER Drawing by Wade, age 7, shown above first-served basis. Heartland AEA for selected classes. An additional
5 VIRTUAL CLASSES
at home in his first virtual Art Center class. • Class registration closes 24 hours before the fee is required, payable to Heartland AEA. One
AGES 3 –16
start of the class. Adult classes with a material hour of credit is given for 15 hours of instruction.
Students may enroll for staff development credit
10 PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Art Center members fee close seven days before the start date.
on the first day of class. Call 515.271.0316 for
save 20% on class • Registration is complete when we are in receipt
of FULL payment.
more information.
SPRING BREAK CAMPS and workshop tuition. • Confirmations for online registrations
Some courses qualify for college credit from area
12 FOR CHILDREN + TEENS are sent via e-mail. Material lists for adult
colleges. Interested students should register with
JOIN ONLINE TODAY! their college prior to registration at the Art Center.
classes are located online with the
Other benefits of membership include: class listing.
14 ADULT CLASSES > Invitations to exhibition previews • Late enrollment requires instructor approval.
> Discounts in The Shop at the Art Center Tuition and fees are not prorated. VIRTUAL
> Free or reduced admission to special events • Classes are held virtually via Zoom or at the
22 PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Avenue. WHAT TO EXPECT
Your membership contribution IN A VIRTUAL CLASS
WEBSITE
allows the Art Center to:
MAKE+MINGLE The Art Center website allows visitors to view the Participants will meet via Zoom from the
23 > Support free admission current class schedule, register for classes, and view comfort and safety of their home. Virtual
ADULT WORKSHOPS
> Expand fun and exciting classes and workshops updated class availability. The website will indicate classes and material kits will provide
students with tools and techniques
> Provide free tours for more than all full classes. To be added to a waiting list please
that can be utilized for continued,
18,000 students every year contact studioclasses@desmoinesartcenter.org or
independent learning all term.
515.271.0316.
ON MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
SITE REFUND POLICY
FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS All transfers and refunds must be requested Participants will need access to the
Use one of these family categories to include children seven days before the class start date. internet and a computer or tablet with a
under 18 who are enrolling for classes. A $15 processing fee will be charged for all refunds webcam, microphone, and speakers.
after payments are are processed, regardless of
All classes are $140 or more Ambassador MATERIAL KITS
reason for cancellation. Model and material fees
VIRTUAL unless
$75 Dual / Household includes up to two adults and are non-refundable within seven days of the start Material kits are available for purchase
identified with this dependent children dates. No credits are given. through the Des Moines Art Center at
ON SITE icon. the time of registration and will provide
Low enrollment: The Art Center reserves the
ADULT INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS all the required materials to complete
right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment
Please note, any images of students $50 Individual: Member must be18 years or older the projects during the term. Families
without incurring obligation. If a class or workshop will be provided a date and time for
without masks were taken prior to 20% Discounts available for the following: is canceled by the Art Center, you are entitled to a no-contact pick up at the Art Center
the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Artist, Educator, Senior, Student, or Military* full refund including all fees. before the start of the class. Delivery
At the time of printing this catalog, Artist: full-time working artist of material kits is not an option.
MAKE-UP CLASS
For additional details on what to expect
masks are required for all in-person Educator: currently employed teacher in an If a student is unable to attend a class period for
educational organization in a virtual class at the Art Center,
classes at the Des Moines Art Center. any reason, the Art Center is not responsible for visit desmoinesartcenter.org/learn.
Senior: Age 65+
providing any make-up instruction. The Art Center
Student: degree-seeking full-time student / 18+
reserves the right to change instructors or to
Military: active military personnel
discontinue any class without incurring obligation.
*PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF OF STATUS
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VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S CLASSES
AGES 2 – 5 AGES 5 – 6
MY LITTLE ARTIST + ME VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS ART EXPLORERS
Discover and explore the art process with your budding artist! Multiple creative projects Explore the visual arts through color, line,
will allow your child to experiment with a variety of activities and art materials in the shape, and texture in the studio and the
comfort of your own home as they develop motor and cognitive skills. Each class provides museum. Experiment with a variety of art
your child the opportunity to use creative movement and learn different artistic techniques techniques including drawing, painting,
to create. Space is limited; please pre-register by the Monday prior to each class. sculpting, and printmaking; discover new
ways to create art and develop creative
Individual class tuition $18 ($15) per child; per session
problem-solving skills.
Saturday / 10 –11 am / Virtual
21A201 Thursday / 4:30 – 6 pm (13 weeks)
January 28 – April 29 / No class March 18
21AMLA01 January 30 21AMLA08 March 27 Mara Brown / Virtual
21AMLA02 February 6 21AMLA09 April 3 Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
21AMLA03 February 13 21AMLA10 April 10 21A202 Saturday / 10 –11:30 am
21AMLA04 February 20 21AMLA11 April 17 (13 weeks)
21AMLA05 February 27 21AMLA12 April 24 January 30 – May 1 / No class March 20
Amy Tingstrom / Virtual
21AMLA06 March 6 21AMLA13 May 1 AGES 3 – 5 Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
21AMLA07 March 13
ONCE UPON AN ARTIST…
MIXED MEDIA MADNESS
Give your child a virtual introduction to
Explore creating art through the wild world
the visual arts in this weekly exploratory
of mixed media art processes. Learn
art class. Each class will investigate a new
how to make your own pieces using
theme and explore a variety of art activities
a combination of mark techniques like
for students to practice cognitive, motor,
painting, drawing, and sculpting to create
and virtual social skills while learning about
fun projects throughout the semester.
art from the comfort of your own home.
21A203 Saturday / 2– 3:30 pm (6 weeks)
21A101 Thursday / 3 – 4 pm (13 weeks)
January 30 – March 6
January 28 – April 29 / No class March 18
Staff / Virtual
Mara Brown / Virtual
Tuition $80 ($64) / Material fee $20
Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
It was my first class at the
Des Moines Art Center! I had so
much fun and learned a lot! WADE | AGE 7
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MY LITTLE
VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S
ARTIST +CLASSES
ME FAMILY WORKSHOPS
SCULPTING YOUR WORLD
AGES 7– 8 Discover the art of sculpture. Learn the
skills you need to build your own world
YOUNG ARTIST STUDIO using recycled materials, wire, paper,
Learn through looking, listening, and and clay!
making. Study the artwork in the galleries
to inspire unique creations from the 21A304 Saturday / 2 – 3:30 pm (6 weeks)
safety of your own home. Students March 27 – May 1
will be introduced to a wide variety of Staff / Virtual
two-dimensional and three-dimensional Tuition $80 ($64) / Material fee $20
creative materials and be given choices in
planning and making their artwork. This
class is designed to develop problem-
solving and technical skills throughout
AGES 9 –11
each semester. The class will begin with
YOUNG ARTIST STUDIO
the exploration of line in drawing and then
Learn through looking, listening, and
progress into representing and creating
making. Study the artwork in the galleries
three-dimensional forms.
to inspire unique creations from the safety
21A301 Monday / 4:30 – 6 pm (13 weeks) of your own home. Students will be
January 25 – April 26 / No class March 15 introduced to a wide variety of
Jahan Hamilton / Virtual two-dimensional and three-dimensional
Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30 creative materials and be given choices in
planning and making their artwork. This
21A302 Saturday / Noon –1:30 pm
class is designed to develop problem-
(13 weeks)
solving and technical skills throughout
January 30 – May 1 / No class March 20
each semester. The class will begin with
Amy Tingstrom / Virtual
the exploration of line in drawing and then
Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
progress into representing and creating
three-dimensional forms.
MIXED MEDIA MADNESS
Explore creating art through the wild world 21A401 Tuesday / 4:30 – 6 pm (13 weeks)
of mixed media art processes. Learn January 26 – April 27 / No class March 16
how to make your own pieces using a Jahan Hamilton / Virtual
combination of techniques like painting, Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
drawing, and sculpting to create fun
21A402 Saturday / Noon – 1:30 pm
projects throughout the semester.
(13 weeks)
21A303 Saturday / 2 – 3:30 pm (6 weeks) January 30 – May 1 / No class March 20
January 30 – March 6 Staff / Virtual
Amy Tingstrom / Virtual Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
Tuition $80 ($64) / Material fee $20
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VIRTUAL
PRINTMAKING FOR TEXTILES 21A502 Saturday / Noon – 1:30 pm
Discover the wonders of textile printing. (13 weeks)
Learn how to manipulate fabric through January 30 – May 1 / No class March 20
printmaking and dying techniques to Staff / Virtual
create your own unique fabric. Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
21A403 Monday / 5:30 –7 pm (6 weeks)
TEEN MANGA
January 25 – March 1
Jump into the world of Manga illustration
Jamila Johnson / Virtual
virtually! Develop drawing and illustration
Tuition $80 ($64) / Material fee $20
skills as you study the human form
and learn how to on create your own
CREATE + ILLUSTRATE
characters. All levels are welcome.
Learn the skills you need to create and
illustrate your very own story. Build your 21A503 Tuesday / 5:30 – 7 pm (13 weeks)
technical ability in drawing and painting January 26 – April 27 / No class March 16
while discovering how to build characters Sara Burrier / Virtual
of your very own. Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
21A404 Monday / 5:30 – 7 pm (6 weeks)
COMIC BOOK TECHNIQUES
March 22 – April 26
Join comic book artist Sean Eike and
Jamila Johnson / Virtual
learn how to draw a three-page comic
Tuition $80 ($64) / Material fee $20
story from scratch. Use industry-standard
proportioned paper to create your own
script to build your comic book knowledge
AGES 12–16 and skill.
21A504 Thursday / 4:30 – 6 pm (8 weeks)
DRAWING + PAINTING – TEEN PORTFOLIO January 28 – March 25 (no class March 18)
Strengthen your technical ability and Sean Eike / Virtual
voice to develop the skills you need to Tuition $132 ($106) / Material fee $20
create successful artwork. Utilize the
museum virtually as a resource to explore FIBER ARTS: WEAVE + DYE + FELT
and discuss the work of contemporary Explore the versatility of textile art; learn
artists to gain an understanding of the how to dye cotton and wool and then
significance of the meaning behind take your dyed fabrics and learn how to
artwork. Learn how to integrate subject felt, weave, and hand sew the fibers into
matter and content into your artwork to sculptures and art you can wear or hang.
create a stronger artistic vision.
21A505 Saturday / 2 – 3:30 pm (6 weeks)
20A501 Wednesday / 4:30 – 6 pm March 27 – May 1
(13 weeks) Amy Tingstrom / Virtual
Jan 27 – April 28 (no class March 17) Tuition $80 ($64) / Material fee $20
Michael Lundberg / Virtual
Tuition $175 ($140) / Material fee $30
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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Develop as a creator, thinker, writer,
and leader through one of our
Teen Academy program tracks.
TEEN ACADEMIES
The Teen Academies are designed ARTS
for creative and motivated students in Delve into an in-depth art portfolio
grades 10–12 who have a passion for program designed to meet each student
art and the drive to continue their arts at their individual level and challenge
education through personal enrichment, them to take steps forward to grow in
museum inquiry, and open-ended creative their artistic practice and process. Take
investigation. Students in the Academy your creative practice to the next level
programs gain valuable experiences that in the Arts Academy. Gain inspiration
prepare them for degree programs in the from the museum and be challenged to
fine arts and art history. Each program think conceptually to produce a body of
includes group discussions, engaging work and develop your ideas. Experience
assignments, and support from peers, college-level workshops and classroom
teaching artists, and arts and museum critiques led by Art Center staff and local
professionals. artists. With a supportive team of teaching
artists and peers, students in the Art
Academy gain productive and encouraging
experiences to develop their artistic skill,
The Des Moines Art Center voice, and focus preparing them for the
college studio and beyond.
is pleased to offer these
programs tuition-free to CLAY
all applicants who are Challenge your creative clay practice in this
accepted into one or more college-preparatory program developed
of the Academies. for students looking to take the next step
into conceptual thinking and to refine
2021– 2022 their voice, vision, and execution of their
APPLICATIONS artwork in clay. Work alongside your peers
from the Greater Des Moines community
will be open online from
and under the guidance of teaching
May – September 2021. artists to set goals, critique work, and
For more information problem-solve issues in clay. Students
contact in the Clay Academy develop impressive
artwork for their portfolio while learning
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from professional ceramic artists, gaining
desmoinesartcenter.org.
valuable insight to contemporary clay
practice, and preparing for the college-level
clay studio.
10 DES MOINES ART CENTER VIRTUAL CLASSES+CAMPS+WORKSHOPS | SPRING 2021 11
SPRING BREAK CAMPS | CHILDREN SPRING BREAK CAMPS | TEENS
VIRTUAL
MARCH 15–19 FAMILYMARCH
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
15 –19
Spend Spring Break with the Art Center from the comfort of your own
home. Art camps provide students the opportunity to connect, explore,
create, think, and problem solve through curiosity and experimentation.
VIRTUAL SPRING BREAK CREATE YOUR OWN MERCH
CAMPS FOR CHILDREN Now that you are a Rockstar, create and
design your own merch for you and your
BUILD YOUR OWN ROCKBAND friends. Using a variety of painting and
Explore the properties of sound and the drawing techniques, create a T-shirt,
various ways everyday materials can be posters, and stickers for your fans. Not a
used to create instruments. Discuss and fan of the band? Create merch inspired by
collaborate with your classmates to create your favorite animals and interests.
and demonstrate with your handmade 21ASB202 Ages 5 – 6
instruments at the end of the week. Staff / Virtual
21ASB201 Ages 5 – 6 21ASB302 Ages 7– 8
Staff / Virtual Staff / Virtual
21ASB301 Ages 7– 8 21ASB402 Ages 9 –11
Staff / Virtual Staff / Virtual
21ASB401 Ages 9 –11 Monday – Friday / 1– 4 pm
Staff / Virtual Staff / Studio 7
Monday – Friday / 9 am – noon Tuition $140 ($115) / Material fee $20
Tuition $140 ($115) / Material fee $15
VIRTUAL SPRING BREAK DESIGN YOUR OWN MERCH
CAMPS FOR TEENS Equip yourself with the gear you need to
support your next musical endeavor or
TUITION / $140 ($115) / Material fee $10
favorite pastime. Design your own merch
as you learn to create stickers, posters,
AM CAMPS / 9 am – noon and a T-shirt.
PM CAMPS / 1– 4 pm
21ASB852 Ages 12–15
Monday – Friday / 1– 4 pm
SOUNDSCAPES Staff / Virtual
Visualize your favorite songs and turn Tuition $195 ($156) / Material fee $30
them into the creative masterpieces.
Learn about the multiple ways that sound
can create movement and interpret the
movement and sound through drawing,
painting, and sculpting.
21ASB851 Ages 12–15
Monday – Friday / 9 am – noon
Staff / Virtual
Tuition $140 ($115) / Material fee $15
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ADULT CLASSES
VIRTUAL CLASSES ARE VIRTUAL UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED
DRAWING CALLIGRAPHY
BEGINNING DRAWING CALLIGRAPHY
Develop the fundamental skills needed Practice traditional calligraphy and
to create representational drawings explore modern fonts from the comfort
and gain the confidence to explore new of your home. Each student will have the
art mediums. Learn how to draw from opportunity to work with the instructor
observation and explore a variety of to develop their own calligraphic style.
drawing materials and techniques. This This class will start with pointed pen,
class is a recommended prerequisite for then progress towards brush calligraphy.
painting, watercolor, and figure drawing. Advanced students are welcome to work
on individual projects under the guidance
21A712 Wednesday / 9 am – noon
of the instructor.
(6 weeks)
January 27 – March 3 21A714 Tuesday & Wednesday / 7 – 8 pm
Michael Lundberg / Virtual (6 weeks)
Tuition $135 ($108) January 26 – March 3
Two hours AEA credit available Tome Hope / Virtual
Tuition $90 ($72) / Material kit $40
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED One hour AEA credit available
DRAWING & PAINTING OPEN STUDIO
21A715 Tuesday and Wednesday / 7 – 8
Develop your artistic vision and expand
pm (6 weeks)
your drawing and painting skills in a
March 23 – April 28
dynamic open studio environment with
Tome Hope / Virtual
individual and class critiques. Students will
Tuition $90 ($72) / Material kit $40
work closely with the instructor to create
One hour AEA credit available
art that speaks to issues relevant to their
life. Prerequisites: Beginning Drawing and
Beginning Painting. PAINTING
21A713 Monday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm ACRYLIC PAINTING
(13 weeks) Discover the possibilities of acrylic paint;
January 25 – April 26 / No class March 15 learn a variety of techniques and different
Diane Kunzler / Virtual approaches to painting using this versatile
Tuition $295 ($236) medium. Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing.
Two hours AEA credit available
19C721 Wednesday / 9 am – noon
(6 weeks)
March 24 – April 28
Michael Lundberg / Virtual
Tuition $135 ($108)
One hour AEA credit available
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ADULT CLASSES
MY LITTLE
CLASSES ARTIST
ARE VIRTUAL + ME
UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED FAMILY WORKSHOPS
MIXED MEDIA DRAWING & PAINTING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED MIXED MEDIA
Create complex artwork through the WATERCOLOR ARTISTRY + CRAFT
exploration and application of multiple Explore advanced techniques as you
MAPPING YOUR WORLD: BOOK ARTS
mediums; explore a variety of methods learn how to use photographic references
Learn to create six unique handmade fold
such as image transfer, texture to create watercolor paintings. Gain
books as you find inspiration through an
development, collage, and glazing. an understanding of atmosphere and
investigation of your surroundings. Using
Experiment with paint layering techniques, perspective through the investigation of
Deep Mapping, a creative exploration
a variety of drawing media, and the use urban spaces and landscapes. Advance
approach which interweaves storytelling
of found imagery to create complex mixed your understanding of color as you explore
and cultural geography, explore intimate
media work. All levels are welcome. color balance, hue, and color intensity
interior spaces as well as the winter
to create more engaging compositions.
21A722 Friday / 1– 4 pm (13 weeks) landscape. Research an area through
Recommended prerequisite:
January 29 – April 30 / No class March 19 inquiries your choice to examine the
Beginning Watercolor.
Michael Lundberg / Virtual history of the built environment, the land,
Tuition $295 ($236) 21A724 Tuesday & Thursday / 1 – 2:30 pm Annick | Printmaking student and aspects of your own lived experience.
Two hours AEA credit available (13 weeks) Then plan and assemble a series of artists’
January 26 – April 29 books or folded structures that are a
No class March 16 or 18 PHOTOGRAPHY creative response to both your research
WATERCOLOR
Maria Cervantes / Virtual and experience.
FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL SLR
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR Tuition $295 ($236)
PHOTOGRAPHY + DIGITAL IMAGE 21A741 Monday & Wednesday
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor One hour AEA credit available
EDITING 6:30–7:30 pm (6 weeks)
techniques, including the application of
Study the art of digital single-lens reflex January 25 – March 3
volume and contrast, color mixing and PRINTMAKING (SLR) photography, from the camera Mary Jones / Virtual
theory, and wet-on-wet techniques. An
to the computer. Students will gain an Tuition $90 ($72) / Material kit $60
introduction to composition and various INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING
ON understanding of shutter speed, aperture, One hour AEA credit available
techniques is presented through a variety SITE AND OPEN STUDIO
histograms, and white balance and will
of subject matters. Recommended Learn printmaking, a highly varied
learn how to process, edit, and manipulate STAINED GLASS
prerequisite: Beginning Drawing. medium capable of creating a wide range
their photographs in Adobe Photoshop Create beautiful stained-glass treasures.
of aesthetic effects. Students will learn
21A723 Monday & Wednesday and Lightroom. Digital SLR camera and In this fun and unique class, you will
and complete projects in silkscreen,
6:30 –7:30 pm (13 weeks) home computer required. acquire the knowledge to make anything
relief, intaglio, lithography, monoprint, and
January 25 – April 28 you would like, including a window or
collagraph, and move to more advanced 21A871 Monday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm
No class March 15 or 17 lampshade. Lead and foil techniques are
projects in the format of their choice. (6 weeks)
Sara Burrier / Virtual presented.
Experienced students can choose to be January 25 – March 1
Tuition $195 ($156)
self-guided or follow the progression of the Allison Missal-Akright / Virtual 21A742 Monday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm
One hour AEA credit available
class instruction. All levels are welcome. Tuition $180 ($144) (6 weeks)
One hour AEA credit available January 25 – March 1
21A731 Monday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Jerry Goodrich / Principal Studio 6
(13 weeks) 21A872 Tuesday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Tuition $135 ($108) / Material fee $40
January 25 – April 26 / No class March 15 (6 weeks)
One hour AEA credit available
Alyssa Tauber / Principal Studio 5 March 23 – April 27
Tuition $295 ($236) / Material fee $50 Allison Missal-Akright / Virtual
Two hours AEA credit available Tuition $180 ($144)
One hour AEA credit available
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ADULT CLASSES
MY LITTLE
CLASSES ARTIST
ARE VIRTUAL + ME
UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED FAMILY WORKSHOPS
THE CREATIVE PROCESS MOSAICS ART FOR THE CURIOUS BEGINNING JEWELRY
Gain inspiration from traditional and ON If you have always wanted to take ON Explore cutting, filing, shaping, and
Use artistic practices and experimental SITE SITE
activities to explore meaning-making contemporary mosaic work. Use colorful a class but were not sure which soldering through a project-oriented
during times of uncertainty and unrest. glass, tile, and ceramic pieces to create one, this class is for you! An introduction class that teaches you the foundations of
Cultivate and expand your creativity, beautiful patterns, designs, or images as you to drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed metalsmithing. These skills and techniques will
redirect creative blocks, and bolster learn how to cut and shape glass and secure media, metals, and ceramics will help empower students to design and create unique
innovative problem-solving as you find it to a surface before finishing the design with you discover which medium to pursue in jewelry. Intermediate students will be guided in
your voice through new processes of grout. In the second week of class, come depth. advanced techniques and encouraged to
ideation and creation. Use your personal to the Art Center and collect your materials utilize the class as an open studio.
21A745 Sundays / 12:30—3:30 pm
environment and the world around you and watch the instructor demonstrate cutting
(6 weeks) 21A762 Wednesday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm
to practice a variety of looking exercises, glass, assembly, and grouting. Work under
January 31 – March 7 (6 weeks)
idea generation, purposeful play, and the guidance of the instructor during the
Alyssa Tauber / Principal Studio 5 March 24 – April 28
participatory prompts. remaining virtual class sessions to create
Tuition $135 ($108) / Material fee $20 Sheena Thomas / Principal Studio 6
your own mosaic work.
21A743 Tuesday and Thursday / 6 – 7 pm One hour AEA credit available Tuition $135 ($108) / Material fee $50
(6 weeks) 21A744 Tuesday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks) One hour AEA credit available
March 23 – April 29 March 23 – April 27
Amenda Tate / Virtual Nicole James / Virtual METALS + THREE- CERAMICS
Tuition $90 ($72) Tuition $135 ($108) / Material kit $50 DIMENSIONAL MEDIA
One hour AEA credit available BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING
JEWELRY OPEN STUDIO:
ON Discover the joy of working with
SITE
ON CASTING & STONE SETTING clay and make items you can use.
SITE
Design and create your own Students will be introduced to the potter’s
one-of-a-kind wearable works of art as wheel to make functional forms and learn
you explore casting and stone setting how to trim and glaze their work. Tool kits
techniques. Work with small sculptural are available for purchase; material fee
forms in silver to make items like rings or will cover cost of clay, glaze materials,
parts for other kinds of jewelry. You can and firing.
choose to try one or both processes. All
21A971 Monday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm (13 weeks)
levels are welcome.
January 25 – April 26 / No class March 15
21A761 Wednesday / 1– 4 pm (13 weeks) Nick Meyer / Ceramics Studio 7
January 27– April 28 / No class March 17 Tuition $390 ($312) / Material fee $80
Sheena Thomas / Principal Studio 6 Tool kit $20
Tuition $295 ($236) / Material fee $50 Two hours AEA credit available
Two hours AEA credit available
21A972 Wednesday / 9 am – noon
(13 weeks)
January 27 – April 28 / No class March 17
Diane Kunzler / Ceramics Studio 7
Tuition $390 ($312) / Material fee $80
Tool kit $20
Two hours AEA credit available
18 DES MOINES ART CENTER VIRTUAL CLASSES+CAMPS+WORKSHOPS | SPRING 2021 19ADULT CLASSES
CLASSES ARE VIRTUAL UNLESS OTHERWISE MARKED FAMILY WORKSHOPS
ALL LEVELS WHEEL THROWING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED experience and working knowledge of 21A979 Tuesday / 4 – 5 pm (10 weeks)
ON Whether you are new to the ON CERAMICS GUIDED OPEN STUDIO the Art Center studio and equipment are January 26 – April 6 / No class March 16
SITE SITE
potter’s wheel or are looking for Join fellow artists in a dynamic required. Travis Gingerich / Virtual
a studio to create work in the company open studio environment to strengthen 21A977 Tuesday / 2 – 3 pm (10 weeks) Tuition $300 ($240) / Material fee $80
of other artists, this is the class for you. your artistic voice while advancing your January 26 – April 6 / No class March 16 21A9710 Tuesday / 5 – 6 pm (10 weeks)
Beginning students will be introduced to knowledge and understanding of form, Travis Gingerich / Virtual January 26 – April 6 / No class March 16
the fundamental techniques of the potter’s construction, glazes, and surface design. Tuition $300 ($240) / Material fee $80 Travis Gingerich / Virtual / Zoom
wheel by learning to throw forms such as The instructor will provide individual Tuition $300 ($240) / Material fee $80
21A978 Tuesday / 3 – 4 pm (10 weeks)
bowls, cups, and vases. Intermediate and guidance to meet the needs of each
January 26 – April 6 / No class March 16 21A9711 Tuesday / 6 – 7 pm (10 weeks)
advanced students will be guided and student. Individual and class critiques will
Travis Gingerich / Virtual January 26 – April 6 / No class March 16
encouraged in their own artistic practice. be provided. Tuition includes access to
Tuition $300 ($240) / Material fee $80 Travis Gingerich / Virtual
Tuition includes access to open studios. open studios. Tool kits are available for
Tuition $300 ($240) / Material fee $80
Tool kits are available for purchase; purchase; material fee will cover the cost of
material fee will cover the cost of clay, clay, glaze materials, and firing.
glaze materials, and firing.
21A976 Friday / 9 am – noon (13 weeks)
21A973 Tuesday / 1– 4 pm (13 weeks) January 29 – April 30 / No class March 19
January 26 – April 27 / No class March 16 Teri Breck / Ceramics Studio 7
Diane Kunzler / Ceramics Studio 7 Tuition $390 ($312) / Material fee $80
Tuition $390 ($312) / Material fee $80 Tool kit $20
Tool kit $20 Two hours AEA credit available
Two hours AEA credit available
INDEPENDENT STUDY: CERAMICS
21A974 Wednesday / 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Create ceramics from the comfort of your
(13 weeks)
home studio while having limited access
January 27 – April 28 / No class March 17
to the studio to use the equipment and
Teri Breck / Ceramics Studio 7
have your work fired. Meet weekly via
Tuition $390 ($312) / Material fee $80
Zoom with Art Center Ceramic Technician
Tool kit $20
Travis Gingerich for guidance, critiques,
Two hours AEA credit available
and schedule access to the studio for
21A975 Sunday / 12:30 – 3:30 pm glazing, dropping off clay, and using large
(10 weeks) equipment. Private instruction will provide
January 31 – April 11 / No class March 20 you the opportunity to continue making
Maggie Harlow-Vogt / Ceramics Studio 7 ceramics during our studio closure, advance
Tuition $300 ($240) / Material fee $80 your skills, and develop a home practice
Tool kit $20 while having access to the expertise of a
Two hours AEA credit available professional artist. Students must have the
ability and tools to work independently from
home or a private studio. Tools and studio
time will not be provided by the Art Center;
students can schedule appointments to
use glazes and the slab roller. Ceramic
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HEALING HANDS IN CLAY CLAY AND PLAY BLOCK PRINTED CARDS
ON Discover the art of ceramics in a Work together as a family to design and Create a unique design and learn how
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relaxing environment with fellow create a personalized family clay vessel. to carve your design out of a block before
veterans. Tap into your creativity and self- Using hand-building techniques, coil making multiple prints to create cards,
expression as you learn the art of wheel build a container that will hold dear family posters, or other greetings.
throwing and hand building. Use memories for years to come. Finish your
21AMM1 Sunday, February 7
the pottery wheel to make vessels vessel by decorating it with acrylic paints.
12:30 – 3:30 pm
and explore a variety of hand-building
21VFWK02 Sunday, May 16 Staff / Virtual
techniques to manipulate and alter forms
1– 3 pm / Virtual Tuition $30 ($24) / Material fee $25
in clay. Students will learn traditional WATERCOLOR SPRING FLORALS
Tuition $5 ($4) per Family
glazing techniques and have the Study the design and growth patterns of
ZENTANGLE COASTERS
opportunity to experiment with a variety succulents and create ink drawings from
MAKE IT A DATE: MAKE & TAKE Learn to illustrate using a relaxing method
of surface design techniques. your observations. Use ink and watercolor
Gather with other veterans and their of drawing structured patterns called
21VHH01 Saturday / Noon – 3 pm significant others while spending quality Zentangles. Use your newfound skill to to enhance your work.
(6 weeks) time together making art with your special create a set of ceramic tile coasters with 21AMM4 Sunday, March 21
April 10 – May 15 / Studio 7 someone. Unwind, mingle, and get creative your drawings and designs. 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Free while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere to Staff / Virtual
21AMM2 Sunday, February 21
reconnect over friendly fun art creations. Tuition $30 ($24) / Material fee $25
12:30–3:30 pm
VETERANS & FAMILY WORKSHOPS
6:30 – 8 pm / Virtual Staff / Virtual
Get creative and crafty as you learn, HAND-DYED SCARVES
Tuition $10 ($8) Tuition $30 ($24) / Material fee $25
make, and create with other veteran Create a patterned fabric with traditional
families. Work together as a family in an indigo dye. You will learn how to fold
PAPER QUILLING VALENTINES GELLI PRINTS
artistic environment geared for all ages as and bind cloth to create a variety of
Explore the traditional paper craft of paper Create a collection of fast, colorful, and
you spend time together exploring beautiful effects to design your own
quilling with your significant other. Using fun works of art using a variety of
art-making. hand-dyed scarf.
bright strips of colored paper to coil, shape, techniques with Gelli Printing Plates and
pinch, and design a personal valentine for acrylic paints. Take your prints home as 21AMM5 Sunday, April 4 / 12:30 – 3:30 pm
SPLATER PAINTS
one another. ready-to-frame artworks. Staff / Virtual
Jump into old clothes as we drip, spin,
Tuition $30 ($24) / Material fee $25
and pour paint to create fun canvas 21VMT01 Thursday, February 18 21AMM3 Sunday, March 7 / 12:30 – 3:30 pm
paintings. Get messy together, and 6:30 – 8 pm / Virtual Staff / Virtual
MIXED MEDIA POSTCARDS
explore nontraditional ways of using paint Tuition $10 ($8) Tuition $30 ($24) / Material fee $25
Discover the possibilities that lie within
to create family-inspired art.
found materials. Learn to layer vintage
PARTNERED PORTRAITS
21VFWK01 Sunday, March 14 photos, magazine images, and other
Lock eyes as you practice and learn fun
1– 3 pm / Virtual ephemera using painting and printmaking
and easy portrait drawing techniques.
Tuition $5 ($4) per Family techniques. Create small masterpieces
Gather inspiration from your significant
that can be framed or shared.
other as you gaze upon each other to
practicing contour drawing and more. 21AMM6 Sunday, April 18 / 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Staff / Virtual
21VMT02 Thursday, April 15
Tuition $30 ($24) / Material fee $25
6:30 – 8 pm / Virtual
Tuition $10 ($8)
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