ADULT CLASSES

Adults furnish their own supplies. For most classes, instructors provide a list of supplies prior to, or at the first class meeting. Please bring basic supplies to the first class. Model fees and material fees are due at time of registration.

*Evening Course     ($) = Tuition cost for members   No classes July 3
All classes held at the Des Moines Art Center unless otherwise indicated.

Classes and workshops recommended by the Art Noir Board, an Art Center affiliate group dedicated to engaging adults in their 20s and 30s.

Drawing
Calligraphy
Painting
Printmaking
Metals/Three-Dimensional
Ceramics
Photography
Art for the Intimidated

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DRAWING

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE DRAWING

Using pencil or charcoal, learn basic techniques and elements of composition, value contrasts, and line variations. Still life with an emphasis on realism is the subject matter of your drawings. This class is a recommended prerequisite for students who want to study painting, watercolor, or figure drawing. A continuum is provided for the returning student.

*B511 Tuesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
B511 is FULL
June 9 – July 14
Michael Lane, Brennan Studio 1
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

B512 Thursday 9:30 am – 12 pm (6 weeks)
B512 is FULL
June 11 – July 16
Stan Miller, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES

Take your inspiration from the masters as you improve your drawing and observation skills in the Art Center galleries. Each week learn about a different artist and draw from a favorite painting, sculpture, or architectural work.

*B513 Thursday 6:15 – 8:45 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Michael Lane, Museum Lobby
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

MIXED-MEDIA CREATIVE FIGURE DRAWING

Focus on the expressive aspect of figure drawing, working in a wide variety of dry and wet media. Work with a range of long and short poses throughout the term. Figure Drawing is recommended before taking this class.

*B514 Wednesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 10 – July 15
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 16 students
Model fee $27, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

FIGURE DRAWING ANATOMY

Students study the figure’s internal components and structure to see how they relate to design elements. Every level of student is invited to come to a better understanding of the figure to enhance expressive drawing. A continuum is provided for the returning student.

*B515 Thursday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Jack Wilkes, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 16 students
Model fee $27, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

PORTRAIT DRAWING

The human face continues to be a favorite subject of artists. Learn to use charcoal to create a realistic portrait by combining proportion, perspective, contour, and shading.

B516 Friday 9 am – 12 pm (5 weeks)
B516 is FULL
June 12 – July 17 (No class July 3)
Deb Ames, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
Model fee $27, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

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CALLIGRAPHY

THE ART OF PENMANSHIP

Explore creative ways to express yourself using a variety of tools and the alphabet. Choose from italic, black letter, uncial or any of the script styles. Beginner friendly markers as well as dip pens and ink are provided. Open to all levels.

*B517 Tuesday 7 – 9 pm (5 weeks)
B517 is FULL
June 9 – July 7
Jean Wilson, Richards Studio 3
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 6 students
Material fee $10, due at registration

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PAINTING

OIL PAINTING FOR ALL LEVELS

Explore ways to start a painting by working from still life. Experiment with techniques and materials, and paint with oils. Beginning Drawing is recommended before taking this class.

*B521 Thursday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
B521 is FULL
June 11 – July 16
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist, Studio 1
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR ALL LEVELS

Explore ways to start a painting by working from ideas, sketches, or still life. Experiment with techniques and materials, and paint with acrylics. Beginning Drawing is recommended before taking this class.

*B522 Wednesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
B522 is FULL
June 10 – July 15
Stan Miller, Brennan Studio 1
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

FIGURE PAINTING

This course is focused on figure-painting from the nude model and how to paint flesh tones. Work on mastering the skills of traditional figure painting in oils. Beginning Painting and Figure Drawing are recommended before taking this class.

*B523 Tuesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 9 – July 14
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 16 students
Model fee $27, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

ADVANCED PAINTING AND DRAWING

The focus of this class is to help you develop work that is more personal through painting and/or drawing. Work closely with the visiting artist to create works that speak to issues pertinent to you. Beginning Drawing and Beginning Painting are recommended before taking this class.

B524 Tuesday 9:30 am – 12 pm (6 weeks)
June 9 – July 14
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED WATERCOLOR

For this course you need some background and experience in watercolor. Master transparent color relationships as you develop strong compositions. Beginning Watercolor is recommended before taking this class.

B525 Wednesday 9:30 am – 12 pm (6 weeks)
June 10 – July 15
Kathy Glenn, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

WET WORK! AN EXPERIMENTAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

Though watercolor is sometimes viewed as a demanding medium, it is a very flexible, even forgiving tool! Each week, investigate new strategies or employ experimental approaches to this old and interesting medium.

*B526 Thursday 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
B526 is FULL
June 11 – July 16
Janet Hart Heinicke, Principal West 5
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

OPEN STUDIO: PAINTING

This is your opportunity to study color theory as you work in your favorite medium of watercolor, pastel, or acrylic painting. The instructor is available to assist you in your journey to becoming a better artist.

B527 Monday 9:30 am – 12 pm (6 weeks)
June 8 – July 13
Kathy Glenn, Studio 2
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

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PRINTMAKING

SAFETY-FIRST PRINTMAKING WITH SOLAR PLATES AND MORE

Learn new techniques as alternatives to traditional printmaking that are greener and safer, while also encountering exciting and expanded creative possibilities. Engaging all levels of printmaking experience, students focus on new ways to non-toxically etch intaglio plates, print, and clean-up.

*B551 Wednesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
B551 is FULL
June 10 – July 15
Catherine Dreiss and Mary Jones
Principal West 5
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
Material fee $25, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

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METALS/THREE-DIMENSIONAL

BASIC JEWELRY MAKING

Learn the basic jewelry making techniques of cutting, sawing, filing, sanding, bending, and soldering. Master cold joining and the rolling mill as you design and create a brooch in silver, copper, brass or nickel.

*B561 Tuesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
B561 is FULL
June 9 – July 14
Carrie Herndon, Principal East 6
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
Material fee $15, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

EARRING CONSTRUCTION AND FABRICATION

Design and create earrings as you master soldering, forming and forging, and cold joining techniques in silver, copper or brass. Learn how to make cabochon settings for inexpensive stones that are available for sale in class.

*B562 Wednesday 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
B562 is FULL
Robert Sunderman, Principal East 6
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
Material fee $15, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

MOSAICS

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SURFACE DESIGN ON FABRIC

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GLASS BEAD MAKING

Lampwork bead making is the process of shaping glass rods in the molten state over a torch to create amazing, distinctive, wearable glass beads. Studio setup, safety equipment, and multiple bead-working techniques are presented.Lamp work bead making is the process of shaping glass rods in the molten state over a torch to create amazing, distinctive, wearable glass beads. Studio setup, safety equipment, and multiple bead-working techniques are presented. Protective eyewear is required.

*B564 Tuesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 9 – July 14
Ferzana Hashmi and Karin Smith
Principal West 5
Tuition $78 ($62) Limit 12 students
Material fee $125, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

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CERAMICS

The Art Center’s ceramics studio provides the beginning ceramics student with the needed equipment for a successful learning experience. RDG Dahlquist Art Studio is closed for the summer for extensive remodeling. A new program and new classes are scheduled to begin in the fall. Please call 515.284.1675 for more information.

INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS

This class is designed to help you learn the fundamental techniques of hand building, wheel throwing, and raku ware. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of clay, slip, and glaze solutions.

B571 Tuesday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm (6 weeks)
B571 is FULL
June 9 – July 14
Nancy Briggs, Studio 7
Tuition $116 ($93) Limit 12 students
Material fee $45, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available