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 4
All classes held at the Des Moines Art Center unless otherwise indicated.

Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Metals/Three-Dimensional
Ceramics
Photography
Calligraphy
Art Appreciation

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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. Students who have previously taken the course are invited to join the class for advanced instruction and an opportunity to work on self-directed projects.

B511 Thursday 9:30 am – 12 pm (6 weeks)
June 12 – July 17
Stan Miller Studio 2
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

*B512 Tuesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 10 – July 15
Michael Lane Studio 1
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

*B513 Thursday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 12 – July 17
Michael Lane Studio 6
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

Figure Drawing

This course is designed to help you develop an understanding of the observed human form. Explore the interaction of basic factors of figure-drawing the nude: structure, anatomy, design, and expression. Beginning Drawing is recommended before taking this class.

*B514 Thursday 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 12 – July 17
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 2
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 16 students
Model fee $25, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

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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 Wednesday 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 2
Tuition $71 ($57) 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 Thursday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 12 – July 17
Stan Miller Studio 1
Tuition $71 ($57) 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 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 10 – July 15
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 2
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 16 students
Model fee $25, 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 10 – July 15
Tracy Duran, Visiting Artist Studio 2
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor

Learn the foundations for making successful watercolor paintings, including color mixing, paper, and brush selection. An introduction to composition and various techniques is presented. Beginning Drawing is recommended before taking this class.

*B525 Wednesday 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Kathy Glenn Studio 1
Tuition $71 ($57) 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 the class.

B526 Wednesday 9:30 am – 12 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Kathy Glenn Studio 1
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
One hour AEA credit available

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PRINTMAKING

Printmaking with Light-Sensitive Polymer Plates

Pencil, ink, paint, photocopied objects, and good contrast photographs can be used to create images that can be exposed to polymer plates. Intaglio inking techniques, combined with relief/intaglio printing, and chine collé are presented. Bring image concepts, a drawing pen, and ink.

*B551 Wednesday 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Robert Schulte Studio 5
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
Material fee $15, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

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METALS/THREE-DIMENSIONAL

Found Object Jewelry: Atypical Adornments

From found objects to fabulous jewelry, create one-of-a-kind wearable works of art. Bring your treasures, trinkets, odds and ends to class and create delightful bracelets, pendants, and pins. Learn the basic techniques of cutting, filing, bending, and soldering with silver or copper.

*B561 Tuesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 10 – July 15
Carrie Herndon Studio 6
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
Material fee $15, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

Lost Wax Casting

Make a ring or pendant using the ancient process of lost wax casting. Begin by carving a wax cast and investing it in mold material. Burn it out and replace it with molten material by means of centrifugal casting. An exact replica of the wax model is created in silver.

*B562 Wednesday 6:30 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Robert Sunderman Studio 6
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
Material fee $15, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

Stained-Glass Design

Capture the beauty of light and colored glass. In this class you can make a lampshade, kaleidoscope, or suncatcher. Both leaded and foiled stained-glass techniques are explored. Teens are welcome.

B491 June 9 – 13 1 – 3 pm
Jerry Goodrich Studio 6
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
Material fee $40, due at registration

Mosaics

This ancient technique is often considered painting without paint, the execution of designs by setting small tiles into wet grout. Using broken tile, ceramics, and/or found objects, design and make a project of your choice. Teens are welcome.

B492 July 14 – 18 9:30 – 11:30 am
Tom Whitehead Studio 5
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 16 students
Material fee $15, due at registration

Surface Design on Fabric

Using a variety of surface-design techniques, create yardage to make original scarves, tote bags, and simple clothing. Learn direct painting techniques, relief printing, dying and discharging, and silk-screen processes. Teens are welcome.

B493 August 11 – 15 9 am – 12 pm
Kari Heath Studio 5
Tuition $71 ($57) Limit 12 students
Material fee $35, due at registration

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.

*B564 Tuesday 7 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 10 – July 15
Ferzana Hashmi and Karin Smith Studio 5
Tuition $71 ($57) 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. In addition, the Art Center offers an expanded program of ceramics studio classes held off-site at RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, located in the Art 316 Building at 316 SW 5th Street in downtown Des Moines, just south of Court Avenue. This program offers more open studio time and provides additional materials and equipment for the student.

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 6 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
B571 is FULL
June 10 – July 15
Nancy Briggs Studio 7
Tuition $116 ($93) Limit 12 students
Material fee $45, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

Beginner’s Course in Clay

Learn the basics of creating objects in clay. Experience an introduction to the techniques of hand-built and thrown objects. Create mugs, bowls, and other vessel forms. Come prepared to get dirty and have fun!

B572 Thursday 6:30 – 9:30 pm (6 weeks)
June 12 – July 17
Chris Rodi
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $166 ($133) Limit 15 students
Material fee $64, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

Open Studio: Intermediate and Advanced Ceramics

The instructor works closely with you to develop a personal course of study as you improve your ongoing work, and work in a series. Learn about different clay bodies and experiment with making new glazes. At least one semester of experience in ceramics is a prerequisite.

B573 Wednesday 9 am – 12 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
David Dahlquist
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $166 ($133) Limit 15 students
Material fee $64, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

Throwing Pottery on the Wheel

This introductory and intermediate class focuses on forming techniques to make mugs, bowls, plates, bottles, vases, teapots, and more. Creative problems are presented to encourage individual expression and direction. Learn about glazing and firing. Bring a sketchbook to the first class.

*B574 Wednesday 6 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 11 – July 16
Justin Richert
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio, 316 SW 5th Street
Tuition $166 ($133) Limit 15 students
Material fee $64, due at registration
One hour AEA credit available

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Fundamentals of SLR Digital Photography

From shutter speeds to apertures and histograms to white balance, this class is designed to help you master the single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera. Bring your digital camera to class and learn how to use it to take great photos.

*B592 Tuesday 7 – 9 pm (6 weeks)
June 10 – July 15
Rachel Merrill-Schwaller Levitt Auditorium
Tuition $57 ($46) Limit 25 students

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CALLIGRAPHY

Foundational and Flourishing

This class is for both introductory as well as intermediate students. Beginners focus on the basic foundational alphabet while intermediate students can apply foundational lettering to projects suitable for framing. The basics of flourishing are covered and students combine traditional calligraphy techniques with contemporary designs. Flourishing is done with pens, pencils, and brushes.

*B593 Thursday 6:30 – 9 pm (5 weeks)
June 19 – July 17
Jean Wilson Studio 5
Tuition $59 ($47) Limit 12 students

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ART APPRECIATION

Art and Architecture: Art Appreciation

How does a museum’s design affect how artwork is displayed and appreciated? How does the design of an artist’s workshop influence the art that they create? What happens when artists create architecture? This three week lecture series will address these questions while examining famous museums and their collections, prominent artists’ studios, and also “architecture” created by artists. Discussion will include the Des Moines Art Center building and its collection along with other examples across history, styles and cultures.

B581 Wednesday 7 – 8:30 pm (3 weeks)
June 11 – 25
Rob Whitehead Levitt Auditorium
Tuition $30 ($24) Limit 25 students

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