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Classes designed to bring out the artist in you! Small classes with personal attention!
All classes will be held at The Art Store in Des Moines (unless otherwise indicated). Reserve your spot by sending a check, calling or stopping by the store today. Cancellations must be received prior to the first day of class to be eligable for a refund (less a $5 fee). Advanced payment will reserve your seat in a class, open seats are first come first serve.

Students will receive a 15% discount off suggested retail prices for related items or items used in class!!!

Cartooning Fun w/Kids & Their Parents Too by Gene Hamilton
Kids (Grades 3-6) and their parents will learn the basics of cartooning by playing drawing games such as "Doodle Challenge", "Name Game", or "Exquisite Corpse". No talent necessary. This is a great opportunity for parent and child to spend some fun learning time together.

*All supplies included

** Each Child is $15 & Each Parent is $15 = TOTAL $30

June 14th
Saturday 1-2:30pm
$30
Per Class total ($15/Child & $15/Parent)

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ATC Mixed Media (Collage) by Brandi Butcher-Isley
Make mini art pieces 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" called Artist Trading Cards.

Class participants will complete several cards each - enough for trading

* Listed as a Per Student Cost.

June 18 & 25
Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm
$25
Per Student

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Basic Drawing Kids (ages 9-12) by Connie Guillaume
Kids will learn basic pencil drawing techniques to complete a still life

* Listed as a Per Student Cost.

June 28
Saturday 10am - 12pm
$15
Per Student

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Watercolor For Kids (Ages 9-12) by Connie Guillaume
Each child (Ages 9 - 12yrs) will complete an abstract watercolor painting.

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July 19
Saturday 10am - 12pm
$15
Per Student

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Beginning Oil Painting by Cat Rocketship
This course is a brief primer in the approaches to oil painting as well as its materials, mediums, safety, color mixing and techniques. This class will teach you the basics so that after the class you can continue oil painting on your own.

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July 10,17,24,31
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm
$40
Per Student

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Italic Calligraphy by Kris Horning
Learn one of the most popular styles of calligraphy - Great for many applications, especially addressing invitations.Students will first write with a calligraphy marker then will have the option of using a dip pen with bottled ink.

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May 22, 29 & June 5
Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm
$40
Per Student

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Beginning Drawing: Elements of Art by Jo Randolph Simpson
Five week course in the basicas of drawing and design with the emphasis on using simple materials that you are familiar with in a new way;
Creating Art

Introduction to Art

  • Awakening the artist
  • Discussion of definitions of art
  • Difference between sketching and drawing
  • Elements and principles of design

Learning About

  • Charcoal and pencils
  • How to draw 2 and 3 dimensional shapes
  • Light and shadow in objects, still life, landscapes and (later) human faces

When the course is complete you wil lhave knowledge of how to use flat and sharp sides of charcoal and pencils, how to draw straight lines and curved objects. How to apply and erase light from a dark silhouette, how to draw and shade objects, how to do thumbnails in preperation for sketching landscapes and faces.

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June 2,9,16,23,30
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
$50
Per Student

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Silkscreening for Beginners by Kari Heath
Learn the liquid stencil technique using drawing fluid and screen blocker.Each student should come prepared with a few thick-lined images you wish to print (This can be images of flowers to images of an ideas for your garage band's next CD cover or t-shirt).Wear old clothes. The class will be in 2 parts. Part 1 - Instructions and examples. Part 2 - Prepare your own screen and print!

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July 19
Saturday 10am - 2pm
$25
Per Student

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Airbrush Basic by Shawn Palek
Learn the basics of airbrushing including care & manipulation of the tool, which paints to use, and important practice techniques which are designed to develop your airbrushing skills. June 21st
Saturday 11-5pm
$35
Per Student

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Acrylic Painting by Jim Engler
This class will focus on color mixing & paint application. We will work on color schemes & composition using photos as a reference. Two paintings will be completed in this 3 Week course.

Supply List:
  • Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Set
  • Brushes
  • Winsor & Newton Synthetic University #3,4 & 8 Flat
  • (2) 16x20 Canvases
  • Wax Paper Palette
  • Pencil
  • Container for Water
June 10-12,17-19,24-26
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm - 9pm
$80
Per Student

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