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Art classes in Des Moines

Des Moines is the capital of Iowa. It has a lot to offer, with downtown where you can shop, eat, and hang out with friends. With Iowa being a small state and not very well-known, there are not a lot of opportunities for fun and basic things. It can be hard since Iowa is not known for artists to come to visit for concerts, games, or have things like Six Flags, Coachella, and other things that other states have. Though sometimes throughout the years, the Des Moines area hosts certain things for people to learn and create.

One that I have seen is creative pop-ups happening once in a while. With the downtown farmers market and festivals happening during the summer, and creative outlets like painting and drawing during the winter. If you are ever bored this winter, you can find workshops and events that businesses and clubs host to get involved with the community and not always be stuck at home.

*Image by Yaneli Perez*

Art class #1: The art center

  • Location: 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
  • We all love the art center. If you are an Iowan, it was the go-to spot when you were a child for school field trips.
  • It’s not just a museum you go to when you’re bored, but it hosts events for you to learn how to draw. They sort it out by age or by the type of art you want to learn.
  • They offer calligraphy, ceramics, digital art, photography, and much more. While you’re there, you can visit Papa John’s sculpture park. If you want to learn more, click the link.

Art class #2: Mainframe studios

  • Location: 900 Keosauqua way, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • This is a nonprofit art space that is located in downtown Des Moines. They collaborate with inspiring artists to show off their work.
  • Even hosts events for adults to learn how to draw, make bowls, a dance studio to teach you how to dance, and so much more.
  • This is still much more than they want to do to expand their business and get more people involved. If you want to learn more, click the link.

Art class #3: DSM art club

  • Location: 1501 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa
  • This is a club for adults and for children. This is an all-year-round and they host events and workshops very often. If you want to spend time with friends or have fun with your children, this is. The place.
  • You can paint ornaments, Learn how to make bracelets, self-portraits, and even, at times, have animals be there while you paint.
  • You can join their Facebook groups to learn more.
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