Middle School Art Program
FREE ART CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY!
Welcome to the Desert Art Center, where we encourage young artists amidst the vibrant backdrop of Palm Springs, California. Nestled at 550 North Palm Canyon Drive, our center serves as a creative oasis for children aged 9-14, offering a rotation of free art classes offered on Saturdays 9am to 12pm.
As the oldest non-profit organization in Palm Springs, we take pride in our rich history of serving the community. Our goal is to provide skills to middle school-aged children and bridge the gap between elementary and high school art programs in hopes to keep kids interested in art. Students will get to experience various mediums and techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors.
The next term begins April 27th, 2024 Explore our current classes in rotation below.
How to join
For convenience, we have several ways to apply. Below you will find both a PDF copy of our paper application and our online application. Please fill one out completely and follow submission instructions of your preference. If you have any questions, please contact Cheyenne Poe at MSAP@desertartcenter.org or via text.
Class Descriptions
Students will explore the vibrant world of acrylic paints, learning various techniques to express their creativity on canvas or other surfaces.
Delve into the world of moving pictures, learning the basics of animation techniques to bring characters and stories to life through motion. At the end of 4 sessions, students will have their drawings turned into Gif format and sent to parent emails. See below for examples.
Students will learn the art of crafting ceramics by hand, using techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building to create unique pottery pieces.
Discover the versatile medium of papier-mâché, where students will sculpt and mold using paper and glue to create imaginative three-dimensional sculptures.
Develop drawing skills using classic tools, exploring the expressive potential of ink and pencil to create detailed and dynamic illustrations.
Inspired by the iconic movement, students will create bold and colorful paintings, drawing from popular culture and everyday objects to make vibrant, eye-catching art.
Dive into the delicate world of watercolors, mastering techniques such as washes, glazing, and wet-on-wet to create beautiful, translucent paintings.
Explore the art of pottery on the wheel, learning to shape and mold clay into functional and decorative pieces through spinning and hand manipulation techniques.