EXPLORE: Workshops & Classes

By Cyote Williams

Exercise the body or mind, learn a new skill, or perfect an old one.

WORKSHOP DSM
4505 Forest Ave., Des Moines
www.workshopdsm.com
Open workshops on the first Friday of every month for those looking to develop their arts and crafts skills. Bring the little ones along as owner Carrie Naumann hosts workshops for kids and adults alike.

DES MOINES ART CENTER
4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines
www.desmoinesartcenter.org
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to become one of the best around, there’s a class for you here. The art Center hires local artists to help teach their classes on mediums from painting to ceramics, drawing, printmaking and more.

DSM ART CLUB
1501 Ingersoll Ave., Suite 100, Des Moines
www.dsmartclub.com
Started by local moms Leah and Michelle, this art club hosts several arts and crafts classes for children and adults alike. Whether you’re looking to bond with your little one or create a handmade gift for a loved one, you can get started here.

DES MOINES WOODWORKERS
175 S. Ninth St., West Des Moines
www.dmwoodworkers.org
This woodworking club offers classes from building furniture to learning about the tools that allow you to do so. Classes are taught by TV host Phil Huber, editor in chief of “Popular Woodworking” Logan Wittmer, and former deputy editor of WOOD magazine Craig Ruegsegger.

PULSE DANCE AND FITNESS STUDIO
6920 EP True Parkway, Suite 115, West Des Moines
www.pulsedancefitnessstudio.com
Get your groove and your move on. The dance-based fitness studio offers 45-minute dance classes that will be sure to get anyone into shape, with classes ranging from dance to barre, sculpting, choreo, HIIT and flow.

POWER LIFE YOGA AND BARRE
1717 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines
www.powerlife.com
There are multiple Power Life locations throughout the metro, each offering several classes. Go through the power yoga series that takes you from an introduction to heated power yoga, or keep it simple with a meditation version. Other classes offered include sculpting and barre for those looking for a more intense workout.

KUNZLER STUDIOS
324 Fifth St., West Des Moines
www.kunzlerstudios.com
Kunzler studios offers ceramics classes for those interested in the non-athletic side of sculpting. Sign up for a one-time class to get your bearings or for a month long if you’re looking to get into the groove.