Middle School

Jul 21 2025 | 5:00 pm

Acrylic Sunsets on Canvas

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309

Age Range 14+

Organization Hoyt Sherman Place

Contact Emily Roeder

Information Capture the beauty of a sunset on canvas using vibrant acrylics. Bring your own sunset photo or paint what you see in the sky. Guided by artist Kelsey Wilson, you'll explore color blending and brush techniques in a relaxed, creative setting. Supplies included— just bring your vision and let the sky

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Jul 25 2025 (all day)

SummerSongs

Location Windsor Heights Lutheran Church

Age Range Finished kindergarten through 8th grade

Cost The price range varies, there are scholarships available.

Organization Heartland Youth Choir

Contact Kelli Stoermer

Email office@heartlandyouthchoir.org

Phone (515) 221-3922

Information Singers who have finished grade K through 8 will enjoy five days of singing and fun that ends with a musical performance! Participants will experience choir rehearsals, musicianship, sectional rehearsals, and movement activities.

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Jul 27 2025 | 2:00 pm

Summer Needle Felting Workshop

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309

Age Range 8+

Organization Hoyt Sherman Place

Contact Emily Roeder

Information Learn the art of needle-felting! Create beautiful felted wool art as you learn techniques step-by-step in this beginner-friendly workshop. Follow along to create a summer prairie landscape filled with your favorite flowers, or create freely with fluffy, colorful wool! All tools and supplies will be

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Aug 13 2025 | 6:00 pm

Charcoal Exploration Class

Location 1501 Woodland Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309

Age Range Middle School-High School +

Organization Hoyt Sherman Place

Contact Emily Roeder

Information Learn to draw a realistic still life using charcoal and expressive mark making techniques. You'll create a toned background to enhance contrast, making highlights and shadows more impactful. This class is perfect for building observational skills and exploring dynamic, engaging drawing styles.

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Dec 31 2025 (all day)

Iowa Reading Research Center Survey for Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students

Organization Iowa Reading Research Center

Contact Leah Zimmermann

Email leah-zimmermann@uiowa.edu

Phone (319) 335-5324

Information The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports.

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Now Enrolling New Students for 2025-26! For more info: District Enrollment

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Acrylic Sunsets on Canvas

SummerSongs

Summer Needle Felting Workshop

Charcoal Exploration Class

Iowa Reading Research Center Survey for Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students