About ASAP:  Studios

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The ASAP Studio Approach

Ceramics Studio


Drum Studio


Dance Studio

ASAP's organizational model is hands-on art studios, or classes.  Students meet on site, have a healthy snack, participate in an opening activity to transition from the school day, then the group breaks into thematic studios which meet independently in a classroom setting, with each student having access to the instructor and a number of dedicated volunteers.  All materials are provided and space is appropriate for the work.

Past Studios

ASAP's studio schedule varies each session based upon the availability of instructors and the overall balance of course offerings.  Students rank their preference for studios when they enroll, and are assigned to a studio for the entire session. Examples of past studios include:

  • Acrylic Painting
  • Bookmaking & Calligraphy
  • Broadcasting
  • Capoeira (Brazilian Martial Arts & Dance)
  • Ceramics
  • Crochet
  • Dance/Creative Movement
  • Digital Photography
  • Drawing & Painting
  • Fabric Art: Batik
  • Fabric Art: Beading
  • Fabric Art: Wall Hanging (Quilting & Painting)
  • Found-Object Sculpture
  • Masks & Puppets
  • Music: Rhythm & Beat (Singing, Drumming, Orff Instruments)
  • Music: West African Drumming
  • Music: World Drumming
  • Paper Art (Origami & Scherenschnitte)
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Printmaking & Collage
  • Spoken-Word Poetry
 

After School Arts Program - Des Moines, Iowa

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Artists - Get Involved!

ASAP's programming depends upon the involvement of local artists!  If you'd be interested in leading a studio, contact us.

" While our children have access to sports and recreation programs, ASAP is the only fine arts program in this neighborhood and we are so thankful for this presence. In partnering with ASAP for two years, we are continually impressed with the good planning, the tight collaboration and the integrity of the art faculty. As grant administrator, I feel this program brings a lot of value for the cost. "

Robin Hamel
Thrivent Builds Neighborhoods Program Manager
Des Moines Neighborhood Resource Center


After School Arts Program
Arts for the City, Inc.
600 Sixth Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-770-3380
info@asap-dsm.org