ASAP studios are run by teaching artists — individuals with professional or extensive experience in their chosen medium who care about and relate to the program participants. Studios cover the gamut of arts—2D and 3D visual, theatrical, musical, literary, and more.

We are always looking for professional or experienced artists in a variety of fields who are passionate about teaching and working with ASAP kids.

Past studios offered to ASAP participants have included:

• 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

If you have an idea for an ASAP studio and are willing to teach (or know an artist who may), please contact Michelle Bolton King at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 515-770-3380.

ALL teaching artists, whether paid or volunteer, are required to attend ASAP's child safety training and submit to a background check.  No exceptions.  Training and clearance must be repeated every two years.