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Programs at the Art House of Des Moines

A UKE HAPPENING

Bring your ukulele, guitar, mandolin, hand percussion, or singing voice to the lively intergenerational musical jam! Come and join us to learn tunes on the ukulele, learn some fun new techniques, stretch yourself with some optional performance opportunities all the while getting to know new friends. These events will be scheduled quarterly in January, April, July and October. Contact us to receive an email invitation prior to these events. Facilitated by Natalie Steenson, Director of Art House Des Moines.

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 “Because if everyone played the ukulele,

this world would be a much happier place” – Jake Shimabakuro

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UKULELE CLASSES AT NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
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Throughout the year, Natalie Steenson teaches Beginning and Next Steps ukulele classes at the Northside Library in Des Moines. If you are interested in these classes, contact the Northside Library or Natalie at arthousedsm@gmail.com to be placed on a mailing list for future classes. 

Beginning Ukulele Class

Want to learn the basics of ukulele playing? In this class you will learn how to hold the ukulele, strum and try out basic chords on songs for everyone. Beginning Ukulele classes offered in October 2023.

Next Steps Ukulele Class

Do you already have some ukulele skills but want to learn more? Join us for three weekly sessions of intermediate ukulele classes. Next Steps ukulele class offered again in the summer 2024. 

EVENSONG WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

Experience worship in the quiet of the evening. Together will explore and reimagine creative thoughtful online worship through scripture, poetry, readings, reflections, prayer, and music.

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EvenSong Worship Experiences are scheduled at various times throughout the year. Contact us to find out more. Facilitated by Natalie Steenson, Director of Art House Des Moines and Shamaine Chambers King, Pastor of Windsor Presbyterian Church.

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Learn more at windsorpc.org

CHOIR TONE-UP!

Choir Basics Workout! Every Wednesday 7-8 p.m. from September through May. Contact us to learn more! Facilitated by Natalie Steenson, Director of Art House Des Moines.

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Learn more at windsorpc.org

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Interested in learning an instrument? We have some private teachers teaching both individual and small group lessons!

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Violin, viola, and ukulele, Elaina Steenson 

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Piano, voice, and ukulele, Natalie Steenson

COFFEE HOUSE SERIES

Join us for occasional Coffee House Concerts in the East Hall Chapel or the Sanctuary at Windsor Presbyterian Church. Concerts feature local musicians from the surrounding Des Moines area including Clear Joy Music, that feature Celtic music on violin and cello.

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Learn more at windsorpc.org

and at Clear Joy Music

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COFFEE HOUSE
Concerts

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