What to do and see in California Desert, California Desert: The Best Lessons & Workshops

The Desert Institute is the adult educational program offered by the Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA) in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park.The Desert Institute offers open enrollment field classes in Joshua Tree National Park and surrounding areas (several with the option of college credit), military scholarships, community lectures, and custom-designed programming.The Institute has courses in cultural history, natural science, survival skills, and the arts for adults to explore in-depth the natural wonders of the park with expert instructors and runs six lecture series with various partners in Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage. There are two class semesters, fall and spring, with courses scheduled on the weekends, ranging from one to three days. Discounts on field classes are available for members of Joshua Tree National Park Association and Partners in Nature Education members.

Desert Art Center is a nonprofit arts cooperative established in 1950. It features a 2,000 sq ft fine art gallery that showcases the original artwork of more than 100 local artists and craftsmen. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, hand-crafted cards, stained glass and more are available for sale at affordable prices. Desert Art Center also offers daily art classes and hosts regular artist receptions.

Join us for an unforgettable journey of fun, friends and laughter. Our classes are designed to bring out the best in our customers - from beginner to the advanced painter. We believe Art should be fun. Paint outside the lines and it's ok to be imperfect. You will be guided by our talented artists with step-by-step, stroke by stroke instructions using the Melanie Method of teaching. Paint Sip & Inspire is 100% locally owned. Whether at our trendy studio in Palm Desert or the location of your choice, you will leave with your very own masterpiece .