January 2019
Wednesday Building Blocks to Painting in Oils and Acrylics: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Geared towards adults and teens, Getting a firmer handle on the basics of painting and design will give any artist a boost toward better paintings. You will learn through discussions, demonstrations, and one-on-one instructor help as you paint. This ongoing class will cover the six building blocks on a cyclical basis: design/shape, drawing/line, values, color, edges, and brushwork/detail. Supplies are provided on the students first day of class, and after that they will be expected to bring their own supplies.…
Find out more »Loosen Up Your Painting: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
This adult class meets on Thursdays and is for intermediate and above levels and most painting media. It is designed to help artists approach their painting in a loose and intuitive way. Discussion and description of other artists’ work will help the students see and create in new ways. Students are responsible for their own materials. Call Colleen for further information or questions. Contact: colleentuck@gmail.com, 303-621-4035
Find out more »Kids Art: Oodles of Doodles: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
$20 materials fee to be paid to the instructor. Meeting on Thursdays, this is an ongoing, fun kid’s art class! We explore many mediums and make beautiful and creative works of art. We have lots of NEW, exciting ideas for fall projects and artists from our faculty will visit. We always serve a small snack for those hungry kids. Please contact Debra for specifics. Contact: Debra Bond, dbondo@comcast.net
Find out more »Mosaic Leaves: Jan 4
This class meets on a Friday and is designed for adults, teens, and kids ages 8 and up. There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of class. Come learn how to make a simple 4”x4” mosaic leaf design of your own creative inspiration. No grouting needed. All materials are provided. Feel free to bring small items to include. Tools suggested: glass wheeled nippers & tweezers.Contact Delcia Litt, mtntopsg1@gmail.com
Find out more »Mosaic Class-Jan 6, 20
Sundays from 11am-3pm. Materials fee $30 paid to instructor on the first day of class. Learn the ancient art of mosaic using contemporary materials. Your substrate or base, approximately 8×8, is provided and included in the material fee. Students are encouraged to make cartoons similar to coloring book designs, i.e. flowers, birds – or think outside the box – abstraction and doodle designs ok. The class covers construction, working with glass, pottery, stones, beads, marbles, tiles, and more. The second…
Find out more »Watercolor Techniques: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Meeting on Mondays, come experience painting with watercolors in a positive and successful atmosphere. Each class will begin with a mini lesson through a demonstration. Participants will experience playing with color and design. You will learn many strategies for creating your finished piece. Donna will give you individual support and gentle critique. Email or call for materials list. Contact: flebullfroggulch@msn.com or 303-661-0797
Find out more »Collage with Altered Papers and Other Materials-Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
This class meets at Donnas studio- please contact her for directions. Class meets on Thursdays from 6-8pm. There is a $10 Materials fee to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Learn how to alter and use pages from National Geographic Magazines, the use of stencils, paint, inks, and other papers to create a completed collage. You can also bring your own bits and pieces of ephemera to include in your creation. Contact: Donna…
Find out more »Drawing What You See and Beyond-Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
$15 materials fee to be paid to the instructor. Class meets on Tuesdays. If you can sign your name, you can draw, but you must learn how just like anything else. Basic drawing is the stepping stone to a better painting; seeing differently is the key to a great drawing. Give your drawings and paintings more depth, better perspective, and master the secret of lights, darks, and shadows. Bring a soft pencil (#2) and a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook to…
Find out more »Colored Pencils Drawing Studio:Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
Material fee of $15 to be paid to the insructor. Join this weekly Tuesday group to learn the magic of drawing with colored pencils, using Prismacolor or comparable pencils. Learn to match, blend and layer colors to create a drawing of your own choosing. Bring a set of 24 Prismacolor pencils (do not get the Scholar Prismacolor), a strathmore "colored pencil" sketchbook 9"x12"; or a regular spiral bound sketchbook will also work. If you are a continuing student bring the pencils…
Find out more »Drawing for the Painter: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
This class is for adults and teens and meets on Tuesdays. We have all been told that drawing is a foundational skill that will improve any painters’ artwork. This is undoubtedly true, but have you ever struggled to transfer drawing skills to painting? In this 4 week series you will learn to approach drawing skills as a painter. You will learn that drawing can be achieved not only using line, but through the “carving” of shapes. You will become acquainted with…
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