March 2019
Mosaic Leaves: Mar 29
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 »Silk Scarf Painting Workshop: Mar 31
This class is for All Ages - Kids 5 & up, Teens, Families, Adults.Meets on a Saturday. Materials fee of $15 payable to instructor.During this workshop you will create a special hand painted silk scarf. You will learn how to use a liquid resist to create your design on the silk, have a lunch break while it dries, and then you will paint your scarf with special silk dyes, set the dyes and then wash the resist away and iron…
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Watercolor Techniques: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22
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 »American Cursive Handwriting:Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6
This Class is for adults and kids age 8years and olderMeets on MondaysThe reasons to learn cursive handwriting are numerous, not the least of which includes the neuro pathways created in the brain through hand-eye coordination. We will progress through a series of exercises designed to teach cursive compared to "printing" which will de-mystify the written words of our fore-fathers. This class is designed for kids and their parents to learn the principles of handwriting together; the adults will gain…
Find out more »Collage with Altered Papers and Other Materials-Apr 1, 8, 15, 22
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 »Beginning Oil Painting: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23
This class is for aaaadults and teens, and meets on Tuesdays. This 4 week session is designed to give the beginning oil painter the basic skills necessary to begin their oil painting journey. You will learn about the various supplies and techniques used by oil painters, and be able to hone in on the ones you would like to use, as well as the ones most necessary for all oil painters. You will practice both painting from life, as well…
Find out more »Intro to Soft Pastel Painting: Apr 3
This class is designed for adults and teens and meets on a Wednesday. There is a materials fee of $10 payable to the instructor on the day of class. Designed for the absolute beginner. We will discuss materials (papers and boards, pastel brands and types), style (abstract, realism), basic techniques (how to use the pastel stick) and basic process (how to create a simple painting). Each participant will complete a small (up to 8 x 10) technique sample work using…
Find out more »Wednesday Building Blocks to Painting in Oils and Acrylics: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
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 »Nature Drawing: Watercolor Pencil Flowers: Apr 3,10,17,24
This class is for adults and teens and meets on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00pm. There is a materials fee of $15 payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Join artist and teacher April Christenson to explore the many options and techniques that watercolor pencils offer. You can be a beginner or experienced artist to enjoy this class! Bring a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook, #2 pencil. We will discuss other specific supplies and try out watercolor pencils at the…
Find out more »Loosen Up Your Painting: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
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
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