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Intro to Acrylic Techniques
This course also covers the basics of acrylic painting including going over materials, color mixing, brush-handling, and palette-knife techniques. Emphasis is not on producing a finished work of art, but on developing basic skills through practice and repetition. No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed or expected. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
Self Portrait Oil Painting
Join in on an exploratory journey into self-portrait painting with oils. We will begin our journey with a color theory study of the three major elements of painting. You will be working from a photo taken in class with dynamic lighting before using a grid to transfer the image onto canvas. From here, we will use traditional layering techniques to create your masterpiece! There is a material fee of $12 due to the instructor on the first day of class. Ages 16-Adult
Partners in Art: Toddlers Paint
Join your toddler and explore experimental finger painting on slippery photo paper! We’ll use sticks, sponges, brushes and more to discover a range of delightful textures and marks. You’ll leave with one or more frame-able pieces of bright and joyful art created by your child. Supplies will be provided. This class is for ages 2-4 with a participating adult.
Rock Stars
Fill your watercolor landscapes with natural wonder. Make magnificent rocks the star of the show. These jewels are so abundant in nature but often overlooked. Learn simple tricks to creating the complex and diverse nuances of a variety of rocks. Start with texture and shadow. End with proper placement for fabulous paintings. We will take a short lunch break so bring something to eat and drink. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
Wings of a Feather
Let’s flock together to explore some fun acrylic painting techniques. We will look at diverse kinds of birds from around the world to practice color mixing, feathery textures, creating value for three dimensions, and even painting unique environments for our feathery friends to live in! Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12
Wings of a Feather
Let’s flock together to explore some fun acrylic painting techniques. We will look at diverse kinds of birds from around the world to practice color mixing, feathery textures, creating value for three dimensions, and even painting unique environments for our feathery friends to live! Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9
Magical Watercolor
Jump in on a fun 2-hour session of explorative and vibrant painting. We’ll learn the basics of the watercolor medium while creating playful and bold art. Our subjects will include mythical griffins and unicorns! Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12
Painting and Collage on Tyvek
Repurpose this plastic commercial material as a surface for collage using paints, printed papers, tissue papers, and inks. Also, we will create Tyvek sculptural compositions with colorants and a simple heating method. Work with fabric as well as paper weight Tyvek. There is a material fee of $20 due to the instructor on the first day of class. Adults
Watercolor Still-Life Painting
Join in on a foundational watercolor painting class working from observation of a “Still-Life” setting. We will first explore the four different methods of watercolor before diving into compositional arrangement by drawing an accurate image with correct proportions. You will learn how to layer your painting with creating colorful tone values to enhance the overall outcome of your painting. Supplies will be provided. Ages 12-16
Mountain Landscapes and Watercolor Techniques
Join us as we examine and practice the style of contemporary artist Jen Aranyi, known for drawing simple, abstract mountain ranges and painting skies with watercolors using special techniques. You will also explore the diverse ways to finish the foreground. This will require some drawing skills with pen and ink, but do not let that intimidate you, this class is for everyone! Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
Introduction to Watercolor
Discover the ease and joy of watercolor painting in this accessible series for beginners. We’ll practice a variety of techniques, both traditional and experimental, and use them to paint Colorado wildflowers and birds. A series of playful painting exercises in each session will help us learn to mix a range of colors while finding flow and relishing the creative process. Supply list online. Adults
Eye of the Dragon: Emotional Watercolor Exploration!
Learn the way of water and the dragon in this exploratory watercolor course! You will learn inventive watercolor techniques such as salt, rubbing alcohol, resist and more, all culminating into a mystical dragon eye painting representing your chosen emotion. As they say- “eyes are the window to the soul!” Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12
Watercolor Collage
This class combines painting and mixed media techniques to create vibrant and textured artworks. Students explore watercolor painting methods, then cut and layer their creations into unique collages, or add textured paper to the painting. This class encourages creativity and experimentation, resulting in dynamic, one-of-a-kind pieces. Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12
Playful Lettering
Explore creative possibilities in drawn and written letterforms. We’ll try out simple illuminated-manuscript initial letters; characteristics given by various tools; proportion, texture, scale, and other design qualities. You'll take with you a toolkit of ideas, inspiration, and techniques for hand-lettering as an element in your cards, posters, paintings, or other work. Please bring a sack lunch. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
La Foret – Art and Acting in the Forest
Enjoy an outstanding arts education with instructors from the Fine Art Center’s Bemis School of Art set in the lush forest at the 400-acre La Foret Conference and Retreat Center. Stretch your imagination! Experience a variety of artistic styles and techniques, including painting, printmaking, and mixed-media art while exploring elements of composition and design. Cultivate your acting skills, voice, movement, and characterization with theatre games, mime, and improvisation. Art and acting will come together on Fridays with a special showcase performance and art exhibit for friends and family. Ages 6-11
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 9-June 13 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 16-June 20 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
June 23-June 27 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 7-July 11 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 14-July 18 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Monday-Friday @ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 21-July 25 ($390/$410)
Instructor: Bemis Instructors
Summer Camps!
Join our exciting theatre and visual art camps perfect for all ages! Kids can dive into musical theatre, acting, dancing, drawing, painting, mixed-media, and more in our vibrant theatre and art camps. New mix and match options! Combine a half-day of theatre with a half-day of art for a full day of creativity and fun. Ages 5-18