Upcoming Classes
Let the Clay Speak
Do you want to learn how to work better with clay and develop more advanced techniques? Then, this is the class for you! This course is open to intermediate and advanced level students. You will learn new techniques to create more advanced forms. You will also have the chance to pursue handbuilding, sculptural work, and/or a combination of these methods. Ages 16-Adult
Textures in Painting
Techniques like texturing can elevate your paintings extensively. Learn multiple ways to add exciting and intriguing textures to your paintings with color techniques, added substances, glazing applications, and more. Know when to add and remove areas in your work to create true depth, interest, and wonder. We will study our favorite artists’ techniques and discover new and exciting ways to make your paintings superior. Adults
Introduction to Woodturning (Semiprivate)
Discover your love for woodturning and learn how to create your own wooden mushroom or tree in this one-day class. Forms and designs are limitless! You will have a hands-on experience on a lathe and take home your own creation. Learn from seasoned experts about the medium, tools, techniques, and safety of this ancient craft. You will leave this class with a good foundation to build on your adventure in woodturning. This class is designed for beginners - experience working with wood is desirable but not necessary. Ages 16-Adult
Introduction To Stop Motion Films
This class is an introduction to creating stop motion films! You will learn how to create storyboards, characters, sets, movement, and editing techniques. The characters will be created with clay, the sets will be created with found objects, and the films will be created with basic stop motion software on iPads. Students should bring their own personal iPads and, working on Colorado College’s guest Wi-Fi, will be able to create wonderful works of magic. Ages 6-9
Virtual: Military Artistic Healing
Discover the techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self-awareness. Learn to use artistic and creative exercise, through therapeutic processes, to develop self-expression and healing. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. Increase personal management of life stressors by practicing artistic exercises to reduce trauma and stressors. All classes will be virtual. Adults
Drawing Expressive Animals
From the Egyptians to Disney to the "Dogs Playing Poker" painting, people use art to attribute human characteristics to animals, therefore expressing emotion in a way that is easily understandable. In this class you'll learn how to draw animals to express simple or complicated emotions and concepts. You'll develop drawing skills and insight, learn comparative anatomy, and receive hands-on instruction for all skill levels. Everyone will have fun! Ages 16-Adult
Wheel Throwing: The Wolfe Approach
Where do you draw the line between practice and finished product? What makes your pieces exceptional? This class explores the differences between learning how to throw and deciding what to make. Design, plan, and execute pieces that you (and others!) are happy with. Ages 16-Adult
Geometric Plates and Mugs (Semiprivate)
Get out-of-round! Explore the exciting possibilities of building various geometrically shaped plates and mugs. Learn to handbuild with pre-textured clay slabs using flat patterns that fold up into 3-dimensional forms. Design your own flat patterns to build geometrical and self-expressive pottery. Construct and carve your own clay texturing tools. Glazing for textured surfaces will be taught. Ages 16-Adult
Beginning Wheel Throwing
In this class you will learn the basics of wheel throwing! Learning how to make cups, bowls, and vases is a fun way to begin wheel throwing and learn basic techniques. Finishing and glazing are the final steps to complete your pottery pieces. Come and learn, practice with others in your age group, and have fun with CLAY! Ages 9-12
Introduction to Drawing Techniques
In this course, you will develop an understanding of the fundamentals and basics of drawing! Fundamentals are the most important part of creating professional art, along with helping you gain a sense of confidence in the creating process. You will learn basic drawing techniques, such as thumbnail sketches, rough sketches, contour drawing, line drawing, and value drawing. You will also learn how to use hatching and shading techniques to make your drawing more dimensional. Ages 12-16
Introduction to Drawing Techniques
In this course, you will develop an understanding of the fundamentals and basics of drawing! Fundamentals are the most important part of creating professional art, along with helping you gain a sense of confidence in the creating process. You will learn all basic drawing techniques, including thumbnail sketches, rough sketches, contour drawing, line drawing, and value drawing. Additionally, you will learn how to use hatching and shading techniques to make your drawing more dimensional. Ages 16-Adult
Black & White Darkroom
Enter the darkroom to have fun with silver process black and white photography. In this class, you will learn how to develop film and create unique, handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives. And you will get to know your camera well and gain a better understanding of exposure, the qualities of light, depth of field, and composition. Here is an opportunity to hone your photographic skills as you expand your artistic vision. Ages 16-Adult
First Time Wheel Throwing
If you’ve never tried the wheel and would like to learn in the company of other true beginners, then your time is now! Learn the honest basics of clay wheel throwing while developing the skills needed to make an infinite number of future clay items. Ages 16-Adult