|
-
-
This adult class offers an introduction to the basic practice of wheel thrown pottery. Skills that will be covered will include: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and finishing ceramic forms with glaze. Each class will start with a specific skill-focused demonstration, and students can expect supportive guidance from our instructor.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- 25 lbs. Dover Clay purchased from ACC Bookstore
- Ceramics Tool kit purchased from ACC Bookstore
- Smock and old towel
In order to accuire this materials please contact the ACC Bookstore to place an order at 303.797.5074
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential techniques for designing, constructing and finishing custom terrain for tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons. The course will cover terrain planning, scale, material selection and construction methods using foam, wood, sculpting materials and found objects. Participants will explore techniques for creating natural landscapes, architectural structures, dungeon environments and modular gaming surfaces. Instruction will include cutting, carving, texturing, assembling, painting and weathering techniques to produce realistic and durable terrain. Emphasis will be placed on safe tool use, creative problem-solving and the integration of traditional fabrication methods with digital technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. Throughout the week, participants will design and construct their own terrain pieces, culminating in a playable tabletop environment that can be expanded and customized for future gaming sessions.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- XPS Foam
- Cardboard
- Sketchbook
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
Join our relaxed, drop-in community figure drawing sessions—open to artists of all skill levels. Draw from a live model in a welcoming environment designed to support practice, skill-building, and creative growth. Bring your own materials and draw at your own pace while connecting with fellow artists. No instruction required—just show up, settle in, and sketch.
Materials needed:
- Pad of 16” x 20” newsprint
- Graphite and vine charcoal
These exploratory art sessions are subsidized by the Littleton Arts & Culture Grant
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential techniques for constructing durable, professional-quality stretched canvases for painting. The session will cover material selection, measuring, cutting and assembling wooden stretcher bars, as well as proper techniques for stretching and securing canvas fabric. Participants will also explore surface preparation, including sizing, priming and selecting appropriate grounds for acrylic and oil painting. Emphasis will be placed on proper tool use, workshop safety and best practices for creating stable, archival-quality painting
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential techniques for constructing durable, professional-quality painting panels. The session will cover material selection, measuring, cutting, assembling wooden supports and attaching painting surfaces. Participants will also explore surface preparation, including sanding, sealing and priming panels for use with acrylic and oil paints. Emphasis will be placed on proper tool use, workshop safety and best practices for creating stable, archival-quality painting supports. By the end of the workshop, participants will have constructed and prepared their own painting panels and gained the skills and confidence to produce custom supports for future artwork.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- 1 poplar board measuring at least 1”x3”x6’
- 1 sheet of Masonite measuring at least 24”x48”x1/4” Gesso
- Drawing paper
- Canvas
- Brad nails
- Wood glue
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
Learn how to make small greeting cards using the monotype process. The class will cover several different techniques that can be applied to future projects. Monotypes are usually made quickly because of the direct painterly approach; there is no etching or carving involved. You will leave several unique handmade cards.
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
Join our relaxed, drop-in community figure drawing sessions—open to artists of all skill levels. Draw from a live model in a welcoming environment designed to support practice, skill-building, and creative growth. Bring your own materials and draw at your own pace while connecting with fellow artists. No instruction required—just show up, settle in, and sketch.
Materials needed:
- Pad of 16” x 20” newsprint
- Graphite and vine charcoal
These exploratory art sessions are subsidized by the Littleton Arts & Culture Grant
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential techniques for designing, constructing and finishing custom terrain for tabletop role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons. The course will cover terrain planning, scale, material selection and construction methods using foam, wood, sculpting materials and found objects. Participants will explore techniques for creating natural landscapes, architectural structures, dungeon environments and modular gaming surfaces. Instruction will include cutting, carving, texturing, assembling, painting and weathering techniques to produce realistic and durable terrain. Emphasis will be placed on safe tool use, creative problem-solving and the integration of traditional fabrication methods with digital technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. Throughout the week, participants will design and construct their own terrain pieces, culminating in a playable tabletop environment that can be expanded and customized for future gaming sessions.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- XPS Foam
- Cardboard
- Sketchbook
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
This adult class offers an introduction to the basic practice of wheel thrown pottery. Skills that will be covered will include: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and finishing ceramic forms with glaze. Each class will start with a specific skill-focused demonstration, and students can expect supportive guidance from our instructor.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- 25 lbs. Dover Clay purchased from ACC Bookstore
- Ceramics Tool kit purchased from ACC Bookstore
- Smock and old towel
In order to accuire this materials please contact the ACC Bookstore to place an order at 303.797.5074
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
Learn how to manipulate and weave metal wire with wire-wrapping techniques to hold and set a cabochon or crystal. Participants will use various pliers and practice making bends, loops, spirals, and wire cages or bezels to hold a stone firmly in place. Walk away with a wearable finished pendant with a set stone
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
Learn how to screen-print using EZScreens, a simple and cost effect way to print on almost anything. The class will cover how to make an image suitable for exposing onto a pre-coated screen and how to expose a screen using the sun. Once the screen is completed, there is an option to print on fabric and paper. The screens can also be used in combination with the monotype process. Monotypes are unique prints made using plexiglass as matrix or base for adding ink that is then transferred to paper while being run through a press.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
Join our relaxed, drop-in community figure drawing sessions—open to artists of all skill levels. Draw from a live model in a welcoming environment designed to support practice, skill-building, and creative growth. Bring your own materials and draw at your own pace while connecting with fellow artists. No instruction required—just show up, settle in, and sketch.
Materials needed:
- Pad of 16” x 20” newsprint
- Graphite and vine charcoal
These exploratory art sessions are subsidized by the Littleton Arts & Culture Grant
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
Materials needed:
- Pad of 16” x 20” newsprint
- Graphite and vine charcoal
These exploratory art sessions are subsidized by the Littleton Arts & Culture Grant
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential techniques for constructing durable, professional-quality stretched canvases for painting. The session will cover material selection, measuring, cutting and assembling wooden stretcher bars, as well as proper techniques for stretching and securing canvas fabric. Participants will also explore surface preparation, including sizing, priming and selecting appropriate grounds for acrylic and oil painting. Emphasis will be placed on proper tool use, workshop safety and best practices for creating stable, archival-quality painting
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential techniques for constructing durable, professional-quality painting panels. The session will cover material selection, measuring, cutting, assembling wooden supports and attaching painting surfaces. Participants will also explore surface preparation, including sanding, sealing and priming panels for use with acrylic and oil paints. Emphasis will be placed on proper tool use, workshop safety and best practices for creating stable, archival-quality painting supports. By the end of the workshop, participants will have constructed and prepared their own painting panels and gained the skills and confidence to produce custom supports for future artwork.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- 1 poplar board measuring at least 1”x3”x6’
- 1 sheet of Masonite measuring at least 24”x48”x1/4” Gesso
- Drawing paper
- Canvas
- Brad nails
- Wood glue
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
Fee: $49.00
Dates: 5/1/2027 - 5/1/2027
Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
Instructor: Kathleen Wucherpfennig
Come join the fun exploring the beauty of autumn colors at Hudson Gardens. We will improve our observation skills and learn sketching techniques that simplify the process. Color theory will be applied as we learn to mix paints for a beautiful fall color palette. You will go home with a journal filled with your unique artwork, a paint palette and brush.
ACC off-campus course: The Hudson Gardens & Event Center: 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
$10 material fee due to instructor for Journals, watercolor papers, mats, paint
Meeting location is the patio near the coffee shop, on the west side of Hudson Gardens. by the path near the river.
|
|
|
|
-
-
Participants will learn how to make and print a collagraph. A collagraph is made by gluing various textured items to a plate or board. The board is sealed with a varnish which allows ink to be applied and transferred to paper as it is run through a printing press. Collagraphs can be printed relief where ink is added to the raised surfaces, intaglio where ink is forced into the recessed areas of the plate and without ink as an embossed image.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- Chip board or mat board
- Textured items: fabrics, string, paper, anything that is relatively flat and not sharp
- Acrylic gel mediums
- Paintbrushes and/or palette knives for adding the gels
- Scissors or a X-acto knife
- Varnish for sealing the boards
- Glue
- Gesso
- Brushes for gluing items and sealing the board
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|
-
-
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential techniques for constructing durable, professional-quality painting panels. The session will cover material selection, measuring, cutting, assembling wooden supports and attaching painting surfaces. Participants will also explore surface preparation, including sanding, sealing and priming panels for use with acrylic and oil paints. Emphasis will be placed on proper tool use, workshop safety and best practices for creating stable, archival-quality painting supports. By the end of the workshop, participants will have constructed and prepared their own painting panels and gained the skills and confidence to produce custom supports for future artwork.
Materials to Bring to the Class:
- 1 poplar board measuring at least 1”x3”x6’
- 1 sheet of Masonite measuring at least 24”x48”x1/4” Gesso
- Drawing paper
- Canvas
- Brad nails
- Wood glue
ACC On-Campus Course: Art & Design Center, 2400 W Alamo Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
|
|
|
|