Art Workshops   

Learn to draw anything you see! Discover how artists "record" images onto paper. This is a great observational drawing class for beginners. Utilize proven methods behind portrait, still life and landscape drawing. Explore line, texture and tone as you learn shading techniques. Advanced subjects reviewed for the experienced artist as well.

Learn how to paint with watercolor. No experience necessary. This class explores the usage and application of watercolor paint. Discover how artists use the unique medium of watercolor to achieve beautiful effects! Further supplies will be discussed at first class.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the heart of downtown Denver on this immersive 4-hour walking photo tour led by professional photographer McCory James. You’ll visit some of the city’s most photogenic landmarks — from the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol and striking architecture of the Denver Art Museum to the iconic Blue Bear, historic Larimer Square, and the vibrant Union Station — finishing along the scenic riverfront at Confluence Park.

Along the way, McCory will guide you through the technical and creative aspects of photography, helping you capture the images you envision. Whether you’re shooting on a DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone, you’ll learn how to work with composition, light, and perspective to bring your photos to life. Expect hands-on tips for tackling tricky exposures, framing dynamic street scenes, and finding unique angles that tell Denver’s story.

This tour combines a relaxed city walk with the insights of a working professional photographer — perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their skills while experiencing the Mile High City through a creative lens.
 

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.