Workshops

CHAC Family Art Saturday
Saturday, May 19, 2-4pm | Chicano Humanities & Arts Counsel (CHAC), 772 Santa Fe Drive, Denver
Learn about the history of Mexican art, hear a story. Bring the whole family. Make a unique piece of art to take home. Suggested donation $2.00 to cover materials. For kids and their parents or guardians.
Kids Summer Art Workshops at CHAC Gallery. Calling all children to come and celebrate Mexican traditions, Thursdays 11am-12:15pm, June-August. Workshops include refreshments, art making and a story. All children ages 5-13yrs welcome. $5 per child. Family rates available. Registration is now open. Call today to be guaranteed a spot.
For more information call 303.571.0440.

Get Inspired in Crested Butte with Molly Davis...
Tuesday-Saturday, June 12-16, 5 days total with 3 days of instruction | Instructor: Molly Davis | Crested Butte, CO | $835 per artist double occupancy; non-painting companion $470; $1100 per artist single occupancy
…and paint to your heart’s content. Crested Butte is one of the most beautiful areas in Colorado. Enjoy painting rugged mountains, beautiful wildflowers, rushing streams and historic buildings. The ‘Butte’ is also known for its quaint shops, quality restaurants and lively art scene.
On workshop days, we'll paint in the mornings and afternoons, with critiques in late afternoon. Molly will also demonstrate and work with each person individually. She teaches in oils and watercolor.
For more information about the instructor visit MollyDavisFineArt.com.
We'll be staying right downtown enjoying the hospitality of the Old Town Inn, including their homemade Continental Breakfasts, coffee bar, baked afternoon treats, comfortable rooms, WIFI and hot tub.
Workshop Includes:
• 4 nights accommodations at Old Town Inn based on double occupancy
• 3 days of plein air painting instruction & critiques
• 3 boxed lunches & 4 continental breakfasts
• Meet and Greet party upon arrival
Not Included:
• Art materials
• Dinner
• Transportation
Cancellations: If the trip is canceled at our discretion, you will receive a full refund. If you must cancel within 60 days of the trip, we will try to fill your spot, but if we are unable to do so, no refund can be made. (Trip insurance is highly recommended).
Contact Dedra Smith: dedra@pcisys.net or 303.447.1381 | Molly Hargarten: molly1983@comcast.net or 303.494.5314 for more information and to register.

Painting Outdoors with Stephen C. Datz
Saturday-Monday, July 28-30 | Instructor: Stephen C. Datz | Sangres Art Guild, P.O. Box 205, Westcliffe | $300 ($100 non-refundable deposit, remainder due July 28)
Designed to accommodate both beginners and more advanced painters, this workshop will help students develop and refine the techniques of plein-air landscape painting. Topics emphasized will include selection of subject, composing for theme, refinement of inspiration into a concept, and color and value theory as it pertains to creating a sense of light and mood in your painting. Instruction will focus on oil painting.
Whether you are looking to improve your skills or build a foundation for your plein-air aspirations, this workshop will get you excited about painting landscape en plein air, and give you the tools to do it confidently. Minimum, 5 students, maximum 10, to allow lots of personal attention.
About the instructor: Stephen C. Datz works on location en plein air year-round, translating his passion for the varied terrain, fleeting moods, and abstract rhythms of the western landscape into vibrant paintings possessed of a distinctively personal visual style. Of his work, he says, “In both my location and studio works, my approach to painting is deeply rooted in my love for strong, dynamically structured design and vibrant, engaging color.” Visit StephenCDatz.com
For more information about the Sangres Art Guild, click here.
For questions or help with lodging contact Linnea Laurila at 719.783.0886 or email laurila@centurytel.net.

Get Inspired in Crested Butte with Chuck Ceraso...
Tuesday-Saturday, August 23-27, 5 days total with 3 days of instruction | Instructor: Chuck Ceraso| Crested Butte, CO | $820 per artist double occupancy; non-painting companion $530; $1088 per artist single occupancy
Join Chuck for plein air painting in any medium. The focus of the workshop will be on letting go of fear and judgment and using color to depict light, form and atmosphere. On the 3 workshop days, we'll paint in the mornings and afternoons with Chuck's critiques in late afternoon. Chuck will also demonstrate painting techniques and work with each person individually.
For more information about the instructor visit ChuckCeraso.com.
We'll be staying right downtown enjoying the hospitality of the Old Town Inn, including their homemade Continental Breakfasts, coffee bar, baked afternoon treats, comfortable rooms, WIFI and hot tub.
Workshop Includes:
• 4 nights accommodations at Old Town Inn based on double occupancy
• 3 days of plein air painting instruction & critiques
• 3 boxed lunches & 4 continental breakfasts
• Meet and Greet party upon arrival
Not Included:
• Art materials
• Dinner
• Transportation
Cancellations: If the trip is canceled at our discretion, you will receive a full refund. If you must cancel within 60 days of the trip, we will try to fill your spot, but if we are unable to do so, no refund can be made. (Trip insurance is highly recommended).
Contact Dedra Smith: dedra@pcisys.net or 303.447.1381 | Molly Hargarten: molly1983@comcast.net or 303.494.5314 for more information and to register.

Painting Abroad Workshops
Painting in Tuscany, September 8-15, $2250 | Painting in Croatia, October 7-16, $2450 | instructor: Teresa Vito
Tuscany, Sept. 8-15. Stay in the gorgeous walled town of Lucignano, Tuscany, Italy. For more information and to register go to paintingfrance.com.
Croatia, Oct. 7-16. On the stunning Island of Korcula in Croatia. For more information and to register go to slikamilina.ca.
All levels are welcome, from the novice who just wants to create a unique sketch journal to the experienced plein air painter. Theresa Vito is known for her knowledgeable and enthusiastic teaching and can accommodate many mediums. She has taught and painted all over the world. For more info about the workshops and Vito's painting go to teresavito.com.

Live It To The Full Online Workshops
Live It To The Full workshops are online creativity workshops for people in transitional times in their life using mixed media, photography and storytelling.
Information about individual classes and a materials list will be available each month on the class page on the website.
For more information visit Live It To The Full or email info@liveittothefull.com.

Classes

Abstraction on Paper
Contemporary Artist – Classes and Workshops | Studio 208, 3905 Wynkoop Street, Denver CO | Tuesdays 9am-12noon | $150/month (pro-rated tuition available)
This class will explore a variety of ways of working non-representationally on paper. We will use a variety of materials, graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic paint, oil pastel, conte sticks, in a limited palette of white, black and browns, as we experiment with image-making on paper within the discipline of composition. Personal attention and encouragement will be given to each participant in a supportive and experimental environment. Directness, spontaneity, risk and play will be encouraged! All levels welcome, for ages 15 and older. A materials list will be available upon registration.
For more information please contact the instructor, Jordan Wolfson, at info@jordanwolfson.com. For more information about the instructor, please visit the website: www.jordanwolfson.com.

Art Students League Classes & Workshops
Art Students League of Denver | 200 Grant Street | Denver
Most Ongoing Classes meet once or twice a week from September through May and are designed to provide students the opportunity to learn in an open, individualized studio environment. The League encourages students who do not have a strong art foundation to participate in the Fundamentals of Art and Introduction to Art Media classes before pursuing an Ongoing Class. To further master a specific art form or skill, specialty workshops and seminars are offered throughout the year for students of all abilities. Visit www.asld.org or call (303) 778-6990 to register.

Artful Journey School of Fine Arts Classes and Workshops
Artful Journey School of Fine Arts | 3721 Evergreen Parkway | Evergreen
Teaching the process of making art for over 14 years to Evergreen and the surrounding mountain communities, Artful Journey offers children, teens and adults fine art, performing arts, photography and workshops year round in our vibrant classrooms and studio. All classes are set in supportive, lively, funfilled, non-competitive environments that allow students to explore their creativity while providing enough structure to ensure skill development. Mentorship programs, apprenticeships and exhibition programs are also in place to enhance a students journey through their course of learning at the school. Visit www.artfuljourneyschool.com or call (303) 674-0446 to register.

Artist Trading Cards
CORE Gallery | 2nd Saturday of every Month | 10am-Noon |
900 Santa Fe Drive | Denver
Artist Trading Cards are cool little miracles of miniature art. They are originals, small editions created by artists and artist wanna-a-bees. The idea is that you trade them with other people who produce cards, either at trading sessions or wherever you meet another ATC trader in person. For more information about trading cards at CORE contact: Victoria Regina at veregina_coeli@hotmail.com. To find out more about CORE Gallery go to www.corenewartspace.com or call (303) 297-8428.

C. C. Opiela Gallery Classes
C. C. Opiela Gallery | 840 Santa Fe Drive | Denver
Learn amazing painting techniques from abstract to florals by established artist and gallery owner C.C Opiela. Whether you're an experienced artist or beginner, you can learn all new techniques at C.C Opiela's innovative art classes. Class spaces are now available, please call to reserve your space today, classes fill up quickly!
Date/Time: Tuesdays & Wednesdays • 11:30am-2:30pm • $50 per class
Materials: small to medium sized canvas • various acrylics paints • various sized brushes
For more information, visit www.ccopiela.com or contact C.C. Opiela at (303) 552-6831 or ccopiela@yahoo.com.

Classical Art Academy
Art Workspace | 2810 Wilderness Place | Boulder
Ongoing classes in the classical atelier style with monthly registration. Classes include Drawing Fundamentals, Oil Painting Foundation, Masters Painting Techniques, Alla Prima Portrait with Model, and Figure Drawing with Model. Class sizes are small, never more than 10 students per class.
For more information, please visit classicalartacademy.com or call (303) 443-5251. The website has times, driving directions, class descriptions, and tuition policies.

Evergreen Arts Center Art Classes
Evergreen Arts Center | 32003 Ellingwood TRL | Evergreen
The Arts Center has three classrooms on the top level and publish a new class schedule three times per year featuring classes and workshops for adults, teens and children. Classes are in partnership with the Evergreen Park and Recreation District. For more information visit evergreenarts.org or call (303) 674-0056.

Foothills Arts Center Classes & Workshops
Foothills Arts Center | 809 Fifteenth Street | Golden
Foothills Arts Center offers a variety of workshops and classes for students at all skill levels in painting, crafts, creative writing and the business of art. Instructors including Steve Tracy, Carolyn Campbell and Kathy Beekman are available to help tap the creative potential in their students. Registration is required; go to www.foothillsartcenter.org/calendar/cal.php for a current calendar of events. For more information visit foothillsartcenter.org or call (303) 279-3299.

Loveland Art Academy Classes & Workshops
Loveland Art Academy | 183 SW 12th Street | Loveland
Life Drawing Sessions:
-Saturday morning sessions, 9am-Noon • Quick pose, uninstructed, drop-in • Artist model • $10/session
-Saturday afternoon sessions, beginning April 4, 2009 • Quick sketch, uninstructed, drop-in • Costumed model • $15/session
-Tuesday afternoon sessions, 1-4pm • Long pose, uninstructed, drop-in • Costumed/portrait model • $15/session
For more information visit lovelandartacademy.org or call (970) 663-1915.

Mizel Museum Classes/Lectures/Workshops
Mizel Museum | 400 South Kearney Street | Denver
The Mizel Museum provides programs in the visual, performing and literary arts to the Jewish community and the community at large. The work of the Mizel Museum is based on a belief in the importance of the arts as an expression of the human spirit and as a key to the creative, spiritual and historical identity of the individual and the community. Programs expose the community to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Jewish people and serve as a catalyst for exploring diversity and understanding among the multiplicity of cultures. Inherent in all program initiatives is a commitment to professional excellence, high artistic standards, educational value and accessibility. Go to www.mizelmuseum.org/adultart.html or call (303) 316-6360 for more information. The Mizel Museum also provides art education for kids, Visit www.mizelmuseum.org/art.html or call (303) 316-6319 for more information.

The Other Side Arts
1644 Platte Street | Denver
1400 Dallas Street | Aurora
A nonprofit dedicated to encouraging personal expression, building community, creating dialogue, and increasing tolerance through art. TOSA provides arts instruction and exhibition opportunities to historically underserved populations, youth, artists, and the general public. TOSA creates an exploratory environment that emphasizes inclusion and inherent worth. For more information visit theothersidearts.org.

Painting and Presence: A Day of Visual Inquiry Jordan Wolfson Workshops
Tuesdays | Instructor: Jordan Wolfson | Studio 208, 3950 Wynkoop Street, Denver
Three separate classes will be offered exploring the relationship between Painting and Presence:              
Morning Figuration, 9:30am-12:30am, $120 per month, plus model fee of $10 per session as applicable.
This class will engage with the experience of presence through the direct investigation of observed reality and our subjective response. Using traditional motifs of still life and figure we will work both in drawing, (graphite and charcoal), as well as painting in oils. No previous experience needed, just an open mind. Limited to eight participants.
Text as Inspiration, 1:00pm-2:15pm, $60 per month.
Meeting together we will discuss various texts and articles related to painting, art, and presence. Through an open dialogue and give and take we will share our responses to inspiring and vital writing as it influences our thinking and our work. Writings by John Berger, Arthur Danto, David Sylvester, Andrew Forge and many more.
Afternoon Abstraction, 2:30pm-5:30pm, $120 per month.  
This class will engage with the experience of presence through non-representational exploration. Using a non-achievement oriented practice, we will investigate the possibility of dialogue between our inner lives and the life of the canvas. Work will be in various media on paper, then in oils on canvas. Previous oil painting experience necessary. Limited to eight participants.  
10% off if enrolling in all three classes.
For more information please contact the instructor, Jordan Wolfson, at info@jordanwolfson.com. For more information about the instructor, please visit the website: www.jordanwolfson.com.

Pivotal Studios Art Instruction
Pivotal Studios | 7625 W. 5th Ave. | Suite 202E | Lakewood
Children and adult professional art instruction, Everyone advances at their own rate with "individual curricula". Using an emphasis on drawing skills, form, shape, weight and direction we build structure for our artwork to follow, no matter what medium we use. Forging a good foundation is the key to having success in our artistic endeavors. Learning to see the image as we complete the level of detail, use of color, texture and contrast are all pivotal to the production of the final image. If you are just getting started as an artist or you are an established artist wanting to explore different techniques, we can address your specific needs through "individual curricula".
For ongoing class schedule and pricing information visit www.pivotalstudios.com/classes.html

Portrait as Head: Fundamentals in Portraiture
Contemporary Artist – Classes and Workshops | Studio 208, 3905 Wynkoop Street, Denver CO | Wednesdays, beginning August 25th – ongoing | $150/month tuition plus $40/month model fee (pro-rated tuition available).
Delving into an ancient tradition, we will be drawing and painting as we explore the portrait, both through rigorous fundamentals as well as more intuitive and expressive application. Emphasis will be placed on mastering proportion, light and shadow, mass and tonality as means of achieving a convincing head and likeness. As our mastery increases, we will explore more spontaneous possibilities and alternative responses to the portrait. We will be drawing in graphite and charcoal and painting in oils. Personal attention, instruction, and encouragement will be given to each participant in a supportive environment. This class is designed for intermediate and advanced students. A materials list will be available upon registration.
For more information please contact the instructor, Jordan Wolfson, at info@jordanwolfson.com. For more information about the instructor, please visit the website: www.jordanwolfson.com.

Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center Education and Classes
Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference | 210 N. Santa Fe Avenue | Pueblo
Education is an integral part of the Arts Center’s mission, and our three building complex provides a variety of studio and classroom spaces. Over 100 arts and leisure classes are offered per quarter for adults and children. These classes span from single day workshops to several weeks of learning in a vast range of topics and skills. The Arts Center also offers a variety of courses for educators. A copy of our current class schedule can be accessed online, or to propose teaching a class, please contact our Curator of Education at (719) 295-7210.

The Taos Art School Workshops and Expeditions
Taos, New Mexico
Art Workshops, calligraphy, Navajo art, pottery, work shops, Frida Kahlo, Canyon de Chelly, Art Expeditions, tours and painting, in the Heart of the Southwest. For more information visit us at taosartschool.org, email tas@laplaza.org or call (575) 758-0350.

Whimsy Sip & Paint Classes, Workshops and Events
Whimsy Paint & Sip Art Studio | 500 Briggs Street | Erie
Events: Scheduled painting and sipping events are listed
on the website calendar. These are for artists and non-artists.
A professional artist guides the group through the process of
one painting while they sip wine, listen to cool and groovy
music enjoying a night out with friends. Whimsy provides high grade acrylic paint, visual edge canvas along with the easels, bundle of brushes and aprons. $45 each per 2 1/2 hour painting event.
Classes & Workshops vary according to the month and are listed on
the website. They include classes for children and adults and vary
from kids summer workshops to weekly classes and one day workshops. Please see calendar.
For more information and to check calendar listings visit whimsypaintandsip.com or call 303.665.7026

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Figure Drawing Class
Lakewood Cultural Center | Thursday Nights | 6:30-9:30pm | $7.00 per class
The Lakewood Cultural Center is located at 480 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226. Call 303.987.5436, visit www.lakewood.org or click here for more information.

Life Drawing Classes
1400 Dallas Street, Aurora | Monday & Wednesday Nights |
7-10pm | $10.00 per class
Artist-run, drop-in, non-instructed, great atmosphere, the longest running life-drawing sessions in the Denver area, 15 years! Located at The Other Side Arts Building in Aurora. Artists and models may contact Rene at 720.690.8190.

Face Painting and Body Art Jam
Denver's Dangerous Theatre, 2620 W. 2nd Ave., Denver: every 3rd Sunday, 5:30-9:30pm | Squirrel Creek Lodge, Littleton: every 1st Sunday, must contact director see below | $5 fee from artists and photographers, free for models
Join us twice a month for the Face Paint and Body Art Jam where artists, models and photographers get together and do what we love to do! This is a closed to the public, ongoing event to practice, play and learn from each other. Paint, model or shoot, no spectators!
Artists, please bring your own paints and the desire to be creative. Please note that there is the potential for modest nudity, please be respectful. Also please be sure to plan on finishing up your painting by 9:30 so we can, shoot, clean up and be out by 10.
Photographers: Due to over an whelming number of photographers at the last jam, please don't show up unless you have specifically talked to me personally! Always ask permission before shooting anyone at the jam and please try to be aware of who or what you might accidentally capture in the background.
Models/canvases are always needed. All shapes and sizes are welcome to join us. Please avoid lotions or moisturizers the day of the event. 100% nylon flesh toned items or bare skin works best for painting on. Please feel free to strip down to your comfort level. Due to the nature of body painting we ask that all participants be over the age of 18.
The fee is $5 from artists and photographers to attend that goes for use of the space for the evening. Models never have to pay as you are our canvases and we need you!
The Body Art Jam takes place the 3rd Sunday of each month at Denver's Dangerous Theatre, 2620 West 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80219. It is conveniently located close to downtown Denver near I-25 & 6th Avenue. We are in a small warehouse park on the SW corner of W. 2nd Ave. and Bryant St. This is just a few blocks east of Federal Blvd. on Bryant St.
On the 1st Sunday of the month we will meet at Squirrel Creek Lodge in Littleton. This event is 21 and up, please contact David for details and address.
Please email or text David at davecab2000@hotmail.com to RSVP or if you have any questions. Models please send a current face and body shot so I know who you are. Also join us on our community group page on Facebook at "The Denver Face Paint and Body Art Jam" for updates or email David at the above address or call 303.856.8410 for more information.

Weekly Drop-in Painting Class
Tuesdays, 1-3:30pm | instructor: Lillian Kennedy | Lillian Kennedy's Studio | 1780 Lombardy Drive | Boulder | $30
Assistance within a supportive group for finding and developing your own painting style and taking your career where you want it to go! Sessions include individual and group critiques offered in a variety of formats. Mini lectures are given on various technical, aesthetic, historical, or painting career-related topics that come up. When specific painting exercises are offered, they are optional. Participants can always work on their own projects instead. Due to instructor travels for painting, teaching, and commissions, this class is only held when in town. Please call ahead to learn the schedule and space availability. For more information go to lilliankennedy.com, email LillianKennedyArt@gmail.com or call 303.541.9506.

Life Drawing & Painting
Tuesdays, 9am-12noon | Sangres Art Guild | 3rd Street Gallery | 59000 N. Highway 69 | Westcliffe | $10.00 per session for model fee and SAG donation (less if more than 5 people attend)
Not a workshop — just time to paint or draw the human form with friends in a professional setting. Snow dates if necessary.
For more information, click here to download a PDF info sheet or contact Curt Gillispie at laurila@centurytel.net or 719.783.0886.

Whimsy Sip & Paint Open Studio
First Tuesday, 6-8pm | Whimsy Paint & Sip Art Studio | 500 Briggs Street | Erie | FREE BYO supplies or $25 use studios
NO artist instruction during this open studio. Let your inner artist out. For more information visit whimsypaintandsip.com or call 303.665.7026

Societies

Colorado Calligraphers Guild
CCG dues $30 per year
The Colorado Calligraphers' Guild was formed to promote the study, practice and appreciation of calligraphy in all its historical and present day applications, to encourage individual excellence and foster a deeper understanding of calligraphy.

Colorado Watercolor Society
Meetings: First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 So. Colorado Blvd., Englewood | 3rd Tuesday of every month, except July, Aug., Dec. | 7pm | CWS dues $35 per year
The Colorado Watercolor Society is an organization dedicated to uphold the highest standards and principles of art and to promote, encourage and foster an interest in fine art in all media, especially watercolor. The Society sponsors two annual juried shows, which include the State Watermedia Exhibition at the Colorado History Museum and the Botanic Gardens Show. In 1997 the CWS became a member of the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, thus allowing our members to enter its annual show. We shall in turn host the WFS exhibition in the year 2007. Other shows are held throughout the metro area and occasionally in other communities within the State. A juror's workshop is held each year during the State Exhibition.

Colored Pencil Society of America: Colorado Chapter 220
Meetings: Rocky Mountain PBS, 1089 Bannock St., Denver | 2nd Saturday of every month | 10am-Noon | Chapter dues $15 per year | CPSA dues $40 per year
The Colorado Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) invites you to become a part of its steadily growing statewide and beyond membership. There are no qualifying criteria for becoming a CPSA member, except that you must be 18 or older, though you must be a member of CPSA to join Colorado Chapter 220. As a member of CPSA 220, you'll get an opportunity to exhibit your artwork and share with others who have the same interest and passion for the colored pencil medium. Chapter 220 meets the second Saturday of most every month and also keeps you informed through a monthly newsletter. For more information about the Colorado chapter email denver-dc220@cpsa.org.

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