Class Schedule
Depending on individual circumstances, some of our teachers may need to ask their students to wear masks.
The Art Center offers adult classes in a variety of media throughout the year, primarily in the summer months. These are taught by well-known artists from the area and beyond, as well as by Art Center artists. Intergenerational and youth classes are provided as well.
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If you would like to register for a class, you can contact the Art Center by phone and pay with a credit card (during gallery hours), drop by the gallery in person to pay by check/cash, pay by check through the mail, or use online registration/payment by using the sign-up links provided below. You will be provided a secure connection to PayPal for credit card payment.
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If you pay using PayPal, PLEASE include the student's name under "instructions to merchant" at the PayPal site. This will insure that your payment is properly credited. Thank You. Art Center Members receive a 10% discount on adult classes. Not a member?
Adult & Kids Classes (July-August)
August 3, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $67.50, Non-Members: $75.00
“Painting Fall Aspens in Pastel”
with Lydia Pottoff
We’ll capture the color and personality of a group of aspens in fall color. We’ll first examine the structure of the tree and then develop a small study to guide us in color and design and simplification. We’ll discuss how the use of close value and temperature relationships hold the mass of the tree structure together. This will help us avoid the pitfalls of “spotty” foliage. We’ll also look at how we can use supporting elements in the landscape to direct us to the focal point in our design.
Lydia is an award-winning artist whose studio is located near Lyons. She received a BA in fine art and graphic communications at Metropolitan State University in Denver, and over the last twenty years, she has pursued pastel and oil painting, both plein air and studio. She is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado.
Materials/Supply List: Provided (Note: Please read carefully as several things have changed this year, and students are expected to bring a couple of new items with them for class this time around.)
August 15, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $63.00, Non-Members: $70.00
"Pojagi: Traditional Korean Needlework"
with Alice Ridge (Alice Ridge Quilts)
Alice Ridge hails from Indiana and has been a quilter for over 40 years and a Traveling Quilt Teacher and Speaker for some time. When not teaching and speaking, she travels internationally to learn more about the many, many different types of quilting and needlework techniques around the world. She says, “Quilting is my passion! I am a wife, mother, sister, & grandmother, but primarily — I am a quilter!”
Pojagi is an Ancient type of needlework from Korea. Alice will bring many different pieces for everyone to look at. Typically the pieces are made from either silk, or raime (a plant fiber), and were originally used as utilitarian wrapping cloths. Today, Pojagi is an artwork all its own with designs ranging from simple to intricate.
In this class we will make two projects in the style of Pojagi, a pincushion in silk, and a small mat using Korean raime. All supplies for both projects are included in the class kit that should be purchased directly from the instructor on the day of class for $30. Participants only need to bring general hand sewing supplies, i.e., – thimble, small scissors, etc.
August 21, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72.00, Non-Members: $80.00
"Painting Without a Brush"
Painting with Cathy Goodale
2024 will present another fabulous opportunity to paint with well-known local artist, Cathy Goodale, who will be teaching monthly from January through December 2024 at the Art Center. Sign up for any number of classes in advance or one at a time, as the year progresses. Each class will meet from 10 am to 4 pm in the Art Center classroom, unless otherwise noted. Students will provide their own supplies/equipment. Bring a sack lunch or grab something quick nearby. Cathy’s phone number: (970) 227-8577 in case you have specific questions about the classes themselves. The Art Center will handle all reservations, payments, and other housekeeping details.
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In this class we will use animals or birds for the subject to paint. How does it feel to play with paint?