Level A – All levels welcome. Celebrate the winter with nature. Join us in making wreaths from nature, creating a log to celebrate the New Year, and creating a beautiful natural garland to bring the outside inside, in this cold time. There may even be some hot cider to enjoy as we create. There is a […]
Join us for this class where you will get an introduction to using watercolor paints and oil pastels as a resist medium to make a batik like work of art on muslin cloth. Students will also learn how to use a simple running stitch to sew their work of art onto a felt piece for […]
In collaboration with the Colorado College Art Department, the Bemis School of Art is thrilled to launch the Bemis Community Printshop — a new space for creative exploration in Colorado Springs! Our goal is to foster a welcoming community where artists of all levels can access professional printmaking facilities and feel inspired to experiment and […]
Level A – All levels welcome.Love is a staple in the world of poetry, though generally reserved for the lover, the relative, or even a special object or place, but this course aims to shift the focus of love towards the self. We will enter the conversation of love poetry through various examples and exercises, […]
Join us for an introduction to simple sewing and embroidery using a simple small pattern, felt, a needle, and embroidery thread. There will be several projects to choose from where you will learn a few sewing stitches such as the blanket stitch, and the running stitch. We will explore creative ideas that will hopefully inspire […]
Ready to spin some clay? Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this hands-on class where you’ll prep, center, and shape your own creations with expert guidance. It’s messy, meditative, and a whole lot of fun, perfect for curious beginners! Supplies will be provided. Member Moments is a series of workshops designed exclusively for our members to experience […]
In collaboration with the Colorado College Art Department, the Bemis School of Art is thrilled to launch the Bemis Community Printshop — a new space for creative exploration in Colorado Springs! Our goal is to foster a welcoming community where artists of all levels can access professional printmaking facilities and feel inspired to experiment and […]
Level A – All levels welcome. Learn about sheep physiology, characteristics, varieties, and lifeways. Understand the process of shearing, processing, dying, and uses of different kinds of wool to achieve different effects and to make different objects for fun and function. We will take a look at felting traditions, experiments and create a tailored kit […]
Get ready to get your hands dirty in this exciting ceramic class! We will dive into the world of clay using fun handbuilding techniques with plenty of room for playful experimentation. We will shape, sculpt, and decorate unique creations, all while discovering the magic of clay. Whether you’re making cool sculptures or fun functional pieces, […]
Join us as we learn to create a colorful pastel landscape that starts with a layer of pastel on watercolor paper that is washed into the paper, creating a beautiful foundational backdrop. From this underpainting, the process of layering the chalk pastels begins with the use of vibrant pastels and fixative sprays creating a pastel […]
