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Introduction to the Elements of Art I

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

This class is for children who have expressed a love for art and wish to create art projects free from the typical restrictions in many elementary school art classes. The course will cover fundamental elements of art as well as the works of many famous artists. Students will create a new unique art piece each […]

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Channeling Van Gogh: Add Passion to your Floral Paintings

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

Learn to paint florals in the style of Vincent Van Gogh with Dena Peterson, painter/animator for the Academy Award-nominated film, Loving Vincent. Vincent believed in painting what he felt, rather than just what he saw. We will capture the feel and energy of flowers, rather than simply rendering them, combining Vincent’s techniques with your own […]

Drawing Sampler

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

In this fundamentals of drawing workshop, you will be guided into a new way of looking at how you draw. We will explore how to bring a source of light into your drawings, sense of depth, composition, introduction to color theory, perspective, and more! Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9

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Expand Your Black & White Darkroom Printing Skills

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

Spend four hours learning to refine your black & white darkroom printing skills with private instruction in contrast filters, split-filter printing, and/or cropping/positioning for artful presentations depending on the student’s skill level and goals. This darkroom experience will help you bring your printing skills to the next level, and you will be encouraged to produce […]

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The Story of Me. Told by Me!

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

We are the protagonists of our own stories. We see and interact with the world from our own point of view. By using cameras to show others how we interact with what we see, we can tell stories that allow us to foster a greater human connection with ourselves and the other people in our […]

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Thrown and Altered Ceramics

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

Throwing on the potter’s wheel and handbuilding combined into one fun class to make unique work! Use the pottery wheel to make while learning new techniques to alter your work with molds, sprigs, texturing, and hand forming, along with other methods. Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience […]

Colored Pencil Sampler

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

In this fast-paced sampler workshop, you will be guided into a new way of looking at how to apply color to your artwork. Explore colored pencil techniques that may be used to create a sense of depth in your art to bring it to life! Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12

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Group Painting Reviews

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO

Are you curious whether the paintings you are creating are “good?” Feedback from others who are not artists may not be helpful. How do you judge your own work objectively? This class will offer you an opportunity to learn about your work and the work of others in a supportive and educational group format. Dena […]