Join the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region’s Angela Seals for a special episode of Peak Radar Live introducing the community to two exciting new leaders at the Fine Arts Center: Michael Christiano, Director of Visual Arts & Museum, and Pirronne Yousefzadeh, Producing Artistic Director of the Theatre Company. Angela will dig into how […]
This quick taste of beginning painting offers a look at traditional painting techniques like dry brushing, drawing in different mediums, color theory, and under painting. Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12
Have you done some printmaking and want to do more? In this class you will learn to expand your printmaking vocabulary to include paper lithography and dry point. Learn how to use these techniques in addition to relief and mono prints. Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. […]
This re-introduction to wheel throwing will focus on the basic methods of centering clay while throwing bowls and cylinders such as mugs and vases. Use a variety of finishing and glazing techniques to produce finished works of art. Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include […]
A beginner’s guide to hand building clay, this course covers traditional and not-so-traditional building techniques to create by hand. A variety of texturing and glazing techniques will also be covered, while celebrating individual’s style and interests. Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
Haiku originated in the 1600s in Japan but remains widely read today. In fact, its concision and brevity lend itself to today’s life. In this class we will learn the history and various forms of haiku. We will read traditional haiku and examples from today, including the contemporary journal Modern Haiku. You will come away […]
Don’t be bored with round, get out of round! Alter, cut, carve, and stamp your bowls. Learn to throw basic bowl forms in preparation for each type of alteration process. Staining and glazing will be taught to suit this project. Be the envy of the party with your own unique functional clay art serving pieces! […]
This class will explore different image-making techniques inspired by the art of indigenous cultures around the world. Learn about different ways ancient and modern humans shared stories through illustrating animals, dreams, landscapes, and their people, while creating your own mixed media artwork. Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9
