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Beyond Relief: Dry Point and Paper Litho

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

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. […]

Event Series Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Intermediate Wheel Throwing

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

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 […]

Event Series Handbuilding Ceramics

Handbuilding Ceramics

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

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.

Event Series The Art of Haiku

The Art of Haiku

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

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 […]

Event Series Watercolor: Fun & Easy

Watercolor: Fun & Easy

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

Beginners to experts will have fun in this informative workshop about watercolor basics. No drawing skills? Not needed. Never tried watercolor cause you heard it was hard? No problem. Using 8 pigments, 2 brushes, and 1 painting knife, you will be amazed at what you can create. By the end of the session, you will […]

Drawing Sampler

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

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

Imagination Through Time: Ancient and Modern Image Making

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

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

Introduction to the Elements of Art I

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

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 […]