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The Raid: Play Reading

Virtual

In celebration of Black History Month enjoy this reading of Idris Goodwin’s play, The Raid, recorded in 2021, based on the events that took place Oct 16–18, 1859. John Brown is convinced only bloodshed will dismantle American Slavery. After fighting alongside his sons in Kansas, Brown plots to make real his vision: To free and […]

Wheel Thrown and Altered Bowls

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

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! […]

Event Series Acrylic Painting Sampler

Acrylic Painting Sampler

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

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

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 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