Bemis School of Art Summer Session
Whatever your artistic interest and whatever your age or skill level, we have classes to drive your passions at the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art. Explore! Browse classes
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Handbuilding Clay Works
Handbuilding Clay Works
Learn fun ways to hand build ceramics. Using the slab roller, the extruder, templates, and found forms, we will be able to make imaginative and useful works highlighted by textures and our own personal touches. Final decoration will be from a choice of glazing techniques to finish your pieces to enjoy and use. Ages 16-Adult […]
Painting Big
Painting Big
For the artistic kid that wants to go big, we will each create one large painting using acrylic paints. We will learn how to plan a composition and color scheme, execute a sketch, use acrylics appropriately, and refine your final piece. On the final day, we will have an “art show” of our works of […]
2 events,
Painting Big
Painting Big
For the artistic kid that wants to go big, we will each create one large painting using acrylic paints. We will learn how to plan a composition and color scheme, execute a sketch, use acrylics appropriately, and refine your final piece. On the final day, we will have an “art show” of our works of […]
2 events,
Painting Big
Painting Big
For the artistic kid that wants to go big, we will each create one large painting using acrylic paints. We will learn how to plan a composition and color scheme, execute a sketch, use acrylics appropriately, and refine your final piece. On the final day, we will have an “art show” of our works of […]
1 event,
2 events,
First Friday Art Party
First Friday Art Party
Join us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view Live music Art in Deco Lounge by local artist Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries
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Create Your Own Tarot
Create Your Own Tarot
Interested in tarot? Are you a beginner or a seasoned reader? We will learn about the art history of tarot cards, their various systems of symbolism and interpretation, as well as basic image making techniques to create your own deck of tarot cards. By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics […]
1 event,
2 events,
Handbuilding Clay Works
Handbuilding Clay Works
Learn fun ways to hand build ceramics. Using the slab roller, the extruder, templates, and found forms, we will be able to make imaginative and useful works highlighted by textures and our own personal touches. Final decoration will be from a choice of glazing techniques to finish your pieces to enjoy and use. Ages 16-Adult […]
1 event,
3 events,
Plant & Animal Platters
Plant & Animal Platters
Learn basic slab construction techniques to handbuild plant or animal themed platters using templates, texturing tools, and textured leaf molds. We will create our own exciting animal patterns. Under-glazing, staining, and overglazing will be taught to complete this project. Ages 16-Adult REGISTER
Plant & Animal Platters
Plant & Animal Platters
Learn basic slab construction techniques to handbuild plant or animal themed platters using templates, texturing tools, and textured leaf molds. We will create our own exciting animal patterns. Under-glazing, staining, and overglazing will be taught to complete this project. Ages 16-Adult REGISTER
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Create Your Own Tarot
Create Your Own Tarot
Interested in tarot? Are you a beginner or a seasoned reader? We will learn about the art history of tarot cards, their various systems of symbolism and interpretation, as well as basic image making techniques to create your own deck of tarot cards. By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics […]
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
Thrift Painting Makeover!
Thrift Painting Makeover!
Upcycle a dated and drab thrifted painting into a stellar new piece of original artwork! We will take found thrift paintings and add our own unique stories to them with acrylic paints and mixed-media techniques in a fun and laid-back environment. Thrift paintings will be provided. Ages 16-Adult REGISTER
1 event,
2 events,
Handbuilding Clay Works
Handbuilding Clay Works
Learn fun ways to hand build ceramics. Using the slab roller, the extruder, templates, and found forms, we will be able to make imaginative and useful works highlighted by textures and our own personal touches. Final decoration will be from a choice of glazing techniques to finish your pieces to enjoy and use. Ages 16-Adult […]
1 event,
2 events,
Plant & Animal Platters
Plant & Animal Platters
Learn basic slab construction techniques to handbuild plant or animal themed platters using templates, texturing tools, and textured leaf molds. We will create our own exciting animal patterns. Under-glazing, staining, and overglazing will be taught to complete this project. Ages 16-Adult REGISTER
1 event,
3 events,
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
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Food + Function: Pasta, Tiramisu, and Wine Tasting
Food + Function: Pasta, Tiramisu, and Wine Tasting
What could be better than pasta? How about homemade pasta with tiramisu and wine pairings? In this Food + Function series edition, learn how to create various pasta shapes from homemade dough, whip together a decadent tiramisu, and enjoy it all with a few wine pairings. Expert Bon Appetit chef Ed Salazar will walk you […]
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Introduction to Letterpress Printing
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium. Join us at The Press at Colorado College for a hands-on, intensive letterpress workshop for beginners. This workshop will provide a complete overview of the process of letterpress printing, including setting metal type by hand, playing with wood […]
FREE! Community Print Shop Open House: Instant Silkscreen Quilt
FREE! Community Print Shop Open House: Instant Silkscreen Quilt
Calling all community printmakers! Interested in learning about the new Bemis Community Print Shop? Join us for a free hands-on open house workshop with Printmaker Kate Leonard. We will be demonstrating Thermofax and Miscreen printing techniques – two versatile silkscreen approaches beloved by mixed media and fiber artists. We will work on a large collaborative […]
Create Your Own Tarot
Create Your Own Tarot
Interested in tarot? Are you a beginner or a seasoned reader? We will learn about the art history of tarot cards, their various systems of symbolism and interpretation, as well as basic image making techniques to create your own deck of tarot cards. By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics […]
FREE! Community Print Shop Open House: Instant Silkscreen Quilt
FREE! Community Print Shop Open House: Instant Silkscreen Quilt
Calling all community printmakers! Interested in learning about the new Bemis Community Print Shop? Join us for a free hands-on open house workshop with Printmaker Kate Leonard. We will be demonstrating Thermofax and Miscreen printing techniques – two versatile silkscreen approaches beloved by mixed media and fiber artists. We will work on a large collaborative […]
2 events,
Handbuilding Clay Works
Handbuilding Clay Works
Learn fun ways to hand build ceramics. Using the slab roller, the extruder, templates, and found forms, we will be able to make imaginative and useful works highlighted by textures and our own personal touches. Final decoration will be from a choice of glazing techniques to finish your pieces to enjoy and use. Ages 16-Adult […]
1 event,
2 events,
Plant & Animal Platters
Plant & Animal Platters
Learn basic slab construction techniques to handbuild plant or animal themed platters using templates, texturing tools, and textured leaf molds. We will create our own exciting animal patterns. Under-glazing, staining, and overglazing will be taught to complete this project. Ages 16-Adult REGISTER
2 events,
Mean Girls: High School Version
Mean Girls: High School Version
A Youth Rep Ensemble Production Book by Tina Fey | Music by Jeff Richmond | Lyrics by Nell Benjamin After a 5-week intensive professional theatre training, our Youth Repertory Ensemble will culminate by performing Mean Girls: High School Version on the mainstage! Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild […]
3 events,
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Community Print Shop Open House: BYOB Conversation with Jean Gumpper
Community Print Shop Open House: BYOB Conversation with Jean Gumpper
Calling all community printmakers! Interested in learning about the new Bemis Community Print Shop? Join Kate Leonard and Jean Gumpper for the first BYOB (Bring your own Brayer) event!! We will be designing and carving “punny” lino blocks while discussing upcoming programs and facility access. All designs and blocks will be donated to the shop […]
Mean Girls: High School Version
Mean Girls: High School Version
A Youth Rep Ensemble Production Book by Tina Fey | Music by Jeff Richmond | Lyrics by Nell Benjamin After a 5-week intensive professional theatre training, our Youth Repertory Ensemble will culminate by performing Mean Girls: High School Version on the mainstage! Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild […]
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FAC Member History Stroll: On a Cough and a Prayer
FAC Member History Stroll: On a Cough and a Prayer
In the late nineteenth century, Colorado Springs declared itself “America’s Greatest Sanatorium.” And it worked! By 1900 over 20,000 health-seekers came in search of a cure for tuberculosis. The dreaded “White Plague” built a local economy reliant on medical tourism. In this approximately 1 mile walking tour through downtown, we’ll explore both the reputable and […]
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Yoga at the FAC
Yoga at the FAC
Join us for yoga with instructor Dominika Kamionka in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family Gallery. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum for free after class. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat. Water is allowed during class, but not in the museum galleries if you choose to visit. Suggested […]
Community Print Shop Open House: What is a #3 Crayon? A Lithography Intensive
Community Print Shop Open House: What is a #3 Crayon? A Lithography Intensive
This workshop with Kate Leonard is open to professional artists interested in participating in the fall lithography program at the Bemis Community Print Shop. No experience in printmaking is needed to participate, but the workshop is best suited to artists with experience and confidence in drawing (experience in monochromatic drawing with charcoal, pencil, or black […]
2 events,
Mean Girls: High School Version
Mean Girls: High School Version
A Youth Rep Ensemble Production Book by Tina Fey | Music by Jeff Richmond | Lyrics by Nell Benjamin After a 5-week intensive professional theatre training, our Youth Repertory Ensemble will culminate by performing Mean Girls: High School Version on the mainstage! Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild […]
2 events,
Handbuilding Clay Works
Handbuilding Clay Works
Learn fun ways to hand build ceramics. Using the slab roller, the extruder, templates, and found forms, we will be able to make imaginative and useful works highlighted by textures and our own personal touches. Final decoration will be from a choice of glazing techniques to finish your pieces to enjoy and use. Ages 16-Adult […]
1 event,
2 events,
Plant & Animal Platters
Plant & Animal Platters
Learn basic slab construction techniques to handbuild plant or animal themed platters using templates, texturing tools, and textured leaf molds. We will create our own exciting animal patterns. Under-glazing, staining, and overglazing will be taught to complete this project. Ages 16-Adult REGISTER
1 event,
4 events,
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Member Tour: Museum Collections
Member Tour: Museum Collections
Join Sara Hodge, Head of Collections, and the rest of the museum collections team on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. See how the museum stores the 17,000 works entrusted to its care and stewardship, and learn about ongoing collections projects including mural conservation, object inventory and cataloging, and NAGPRA compliance. After a tour of the collections […]
First Friday Art Party
First Friday Art Party
Join us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view Live music Art in Deco Lounge by local artist Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries
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First Friday Art Party
First Friday Art Party
Join us for our First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by the FAC’s chic, historic venue. Free museum admission Art in Deco Lounge by Jasmine Dillavou Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries About Jasmine Dillavou Jasmine Nicole […]
2 events,
Community Print Shop Open House: What is a #3 Crayon? A Lithography Intensive
Community Print Shop Open House: What is a #3 Crayon? A Lithography Intensive
This workshop with Kate Leonard is open to professional artists interested in participating in the fall lithography program at the Bemis Community Print Shop. No experience in printmaking is needed to participate, but the workshop is best suited to artists with experience and confidence in drawing (experience in monochromatic drawing with charcoal, pencil, or black […]
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Introduction to Letterpress Printing
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Member Tour: Museum Collections
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