Virtual

Let your ideas soar and your creatures roar! Explore your creative creature side using traditional art methods & materials in this unique & exciting virtual course. Take your ideas to the next level from two-dimensional concept design to three-dimensional sculpture. With polymer-based clay, the boundaries are almost limitless. This virtual course includes live Zoom sessions. Ages 16-Adult

Learning to draw involves connections with your subjects and with yourself. In this virtual course, learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observation, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. You will learn how to practice drawing and see improvement in your drawing skills and perception. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Ages 16-Adult

Whether you want to improve your drawing skills or gain new ones, this virtual class is for you. Learn how to build a solid foundation in drawing. Delve into mark-making, perspective, gradient scale, color theory, and more with a friendly group of students learning and practicing together. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions. Ages 12-16

This virtual course focuses on plaque tile making through a series of personalized prerecorded video demonstrations, exciting zoom presentations, and fun class interactions to celebrate the techniques of building in clay. Texturing, slip decoration, glazing techniques, and how to work from a photo reference will be covered. This process can be done by anyone anywhere, from outside in a park to the kitchen counter. This course includes live Zoom class sessions, live Zoom studio hours, and prerecorded content. A detailed…

Bring a whole new light to your art with various colored pencil techniques. We will explore color theory, color blending, & other methods to advance your way of thinking in color. We will investigate still life studies to understand depth, light, texture, and much more. Enhance your artistic style and express your creative voice. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions and prerecorded content. Ages 9-12

Create small-scale meaningful works meant to share in this virtual course. Tap into images, color, and symbolism meant to convey messages beyond words using the basic tools and materials of printmaking. Learn the basics of monoprints, relief prints, collagraphs, and paper lithography using simple, but effective basic tools. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Ages 16-Adult

Catch the great images you see every day with your smartphone’s camera. Edit them to emphasize what you felt was important about the image. Create by using photo editing tools and methods to apply them to your art media. In this virtual course you will learn some smartphone photography basics, photo editing basics, and multiple applications for your own work. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Ages 16-Adult

This virtual course is a fun and inspiring way to bring your creative vision to life through acrylic painting. Discover different painting techniques by experimenting with various acrylic mediums, wet on wet and dry brush techniques, color mixing, and color blending to bring your acrylic painting skills to the next level. Not only will you learn from the instructor, but you will also learn from fellow students in this supportive acrylic painting course. This virtual course includes live Zoom sessions.…

Get personalized feedback in weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions with a 25-year industry veteran with experience in portrait, sports, entertainment, editorial, commercial, product, & travel photography. Meetings will be tailored to the technical level and interests of the individual student. From basic film and digital photography, to advanced concepts, portfolio reviews, and industry guidance, this course is intended to cover all photographic areas. This course includes live Zoom sessions. Ages 16-Adult

This virtual course will pick up where Let’s Get Started with Oil Painting  left off. We will explore more advanced brushwork, painting edges, how to paint specific subjects in the landscape, and floral subjects. You will also have the chance to get personalized feedback on your paintings. Take your basic knowledge of oil painting and go even further! Let’s Get Started with Oil Painting is a prerequisite for this class. This virtual course includes live Zoom sessions and prerecorded content. Ages 16-Adult

Let’s leather together! Join us as we learn the fundamental skills you need to start working with leather. In this class you’ll be introduced to leatherworking techniques, tools, materials, and how to apply paint designs. We start from the basics and use our skills to create earrings, accessories, and more! This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Ages 12-16

If you have ever wanted to learn how to paint with oils, this class is for you. We will explore all the basics of oil painting for the beginner, including materials and their safe use, color mixing, types of brushwork, and more. Prerecorded demos and techniques will be available for you to watch and try at your leisure. We will also meet live in a Zoom classroom for discussion and feedback. Give it a try and Dena will be your…

Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned professional, there is much to learn in this virtual course that will improve your art. We will cover the artist’s mindset, composition, color, experimentation, process, adding texture, taking risks, and keeping your art practice fun. If you are uninspired or in a slump, this course will invigorate your art making practice. The principles and practices taught in this virtual course can be applied to any style of art. This course includes…

In this virtual beginning photography course you’ll learn the basic functions of your digital camera including how to bring together the elements of manual mode to create intriguing images using shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for different lighting situations. We will cover classic compositional approaches and how to use them to express your creative vision. An introduction to digital processing will round out the course to maximize the potential of your images. This virtual course includes live Zoom sessions. Ages…

Artivism is a virtual course that enables and encourages young people to explore art ideas that evoke emotions while discovering the legalities and inconsistencies we have in human, civil, animal, and environmental rights. We strive to empower our students to discover their passions and find their voice in society. We will produce art for social change and learn what Artivism can do to change hearts and minds. This virtual course is offered in partnership with ArtivismCO. This course includes live Zoom…