Events

Wanna learn to paint with acrylics? This class is perfect for beginners! We'll dive into mixing colors, cool brush techniques, and trying out different painting styles, from making things look real to getting totally abstract. You'll also get the basics down, like how to arrange your painting, play with light and dark, and use colors like a pro. It's all about giving you a solid start for your art adventures.

Create a brilliant work of stained glass artistry! 
In this 5 to 6 hour workshop, students will learn the basics of stained glass. Techniques being taught include: cutting, grinding, foiling, assembling, soldering, finishing, and the proper safety steps to take along the way. Students will have pre-drawn designs, a variety of colors to choose from, and leave at the end of the workshop with a unique, completed Stained Glass Mountain Landscape.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week this summer with 6 weeks of learning and conquering throwing clay on the wheel! Come join us, and be exposed to a variety of techniques and skills used in creating clay masterpieces, with an exceptional instructor, James Lutomski, to give you guidance along the way.Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for students with previous throwing experience. All supplies, laughter, and inspiration included!

This painting class focuses on capturing the spirit and character of Durango’s people through expressive portrait painting. Students will learn foundational techniques for sketching faces, mixing skin tones, and adding personality with color, light, and brushwork. Whether you're painting a loved one or creating a character from imagination, this fun and supportive workshop is all about bringing portraits to life. Join your amazing instructor, Jeff Chudy, as he walks you step-by-step through the process. All levels are welcome—no experience needed, just a love for people and paint!

Create a brilliant work of stained glass artistry of your choosing! This is a class for the intermediate student who has already taken classes from our instructor, Sarah Larkin. 
In this 5 to 6 hour workshop, students will bring in their own pre-drawn designs and patterns to create an amazing stained glass piece, with the help of your instructor. Students must be familiar with the following techniques: cutting, grinding, foiling, assembling, soldering, finishing, and the proper safety steps to take along the way. With a variety of colors to choose from, you will leave at the end of this workshop with a unique, completed Stained Glass Masterpiece!

Golden aspens, winding roads, and crisp mountain air—capture it all in this autumn-themed painting class inspired by Colorado’s iconic Million Dollar Highway. Students will learn how to paint glowing fall colors, dramatic elevations, and the rich textures of a high-country landscape at its most dazzling. With an emphasis on layering and mood, this session invites you to play with contrast and movement in your composition. Let Jeff Chudy lead you through a colorful, cozy journey—perfect for artists of all levels who love the magic of fall!

Mastering photography comes about from fully understanding the visual and technical dimensions of the photographic medium. This is a class for both newbies and enthusiasts. In this class that meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings you will learn: 1. The technical/mechanical aspects of photography; 2. Learning to ‘see photographically’; 3. Understanding the aesthetic aspects of making visually striking photographs; 4. Basic editing skills; and 5. How to create meaning and intention in your photographic images.
A 35mm based camera with manual settings is recommended but not required.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week this summer with 6 weeks of learning and conquering throwing clay on the wheel! Come join us, and be exposed to a variety of techniques and skills used in creating clay masterpieces, with an exceptional instructor, James Lutomski, to give you guidance along the way.Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for students with previous throwing experience. All supplies, laughter, and inspiration included!

Come express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in our inspiring class!
You'll be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks, techniques, and styles used in creating masterpieces throughout history in watercolor, encaustics, oil paints, and ink. Work with experienced instructors who will provide guidance along the way.
Beginners are welcome, and this class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience or those who have taken this class before.
The class includes 6 sessions, and all supplies are provided.