Events

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Spoon Rest . We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze which will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired. Look for an email telling you when your piece is ready for pick-up and use. (about 21 days) Let the fun begin!   
$35.00 Per Participant
*One complimentary drink included with class

Join us in an eco-conscious journey where art meets sustainability! In this workshop, you'll embark on a creative exploration of designing and block printing on up-cycled clothing. Begin by tapping into your artistic instincts to sketch unique patterns and designs that breathe new life into old garments. Our local artist, Louisa Palmer, will guide you through the process of transferring your vision onto blocks and printing them onto carefully selected up-cycled garments. Students bring an item or two of their choosing to print, a tote bag will also be provided for students to print.
Discover the joy of transforming discarded pieces into wearable masterpieces, merging artistry with environmental mindfulness. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time creator, this workshop invites everyone to contribute to a more sustainable and stylish world. Unleash your creativity, make a positive impact, and leave with not only a personalized garment but also the satisfaction of contributing to a more eco-friendly fashion landscape.

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Whimsical Sculpture. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly slab-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze which will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired. Look for an email telling you when your piece is ready for pick-up and use. (about 21 days) Let the fun begin!   
$35.00 Per Participant
*One complimentary drink included with class

In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of Love Graffiti! 

All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class.

This is also a great venue for engagement and  bachelorette parties, baby showers, work parties, retirement parties and holiday events. 

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend! 

The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.

A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Discover the joy and magic of light through stained glass! In this 2 day, 3 hours per day 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 2 pre-drawn designs, a variety of colors to choose from and leave at the end of the workshop with a finished Gnome Stained Glass Plant Stake! 

Join us in an eco-conscious journey where art meets sustainability! In this workshop, you'll embark on a creative exploration of designing and block printing on upcycled clothing. Begin by tapping into your artistic instincts to sketch unique patterns and designs that breathe new life into old garments. Our local artist, Louisa Palmer, will guide you through the process of transferring your vision onto blocks and printing them onto carefully selected upcycled garments.
Discover the joy of transforming discarded pieces into wearable masterpieces, merging artistry with environmental mindfulness. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time creator, this workshop invites everyone to contribute to a more sustainable and stylish world. Unleash your creativity, make a positive impact, and leave with not only a personalized garment but also the satisfaction of contributing to a more eco-friendly fashion landscape.

Join us for a relaxing evening of art, with an experienced instructor to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly, get comfortable with simple ink drawing techniques and enjoy the process of completing a drawing of the endless botanicals of Colorado! By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for matting. You will select a color and your piece will be ready to hang at the end of this wonderful program. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend! 

The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.

A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of Summer Flowers!

All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class.

This is also a great venue for engagement and  bachelorette parties, baby showers, work parties, retirement parties and holiday events. 

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week this summer with 4 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 experienced teacher 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!

Join us for two relaxing thursday evenings of "The Wonders Watercolor" with Sara Brandenburg to give you guidance along the way. Discover how watercolor painting can give you unexpected effects that can't be repeated, so that each painting becomes unique. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we enjoy happy hour drinks, and spend time with community artists wishing to explore and improve watercolor painting techniques.

Join us in an eco-conscious journey where art meets sustainability! In this workshop, you'll embark on a creative exploration of designing and block printing on upcycled clothing. Begin by tapping into your artistic instincts to sketch unique patterns and designs that breathe new life into old garments. Our local artist, Louisa Palmer, will guide you through the process of transferring your vision onto blocks and printing them onto carefully selected upcycled garments.
Discover the joy of transforming discarded pieces into wearable masterpieces, merging artistry with environmental mindfulness. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time creator, this workshop invites everyone to contribute to a more sustainable and stylish world. Unleash your creativity, make a positive impact, and leave with not only a personalized garment but also the satisfaction of contributing to a more eco-friendly fashion landscape.

Join us for a relaxing evening of art, with an experienced instructor to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly, get comfortable with simple ink drawing techniques and enjoy the process of completing a drawing of the endless botanicals of Colorado! By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for matting. You will select a color and your piece will be ready to hang at the end of this wonderful program. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend! 

The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.

A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

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 experienced teacher 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!

Join us for two relaxing thursday evenings of "The Wonders of Watercolor" with Sara Brandenburg to give you guidance along the way. Discover how watercolor painting can give you unexpected effects that can't be repeated, so that each painting becomes unique. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we enjoy happy hour drinks, and spend time with community artists wishing to explore and improve watercolor painting techniques.

In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of a Moonrise!

All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class.

This is also a great venue for engagement and  bachelorette parties, baby showers, work parties, retirement parties and holiday events. 

Join us in an eco-conscious journey where art meets sustainability! In this workshop, you'll embark on a creative exploration of designing and block printing on upcycled clothing. Begin by tapping into your artistic instincts to sketch unique patterns and designs that breathe new life into old garments. Our local artist, Louisa Palmer, will guide you through the process of transferring your vision onto blocks and printing them onto carefully selected upcycled garments.
Discover the joy of transforming discarded pieces into wearable masterpieces, merging artistry with environmental mindfulness. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time creator, this workshop invites everyone to contribute to a more sustainable and stylish world. Unleash your creativity, make a positive impact, and leave with not only a personalized garment but also the satisfaction of contributing to a more eco-friendly fashion landscape.

Join us for a relaxing evening of art, with an experienced instructor to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly, get comfortable with simple ink drawing techniques and enjoy the process of completing a drawing of the endless botanicals of Colorado! By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for matting. You will select a color and your piece will be ready to hang at the end of this wonderful program. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend! 

The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.

A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Join us for two relaxing thursday evenings of The Wonders of Watercolor with Sara Brandenburg to give you guidance along the way. Discover how watercolor painting can give you unexpected effects that can't be repeated, so that each painting becomes unique. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we enjoy happy hour drinks, and spend time with community artists wishing to explore and improve watercolor painting techniques.

In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of I Love DRO!

All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class.

This is also a great venue for engagement and  bachelorette parties, baby showers, work parties, retirement parties and holiday events. 

Join us in an eco-conscious journey where art meets sustainability! In this workshop, you'll embark on a creative exploration of designing and block printing on upcycled clothing. Begin by tapping into your artistic instincts to sketch unique patterns and designs that breathe new life into old garments. Our local artist, Louisa Palmer, will guide you through the process of transferring your vision onto blocks and printing them onto carefully selected upcycled garments.
Discover the joy of transforming discarded pieces into wearable masterpieces, merging artistry with environmental mindfulness. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a first-time creator, this workshop invites everyone to contribute to a more sustainable and stylish world. Unleash your creativity, make a positive impact, and leave with not only a personalized garment but also the satisfaction of contributing to a more eco-friendly fashion 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 experienced teacher 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!

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend! 

The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.

A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend! 

The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.

A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

Get comfortable with simple drawing techniques and enjoy the process of Figure Drawing with Man's Best Friend! 

The La Plata Humane Society has agreed to provide our lovely dog "models" for the class. All supplies are included, and an experienced teacher will be there to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy a happy hour drink, spend time with other artists, and most importantly enjoy the opportunity to sit, relax and draw a very patient dog.

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with live animals is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the animal form is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones.

A $10 Tip or Chew Toy is Required for our models and will go directly to the LaPlata County Humane Society. Beginners are welcome!  This class is also perfect for adults with previous drawing experience.

In this fun-filled, muddy, adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, and create a Ceramic Menorah using slab-building techniques! Be exposed to variety of ceramic techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Menorah, just in time for Hanukkah! 
All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Ben Dukeminier, are included in this very special class. By the end of the evening your piece will be ready to be left to dry. You will select a glaze which will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired or you can glaze it yourself (how fun) at a later date. Pieces will be ready to use by Hanukkah, December 7th! Look for an email telling you when you can pick up your One-Of-A-Kind Menorah.  
$50.00 Per Participant

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class! Come join Deena Carney and variety of amazing instructors and learn how to paint using different painting mediums, from April to May! Students will be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks and techniques used in creating masterpieces in acrylic, oils, gouache, and watercolor. Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience or have taken this class before. Give yourself time and space to paint, laugh, and make new friends in an educational, non-judgmental environment! 8 Classes, all supplies are included! 

For questions or concerns, please email Deena Carney at deena@durangoarts.org.

Join us for an 8 class session, with a live model, and an excellent instructor, where all supplies are included, at the DAC on Tuesday Nights!

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with the human figure is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones. 

For questions or concerns, please email Deena Carney at deena@durangoarts.org  

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)!  In this fun-filled muddy class, students will focus on two modes of creating functional ware and sculpture, through hand building and wheel throwing. Learn the entire clay process and see what it takes to become a successful potter, with two amazing instructors by your side, in a non-judgmental, artistic environment.
* space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. For questions or concerns, please contact Ben Dukeminier at ben@durangoarts.org