Classes

Current Courses & Clinics

8-Week Foundations of Drawing Course

This course welcomes students of all skill levels, focusing on the development of both artistic vision and technical accuracy. You’ll learn to observe the world more closely and translate what you see onto paper with confidence. We’ll explore a range of drawing techniques—from contour and gesture drawing to more refined methods—and practice combining them effectively. Along the way, we’ll study light and shadow to create lifelike, expressive drawings that capture the depth and nuance of real-world scenes.

Course Date & Time: June 30-August 18 2025; Mondays 10:00 PM-

Noon

Course Rate: $300
Drop In: $50

Supply List:
18″ x 24″ pad of newsprint paper
Fine point permanent markers
Charcoal, vine, or compressed charcoal (avoid the fat-squared compressed varieties)
Kneaded eraser
Art chamois (chamois from the auto part stores are more economical)

For the first class, bring the first 2 items and we’ll discuss the rest.

8-Week Artistic Anatomy Course

The human figure—one of the most complex and captivating subjects in art—encompasses many of the challenges artists strive to master. In this course, we’ll study the body through an anatomical lens, learning to recognize essential skeletal and muscular landmarks while gaining insight into how movement and function shape form.

Course Date & Time: June 30-August 18 2025; Mondays 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Course Rate: $300
Drop-In: $50

For the first class, bring the first 2 items, and we’ll discuss the rest.

Open Studio (Lonely Arts Club)

“Enjoy painting and working on personal projects in a supportive community environment. Chris will offer tutorials and demonstrations covering various aspects of painting, drawing, and art in general, and will be available to guide as you create

Course Date & Time: Thursdays beginning June 19, 1:00-3:00. This class is ongoing

Course Rate: 5-class punch pass- $200. Students are only charged for classes they attend.

Suggested Supply List (each artist is welcome to work with their preferred supplies):

Palette 11″x14″ or larger
Palette knife
Brushes, I prefer Flats #4-#6
Rags or paper towels
Solvent-odorless mineral spirits

Suggested Palette:
Titanium White
Cad. Lemon
Cad. Yellow
Cad. Orange
Cad. Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna

Ivory Black

Plein Air Painting Workshop

Push your creative boundaries in this immersive three-day workshop set against the stunning backdrop of Colorado’s spring season. Develop your outdoor painting skills as you capture the breathtaking beauty of the Pikes Peak region through plein air. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned artist, or somewhere in between, this experience is designed to help you grow and refine your ability to depict the local landscape.

Course Date & Time: June 10-12, 9:00-11:30, 1:00-3:30

Course Rate: $350
Drop In: $125 per day, $75 per half day

Supply List:
Outdoor easel
Palette 11″x14″ or larger
Palette knife
Brushes, I prefer Flats #4-#6
Rags or paper towels
Solvent-odorless mineral spirits
Sunscreen, hat
Water
Suggested Palette:
Titanium White
Cad. Lemon
Cad. Yellow
Cad. Orange
Cad. Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Ivory Black

Kids’ Art Camp!

Kids’ Art Camp invites children to discover the joy of creating with a variety of 2D and 3D materials. Through fun, hands-on activities like drawing to music, collage, rubbings, and more, campers will explore imaginative, non-representational art. All supplies and materials are included.

Camp Date & Time: july 8-10, 9:00-12:00, and August 5-7, 9:00-12:00

Camp Rate: $200. If registering more than one child from a family, you may request a 10% discount

Plein Air Painting Retreat!

Immerse yourself in a three-day, three-night retreat at the breathtaking John Wesley Ranch, nestled next to the scenic beauty of Mueller State Park. Enjoy comfortable lodging and expertly crafted meals by High Altitude Taste, featuring the culinary talents of Chef Aubrey. This enriching workshop offers 18 hours of hands-on instruction, complemented by engaging evening critiques to refine your skills.

Camp Date & Time: August 11-14

Camp Rate: $960 double occupancy, $1080 single occupancy, $500 instruction and critique only.

Ongoing Classes

Open Figure Drawing Class

Non-instructional figure drawing session focusing on short poses ranging from 1 minute to 20 minutes.

Class Date & Time: Thursdays 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Monthly Membership Rate: $60
Non-Member Rate: $20 per session

Please be advised:

We request that if you have had a fever, chills, cough, fatigue, or have been exposed to someone with Covid-19 that you do not come to class. Stay home and get well.