Each week, our instructor will give a short demo on different watercolor techniques at the beginning of class and students will paint with individualized instruction. This class will focus on different concepts including value, color theory and composition. Additionally, this class will explore other themes such as complementary color schemes, gradated washes and practice various landscape techniques. Materials will be provided by The Art Garage or students can bring their own as well. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Using paint, paper, fabric, found objects, and various other materials, you will create amazing 2 and 3 dimensional compositions in this mixed media class! From unique, layered compositions on canvas to creating art journals and altered books, our skilled instructor will spark your creative process by demonstrating a variety of techniques and guide you as you paint, print, glue, and sew your way to creating fantastic art pieces. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206)  page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Need space to work on your art? Join our open studio session available once a week for free! This is a chance to bring your own work and materials, engage in a focused environment surrounded by other local artists, work at your own pace, and give and get creative feedback. We're so excited to offer our community this opportunity to further your creative practice and get inspired and in the zone with creative peers! <br> Please reach out to The Art Garage staff at 303-377-2353 or [izaac@artgaragedenver.com](mailto:izaac@artgaragedenver.com) to inquire about bringing special materials such as oil paints, ceramics, and encaustics. Show less

This 6-week session is perfect for any skill level and will be structured to ensure you learn the aspects of hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing. Students will develop and grow their ceramic skills through techniques and projects led by our skilled instructor. Class will not be held on Sunday, July 2nd. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) for additional information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a Scholarship and wait for a response from our [scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) committee prior to registering here. Show less

This course is great for any beginner, intermediate, or advanced student. This 6-week session will be structured to ensure you learn the essential aspects of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. Our skilled instructor will guide students as they develop and grow their ceramic techniques. Class will not be held on Sunday, July 2nd. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206) for additional information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a Scholarship and wait for a response from our [scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) committee prior to registering here. Show less

This class takes place at Westerly Creek Elementary School (8800 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80238). This class is open to the public, and not limited to Westerly Creek students. You'll be in the spotlight this week as we explore the art of self portraiture! Artists will experiment with painting, drawing, collage, and more as they explore the many sides of themselves through a variety of artistic styles and materials. Students will look at examples of creative portraits by famous artists such as Kehinde Wiley for inspiration and even create self portrait masks. Students will finish camp with a series of artworks celebrating their favorite artist: themselves! *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [CLASS FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/206)  page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

This class will offer young artists an opportunity to explore new cultures through a colorful world of illustrated stories and fairytales! We’ll take a trip around the world using literature as our guide and see what other children around the world are reading. Each day, we'll read a new story then draw, paint, and collage artwork inspired by it. Books like Possum Magic (Australia), Dim Sum For Everyone! (China) and I Lost My Tooth In Africa (Mali) will introduce your young artist to the rich cultural heritage and traditions of other countries. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Grab your paintbrushes and batons and join the art parade! This week, artists will collaborate to design and bring to life The Art Garage’s 4th of July Parade float. We will discuss public and collaborative artwork, utilize a wide variety of materials, and get inspiration from parade floats from around the world. Students will be able to celebrate their creativity and see their work in the Park Hill 4th of July Parade on 23rd Ave. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

There are many different types of Japanese tea ceremony bowls such as the matcha bowl and Chawan tea bowl that are still used in tradition today. This class will begin with each student making their very own tea bowl designed in Japanese tradition. Students will study the different ceramic pieces that are included in tea ceremonies and choose the ones that they would like to replicate with their own flare. We will study traditional and modern Japanese ceramic textures, patterns and construction, including kintsugi, to emulate the sacred tea ceremony wares in our own style! Students will also make their very own ceramic Shigaraki cat (or Lucky Cat) to bring each artist good luck. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Learn about the plants and animals that need our protection the most as you create artwork that celebrates, honors, and memorializes them. Students will study a new endangered species each day while exploring mixed media to create 3D sculptures, painting wall-worthy canvases, and showcasing the true beauty of a variety of endangered species. Young artists will leave camp this week not just with beautiful artwork, but with a drive to help animals across the world. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Funny, smart, creative...what words describe you? This week, students will use themselves as inspiration for their art! We will explore a variety of 2D mediums such as painting, collage, oil pastel, and more as we get to know each other and ourselves. Students will expand their vocabularies as they think of traits that describe themselves then create masterpieces based on their marvelous personalities. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

What colors inspire the arts of the Arctic? How does history affect the art of Mexico? How does climate impact how artists create in Africa? In this class, we’ll explore different countries and their art forms, styles, and artists. Students will study and get inspired by inukshuk, hojalata, adinkra, and more as they explore the world's artforms and gain new skills and techniques and experiment with new materials. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

Need space to work on your art? Join our open studio session available once a week for free! This is a chance to bring your own work and materials, engage in a focused environment surrounded by other local artists, work at your own pace, and give and get creative feedback. We're so excited to offer our community this opportunity to further your creative practice and get inspired and in the zone with creative peers! <br> Please reach out to The Art Garage staff at 303-377-2353 or [izaac@artgaragedenver.com](mailto:izaac@artgaragedenver.com) to inquire about bringing special materials such as oil paints, ceramics, and encaustics. Show less

This week, we will honor Juneteenth becoming a national holiday by celebrating and taking inspiration from influential black artists of the modern art movement. Students will look at the work of artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Rashid Johnson, Faith Ringgold, and Jordan Casteel and create their own masterpieces inspired by the history, intention, and styles of these artists. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

This week, we will honor Juneteenth becoming a national holiday by celebrating and taking inspiration from influential black artists of the modern art movement. Students will look at the work of artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Rashid Johnson, Faith Ringgold, and Jordan Casteel and create their own masterpieces inspired by the history, intention, and styles of these artists. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

This week, we will honor Juneteenth becoming a national holiday by celebrating and taking inspiration from influential black artists of the modern art movement. Students will look at the work of artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Rashid Johnson, Faith Ringgold, and Jordan Casteel and create their own masterpieces inspired by the history, intention, and styles of these artists. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

From the Harlem Renaissance to the Black Arts Movement and beyond, African American artists have made an indelible mark on the history and style of art in America. This week, we will study historical black artists, the movements they worked within, and the ways that their art has influenced modern art. Students will take inspiration from artists such Alma Thomas, Aaron Douglas, Wadsworth Jarrell, and Lois Mailou Jones as as they create their own masterpieces that honor their styles and movements. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

From the Harlem Renaissance to the Black Arts Movement and beyond, African American artists have made an indelible mark on the history and style of art in America. This week, we will study historical black artists, the movements they worked within, and the ways that their art has influenced modern art. Students will take inspiration from artists such Alma Thomas, Aaron Douglas, Wadsworth Jarrell, and Lois Mailou Jones as as they create their own masterpieces that honor their styles and movements. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

From the Harlem Renaissance to the Black Arts Movement and beyond, African American artists have made an indelible mark on the history and style of art in America. This week, we will study historical black artists, the movements they worked within, and the ways that their art has influenced modern art. Students will take inspiration from artists such Alma Thomas, Aaron Douglas, Wadsworth Jarrell, and Lois Mailou Jones as as they create their own masterpieces that honor their styles and movements. *Please note: We have a no refund policy. Be sure to visit our [SUMMER FAQ](https://artgaragedenver.com/summer_faq) page for up to date information. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply for a [Scholarship](https://artgaragedenver.com/articles/87) and wait for a response from our scholarship committee prior to registering here. Show less

This class takes place at McGlone Academy (4500 Crown Blvd, Denver, 80239). This class is open to the public, and not limited to McGlone students. This week, we will honor Juneteenth becoming a national holiday by celebrating and taking inspiration from influential black artists of the modern art movement. Students will look at the work of artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Rashid Johnson, Faith Ringgold, and Jordan Casteel and create their own masterpieces inspired by the history, intention, and styles of these artists. *Please note: This program is grant funded and attendance is required. Families will be refunded $5 per day attended on the last day of class, up to the full $20 tuition. Show less

This class takes place at McGlone Academy (4500 Crown Blvd, Denver, 80239). This class is open to the public, and not limited to McGlone students. This week, we will honor Juneteenth becoming a national holiday by celebrating and taking inspiration from influential black artists of the modern art movement. Students will look at the work of artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Rashid Johnson, Faith Ringgold, and Jordan Casteel and create their own masterpieces inspired by the history, intention, and styles of these artists. *Please note: This program is grant funded and attendance is required. Families will be refunded $5 per day attended on the last day of class, up to the full $20 tuition. Show less

This class takes place at McGlone Academy (4500 Crown Blvd, Denver, 80239). This class is open to the public, and not limited to McGlone students. This week, we will honor Juneteenth becoming a national holiday by celebrating and taking inspiration from influential black artists of the modern art movement. Students will look at the work of artists such as Kehinde Wiley, Rashid Johnson, Faith Ringgold, and Jordan Casteel and create their own masterpieces inspired by the history, intention, and styles of these artists. *Please note: This program is grant funded and attendance is required. Families will be refunded $5 per day attended on the last day of class, up to the full $20 tuition. Show less

Need space to work on your art? Join our open studio session available once a week for free! This is a chance to bring your own work and materials, engage in a focused environment surrounded by other local artists, work at your own pace, and give and get creative feedback. We're so excited to offer our community this opportunity to further your creative practice and get inspired and in the zone with creative peers! <br> Please reach out to The Art Garage staff at 303-377-2353 or [izaac@artgaragedenver.com](mailto:izaac@artgaragedenver.com) to inquire about bringing special materials such as oil paints, ceramics, and encaustics. Show less

This class takes place at McGlone Academy (4500 Crown Blvd, Denver, 80239). This class is open to the public, and not limited to McGlone students. What better combination could there be than story books and art making?! Students will enjoy examining different famous books each day and create one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the author or the illustrator’s works. On the first day students will get to vote on the 5 books that they’ll be inspired by throughout the week. *Please note: This program is grant funded and attendance is required. Families will be refunded $5 per day attended on the last day of class, up to the full $20 tuition. Show less