Feb 2020

Be it a bedroom in Arles painted by Van Gogh or Mount Fuji captured by Hokusai, there is a long tradition of artists finding inspiration from the environments around them. In this class we will derive inspiration from the places we spend time in every day, including our beloved Denver, our homes and even The Art Garage! Artists will use drawing, painting and collage. Lessons are adapted to be age appropriate.

The Art Garage’s "Mindful Art Space" invites artists looking for a calm, serene studio where they can work on their own personal art projects. Your enrollment contributes to the use of our studio only; all artists must bring their own materials. Non-consumable materials (such as paintbrushes, palettes, clay tools etc.) can be provided to you by one of our volunteers. Artists must respect the space, our materials and other artists. We want to ensure a safe space for all our artists to feel comfortable and create their art. If our volunteers find that you are not being respectful to others, the space, or materials you may be asked to not return to this group and effort will be made to find different program that is more suitable. **Please note** The Art Garage does not have additional storage space for work in progress. All artwork must be transported by the artist. Please call The Art Garage with any/all questions.

Using paper, fabric, found objects, and various other materials, create amazing 2 and 3 dimensional compositions. You will layer, glue, nail, and sew your way to creating fantastic art pieces that could express personal or historical experiences, allow exploration in color and texture, or just give yourself time to express your creativity and make something with your own hands!

What better combination could there be than story books and art making?! Students will enjoy examining different books each day and create one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by the author and the illustrations. On the first day students will get to vote on the books that they’ll be inspired by throughout the session. Class projects will appeal to a variety of ages and be adapted appropriately.

What’s your favorite circus act? Join us as we create our own miniature circuses out of paper and recycled materials in this Alexander Calder inspired class. Students will craft tight rope walkers, lion tamers, and fantastical circus acts from their imaginations and leave class with a miniature circus that will amaze their friends and family! Lessons and materials will be adapted to be age appropriate.

There is so much we can learn from one another! In this class, students will work with fellow artists to create collaborative pieces! We will look at famous murals, mosaics, and partnerships such as Walt Disney with Salvador Dali. Artists may create collaborative murals that will be kept at The Art Garage as well as individual works to bring home and enjoy, including mandala hugs and exquisite corpse artworks. Students will work in drawing, painting, collage and mixed media.

In this class we will use a traditionally 2-dimensional medium and transform it into something sculptural! Join us as we rip, fold, paste, weave and restructure paper into interesting sculptural creations, both abstract and representational. Young artists will enhance fine motor skills while older artists will gain an understanding of construction techniques as they create one-of-a-kind sculptures. Lessons will be adapted so that they are age appropriate.

We will cut, etch and carve into surfaces to make our own printmaking plates. Artists will learn how to use the negative of an original block to depict shapes and forms within their prints. We will learn transfer techniques such as tiling, collagraph and drypoint etching. Join us for this special class where we will even use our own printing press!

In this series of classes, students will learn to draw and paint from observation. Students will draw objects that are interestingly arranged on the table. Students will learn about perspective, composition, and color. This class is for students of all skill levels and recommended for any students looking to grow their art portfolio.

Come construct your own three dimensional landscape in this sculpture class. Students will create and build their own places out of shadow boxes, ceramics or up-cycled materials. Your places can be real or fantastical, it’s up to you! Join us for this exciting topographical sculpture class! All instruction will be modified to fit each appropriate age group.

Artists will construct and then paint, embellish and adorn their very own special boxes and containers for their most treasured objects! Classes will look at sacred containers from other cultures and the purposes they serve. Artists will use different sculptural materials such as different types of clay, recycled materials, mixed media objects. All instruction will be modified for each appropriate age group.