June Classes
 Georgia on my Mind
Starting June 7 Explore the imaginative and colorful world of Georgia O’Keefe: from landscapes to still life, explore her painting style, use of color and subject matter. Join us for a morning of creative painting and fun. Ages 10-12. Class AC1
 Plein Air Painting
Starts June 11
Paint outdoors and learn basic color, value and composition through traditional techniques used in oil painting. Develop the skills necessary for interpreting what you see from life and the methods to simplify what you observe. Learn to paint quickly and loosely. Ages 16-Adult.
Class AC5
 Plein Air at the Garden of the Gods
Starts June 13
Four lovely mornings in the Colorado sunshine painting our beautiful Garden of the Gods! We will position ourselves at different vantage points in the park each day. After a short demonstration, you will be free to paint. The instructor will provide individualized instruction. First class will meet at the Garden of the Gods visitor center. Supply list. Ages 16-Adult. Intermediate.
Class AC6
April Classes - Adult
Georgia's Flowers
Starts April 7
Georgia O’Keeffe’s flowers and landscapes will be the inspiration for various works using water media (acrylics, watercolors). Create large beautiful paintings using scale and abstraction to emulate Georgia’s work. Ages 15-Adult Class AC139
 Theatre Bomb! Creating Original Theatrical Compositions
Starts April 16
Examine the creation of original performance pieces in response to works from the FAC’s permanent collection. For anyone with experience in acting, dancing, playwriting, directing, choreographing, singing, or anyone interested in the performing arts. Ages 15-Adult. Intermediate. Class AC145
 O’Keeffe Style Art
Starts April 21
Create colored pencil drawings in Georgia O’Keefe style. Big, bold and beautiful flowers! Please bring several photographs of flowers to use as reference. Supply list. Ages 16-Adult. Intermediate.
Class AC144
 Mary Chenoweth Style
Starts April 21
Take a look at the style and artwork of Mary Chenoweth. The first class will take you on a tour to look at her artwork around town as inspiration. In subsequent classes you will get a chance to create works of your own in mixed media using her style and imagery. Ages 16-Adult. Class AC140
 Wild and Free with Chihuly
Starts April 21
Spend time in the FAC exploring the art of Dale Chihuly. Discover how the fluid line, color and shape makes Chihuly’s glass so breathtaking! Enjoy the liberation of working large and loose in acrylic paints and mixed-media! Ages 16-Adult.
Class AC141
 Drawing Southwest Themes
Starts April 26
Using the FAC’s collection of Southwestern themed artwork, create original through colored pencils, drawing pencils, charcoal pencils and watercolors, experiment with the basics of using color and mixed media, explore designs with southwestern themes like landscapes, pottery, architecture and weavings. Ages 16-Adult. Class AC138
 Raku
Starts April 27
Enjoy the fast firing and unexpected results of raku firing western style with intensive one-session raku projects. Previous clay required: either one wheel throwing or hand building class. Ages 16-Adult. Intermediate.
Class AC143
April Classes - Kids
Impressions of Walt Kuhn
Starts April 20
Celebrate Walt Kuhn and his artistic styles, as exhibited in our Permanent Collection. From Kuhn’s still life studies to “Impressions of the West,” explore the inspirations and directions of the artist’s creativity with watercolors, tempera and acrylics. Ages 10-12.
Class AC136
May Classes
 Parent+Child Explore the Masters
Starts May 1
Explore the permanent collection at the FAC and return to the studio to create artwork with a variety of media. Discover pastels, watercolors, charcoal and multi-media materials as we study a new master artist each week for “Sunday at the Museum.” Ages 9-12. Class AC135
 Vignettes in the Gallery
Starts May 9
Draw small vignettes in the gallery, explore elements of composition and value with pencils, and develop them into small original drawings inspired by works in the 75th Anniversary exhibit. Emphasis will be on “seeing into” composition, improving skills and using value as a unifying element. Adult. Intermediate. Class AC142
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Guest Artist Classes
 Discovering your Cultural Heritage
Starts June 9 | Ages 16-Adult
With special guest instructor George Sanchez. Cultural traditions of art, music, community are woven into the fabric that makes us who we are. Art is a great vehicle for the exploration of our heritage. Take a personal journey toward a heightened awareness of your past and its influences. A trip to Denver is scheduled for the last class on July 28. Beginning. Class AC2
 Da Vinci Club: Space Art
Ages 7-Adult | Starts June 10
With special guest instructor Monica Petty Aiello. This exciting kid’s camp integrates art and science to teach children about space exploration with a cultural perspective. The camp fuses scientific investigation with a variety of fine art projects including; collage, painting, mixed-media and sculpture. Learn about art fundamentals, planetary geology and cultural sky mythology in a fun and interactive environment. Beginning. Class AC3.
 Alien Landscapes
Adult | Starts June 10
With special guest instructor Monica Petty Aiello. NASA spacecraft have explored our solar system and returned with amazing images revealing awe-inspiring new vistas. Be guided on a visual tour of the solar system and learn about the basic geology on distant worlds. Both planetary science and art-making will be explored in this course taught by contemporary, mixed-media artist Monica Petty Aiello, who will work individually with each student to develop creative ideas and techniques. All levels welcome. Class AC4
 A Morning with Artist Pard Morrison | Ages 6-Adult | One-Day Workshop Aug. 6
Create your own geometric abstraction ... come join Artist Pard Morrison as he shares some of his working process to inspire you to create your own! This a great class for the entire family. Class PM1
 Egg Tempera/Colored Pencils
Ages 16–Adult | Starts Aug. 2
Learn the signature painting technique Archie Musick developed with assistance from Thomas Hart Benton. Archie's daughter, Pat Musick, guides participants through the process to produce a small painting. This hands-on workshop will be of interest to practicing painters/ artists as well as art historians and collectors. Participants are encouraged to attend Pat Musick's lecture on the technique on Sunday, July 31. Class PM2
 Mural in Enameled Copper: Spirit of the Fine Arts Center, Past and Forward | Ages 10-Adult |
Starting July 19
With special guest instructor Pat Musick. Explore the symbols, collections and architecture of the 1936 John Gaw Meem Fine Arts Center building. Enameling--glass fused to metal at high heat--is a durable, colorful medium for murals and architectural decoration as well as for small works. Class PM3
FAC Art Class by Myron Wood Oct. 1958 ©Pikes Peak Library District, (002-5831). |
