Select Date/Time

Class Description:

Exploring 2D Art Media is a hands-on class designed to introduce students to a variety of 2D art mediums, including gouache, paint pens, markers, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Throughout the course, students will experiment with these materials in creative and unconventional ways, learning different techniques and approaches for each medium. From layering and blending to texture creation and mixed-media compositions, students will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of their artistic expression. This class encourages exploration, allowing students to discover the unique qualities of each medium and how to combine them for dynamic, one-of-a-kind works of art. Ideal for those looking to expand their creative toolkit and develop new artistic skills.

What to Expect:

In Exploring 2D Art Media students can expect a hands-on, experimental approach to learning a variety of 2D art materials like gouache, paint pens, markers, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Over the course of four weeks, students will explore different techniques for each medium, experimenting with ways to layer, blend, and create unique textures. Students will visit DAM’s Modern and Contemporary Galleries to study how artists apply these mediums in innovative ways, providing real-world inspiration. By the end of the class, students will combine their new skills into a small mixed-media artwork, showcasing their creative exploration and understanding of how different 2D mediums can work together to create dynamic compositions.

Educator Bio:

Moe Gram is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Denver, CO. She works in a diverse array of mediums that include murals, collages, large-scale installations, set design, and experimental works. Gram graduated from California State University Bakersfield with a major in Studio Visual Arts and a minor in Cultural Studies, during which, she participated in a 6-month museum studies and studio art program in Florence, Italy. Currently, Gram’s art can be seen in murals throughout Colorado, an installation in the Denver Art Museum's Creative Hub, Empower Field at Mile High, and at various locations throughout the Denver metro area and the state of Colorado. In 2022 Gram participated in a residency through the La Napoule Art Foundation in Mandelieu-La Napoule, France, where she developed her most recent body of work titled How to Earn Your Big Girl Panties. This work was exhibited in October 2024 at the University of Northern Colorado. Gram’s work is distinctive, engaging, and thoughtful. Her use of found objects and manipulated ready-mades engage in discussions with viewers about themes of empathy and human compassion. Through her playful color palette, messaging, and juxtaposition of unique embellishments and obscure collages, Gram’s work encourages the viewer to absorb and reflect- for the betterment of oneself and collectively for us all.

www.moegram.com

Refund and Class Cancellation Policy:

The Denver Art Museum adheres to a no-refund, no-exchange policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation.

If a class or workshop is cancelled by the Denver Art Museum due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a make-up day will be scheduled on a FRIDAY or SATURDAY as the educator’s schedule allows.

Accessibility Statement:

To request large print materials, a sign language interpreter, CART or any other accessibility service, please email Access@DenverArtMuseum.org at least ten (10) business days in advance of the program. We will make every effort to provide accommodation for requests made outside of that window of time.

Please see further information about accessibility, parking, and directions to the DAM here: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/accessibility