Creative Classes

This intensive four-hour workshop will guide students through the exciting process of transforming disparate materials into cohesive and expressive works of art. Moving beyond traditional representational imagery, students will explore the power of shape, color, texture, and composition to evoke emotion and tell stories without explicit narratives. The workshop will begin with a focused visit to the Denver Art Museum’s Modern & Contemporary Art galleries where students will examine David Huffman’s Provo Soul in order to spark imagination and reflect on composition. Students will return to the studio to experiment with a variety of cutting, adhering, and coloring techniques. Students will also learn how to cultivate and build a rich source material collection and develop a personal vocabulary for creating compelling abstract compositions. Whether an experienced artist or a curious beginner, this workshop will help each student develop their creative practice and leave them with a newfound appreciation for the art of collage.

In this 4-week introductory level class, students will explore tools and techniques for making dynamic drawings with ink and brushes. Inspired by art from both the Denver Art Museum’s Arts of Asia and Impressionism collections, students will create drawings of plants, animals, and landscapes with a focus on line, composition, and pattern. Students will learn to approach ink drawings with confidence, and a spirit of experimentation.

Students will become comfortable with the mediums of ink and brush, while learning about how Asian Art inspired Van Gogh, and other Impressionist artists. They will focus on creativity, self-expression, and joy in the process of drawing with ink.

Students will purchase their own materials and should expect to spend $80-$100.

In this 4-week class students will take inspiration from the Denver Art Museum's Sensory Garden and collections to explore the link between creativity and the natural world. Students will experiment with a variety of drawing techniques and materials as they learn to look closely at details, patterns, and textures in nature. This class will give students the opportunity to engage their senses and connect more deeply with nature, grow observational skills, and use creative prompts to fill their journal with fascinating natural subjects.

Students will purchase their own materials and should expect to spend $20-$30.