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1-Day Workshop | Clay Sculpting: Dia de los Muertos (10/25)
Class Description:
In this class, students will use clay sculpting as a method to (re)connect with the earth. Focus will be on the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), with time for exploring one’s own ancestral relationship to cultural holidays. Students will bring their imagination and voice to the medium of clay while learning sculptural techniques.
What to Expect:
This workshop will begin with gallery visits to view objects in the museum’s collections on display. Following this, students will research, sketch, and plan their vision for a Dia de los Muertos sculpture and build a paper armature. The remaining time will be spent on working with clay, sculpting, and finally painting.
Educator Bio:
Cal Duran is an artist and art educator focusing on connecting with his ancestors from an Indigenous and Latinx background. His work often explores parallels between hybrid identities found in myth, religion, and ritual. Duran has shown altars, installations and artwork in museums and galleries throughout the Denver Metro area and beyond. He continues to honor his ancestors and recently created a room at Meow Wolf in Denver, honoring the indigenous tribes of Colorado and the Americas.
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
1-Day Workshop | Sound Healing: The Power of Sound (11/8)
Class Description:
This class will focus on sound as a healing force through cross-cultural perspectives. Students will learn about meditation and sound bathing with the use of various musical instruments. Breathing techniques and body movements for healing will also be explored. Students will investigate how sound can be used in everyday life to release stress and to calm the body and mind.
What to Expect:
Students can expect to find a deeper understanding of how sound can help to heal the body and mind. No prior knowledge needed. The beginning of class will focus on discussion of the musical instruments used to help us heal. Then, students will experience sound bathing and meditation as a group. Time will be spent in galleries exploring instruments used in ceremonial practices and as healing tools by our ancestors. To conclude, students will be led through yoga positions, breath work, and mantras for healing.
Educator Bio:
Cal Duran is an artist and art educator focusing on connecting with his ancestors from an Indigenous and Latinx background. His work often explores parallels between hybrid identities found in myth, religion, and ritual. Duran has shown altars, installations and artwork in museums and galleries throughout the Denver Metro area and beyond. He continues to honor his ancestors and recently created a room at Meow Wolf in Denver, honoring the indigenous tribes of Colorado and the Americas.
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
1-Day Workshop | Watercolor Postcards (11/15)
Class Description:
In this class, students will experiment with different watercolor techniques to make a set of 10 postcards. Students will learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques to create miniature paintings. Subjects for these paintings include DAM-inspired artwork, landscapes, flowers, and abstract designs. The instructor will demonstrate and have examples of each of these styles.
What to Expect:
Students will begin by roaming the galleries for a set period to look for inspiration. They will be challenged to re-create a loose, watercolor version of at least one chosen art piece for one of their experimental postcard designs. Participants will experiment with different techniques and subject matter and leave this workshop with several (10 or more) finished watercolor postcards that can be mailed or displayed.
Educator Bio:
Elizabeth Truskin is a Denver artist and instructor who specializes in community-driven public art, portrait painting, and multimedia artwork. She shows at galleries in the Santa Fe Art District and Next Gallery in the 40 West Arts District.
https://www.nextgallery.org/elizabethtruskin-1-1
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