Visual Arts Classes

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Participants in our visual arts classes will investigate a wide range of media and techniques, from both a historical and contemporary perspective, as they engage in the art-making processes of creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. Our current course offerings include on Clay, Glass, and Mosaic classes.

Museum Members receive 10% off of classes with discount code: 23CLASS10 

Holiday Classes

Ornaments

Fused Glass: Ornaments

Multiple Class Opportunities!

Instructor: Nell Trask

Saturday, November 11

Wednesday, December 6

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ChileOrnaments

Pueblo Chile Holiday Ornaments

Instructor: Brent Burnham

Saturday, December 16th

11:00AM-12:00PM

 

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Classes (Adults, Teens, & Families)

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Art Expression

Free Art Classes

For Veterans, Military, and Their Families (Ages 18+)

Saturdays from 2pm-3:30pm

Instructor: Sonya Fajardo

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Hand-Building Clay Classes

2 Track Options:

Tuesdays at 5:30pm-7:30pm

Wednesdays/Thursdays at 3:00PM - 5:30PM

Instructor: Cristine Boyd

 

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Creative Writing

Wednesdays, November 15 - December 20, 2023

5:30pm-7:30pm

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Wheel Throwing

Beginner Wheel Throwing for Adults: Ikebana Vases/Bowls

5 Class Sessions

9:00am-12:00pm

January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 10, 2024

$130

Instructor: Sarah Stanifer

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Fused Coasters

Glass Fusing 101

January 13, 2024

10:00am-2:00pm

$110

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Creative Writing: Writer's Group

Tuesday Evenings, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Ongoing Enrollment

Starting January 16th, 2024

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Fused Glass

Fused Glass: Basket Weave Plate

January 20, 2024

10:00am-1:00pm

$90

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Block print

Mini Block Printing Class

January 24, 2024

5:30pm-8:00pm

$35

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Beginner Block Printing

February 3, 2024

9:00am-1:00pm

$70

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Creative Writing: Writer's Group

Creative Writing: Writer's Group

Ongoing Enrollment

Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27

5:30pm-7:30pm

$75

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Fused Glass

Fused Glass Birds

February 10, 2024

10:00am-2:00pm

$100

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Child Clay

Youth Clay Hand-building Class

February 10, 17, 24, and March 2, 2024

10:00am-12:00pm

$130

Instructor: Abigail (Abbi) Johnston

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Block Printing: Beyond Basics

February 21, 28 and March 6, 13, 20

5:30pm-8:00pm

$150

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Creative Writing: Writer's Group

Creative Writing: Writer's Group

Ongoing Enrollment

Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26

5:30-7:30pm

$75

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Fused Glass Landscape

March 9, 2024

10:00am-1:00pm

$100

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Needle Felted Spring Scene

March 20, 2024

10:00am-12:30pm

$50

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Child Clay

Youth Clay Hand-building Class

March 30 and April 6, 13, 20, 2024

10:00am-12:00pm

$130

Instructor: Abigail (Abbi) Johnston

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Fused Glass

Glass Fusing 101

March 30, 2024

10:00am-2:00pm

$110

Instructor: Nell Trask

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Creative Writing: Writer's Group

Creative Writing: Writer's Group

Ongoing Enrollment

Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, & 23

5:30pm-7:30pm

$75

Instructor: Kimberly Sewell

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Wheel Throwing

Beginner Wheel Throwing for Adults: Succulent Pots

May 4, 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 2024

9:00am-12:00pm

$130

Instructor: Sarah Stanifer

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Child Clay

Youth Clay Hand-building Class

June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2024

10:00am-12:00pm

$165

Includes materials and all 5 sessions!

Instructor: Abigail (Abbi) Johnston

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Youth Classes

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Friday Arts Academy

Friday Child and Youth Classes

Spring Semester for 2024 will be January 19th, 2024

Topics include a variety of arts, theater, and balloon shaping classes.

Recommended Ages:

Kindergarten-12th Grade

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Clay Open Studio

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Clay Open Studio

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10AM - 2PM 

*Saturdays from 10AM - 4PM

Studio Information

In-Studio Clay Lessons

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In-Studio Clay Lessons

Saturdays,1:00pm-2:30pm and 2:30pm-4:00pm

$40 per timeslot

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Private Clay Lessons

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Cristine Boyd Artwork Examples

Private Lessons

Instructor: Cristine Boyd

We offer appointment-based lessons for individuals or their groups! Please reach out to our Education & Programs Manager, Cayla Salas, at cayla@sdc-arts.org to check appointment availability and make your reservations.

During these 1.5 hour appointments in our Clay Studio, students will have the opportunity to express their learning or project goals with their instructor to craft a personalized learning experience. The fee for these lessons include access to tools and clay. For large-scale projects, students are welcome to purchase clay from the arts center or from their instructor, who is also a clay-distributor, if they desire a special-order clay type/color.

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Pricing Sheet

Arts Center members receive a 10% discount on classes, studio passes, and cards. Member discount code for classes is 23CLASS10 and can be applied online at checkout.

All ticket sales are final. Although there are generally no refunds on our School of Arts classes, if we are able to re-sell your seat in time for class, we may be able to work with guests on a case-by-case basis regarding potential refunds and exchanges. Due to the nature of our classes and purchasing materials per student in advance of class, the Arts Center and its staff reserve the right to deny any refunds or exchanges. Our team looks forward to assisting you!

Member & Guest Services 719-295-7200 

DISCLAIMER

It has come to our attention that there are multiple ticket brokers (online ads) that are reselling our tickets. Please be advised: most of these sites do mention they are a re-seller, some do not. Often, patrons are not aware they are paying more until it's too late. 

To protect our customers, we reserve the right to require a valid ID and the credit card used in order to pick up tickets. 

Please pay attention to where you are buying them from. The only authorized online ticket dealer for our shows will start with https://tickets.sdc-arts.org which is directly accessible from the Arts Center website (www.sdc-arts.org). Purchasing directly from us is the only way to guarantee the lowest price and be sure that your ticket is authentic. All ticket sales are final - no refunds or exchanges.  

Please note that by enrolling in these classes, you understand that the Arts Center's staff and/or Photographer-in-Residence may stop by to photograph the class for educational, marketing, and promotion purposes. By enrolling in these classes you understand that if you do not wish to be included in photographs, you are asked to alert your instructor and/or the Arts Center of your wishes so that your wishes can be respected. A full copy of the Arts Center's Photo Release Policy can be provided anytime upon request and will also be provided in the classroom. Please let us know if you have any concerns.