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.
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Classes (Adults, Teens, & Families)
Intermediate Glass Workshop
Intermediate Glass Workshop
Tuesdays 1:30pm-4pm
*Advance Registration Required*
Instructor: Nell Trask
$30 per 2-Hour Session
Wheel Throwing Basics
Wednesdays from 1pm-3:30pm
Advance Registration Required
Weekly enrollment closes at 3pm the Saturday before each class
Late enrollments welcome if other students are already enrolled in current week.
July 23rd and 30th currently open to late enrollments!
$30
Instructor: Sarah Christensen
Toddler Rock Music Classes
Wednesdays - 2 Session Options
10:15am-10:45am
11:00am-11:30am
$12 per child
Instructor: Chelle Jesse
Art Expression
Free Art Classes
For Veterans, Military, and Their Families (Ages 18+)
New Time Starting May 17: 10:30AM - 12PM
Instructor: Sonya Fajardo
Wheel Works with Visiting Artist Jen Davis
Tuesdays, Jul. 22 - Aug. 19, 2025
4pm-6pm
Instructor: Jen Davis
$150 - CANCELLED
Acrylic Painting: Mountain and Rock Workshop
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
10am-1:30pm
Instructor: Lori Ganni
$145 - Cancelled
Paint Pouring: Layers of Color
Saturday, July 26 Cancelled
1pm - 2:30pm
Instructor: Chel
$75
Painting on Canvas
Saturdays | August 2 - 30, 2025
5-WK Sessions
10:00am-11:30am
$150
Instructor: Rick Morris
Handsculpting with Clay
Thursdays | August 7 - 28
10am-11:30am
$120
Instructor: Rick Morris
Acrylic Painting: Autumn in the Desert
Saturday, October 18
12:30pm - 4pm
Instructor: Lori Ganni
$145 - CANCELLED
Holiday Party Platter Making Class
Saturdays | Nov. 8 - 22 & Dec. 6
10am - 12pm
$135 | 4-WK Session
Instructor: Katie Magby
Youth Classes
Friday Arts Academy
Friday Child and Youth Classes
Summer Semester for 2025 will be June 13, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Fall Semester Enrollment Opens Soon: Classes Run September 5-November 14th, 2025
Topics include a variety of arts, theater, and balloon shaping classes.
Recommended Ages:
Kindergarten-12th Grade
Toddler Rock Music Classes
Wednesdays - 2 Session Options
10:15am-10:45am
11:00am-11:30am
$12 per child
Instructor: Chelle Jesse
More Youth Classes Coming Soon!
Check Back Soon For More Youth Classes!
Clay Open Studio
Clay Open Studio
Clay Open Studio Hours:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10AM - 4PM
*Note that some Saturdays may also have clay classes going on at the same time as Open Studio. There is still plenty of space for studio participants.
Clay Private Lessons and Lessons by Appointment
Hand Building Private Lessons
Our instructor, Sarah Christensen, offers lessons for individuals or groups in either hand-building or wheel throwing.
Wheel Throwing Lessons
Learn new skills with Sarah Christensen! Refine existing skills, develop and troubleshoot projects, discuss and learn about glazing, and more!
Arts Center members receive a 10% discount on classes, studio passes, and cards. Member discount code for classes is 24CLASS10 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.