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InstructorRachel Egelston
Let your imagination soar! This class encourages creative thinking through a variety of mediums, including collage, paint, clay, pastel, and found objects. Students will explore the building blocks of art (color, line, texture, shape, and composition) and new ways to see and express the world…
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Monday, Dec. 20: Find your inner superhero, the ins and outs of painting, snow painting, art with anything
All materials provided
Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Masks required
InstructorRachel Egelston
Tuesday, Dec. 21: Soft sculptures, color theory, how to build a painting, snowball shooters
All materials provided
Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Masks required
InstructorRachel Egelston
Wednesday, Dec. 22: Watercolor, abstraction, one-point perspective, snow globes
All materials provided
Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Masks required
InstructorRachel Egelston
Thursday, Dec. 23: Sewing, deluxe paper airplanes, working with markers, card making, drawing
All materials provided
Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Masks required
InstructorRachel Egelston
Monday, Dec. 27: Starry night escape room, mixed media, dot-and-smear art, snowstorm in a bottle
All materials provided
Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Masks required
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A Partnership between The Art Center of Western Colorado, Aspen Art Museum and District 51
Nov. 30 – Dec. 11, opening Dec. 3, 6:30-9:00
Staff from The Art Center, Aspen Art Museum and District 51 partnered to host a Plein Air Workshop in honor of Native American Heritage Month for Palisade area…
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An Exhibition Featuring the Ceramic Art of Terry Shepherd and Eric Brinkman
December 3- January 29
Sponsored by Chuck & Patti Shear / Shear Inc.
Terry Shepherd, The Art Center’s Director of Ceramics, has led The Art Center of Western Colorado’s ceramic studio since 1984. With a career spanning…
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An Exhibition from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection
December 3- January 29
The Art Center of Western Colorado’s Permanent Collection Committee presents a display of Alfred Nestler drawings. Nestler’s ability to capture landscapes with gestural marks is truly astounding. These felt-tipped pen…
News and Announcements
Monday, January 31, 2022 - 16:32
Thank you to everyone who has supported us through the ups and downs this year. We could not be more grateful and wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed November 25-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Sunday, August 15, 2021 - 13:50
In order to safely increase class sizes to pre-pandemic numbers, The Art Center is requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccinations in order to register for all adult classes and workshops.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, The Art Center is temporarily closed. We will be opening on a limited-access basis beginning June 5!
Thank you for your patience and continued support.