Art Journaling Class
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaArt Journaling/Ruth Heal June 15 & 16, 2019 $150 Art journaling is a way of expressing yourself using words, color, images, and collage. It connects you with your innate creativity and allows you to enhance your life experience with personal growth. In this course you will learn simple creative techniques and methods of working that […]
Experimental Drawing and Painting Workshop for adults
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaEXPERIMENTAL DRAWING/PAINTING WORKSHOPS Peggy Zehring June17-21 June 24-28 Sept. 3-7 Sept. 9-13 $375 per week You will have 5 days (or if you sign up for both classes, 11 days) to discover and explore your own unique style. Emphasis will be on creativity and originality and having fun with your art. Using tools, charcoal and […]
Experimental Drawing and Painting Workshop for adults
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaEXPERIMENTAL DRAWING/PAINTING WORKSHOPS Peggy Zehring June17-21 June 24-28 Sept. 3-7 Sept. 9-13 $375 per week You will have 5 days (or if you sign up for both classes, 11 days) to discover and explore your own unique style. Emphasis will be on creativity and originality and having fun with your art. Using tools, charcoal and […]
Painting with Tools
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaPainting with Tools July 19 - Peggy Zehring Choose unusual tools to make beautiful paintings. Bring found objects or find them in our yard. Mix your own colors and have fun applying them. You will create a final piece of stunning art you will be proud to hang at home.
Drawing with Pastels and charcoal art class
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaDRAWING with PASTELS AND CHARCOAL Peggy Zehring July 20 & 21 $150 (Lab fee $25) “Each of us is born with a mark. Your job as an artist is to have fun and find your own mark. Using pastels, charcoal, unusual tools and a blindfold, you will learn to trust your own vision and make […]
Sumi Painting
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaSUMI PAINTING Raquel Dimond July 27 & 28 $150 (Lab fee $30) “Learn technique and then dispense with it.” A few bold brush strokes render leaves, flower petals, grasses, branches and all manner of wildlife. This class will begin with a short explanation of the origins of Sumi painting and the materials needed. By the […]
Navajo Sandpainting children’s art class
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaNavajo Sandpainting - Aug. 2 - Sharona Nova-Whitley Design and create a sandpainting just like the Native Americans created. Sharona will explain the unique process used by the original inhabitants of Colorado.
Watercolor Class
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaWATERCOLOR Frank LaLumia August 3 & 4 $150 This Watercolor Workshop is designed to deepen our understanding of the craft of Watercolor Painting. Individual technique is a function of one’s personal aesthetic. Individual technique will be emphasized -producing work that is expressive and authentic to each artist’s personal aesthetic. This is our goal. This class […]
Encaustic children’s art class
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaEncaustic Aug. 9 - Tanya White Have fun exploring collage, wax and oils. In two hours, Tanya will help you complete two different encaustic techniques that will have your family in awe. Experience the magic of watching color melt and mix as you make several homemade cards. Then cover your favorite found objects with wax […]
Introduction to Web Comics
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaINTRODUCTION TO COMICS/ August 10 & 11 $150 An intro to comics, graphic novels, and webcomics. Learn a brief history of this form of storytelling, and how to start making your own. We will go through the basic steps of starting, and make little graphic novels or comic books. Bring your story ideas. Rachael Schneider […]
Drawing with Charcoal and Pastels children’s art class
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaDrawing with Charcoal and Pastels- Aug 16 - Lana Thomas Wachterman Try playing with unusual tools. Lana will help you make surprising marks with charcoal and pastels including fluorescent colors. Hang up your drawings and share. Then put them on your wall at home for your family to enjoy.
Drawing and Painting from the Figure
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaDRAWING AND PAINTING FROM THE FIGURE Paula Little August 17 and 18 $150 (Lab Fee $20 for models) All levels of experience are welcome in this class. We will be joyfully drawing with charcoal from a costumed model in the mornings, and painting the the model with acrylic or watercolor in the afternoons. You will […]
Doodling with Line and Color children’s art class
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaDoodling with Line and Color Aug 23 - Becky Myers Have fun doodling with pencils, pens, colored pencils and chalk. There are no rules. Just let the tools make the marks for you and follow the lines and colors to discover something surprising, memorable, and personal.
Experimental Drawing and Painting Workshop
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaEXPERIMENTAL DRAWING/PAINTING WORKSHOPS Peggy Zehring June17-21 June 24-28 Sept. 3-7 Sept. 9-13 $375 per week You will have 5 days (or if you sign up for both classes, 11 days) to discover and explore your own unique style. Emphasis will be on creativity and originality and having fun with your art. Using tools, charcoal and […]
Art Welding
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaART WELDING Doug Anderson Oct .12 & 13 $150 Lab Fee $60 This intensive two-day class will give you a hands on introduction to gas and mig welding techniques for creating found object and mild steel sculpture. You will also learn common methods for cutting steel. Various other commonly implemented arts metal techniques will be […]
T’AI Chi Classes At La Veta School of the Arts
The La Veta School of the Arts 105 W. Ryus, La VetaOften referred to as "the gentle art of yielding", the ancient, slow moving Chinese practice of T'ai Chi Chuan is also healing in many ways. New, beginning classes will be held beginning Saturday, October 23rd and 30th at 9am at the La Veta School of the Arts. 105 W Ryus - across from the town […]