Join us to celebrate the official designation of the La Veta Creative District and kick off our first Paint the Town event on Saturday, April 23 from 2 pm – 5 pm at the La Veta School of the Arts (LVSA)! For the first “sip and paint” event, Amber Huff will lead participants to paint […]
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ART 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 […]
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EXPERIMENTAL 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 […]
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Doodling 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.
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DRAWING 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 […]
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INTRODUCTION 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 […]
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WATERCOLOR 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 […]
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Steampunk Art – July 26 – Sharona Nova-Whitley Thread beads, washers, small keys and other objects of the machine age on wire to create bracelets & metal creatures from your imagination. Sharona makes this class is quite an adventure.
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DRAWING 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 […]
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EXPERIMENTAL 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 […]
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Art 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 […]
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About, Communities, History
La Veta sits on the eastern side of La Veta Pass through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and at the northern opening of the Cuchara River Valley. A busy trading center a century ago, La Veta is now known for its community of artists and ranchers and breathtaking scenery. La Veta may be small and [...] Tags: art classes, art galleries, dikes, history, la veta, oktoberfest, spanish peaks music festival
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Full Day Itineraries, Itineraries
For visitors looking to explore art and theater, Spanish Peaks Country often comes as a pleasant surprise. From our art galleries to the Museum and Friends and our theatrical performances, this little pocket of Southern Colorado is sure to please each and every art enthusiast. Activity #1 – Museum of Friends The Museum of Friends [...] Tags: art, art classes, galleries, la veta, museums, theater, walsenburg
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Art, Music, Theater, Experiences
Treat yourself to a creative experience you won't soon forget at La Veta School of the Arts. With well-known, respected instructors, La Veta School of the Arts has established a strong reputation for offering quality educational artistic experiences in one of the most breathtaking undiscovered parts of Colorado. Workshops include anything from photography and painting [...] Tags: art classes, art school, art workshops, kids art classes, tai-chi
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