Friday, April 3
Drawing Leaves
Learn about leaf structures and practice drawing dicot leaves. Begin with the basics of proportion, value and plant anatomy before moving on to a
Saturday, April 4
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Wednesday, April 8
Painting Birds in Gouache
Gouache is the go-to medium for high-impact illustrations and bold colors. Each week, paint colorful birds in a graphic style that emphasizes clean
Friday, April 10
Watercolor Miniatures
Create miniature 2 by 4 inch masterpieces using watercolor paint and watercolor pencils. Learn helpful tips and tricks for working with the media
Sunday, April 12
Flowers in Watercolor and Collage
Learn several expressionist drawing and watercolor techniques, then embellish your work with collage. Explore surprising combinations of materials in
Drawing Early Spring in Soft Pastel
Celebrate the early bloom of spring with this all-level soft pastel class, designed for artists eager to capture the subtle beauty of emerging plants
Friday, April 17
Photographing Your Artwork and Specimens
Whether documenting a plant specimen to use as reference or photographing finished artwork to post on social media, your photos should be accurate
Sunday, April 19
Create Your Own Plant-Based Inks
Bring your own dried or green plant matter to class and watch the magic happen as the tannic acid in plants reacts with iron salt to create rich
Friday, April 24
Lunchtime Zentangle - ONLINE
Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural
Introduction to Cyanotype Prints
Known for its striking blue tones, cyanotype is a photographic printing technique that utilizes sunlight to create stunning images. Join us for one
Painting The Garden in A New Light
Using the forms of sculptures nestled within the garden’s lush landscape, learn to deconstruct these intricate artworks into simple shapes and fluid
Saturday, April 25
Maps in Mixed Media
Craft unique and visually captivating maps using watercolors, inks and colored pencils. Learn how to draw mountains, canyons, forests, coastlines and
Drawing Bees
Learn all about bee anatomy to add pollinators to your botanical illustrations with greater accuracy and confidence. Explore insect specimens from
Sunday, April 26
Printing Florals on Fabric
Learn how to design a floral image and repeating pattern to be used for printing on fabric. After creating a design, learn linoleum block printmaking
Friday, May 1
Food for Thought: Wildflower Wonders in Crested Butte with David Kish - ONLINE
Join the Executive Director of the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival for an inspiring journey through the festival’s rich history and the breathtaking
Saturday, May 2
Nature Journaling: Early Flowers
Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it! Nature journals or sketchbooks can be filled with scientific observations
Watercolor and Ink Nature Journaling at Plains Conservation Center
Sunday, May 3
Courageous Care Interactive Workshop with Tara Rynders, RN
Space suits. Wild play. Healing through art. This unique community experience led by Tara Rynders, RN (aka The Dancing Nurse) explores how creativity
Thursday, May 7
Mixed Media Collage
Explore various collage techniques with a variety of papers, ephemera and even your own drawings to incorporate into your artmaking repertoire. Most
Sunday, May 10
Make Your Own Moss Art
Learn the techniques of working with preserved mosses and ferns to craft a vibrant, maintenance-free masterpiece that will bring a touch of greenery