Class Schedule
Depending on individual circumstances, some of our teachers may need to ask their students to wear masks.
The Art Center offers adult classes in a variety of media throughout the year, primarily in the summer months. These are taught by well-known artists from the area and beyond, as well as by Art Center artists. Intergenerational and youth classes are provided as well.
If you would like to register for a class, you can contact the Art Center by phone and pay with a credit card (during gallery hours), drop by the gallery in person to pay by check/cash, pay by check through the mail, or use online registration/payment by using the sign-up links provided below. You will be provided a secure connection to PayPal for credit card payment.
If you pay using PayPal, PLEASE include the student's name under "instructions to merchant" at the PayPal site. This will insure that your payment is properly credited. Thank You. Art Center Members receive a 10% discount on adult classes. Not a member?
Adult & Kids Classes (May-June)
May 4 & 5, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $170, Non-Members: $189
Landscape Painting in Oil or Pastel – From Photos
With Cliff Austin
This exciting two-day workshop will give students the opportunity to explore various techniques in oil and pastel for approaching landscape painting and for planning ahead… including creating notans. In addition to “how to” demos (in both oil and pastels) and tutorials designed for each individual’s natural way with either medium, there will be plenty of one on one and ongoing critique.
Cliff is an award-winning fine artist whose studio is in Aurora, CO. A graduate of the Denver Institute of Technology and the Rocky Mountain School of Art, he has been painting (both in studio and en plein air) and illustrating since 1980.
May 15 & 16, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $112.50, Non-Members: $125
Surface Explorations for Oil Painters
with Jenifer Cline
“Surface Explorations for Oil Painters” is a two-day workshop. We will explore painting on metal, wood, toned and textured surfaces to discover the differences the substrate has on a finished painting. Some of the oil painting techniques that are unique to ultra smooth surfaces (metals and smooth gessoed panels) will be explored along with different surface tones and a variety of surface textures.
A $20 supply fee will be payable directly to Jenifer on the day of class. Jenifer will provide a variety of surfaces... at least 4 varied smaller surfaces – metal, textured, toned, smooth, wood etc. You may bring some of your own that you might like to experiment with during the workshop.
Jenifer is a well-known, award-winning artist whose studio is in Loveland. She says, “I paint mostly on site so that I can react to my surroundings. My outdoor experiences, weather, wildlife, changing light, scenery–these are the stories I tell with my work. To reveal the scene, I use diverse types of grounds; canvas, smooth boards, textured grounds, slick metals and wood.
May 20, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72, Non-Members: $80
Taking Our Value Lesson Outside
with Cathy Goodale
Using the study of value in the April lesson, we will take our “value knowledge” outside for a day of painting on location. Location to be announced.
This is a wonderful opportunity to paint with well-known local artist, Cathy Goodale who teaches regularly at the Art Center in watercolor and oil. Students provide all their own supplies/equipment. Each class includes a critique, a short demo, and a lot of “one to one” attention. Online critiques included.
May 29 & 30, 2026
9:30am - 3:00pm
Art Center Members: $135, Non-Members: $150
Wonderful Watercolor Landscapes
with Kathleen Lanzoni
Let’s play with our paint and water! The focus of this fun filled two-day workshop is using the amazing medium of watercolor in a variety of landscape scenes. Skies, trees, and depth in the scene will be our subject matter. We will work together, step by step, on the elements of landscape painting and the watercolor techniques to create the landscape. Let’s enjoy the flow of the paint!
Kathleen is an award-winning artist with a passion for watercolor painting and life! Painting in the studio as well as Plein Air (outdoors on location), she immerses herself in the fluid and unpredictable qualities of watercolor paint to capture the brilliant light and colors of nature. Kathleen paints in a realistic painterly style.
May 31, 2026
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Art Center Members: $36, Non-Members: $40
May Flowers – Round Robin Style
with Deb Coombs
We will be learning floral and organic Zentangle® patterns, arranging them in a bouquet or basket on our tile and passing it around so everyone can contribute to your design! You will be given step-outs to ten or more Zentangle® flowers or organic elements to add to the baskets as you desire. You will Zentangle® a basket on your own tile and practice making some of the flowers before the Round Robin activity. Colors are optional.
Come learn the exciting art of Zentangle®! You do not need to be able to draw - if you can write your name, you can Zentangle®! Come experience the joy of Zentangling and its unique meditative and mindful practice. Deb Coombs is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT), long-time member of the Art Center and long-time resident of Estes Park.
(Important Note: All students need to check out the Materials/Supply List. Listed are the items students are expected to bring to this class and items the teacher will provide to each student. A beginner’s kit will be available to purchase directly from the instructor on the day of class by students who are brand new to Zentangle®.)
June 20, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $76.50, Non-Members: $85
Tackling the Challenge of Summer Greens in Pastel
with Lydia Pottoff
As we head into summer the overwhelming presence of green can be challenging for even the most experienced landscape painter. The assortment of greens available in pastels can often be dull and boring or garish. Understanding color temperature and the introduction of oranges and purples can help tame those greens and create a beautiful harmonious landscape.
Those who sign up for this class are asked to look over the Materials/Supply List carefully regarding what to bring to class. There are several items that students can either bring themselves, or Lydia will supply them for a fee of $10. (Payable directly to Lydia on the day of class.)
Lydia is an award-winning pastelist and oil painter. Her studio and home are in Boulder County. She paints both landscapes and figurative works.