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.
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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.
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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 (Jan-Apr)
January 11, 2026
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Art Center Members: $49.50, Non-Members: $55.00
"Zentangle® Ribbon Spectrum"
with Deb Coombs
We will be painting primary and secondary colors on seven tiles, then adding Zentangles® to those tiles. Once completed, the tiles will be connected by a ribbon in spectrum order. We will probably not have enough time to finish the entire project in class, but you will have enough info to finish at home. There will be an option of adding a second set of tiles to the backs of the first and using printers’ primaries and different tangles, if desired.
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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.
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Materials/Supply List: Provided. Listed are the items students are expected to bring to this class and items the teacher will provide to each student.
February 8, 2026
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Art Center Members: $32.00, Non-Members: $40.00
Valentine’s Heart Box
with Deb Coombs
We will be using a provided template and Zentangling five different heart themed tangles on a hexagon-shaped box just in time for Valentine’s Day! 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.
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Materials/Supply List: Provided. (Listed are the items students are expected to bring to this class and items the teacher will provide to each student.)
Febuary 18, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72, Non-Members: $80
Painting Portraits of Animals or People
with Cathy Goodale
Bring several photos of your subjects. We will discuss composition, lighting, getting a likeness, warm and cool colors, and how to get the emotional expression you want with these tools. Let’s find the drama!
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.
March 8, 2026
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Art Center Members: $36, Non-Members: $40
Beginning Zentangle® 101
with Deb Coombs
Did you miss last years beginning Zentangle® classes? Do you need a refresher? Have you been curious and always wanted to learn? Then join me and learn the joys of Zentangling in this beginner’s class. No need to be able to draw – if you can write your name, you can Zentangle®! You will learn the basics of the Zentangle® philosophy and draw a simple beginner “tile” (square). A pen, a tile, and a pencil (all provided) are all you need to experience the meditative journey that is part of the Zentangle® practice of mindful drawing.
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Deb Coombs is a certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), long time member of The Art Center and long-time resident of Estes Park.
March 18, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72, Non-Members: $80
Why Does Color Get All the Glory When Value is Often Ignored?
with Cathy Goodale
Look at a group of flowers. Are you drawn to the subject because of color or the lighting? Can a value study improve your painting? Maybe a black and white study? Value can be the power and a great way to get color changes from the color in the light as it changes in the shadows.
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.
April 15, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72, Non-Members: $80
Structures are the April Challenge
with Cathy Goodale
We will use notan studies which only see two values (light and dark) to study the photos of structures that interest you. Bring 3 or 4 images to study plus tracing paper and a drawing pencil. As we choose our subject and understand the values, we will end up with more than two values. Limiting your values is as important as limiting your palette.
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.