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 (September-December)
September 7 & 8, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $150.00, Non-Members: $167.00
“Landscape Painting in Oil or Pastel – From Photos”
with Cliff Austin
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.
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 and tutorials designed for each individual’s natural way with pastels or oils, there will be plenty of one on one and ongoing critique.
September 20, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72.00, Non-Members: $80.00
“Portraits in Watercolor”
with Karen Ramsay
Karen Ramsay, celebrated Colorado watercolor artist and instructor, devotes her time capturing beautiful landscapes, urban scenes, and figures that surround her. She has a passion for sharing and teaching students the techniques and joys of her favorite medium.
Please come join me for a day of painting Watercolor Portraits. Watercolor allows us to capture exciting and expressive portraits. With the beauty of line, color, along with light and shadow shapes, we can accomplish an informal to a formal portrait.
Along with your painting and sketching supplies, please bring:
• Reference photos • these can be personal, magazine or computer images, character type photos can be quite fun.
• Keep in mind good shadows and different angles, these make for more interesting paintings.
(copyrighted photos may not be used for sale or competitions)
• Convert colored images to black & white, bring both • enlarge photos, (i.e. 8 x 10) helps to see details
• tracing paper
• black fine tip marker
Materials List: Provided
October 5-6, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $112.50, Non-Members: $125.00
“Painting Aspen”
with Jenifer Cline
This two-day workshop is designed for oil painters at all levels of experience. Jenifer is a well-known, award-winning artist whose studio is in Loveland. She is drawn to color and texture, emotions, and the challenge of light, and loves to explore how color and light create shape and depth in a painting. Plein Air work is her favorite focus as it allows the artist to portray the immediacy of the moment.
Here is how she describes this workshop: “What is it about aspens that draw so many artists to paint them? We will explore the forms of the trees and their canopies in terms of value relationships, color; including local tone, highlights and reflected colors, along with different styles of representation. An intriguing element of painting aspen trees is the compositional choices which challenge us from painting a single tree to the representation of an entire grove. All levels of experience are welcome.” Materials List: Provided
October 11, 2023
9:00am - 12:00pm
Art Center Members: $67.50, Non-Members: $75.00
“Go Outside and Paint!”
with Gail Denton
Come along with energetic Colorado Plein Air Painter Gail Denton as you learn how to find paintable compositions while standing in the great big world! Whether you are newly curious, always wanted to but needed more information, or you want to get back into it, this workshop will give you the tools you need. You will learn what to take, where to go, when to go, how to choose your location and scene, what to wear, how to keep your painting and gear simple, and the true benefits of painting “in the light.” This supportive painting experience comes with tips to make it easier, more fun and less complex when painting in nature. With encouragement, this outing offers you a clear view into the adventure of plein air painting. Get a great template for “how it’s done.” Gail will demo her full set-up, from the back of the car to “paint-ready.” Ask all your questions! Take all your photos. All the steps will be shown! She will provide you with a resource list for everything she presents. Let’s learn how to go outside and paint! All levels of experience welcome. (16 years of age and up, please.)
New to the Art Center of Estes Park, Gail is a noted Plein Air Western Artist
with tons of enthusiasm and teaching experience including 40 years as an adult educator. “Big vistas, jagged peaks, rough trails, and flowering alpine meadows draw me outside to paint,” she says. And she’s eager to share her experience and knowledge with you!
Materials/Supply List: Provided. (Please take a look!)
October 18, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72.00, Non-Members: $80.00
“Painting Fall Colors Without A Brush”
Painting with Cathy Goodale
This class is a lot of fun watching the magic of watercolor as we throw the color on the paper. There is a freshness to the application that you cannot get with a brush.
2023 will present another fabulous opportunity to paint with well-known local artist, Cathy Goodale, who will be teaching monthly from February through December 2023 at the Art Center. Sign up for any number of classes in advance or one at a time, as the year progresses. Each class will meet from 10 am to 4 pm in the Art Center classroom, unless otherwise noted. Students will provide their own supplies/equipment. Bring a sack lunch or grab something quick nearby. Cathy’s phone number: (970) 227-8577 in case you have specific questions about the classes themselves. The Art Center will handle all reservations, payments, and other housekeeping details.
November 8, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm
Art Center Members: $72.00, Non-Members: $80.00
“Tap Into Your Creative Centers”
Painting with Cathy Goodale
Find images of a variety of birds or of one bird in different stances. Use these shapes to create a composition.”
2023 will present another fabulous opportunity to paint with well-known local artist, Cathy Goodale, who will be teaching monthly from February through December 2023 at the Art Center. Sign up for any number of classes in advance or one at a time, as the year progresses. Each class will meet from 10 am to 4 pm in the Art Center classroom, unless otherwise noted. Students will provide their own supplies/equipment. Bring a sack lunch or grab something quick nearby. Cathy’s phone number: (970) 227-8577 in case you have specific questions about the classes themselves. The Art Center will handle all reservations, payments, and other housekeeping details.
December 6, 2022
10:00am - 4:00pm
No Charge to Regular Students
“Christmas Surprise"
Painting with Cathy Goodale
I bring lunch to the class. This is my gift to students that took my classes this year. No charge--just the joy of painting together!
2022 will present another fabulous opportunity to paint with well-known local artist, Cathy Goodale, who will be teaching monthly from March through December 2022 at the Art Center. Sign up for any number of classes in advance or one at a time, as the year progresses. Each class will meet from 10 am to 4 pm in the Art Center classroom, unless otherwise noted. Students will provide their own supplies/equipment. Bring a sack lunch or grab something quick nearby. Cathy’s phone number: (970) 227-8577 in case you have specific questions about the classes themselves. The Art Center will handle all reservations, payments, and other housekeeping details.