Arts & History

Mosaic Pendant Workshop

Challenge Level 1-2

Create a memorable mosaic and a beautiful piece of jewelry in this special mosaic workshop for all levels We’ll work with little pieces to create a necklace pendant, which doesn’t require glue or grout Your pattern can be as simple or complicated as you wish, but it will certainly be unique!

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Pam Farris

$45 Early registration price, $55 Regular price

PAPER & PRINTMAKING

Information: 303-987-5436

QUICK PRINTS! MONOTYPE WORKSHOP

Challenge Level 1-5

Try your hand at printmaking with the easy and exciting process of Monotype printing! Experience immediate gratification as you design one-of-a-kind works of art through the magic of a printing press . A great addition to your painting practice or a fun technique all on its own! No experience necessary!

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Angel Estrada

$45 Early registration price, $55 Regular price

Iris Paper Folding

Challenge Level 1

Come learn this simple and gratifying technique of paper folding to create greeting cards This technique is called ‘iris’ as it draws the eye to the center of the completed work . A variety of techniques will be offered to embellish your creation with simple tangles, glitter and gel pens . Students will complete at least 1 card and be provided with supplies to make at least one additional card Materials included.

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Susan Michalakes

$45 Regular price

Intro To Relief Printmaking

Challenge Level 1-2

Learn one of the most accessible and meditative forms of printmaking-Relief! Working with Linoleum, students will design, carve and print designs, which can be used repeatedly to decorate or stand alone as beautiful works of art Practice transferring drawings to linoleum, thinking in reverse, practicing safe carving, working with multiple colors and more .

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Angel Estrada

$95 Early registration price, $105 Regular price

Intro To Book Arts

Challenge Level 1-5

Take a stab at creating your own handmade books! Perfect for keepsakes, sketchbooks and beautiful gifts, books are a fun art for all! Learn simple methods of how to design, fold, glue and sew a book together Try out Japanese and European styles of binding books while testing out simple and more complex methods Paper makers can bring their own paper if desired.

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Angel Estrada

$75 Early registration price, $85 Regular price

Challenge Levels

LEVELS 1 & 2

Complete beginner

LEVELS 2, 3 & 4

Beginner/intermediate

LEVELS 4 & 5

Intermediate/advanced

Pottery

Information: 303-987-5436

CLAY LAB!

Challenge Level 1-2

Looking for the perfect Friday night? Want to try your hand at pottery with no commitment? Spend a few hours getting your hands messy in a one-night clay class sure to entertain! Each section is a different project, so sign up for one or all! Tools and clay provided Themes include Candle Holders in June, Throwing on the Wheel in July and Flower Vases in August

Ages: 16+

Instructor: HCA Staff

$55 Early registration price, $65 Regular price

Important Information

Due to the high demand of Beginning Pottery, sections will be released in three batches:

Sections 01–03 opens on April 18, 10 a m . (residents) and April 20, 10 a .m . (nonresidents)

Sections 04–06 opens on July 6, 10 a m .

Beginning Pottery

Challenge Level 1-3

Throw, sculpt and carve yourself a whole new passion Get a firm grounding in the basics of wheel-thrown pottery along with an overview of firing, glazing and surface treatments . Course fee does not include the cost of clay or additional dropin time.

Ages: 16+

Instructor: Sect 01, 05: Christine O’Dea, Sect 02, 04: Zoey Chapin, Sect . 03, 06: James McLellan

$150 Early registration price, $160 Regular price