In-Person Youth Courses

AGES 6–9

What is Cubism?

Instructor: Lisa Villanueva Have you ever viewed Picasso’s work and wondered what he was thinking? In this workshop, we will explore just that and begin creating in Picasso’s style of Cubism. This 20th-century art movement will inspire us as we paint simple geometric shapes, interlocking planes, and assemble a collage. This style shows many possible viewpoints of a person or an object all at once. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y1 $185 (Members $170) Thu & Fri 2 days 6/3–6/4 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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The Secret Garden

Instructor: Linda Sagastume This class is inspired by the classic book, The Secret Garden, by Frances Burnett. Learn to draw the main character Mary Lennox, paint colorful blossoms with art tissue and acrylic paints, and collage the graffiti garden in an art journal format. Fun for the whole family! Maximum number of students from the same household: 4 Y3 $110 (Members $95) Thu 1 day 6/24 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT Y4 $110 (Members $95) Sat 1 day 7/17 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT Y5 $110 (Members $95) Sat 1 day 7/24 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Cutting into Color

Instructor: Barbara Dimond Matisse traded in his paint brush for a pair of scissors and you can, too! Explore collage using various layering techniques as Matisse did. Use found, prepared, and altered papers of various textures along with paints and pastels to create fabulous out-of-the box compositions. There is a $8 material fee per person payable to the instructor for supplies on the day of class. Fun for the whole family! Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y6 $145 (Members $130) Sat 1 day 6/26 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT Y7 $145 (Members $130) Thu 1 day 7/8 2–5 p.m. MT Y8 $145 (Members $130) Fri 1 day 7/16 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT Y9 $145 (Members $130) Fri 1 day 7/23 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Anytime is a Great Time to Give the Gift of Creativity

Treat friends, family, and your special someone with a Fine Arts Center gift certificate to use toward classes at Bemis School of Art! Order a print or digital gift certificate today by calling us at (719) 475-2444! Gift certificates do not expire and can be redeemed for any Bemis course.

EXPRESSIONS OF SOCIAL CHANGE

About the Instructor: Lisa Villanueva, Founder, Artivism Colorado

In Collaboration with ArtivismCO

Artivism Colorado serves as the intersection of art and activism, teaching young artists to think like activists and to share their messages and expressions of social change through art. Students will be taught to use their creativity to raise awareness, mobilize, and inspire others. Bemis has joined with Artivism Colorado because we believe it is important that we teach our children to be critical thinkers who possess the power to think outside the box and have compassion for all of creation. The goal is not to influence any political opinions, but to create expressions of social change and develop strong individuals who become key players in their own future. With Artivism, young people are encouraged to explore art ideas that evoke emotions while investigating human, civil, animal, and environmental rights to produce change. They are empowered to discover their passions and find their voice in society.

“Originally from Chicago, I am an eclectic, urban, Afrocentric artist. I work with many mediums, specializing in clay sculptures and the renovation of leather. I am an educator and youth and community activist by trade. I desire to uplift our future youth leaders through the arts. I designed a curriculum that fuses art and activism called Artivism. I created the Artivism classes to encourage and facilitate young people exploring art that invokes both emotions and change. As an activist myself, it is important I help others explore their passions in order to find their voice in what are ever-changing, often confusing societal norms. Artivism Colorado is instrumental in dismantling hate and creating change agents. In our class time, we present human, civil, animal, and environmental rights issues in such a way to produce effective change. Artivism helps participants find their voices in society, because I truly believe our future depends on the change agents of the world.” Lisa now partners with Bemis School of Art and various community art organizations to facilitate Artivism Colorado. Lisa also authored a K-12 curriculum that she facilitates with her primary students. Follow Artivism Colorado on Facebook

AGES 6–9

Artivism Empowers Youth

Instructor: Lisa Villanueva Are you concerned with how the future looks for your child? Are you trying to foster a community change agent? In this Artivism workshop, we enable, encourage, and empower you to do just that. Learn what role creativity plays in the Artivism movement as we explore and create art that evokes emotions and change! Learn about human, civil, animal, and environmental rights and explore how change can occur. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y2 $185 (Members $170) Thu & Fri 2 days 6/17–6/18 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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AGES 9–12 AGES 12–16

Artivism Empowers Youth to Change the World

Instructor: Lisa Villanueva Are you concerned with how the future looks for your child? Are you trying to create a community change agent? In this Artivism workshop, we enable, encourage, and empower you to do just that. Learn what role creativity plays in the Artivism movement as we explore and create art that evokes emotions and change! Learn about human, civil, animal, and environmental rights and explore how change can occur. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y14 $185 (Members $170) Thu & Fri 2 days 7/8–7/9 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Artivism Creates Change Agents

Instructor: Lisa Villanueva Are you concerned with how the future looks for your child? Are you trying to create a community change agent? In this Artivism workshop, we enable, encourage, and empower you to do just that. Learn what role creativity plays in the Artivism movement as you explore and create art that evokes emotions and change! Learn about human, civil, animal, and environmental rights and explore how change can occur. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y20 $185 (Members $170) Thu & Fri 2 days 7/29–7/30 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Scholarships for Artivism

Bemis School of Art offers a limited number of partial scholarships for the Artivism program to youth students with demonstrated financial need.

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AGES 9–12

What is Cubism?

Instructor: Lisa Villanueva Have you ever viewed Picasso’s work and wondered what he was thinking? In this workshop, we will explore just that and begin creating in Picasso’s style of Cubism. This 20th-century art movement will inspire us as we paint simple geometric shapes, interlocking planes, and assemble a collage. This style shows many possible viewpoints of a person or an object all at once. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y10 $185 (Members $170) Thu & Fri 2 days 6/10–6/11 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Painting & Collaging on Tyvek

Instructor: Barbara Dimond Tyvek is a plastic-like commercial building material. Repurposed, it is a fabulous pliable surface for collaging with papers, fibers, and painting. Using a simple heat method, we will create very unusually shaped and textured compositions on Tyvek. Collages can be perforated to add buttons or beads as well. Lots of experimental fun for the whole family! There is a $8 material fee per person payable to the instructor for supplies on the day of class. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y11 $145 (Members $130) Fri 1 day 6/18 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT Y12 $145 (Members $130) Fri 1 day 7/30 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT Y13 $145 (Members $130) Sat 1 day 8/7 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Kids Clay

Instructor: Cara McKinley Kids will have a chance to learn how to create ceramic objects using clay building techniques to complete a guided project. We will cover handbuilding with slabs, coils, molds, and a variety of tricks from the trade. Gain a memory and a keepsake in this exciting workshop! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y15 $180 (Members $165) Fri 2 wks 7/9–7/16 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT Y16 $180 (Members $165) Fri 2 wks 8/6–8/13 10 a.m.–12 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Students 16–Adult

Check out the adult course section for additional choices in painting, drawing, ceramics, and more.

AGES 12–16

Mural Workshop

Instructor: Jantzen Peake This one-day workshop will walk you through the process of executing a mural. From finding a location to final production of the painted mural, learn how to talk with building owners, draft a proposal, and create concept drawings. Our final mural composition will be created on a 11-by14-inch wood panel or canvas. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y17 $145 (Members $130) Fri 1 day 6/11 12:45–3:45 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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Pottery Wheel Throwing for Teens

Instructor: Cara McKinley The pottery wheel is a fun way to make ceramic objects! Come try your hand at this cool skill and learn what it takes to create on a pottery wheel. This session will give anyone an appreciation for a skill that can take years to master. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5 Y18 $250 (Members $235) Sat 2 wks 7/10–7/17 1:30–4:30 p.m. MT Y19 $250 (Members $235) Fri 2 wks 7/23–7/30 10 a.m.–1 p.m. MT + $25 per additional household member (call Bemis for additional registration)

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AGES 5–7

Budding Thespians Summer Camp

It is time to once again to raise the curtain on our youngest performers! Students will explore the magical world of theatre through games, rehearsals, and collaboration. Interactive instruction will have students dancing, acting, crafting and much more! $175 (Members $150) M-F 1 wk 6/21–25 9–11 a.m. or M-F 1 wk 6/21–25 1–3 p.m.

AGES 8–13

Emerging Artists Summer Camps

These classes are designed for students who yearn to further develop their love and skills for the theatrical art form. Creating Characters (ages 8–10) $250 (Members $225) M-F 2 wks 6/7–18 12:45–4 p.m. Musical Theatre Madness (ages 8–10) $250 (Members $225) M-F 2 wks 6/7–18 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Best of Both Worlds (ages 8–10) $375 (Members $350) M-F 2 wks 6/7–18 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Advanced Musical Theatre (ages 11–13) $375 (Members $350) M-F 2 wks 6/7–18 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Let’s Make a Musical! (ages 8–13) $250 (Members $225) M-F 2 wks 7/26–8/6 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

AGES 14–18

Youth Rep Ensemble Summer Camp

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company offers students interested in pursuing careers in performance and/or design & technical theatre a five-week intensive training program. $1,000 (Members $950) M-F 5 wks 6/28–8/1 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Register for FAC Theatre School classes at fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-school

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