Denver Art Classes in June
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Painting Classes

Creativity in Action

Experience the unique atmosphere of a working artist’s studio. Classes are led by Anya McManis, a professional artist, who will guide you through each painting with expert instruction. Small classes size and lots of individual attention will help you learn techniques and gain confidence in your painting skills. Even if you have never painted before, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish. 

Join us to experience creativity in action.

Please sign up in advance for all classes.

If you have purchased a Groupon for your group, you can sign up here for a class. We are always adding new classes so check back frequently. 

You will be able to enter your Groupon code on the next screen. No credit card or other payment info is required.

Have questions or need help with your registration?

Email us at anya@coloradoartlab.com.

Greeting cards created with alcohol inks

Alcohol Inks

Get creative with alcohol inks! You will learn how to work with alcohol inks to create abstract flowers by using air to move the ink on the paper, or create interesting and amazing abstract pieces. We’ll work on 5 x 7 inch Yupo paper and create 3 greeting cards to take home.

  • Date: Wednesday, June 7
  • Time: 6 – 8:00 pm
  • Price includes all materials and 3 greeting cards with envelopes
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab
Impressionistic water lily painting

Secret Garden

Secret Garden is a dreamy, impressionistic landscape painting inspired by Monet’s Water Lilies. It may look daunting but with my step-by-step guidance you can do this. We’ll be painting with acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 inch canvas.

  • Date: Wednesday, June 14
  • Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab

Ocean View

I don’t know about you, but I could use some ocean time. But since I can’t go to the ocean, I thought it would be fun to paint one. Join me. You’ll get lots of individual attention make sure that you can do this. We’ll be painting with acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 inch canvas. Let’s get painting!

  • Date: Saturday, June 17
  • Time: 2:00 – 4:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab
Class painting of whimsical buildings

Hometown 2

This is a fun painting. Lots of color and texture make it pop. You will learn how to use dry brushing technique to create multiple layers that create texture and depth. It’s so easy and you can get creative and change up the colors and shapes of the buildings to your preference.

  • Date: Wednesday, June 21
  • Time: 6 – 8:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials – aprons will be provided
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab 
Poppy Painting Class

Poppy

Stunning? Yes, you bet. This painting makes a statement and grabs your attention. Yet, it’s easy to paint even for beginners. Try it.

  • Date: Saturday, June 24
  • Time: 6 – 8:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials – aprons will be provided
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab 
Spring Flowers painting class

Field of Flowers

An easy and fun painting for all levels. Create your own field of flowers, change up the colors and shapes to your liking.

  • Date: Saturday, July 1
  • Time: 2 – 4:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials – aprons will be provided
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab 
Painting of old Tuscan door

Tuscan Door

Dry brushing, wet-on-wet painting technique – this painting has it all. The old Tuscan door even gives you a glimpse of the ocean beyond. You can do this.

  • Date: Wednesday, July 12
  • Time: 6 – 8:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials – aprons will be provided
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab 
Painting of Sailboats

Sailing

A great class for any skill level. Make it your own by changing up the design and colors on the sailboats.

  • Date: Wednesday, July 19
  • Time: 6 – 8:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials – aprons will be provided
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab 
Poppy Painting Class

Poppy

Stunning? Yes, you bet. This painting makes a statement and grabs your attention. Yet, it’s easy to paint even for beginners. Try it.

  • Date: Wednesday, July 26
  • Time: 6 – 8:30 pm
  • Price includes all materials – aprons will be provided
  • Includes 1 soft drink and small snack – you can also bring your own
  • Location: Colorado Art Lab