Top Painting Lessons For Adults In Denver
(credit: LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images)Whether you're looking for a new hobby or you want to brush up on your art skills, there are lots of fun places to take an art class or two in Denver. Thankfully, you don't have to enroll in a full art degree program at the local college if you just want to learn how to paint. Today, you'll find lots of great places offering casual classes or more professional courses, depending on how advanced you'd like to get. Here are five of the best spots offering painting classes for adults in Denver.
200 Grant St.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 778-6990
www.asld.org
The Art Students League of Denver offers a wide variety of art classes for adults ranging from beginner to expert. From programs with daily lectures with visiting artists to professional development classes and business classes for working artists, there is a huge variety of classes and workshops to attend here. Of course, when it comes to painting, you'll find everything from capturing still life to watercolor, on-location painting, contemporary painting and more. Prices are also quite affordable and vary depending on class or workshop offered.
7653 E. First Place
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 399-0093
www.freeu.com
Colorado Free University is the best place in town to go for adult education on nearly any topic imaginable. You'll find classes here for any skill or hobby you could possibly want, including plenty of painting and art classes for beginners or experts. Take a class called "No Fear Acrylics" or learn the wet on wet style made famous by Bob Ross. There are several different courses to take and prices all range from $41 to $61 per class. If you're looking to learn something new, be sure to pick up a catalog from Colorado Free University.
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350 S. Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80246
(303) 316-6360
www.maccjcc.org
The Mizel Arts and Cultural Center has offered classes for kids of all ages for years, but did you know that it also offers a huge variety of art classes for adults as well? There are two art studios located on the Mizel campus — the Greinitz Art Studio and the Frankel Clay Studio, which has a fully equipped ceramics studio as well. Within the Art Studio, you'll find several adult painting and drawing classes, including life drawing, water color and more. You can get all the details, register for classes and learn more online.
802 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 279 - 7911
www.paintingsoiree.net
Creativity is the only thing you are required to bring to Painting Soiree's Paint Club. Included in your admission price are a canvas, easel, paints, brushes and all the other art supplies you'll need. If you want something a little more formal in order to fine tune (or begin to discover) your skills, you can take one of their classes offered throughout the month on different aspects of painting. These include Acrylic painting workshops, "Coffee-n-Canvas," abstract painting and more.
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2563 15th St.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 955-8103
www.sippingnpaintinghighland.com
If you're searching for something a little more casual than the typical weeknight art class, Sipping N' Painting might be perfect for you. It's a low-key, laid back night where you and a few friends enjoy a glass or two of wine while you get instruction on a specific painting or art project. All the materials and everything you need are provided You simply show up, paint a picture and enjoy some delicious wine and great company. The instruction will take you step-by-step through any painting offered, and you'll end up with a fun and completed art project to take home.
