Upcoming Classes at Center for the Arts Evergreen

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.
Henry Ward Beecher

Haiku
April 13, 2018 - May 4, 2018
Click HERE for all April Classes for Adults!

A Painting a Day, the Alla Prima Way
May 5, 2018

Painting in Watercolor
May 9, 2018

Your Creative Journey Through Pastel; Level I
May 19, 2018 - May 20, 2018

Plein Air Oil Painting
May 31, 2018 - June 28, 2018
Click HERE for all May Classes for Adults listed above!

Your Creative Journey - Through Pastel; Level II
June 2, 2018 - June 3, 2018

Watercolor, Wine and Sunflowers
June 4, 2018

Capturing Colorado Through the Magic of Watercolor
June 9, 2018

Wildlife Photography and Beyond!
June 16, 2018
Click HERE for all June Classes for Adults listed above!

The Brush and Beyond
August 6, 2018 - August 9, 2018

Your Creative Journey Through Pastel; Level I
August 18, 2018 - August 19, 2018
Click HERE for all August Classes for Adults listed above!

Intermediate Oil Painting
September 11, 2018 - October 30, 2018

Advanced Oil Painting
September 11, 2018 - October 30, 2018

Making Watercolor Dramatic
September 12, 2018 - November 7, 2018

Plein Air to Studio
September 13, 2018 - September 15, 2018
Click HERE for all September Classes for Adults listed above!

PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING POLICIES:
Cancellation Policy: Refunds will only be issued if you cancel at least a week in advance of the start of the class.

Snow Day Policy: CAE classes will be closed in the event that Jefferson County Public Schools have closed due to severe weather as announced by local radio or TV.

Your Creative Journey Through Pastel; Level I
May 19, 2018 - May 20, 2018
Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 10:00am-4:00pm
Beginner
Instructor: Marjie Eakin-Petty
Course description: Level I - Beginning with The Basics - Building Foundational Skills
ONLY TWO SLOTS LEFT!

Best for those new to pastel or new to painting or any level wishing to spark up their color and technique skills. These two-day, indoor workshops focus on discovering your own path to inspiration while learning how to capture the essence of excitement in the landscape. Learn the principles of creating vibrant pastel paintings, infusing your artwork with dynamic light and color. Enjoy the process of connecting with your own creative expression while learning the fundamentals of pastel painting in a fun and relaxed environment. Bring reference photos from which to work or new students may paint along with Marjie's demonstration as you begin to immerse yourself in your own painting. Previous knowledge of painting is helpful but not required in Level I. Recommended: repeat Level 1 three or more times (if new to painting) until a working proficiency of concepts is reached before advancing to Level II.

Each day begins with a time of gathering and sharing of your own creative journey, and brief exercises to stimulate your creative fire and inspire your life as an artist. Followed by instruction of soft pastel techniques, composition and color theory. Marjie will demonstrate and provide easel-side assistance while you paint each afternoon.

Class is limited to nine (9) so sign up soon!

$225.00 CAE Member
$245.00 Non-Member
REGISTER NOW

Plein Air Oil Painting
May 31, 2018 - June 28, 2018
Five Thursday Mornings: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm
All levels
Instructor: Ed Zorensky
Course description: Learn to oil paint in 'plein air' (on location). This course presents materials, tools and specific techniques for beginners, while encouraging experienced artists to bring their work to the next level. Week 1 we will meet at CAE to go over equipment and the visual elements and approaches for developing outdoor paintings. For each of the following four weeks we will meet at a different location near Evergreen and/or Conifer to paint on location. We will learn how to choose plein air subjects and how to cope with changing weather and light, while assessing shape, value, color envelope and aerial perspective. Each week we will develop a finished landscape in a limited time frame, concluding with a critique of that day's work.

$250.00 CAE Member
$275.00 Non-Member
REGISTER NOW

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tom Ware Retrospective
May 11, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Opening: May 11, 4-7pm
CAE Gallery

Center for the Arts Evergreen Gala
June 2, 2018
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The home of Meryl and Pete Sabeff

2017 National Audubon Photography Award Winners Exhibit
June 7, 2018 - June 27, 2018
Opening: June 7, 2018, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
CAE Gallery

YEAR OF THE BIRD: Audubon Photography Exhibit and Related Events
June 7, 2018
Multiple locations

Opening Reception for the 2017 National Audubon Photography Award Winner Exhibit
June 7, 2018
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Rd

Capturing Nature on the Fly!
June 9, 2018
8 am - Noon
Center for the Arts Evergreen

Origami Fun! Making Birds Out of Paper
June 12, 2018
10 am to noon
Evergreen Nature Center

Treat Your Dad to Fish, Birds, and Beer!
June 14, 2018
8 am to12
Center for the Arts Evergeen /Lariat Lodge for lunch(optional)

Wildlife Photography and Beyond!
June 16, 2018
7am to 11am
Center for the Arts Evergreen

PLEIN AIR WITH ED ZORENSKY STARTS NEXT WEEK!!

Don't miss this great class and a chance to learn how paint plein air in beautiful Evergreen!!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUR MORE AND REGISTER!

Birdhouse Workshop
June 20, 2018
Wednesday, June 20, 10:00am-3:00pm
Intermediate
Instructor: Sunny Monaco
Course description: This workshop is designed to explore different techniques of building, carving, decorating with slips(underglazes). Sunny will demonstrate handbuilding/wheel throwing techniques to build a birdhouse. The first 2 hours of class will be dedicated to making the structures and the 2nd half will be to finish and decorate the pieces with slip/underglazes. They will then dry and be bisque fired and then a clear glaze will be put on the pieces. On July 18th, class runs from 11am-noon and will be our critique and discussion when you will be able to pick up your finished birdhouse.

$100.00 CAE Member
$110.00 Non-Member
Materials Fee: $20.00
REGISTER NOW

Upcoming Events at Center for the Arts Evergreen

Treat Your Dad to Fish, Birds, and Beer!
June 14, 2018
8 am to12
Center for the Arts Evergeen /Lariat Lodge for lunch(optional)
Meet at Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Rd. Lariat Lodge Brewing company for Lunch (optional). With Marilyn Rhodes and John Ellis,Past Presidents, Evergreen Audubon.

Tour the photo exhibit, then travel to Evergreen lake, host to a variety of fish, birds, insects, and vegetation, and the Evergreen Audubon Nature Center. We'll tour the Nature Center, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. John Ellis, Evergreen Park & Rec District and Evergreen Metro District Board Member, will share his knowledge of lake flora and fauna and lake conservation and management. Marilyn will offer her expertise on the menu and brews at the LLBC.

FREE for members, please call (303)-674-0056 - registration is required.
$5 for non-members- register via website link
BUY EVENT TICKET: NON MEMBER $5.00


Wildlife Photography and Beyond!
June 16, 2018
7am to 11am
Center for the Arts Evergreen
Meet at the Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Rd. With Jackie Crivello and the Raptors from HawkQuest.

Learn wildlife photography from Jackie Crivello! Bring your camera to photograph three birds of prey. We will have a mature Bald Eagle that we will photograph in free flight, along with several other raptors including an owl. Crivello is an internationally published outdoor/nature photographer whose photography combines extreme action with striking detail. We will drive to the Yellow Barn to photograph these incredible birds. The early start time ensures better lighting.
BUY EVENT TICKET: CAE MEMBER $110.00
BUY EVENT TICKET: NON MEMBER $120.00


Who was John James Audubon, Bird Artist?
June 19, 2018
6:30pm to 8pm
Center for the Arts Evergreen
Meet at Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Rd. With JoAnn Hackos, Evergreen Audubon.

John James Audubon was determined to paint all of America's birds in their natural settings and as realistically as possible. He perfected mounting techniques and developed new methods of painting the delicate plumages. Learn more about Audubon's art in this evening lecture and enjoy viewing a small collection of Audubon prints from his monumental achievement, The Birds of America (1827-1839).

Free and open to the public


Cubes, Cones, and Pyramids! How to Sketch Birds in the Field
June 21, 2018
8am to 12 noon
Evergreen Nature Center
Meet at Evergreen Nature Center, Warming Hut, Evergreen Lake
With Lynne Milliken, local Evergreen artist.

Focusing on birds at Evergreen Lake, Lynne Milliken aids bird lovers to quickly and accurately record sightings in a sketch book. Using minimal tools, participants learn to recognize and draw forms, shapes, and relevant markings. You'll need a comfortably sized sketch book (spiral bound) no smaller than 8"x6" and no larger than 11"x14", #2 or 2B pencils, clean eraser, small set of colored pencils, a ground mat or low stool, and binoculars. Scopes will be available.

$40 for members
$45 for non-members
*Discounts for members of Evergreen Audubon, Center for the Arts Evergreen or the Evergreen Camera Club.
BUY EVENT TICKET: CAE MEMBER $40.00
BUY EVENT TICKET: NON MEMBER $45.00


Art of Wine Event: Tour de French Wine
June 23, 2018
6:00-9:00pm
Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Road
Join us for this exclusive wine tasting event hosted by Bob McCarroll, LIV Sotheby's International Realty,and Certified Sommelier, Ashley Hausman Vaughters. This event will feature wines that follow the Tour de France. Cheese, meats, crackers, breads or sweets will highlight the wines adaptability and study guides will enhance the learning experience. The evening is made complete with more wine and pizza, good camaraderie and conversation.

Tickets are $50 for CAE Members and $60 for non-members. Seating is limited to twenty-six. Wines will be available for order.
SOLD OUT!


The Art of Bird Photography: A Hands-on Photo Workshop
June 23, 2018
8am to 12 noon
Evergreen Audubon Education Center 29997 Buffalo Park Rd.
Meet at the Evergreen Audubon Education Center
29997 Buffalo Park Rd.

With Ellen Nelson, 2017 Audubon Photo Award Winner, and
the members of the Evergreen Camera Club.

Take stunning photos with the 2017 Audubon Photography Award Winner and Evergreen professional photographer Ellen Nelson and the Evergreen Camera Club. Learn to expose and compose an impressive bird photograph. Bring your digital SLR, point-and-shoot, or even your phone! We'll venture outside the Evergreen Audubon Education Center to photograph nearby birds and hummers, then learn the simple secrets professional photographers use to create dazzling photos you will proudly show off.

COST $75 for members* – $85 for non-members.
BUY EVENT TICKET: CAE MEMBER $75.00
BUY EVENT TICKET: NON MEMBER $85.00


Sam Burns Concert
July 7, 2018
7:30 pm
31880 Rocky Village Dr.
Join us for an evening of awe-inspiring lyrics and classical guitar!

Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 at the door

Sam Burns is largely influenced by Folk/Americana Artists of the 60's. He recently uprooted from Austin, TX to Fort Collins, CO in hopes to expand his songwriting craft as well as pursue a Masters Degree in Classical Guitar. His music is said to be reminiscent of such artists as: John Lennon, Carole King, Paul Simon, and the more modern Milk Carton Kids. Sam has had years of performance experience around the United States including being the support act for the Los Lonely Boys in 2015 which took him to venues such as the City Winery in New York City. He just released his debut LP Songs & Sad Melodies April 2018 and has plans to record his next album in the Summer of 2018.

Teaser Video:
BUY EVENT TICKET $20.00


Summerfest Presents: Palette of Brews
July 21, 2018
11:00am - 5:00pm
Buchanan Park, Evergreen
Center for the Arts Evergreen and Summerfest Arts Festival, Present: The 6th Annual Palette of Brews "Tasting" Event!!
Date - July 21
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Buchanan Field, Evergreen, Colorado
MUST BE 21 TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Your ticket will provide you with unlimited tastes from some of Colorado's finest craft brewers.
Tickets are $25 online, or $30 at the door. You must buy a $5 admission ticket at the door.

So much fun for You: Fine Arts, Craft Arts, Music, Children's' Tent, and Delicious food!

2017 Breweries
El Rancho
Evergreen Tap House
Lariat Lodge
Wild Game (bringing 2 Beers, to be determined)
Dostal Alley
Tommyknocker
Oasis
BUY EVENT TICKET $25.00

Art of Wine Event: Best Kept Secrets Under $20
August 11, 2018
6:00-9:00pm
Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Road
Join us for this exclusive wine tasting event hosted by Bob McCarroll, LIV Sotheby's International Realty,and Certified Sommelier, Ashley Hausman Vaughters. This event will feature delectable wines that retail for under $20 per bottle! Cheese, meats, crackers, breads or sweets will highlight the wines adaptability and study guides will enhance the learning experience. The evening is made complete with more wine and pizza, good camaraderie and conversation.

Tickets are $50 for CAE Members and $60 for non-members. Seating is limited to twenty-six. Wines will be available for order.
SOLD OUT!

Art of Wine Event: Classic Regions, Classic Wines
October 13, 2018
6:00-9:00pm
Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Road
Join us for this exclusive wine tasting event hosted by Bob McCarroll, LIV Sotheby's International Realty,and Certified Sommelier, Ashley Hausman Vaughters. This event will feature distinctively delicious wines from classic regions! Cheese, meats, crackers, breads or sweets will highlight the wines adaptability and study guides will enhance the learning experience. The evening is made complete with more wine and pizza, good camaraderie and conversation.

Tickets are $50 for CAE Members and $60 for non-members. Seating is limited to twenty-six. Wines will be available for order.

Our wine events always sell out, so purchase your tickets early!
BUY EVENT TICKET: CAE MEMBER $50.00
BUY EVENT TICKET: NON MEMBER $60.00

"This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realize that it is August: the Summer's last stand."
--Sara Baume

Make your Summer count with a class at CAE!


Beginning Silk Painting with Carol Garnand
Saturday, August 4, 10:00am-4:00pm
Come learn the basics of silk painting while creating your own silk scarf to take home. Learn the techniques of this media…it’s faster than watercolor! Carol will guide you through the process while teaching you all about silk, its properties and how to make it work! Be prepared for a fun-filled day as you explore the magic of silk painting!
Click HERE for more info and to sign up!
$99/ $110 non-members


Colors by Mary Ann Beckwith August Memories by Mary Ann Beckwith
"The Brush and Beyond" with Mary Ann Beckwith
Your ONLY chance to study with Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Juror Mary Ann Beckwith!
Monday, August 6-Thursday, August 9, 9:30am-3:30pm
Mary Ann Beckwith will serve as the juror in the 45th annual Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition, to be held at the Center for the Arts Evergreen. The “Brush and Beyond” Workshop will be an art altering experience! We will explore creative methods of watermedia application, including texturing and the building of layers of paint. Participants will be exposed to new techniques and materials that will allow them to better express their visions and ideas through their paintings. The methods taught and materials utilized will be suitable for both representational and abstract imagery. Demonstrations and discussions will encompass and focus on composition and design, how to recharge your work, sources of inspiration and the business of being an artist. Each day will include plenty of time for painting and optional critiques.
Click HERE for more info and to sign up!
$399/$450 non-members


Hand Building and Wheel Throwing with Sunny Monaco
August 7, 8, 21, 22, 28, 1:00pm-4:00pm
This open studio/ceramic forms classes are designed to explore different techniques of building, carving, decorating with slips(underglazes) and glazes/re-glazes. Sunny will be demonstrating various ways of handbuilding and wheel throwing combinations along with trimming techniques. This class will allow for the students to explore different projects or pieces with teacher guidance.
Click HERE for more info and to sign up for this class!
$200 member price/$220 for non-members


Your Creative Journey Through Pastel; Level I with Marjie Eakin-Petty
Saturday and Sunday, August 18, 19, 10:00am-4:00pm
Course description: Level I – Beginning with The Basics – Building Foundational Skills
Best for those new to pastel or new to painting or any level wishing to spark up their color and technique skills. These two-day, indoor workshops focus on discovering your own path to inspiration while learning how to capture the essence of excitement in the landscape. Learn the principles of creating vibrant pastel paintings, infusing your artwork with dynamic light and color. Enjoy the process of connecting with your own creative expression while learning the fundamentals of pastel painting in a fun and relaxed environment. Bring reference photos from which to work or new students may paint along with Marjie’s demonstration as you begin to immerse yourself in your own painting. Previous knowledge of painting is helpful but not required in Level I. Recommended: repeat Level 1 three or more times (if new to painting) until a working proficiency of concepts is reached before advancing to Level II.Each day begins with a time of gathering and sharing of your own creative journey, and brief exercises to stimulate your creative fire and inspire your life as an artist. Followed by instruction of soft pastel techniques, composition and color theory. Marjie will demonstrate and provide easel-side assistance while you paint each afternoon.
Class is limited to nine (9) so sign up soon!
ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! Click HERE for more info and to sign up!
$225/ $245 non-members


Oil Painting Intermediate and Advanced - Mornings
Eight Tuesday Mornings: September 11, 18, 26, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00am-12:00pm
Advanced approach to theory, design, composition, color mixing, use of brushes, and painting techniques
Click HERE for more info and to sign up!
$175/ $195 non-members


Oil Painting Intermediate and Advanced - Afternoons
Eight Tuesday Afternoons: September 11, 18, 26, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Advanced approach to theory, design, composition, color mixing, use of brushes, and painting techniques
Click HERE for more info and to sign up!
$175/ $195 non-members

UPCOMING CLASSES
at
CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVERGREEN

Oil Painting, Level II - III
MORNINGS
Pem Dunn
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Days of Week: Tuesdays
Sept. 11 - Oct. 30
$175 Members
$195 Non - members


Oil Painting, Level II - III
AFTERNOONS
Pem Dunn
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Days of Week: Tuesdays
Sept. 11 - Oct. 20
$175 Members
$195 Non- Members


Birdhouses
Sunny Monaco
Time: 4:15 pm
Days of Week:Wednesday
Sept. 12 - Oct. 17
$120 Members
$130 Non-Members


Making Watercolor Dramatic
Randy Hale
Time: 9:30am
Days of Week: Wednesday
Sept. 12 - Nov. 7
$195 Members
$215 Non-Members


Plein Air to Studio
Dave Santillanes
Time: 9:00am
Days of Week: Thur, Sept. 13 - Sat., Sept. 15
$399 Members
$450 Non- members


The Women Artists of Montreal's Beaver Hall Group
Time: 10:00am
Days of Week: Mondays
Sept. 24 - Oct. 29
$95 Members
$105 Non- Members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

OCTOBER CLASSES at CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVERGREEEN

Memoir I
Carolyn Campbell
Four Friday Mornings
October 5-
9:30 am - 12:15 pm
$130 Members
$145 Non-Members


Watercolor Note Cards
Janet Nunn
One Day
Saturday, October 6
10:00 am
$110 Members
$120 Non-Members


Intro to JOY of Watercolor!
Randy Hale
Sunday, October 7
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
$80 Members
$85 Non-Members


Watercolor, Wine and Aspens
Cathy Jones
Tuesday, October 16th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$40 members
$45 Non- Members


Intro to Wet - Felting
Carol Garnand
Thursday, October 18
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$115 Members
$125 Non-Members


Autumn Flower Arranging
Marilyn Quigley
Thursday, October 25
9:30am - 11:30 am
$65 Members
$70 Non-Members

November Classes at Center for the Arts Evergreen
To sign up, or for additional future classes, please go to evergreenarts.org/classes/


Memoir II
Carolyn Campbell
Time: 9:30am-12:15pm
Days of Week: Four Friday Mornings:November 2-30
$130/ members; $145 non-members


Creating Art That DAZZLES
Randy Hale
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Days of Week: One Day, Saturday Nov. 3
$87.50/ members; $97.50 non-members


Open Studio Figure Painting
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Days of Week: Five Monday mornings: Nov 5, 19, 26, Dec 3, 17


Autumn Birdhouses
Sunny Monaco
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Days of Week: Five Tuesday Afternoons: Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4
$200/ members; $220 non-members


Intermediate Wet-Felting
Carol Garnand
Time: 10am - 4pm
Days of Week: One day, Thursday, November 8
$115/members; $125 non-members


Your Creative Journey Through Pastel, Level II
Marjie Eakin-Petty
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Days of Week: Saturday, November 10 - Sunday, November 11
$225/members; $245 non-members


Painting Aspen in Watercolor
Cathy Jones
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Days of Week: Monday, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 13
$150/ members; $165 non-members

Upcoming Classes at Center for the Arts Evergreen.
To register, please go to our Classes and Workshops Page.

Holiday Flower Arranging
Marilyn Quigley
Thursday, December 13
9:30 am-11:30 am
All levels
$65 Members
$70 Non - Members
One Space Left!


Oil Painting - Intermediate & Advanced
Pem Dunn
Eight Tuesdays
Jan 8 - Feb 26
Morning: One Space Left!
Afternoon: 1pm - 3pm
$175 Members
$195 Non- Members


Exploring Textures on Tiles and Trivets
Sunny Monaco
1pm - 4pm
January 9,10,16,23,24,30
$225 Members
$245 Non Members


Making Watercolor Dramatic
Randy Hale
Morning: Sold Out
Afternoon: 1pm - 4pm
Eight Wednesdays: Jan 9 - Mar 6
$195 Members
$215 Non - Members


Watercolor Painting with Energy and Freedom
Steve Griggs
One Day: Sat, Jan. 12
10am - 4pm
$110 Members
$120 Non-Members

CLICK HERE FOR MORE CLASS INFORMATION