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Upcoming events

    • 01/15/2025
    • 02/05/2025
    • 4 sessions
    • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
    • 13
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    Wednesdays, January 15 - February 5, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 4 Sessions

    Paint Uniquely Colorful Animal Portraits!

    Painting watercolor subjects in unique color and learning an easy step-by-step approach to painting animal portraits. Mickey will offer different projects than her previous workshops. 

    LEVEL

    Any

    SUPPLIES TO BRING

    Watercolor Paint: Any quality watercolor paint will work just fine. I am known for my colors so if you want to mimic my colors, I am listing my paints that I will be working with in class (and use consistently with all my art).

    (Guiry’s, Amazon, Jerry’s Artarama are good sources for these paints and other supplies listed)

    Dr. PH Martin Hydrous watercolors:

    5H Quinacridone Magenta

    9H Cobalt Violet
2H Gamboge 16H Cobalt Blue

    1H Hansa Yellow Light 8H Ultramarine 34H Turquoise Blue Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleed Proof White

    Ecoline liquid watercolor: (this is only used in the first projects so I will provide this paint for your use.

    (I will bring enough of everyone to use as we only use this in one project)

    337 Magenta 508 or 522 Blue

    Misket: I use Grumbacher liquid frisket Frisk Masking fluid remover (also called glue and residue eraser or adhesive remover)

    Art Ruling Pen: Available at Amazon.com. 2 pack Kasteco brand is available for $6.99. I will bring extras to class to use in our first project. I bought a supply and if you want to buy one from me the cost is $3.80.

    300 lb Watercolor paper. I use Fabriano 300 lb cold press paper. I do not recommend 140lb paper for my projects. We will work on 8” x 10” paper so be sure to add an extra 1/2” boarder so you can mount your finished piece! Guirys carries large sheets that you can cut down to size and buy single sheets or you can buy bulk at Jerry’s Artarama for a good price.

    Watercolor brushes: Good quality brushes are recommended. If you want to try out brushes and get help you can do so at Guirys or Meininger’s. I use Steve Quiller / Richeson Professional 7000 brushes which are good quality and reasonably priced. For our classes, we will use round size 4 and 6 and a flat 1.5” watercolor brush for our first class.

    Other Supplies:

    MASKING TAPE, PENCIL, FINE POINT BALL PEN, ERASER, WATER CONTAINER, PALLET TO MIX PAINT AND BACKING BOARD TO TAPE YOUR PAPER TO

    Scrubber brush: This is a very valuable tool that I use on almost every painting I do! I use Royal & Langnickel #2 model Z83SC. I ordered several and if you want, you can buy one from me for $4.50. I will demonstrate the magic of this tool.

    Pentel Metallic MED gel Pen: This pen sometimes is sold in dual packs with silver and gold. I use the silver pen the most. Its super helpful in doing animal wiskers! Michales and Hobby Lobby carry them.

    Tracing paper: Saral graphite transfer paper, 12” roll. I ordered several rolls and I will share with you and you can buy later at Amazon if you find you use it a lot.

    Glue residue Eraser: This is used to lift masking fluid off painting once done. I have several for your use.

    Finetec Pearlescent, F0600 paint set. This set cost around $28 at Amazon. However, I find I use primarily the Olympic Gold (F0621) which can be purchased separately for around $10.00 from Amazon or Guiry’s. This is option but really enhances a painting!

    NOTE: I WILL BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING.

    Click here to download suggested supply list.

    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

    I have created art for most of my life, but I actually became a professional artist 15 years ago. I have a strong background in watercolor painting, and I teach a step-by-step approach so that anybody can learn my Methods. I provide the students with tricks of the trade that aren’t often taught by other artists!

    I have been very active in the art community since I became a professional artist.

    I have participated in numerous shows and I’m currently in two mountain co-op galleries. I have won several awards for my art over the years.

    My promise is to help each student achieve their goals and to make the classes fun!

    See more about Mickey at https://mickeylafave.com.

    QUESTIONS

    Please direct questions to mickeysfineart@gmail.com.

    Class will be limited to 20 students so sign up early!

    ** Photo does not necessarily reflect actual class project but similar concepts!


    • 01/16/2025
    • 02/06/2025
    • 4 sessions
    • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
    • 3
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    Thursdays, January 16 - February 6, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - 4 Sessions

    Create beautiful, vibrant papers!

    Learn to paint and transform plain paper into beautifully textured and colorful pieces, perfect for creating unique collages.

    Week 1: Doodle, draw, and make marks on a variety of paper to develop unique patterns and designs.

    Week 2: Paint on paper and magazine pages, creating colorful, textured papers with bold patterns using paint and stencil.

    Week 3: Use gel plate printing to create intricate patterns and layered designs on paper.

    Week 4: Guided open studio—incorporate your handmade papers into a mixed media collage painting of your choice.


    LEVEL

    Any


    SUPPLIES TO BRING

    • Tissue paper, deli paper, specialty paper, white paper, ink, pencil, posca pen, gel pen, stencil,
    • Magazine paper, paint (all sorts of color), brush, water cup, paper towels, tools to create texture and pattern, hair dryer
    • Gel plate, brayer, yarn, spray bottle, stamps
    • Matte medium and or matte gel medium

    Behnaz will also bring these same supplies.


    ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

    Behnaz Ahmadian just recently joined Park Hill Art Club. She is a self-taught artist specializing in acrylic and mixed media. With a background in interior design, she brings a keen sense of color and pattern to her work.

    Behnaz offers a range of classes, currently teaching at ASLD, Curtis Center for the Arts and TriArts, from drawing and colored pencils to mixed media and collage. Her inspiration comes from her upbringing in a creative family and her love of nature. While she enjoys experimenting with various techniques, Behnaz believes that art should be joyful and expressive, connecting deeply to personal experiences and memories.

    QUESTIONS

    Please direct questions to behnazahmadianart@gmail.com.

    Class will be limited to 14 students so sign up early!

    • 01/16/2025
    • 02/06/2025
    • 4 sessions
    • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
    • 6
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      Thursdays, January 16 - February 6, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - 4 Sessions

      Create Your Own Abstract Landscapes!

      Learn how to quickly paint abstract landscapes from photographs using acrylics and improve your existing painting skills with this flexible medium. Landscape painter Cliff Austin will guide students in how to recognize value and shape in painting colorful, expressive landscapes and cover how to paint from light to dark and how to apply and paint the background to the foreground. Students will practice shapes, value, and color as they paint landscapes from their own photo references.

      LEVEL

      Beginner


      SUPPLIES TO BRING

      Paint:

      • Black, White (large tube), Cad Yellow Med, Cad Red Med, Cad Orange, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Sap
      • Green, Burnt Umber, Dioxazine Purple, as a basic set.

      Liquitex and Golden are the professional grade paints. Liquitex Basic is good for economy purchases.

      Brushes:

      • 1 inch Flat Acrylic Brush
      • ½ inch Flat Acrylic Brush
      • ¼ inch Flat Acrylic Brush
      • #6-Pointed Brush
      • #2-Pointed Brush
      • "0" Liner Brush

      Inexpensive 9x12 Canvas pads or canvas panels

      Brands include: Fredrix, Soho, Canson, Winsor Newton, Masters Touch (Hobby Lobby)

      Acrylic Palette:

      9x12 or 12x16 Gray Matters 50 sheet Paper Palette Pad

      Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal with gray matters paper palette places inside

      1 quart water container - PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.

      Viva paper towels and assorted dish rags

      Pencil and Eraser

      Bring your own photographs from vacations or holidays that you are inspired by.

      Supplies can be found at the following:

      • Jerrysaratarama - www.jerrysartarama.com
      • DickBlick - https://www.dickblick.com/
      • Guiry's - www.guirys.com
      • Hobby Lobby - www.hobbylobby.com
      • HR Meininger Art Material - www.meininger.com
      • Michaels – www.michaels.com


        Questions

        Email or call instructor. cliffaustin@comcast.net or 720-401-3496.


        About the Instructor

        Cliff Austin is a graduate of Denver Institute of Technology and the Rocky Mountain School of Art. He lives and has his studio in Aurora Colorado. He has been painting and illustrating since 1980 when he graduated from Rocky Mountain School of Art. He has affiliations with many Colorado art organizations such as the Pastel Society of Colorado, the Plein Air Artists of Colorado, the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionists Society. His work can be seen at Mary Williams Fine Art, in Boulder, Colorado. The core of Cliff’s art is the relationship of light on shape using line and tone and color as it wraps and flows around the landscape and cityscape and figures. Colorful, Impressionistic, and sometimes very abstract are used to describe his work. He is an award winning Colorado artist.

        www.cliffaustin.com 
        cliff@cliffaustin.com

        www.pastelsocietyofcolorado.org
        www.pleinairartistscolorado.com
        www.americanimpressionistsociety.org
        www.oilpaintersofamerica.com

        • 01/22/2025
        • 02/12/2025
        • 4 sessions
        • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
        • 0
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        PLEASE NOTE:
        The first scheduled class is canceled due to illness and will have an additional class added for February 12th.

        Wednesdays, January 22 - February 12, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 4 Sessions

        Create Light-filled Oil Paintings!

        What will the main large shapes in my painting? How light or dark shall I make each one? These apparently simple questions form a good basis for thinking about designing a painting. We'll explore them along with the full range of painting elements as we work on our actual painting ideas.

        We’ll start with brief comments by the instructor and a short demo, but plan to spend most of the class time working on your own art. This class is open to all levels, though a little bit of painting experience is helpful. If you’re looking for a first-time-ever oil painting class then there are probably some better choices out there. This is an oil painting class, and while many issues are the same in any medium, the instructor will be better able to help you if you're working in oils.

        I like to keep the atmosphere in my classes relaxed, friendly and supportive, and normally do not do group critiques at the end of the session. You'll be working on your own painting ideas so bring whatever you are most jazzed up about painting!

        LEVEL

        All Levels


        SUPPLIES THAT INSTRUCTOR WILL BRING

        Students will bring their own supplies. I may have some extras on hand if needed.

        SUPPLIES TO BRING

        • small sketch book: 8" x 10" or smaller
        • pencils of varying hardness. I use 2H, HB and 3B
        • Photo references or other ideas to work from. Bring several!!
        • 1 - 2 canvases. If in doubt bring small ones, like 8" x 10" or 11" x 14". But bring the size you like to work with.
        • Brushes of various sizes. I mostly work with Brights #2, #4 and #6, but I also use a #0 round for small details and an old filbert for getting rid of edges. And a #8 or larger to slather in washes in large shapes.

        But again if you've got favorites, bring them!

        • Oil Paints. Bring the colors you like to work with but not too many. If you're not sure, I think that a good limited palette is: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Light, Quinacridone Rose OR Permanent Alizarin, Cobalt Blue OR Ultramarine Blue, and a neutral such as Raw Umber or Burnt Umber.
        • An easel (tabletop or standing)
        • Paper towels or rags (I use Viva paper towels)
        • Odorless mineral spirits like Gamsol (NO TURPENTINE PLEASE) and a small container to use them in (I use something called "SILICOIL") PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for oil paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.
        • Palette (I use a 12" x 16" plastic palette box with a thick glass surface inside the box)
        • Palette knife or knives

        Rodgers gets most of his supplies at Meininger's or Guiry's, but they're largely available online, too.


          Questions

          Email or call instructor at rnaylorstudio@gmail.com or 

          303-5627554 (text or call).


          About the Instructor

          Light and depth are woven throughout Rodgers Naylor's oil paintings, and are always foremost in his mind as he paints. His landscapes reflect his love of exploring the world's natural and cultural wonders. Rodgers studied drawing at The Atelier in Minneapolis and painting at The Art Students League of Denver. The Atelier provided a rigorous approach to accurate drawing while at the Art Students League he learned a loose and painterly style of painting. These influences remain strong, and he enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge with his students. Rodgers exhibits his work in galleries, juried shows, art festivals and other venues. He teaches both workshops and classes, including teaching for several years at the Park Hill Art Club.
          • 02/12/2025
          • 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
          • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
          • 14
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          Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - One-Day Workshop

          Create Stunning Creations Out of Glass

          This glass design class has absolutely beautiful results and can be nearly completed in a 3 hour period.

          Wanda will provide everything needed including the substrate of fence boards.

          Here are the basic steps:

          1. Choose a design- floral, landscape, bird, flamingo, building

          2. Draw and paint the under design. This step is fast and loose using acrylic paints.

          3. Start choosing glass colors and shapes. I will have lots of glass cut into small pieces already. I just happen to have at least 20 different colors of class. Glue the glass down using Glossy Accents.

          4. You will leave the class with enough pieces to complete your project and your bottle of adhesive (Glossy Accents)


          LEVEL

          All Levels


          SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

          Wanda will bring all supplies needed for this project including:

          • Wooden fence boards as the substrate
          • Paints
          • Brushes
          • Chalk for drawing
          • Adhesive
          • Glass
          • Glass cutters
          • Safety glasses
          • Band aids


          SUPPLIES TO BRING

          Students are welcome to bring any acrylic paints that they adore. Perhaps bring 1 or 2 medium size brushes that have experienced a lot of use and love!

          Container(s) for washing brushes - PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.


          ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

          Wanda taught public school for over 30 years, and thus it came naturally for her to teach adults. She adores creating so it has been an easy transition for her to share her ideas about art with all her students.

          Whimsical fun classes with lots of information and ideas are her signature style!!!!


          QUESTIONS

          Please direct questions to Wanda at 281-352-4685. Text her with questions — she adores messages. You can also email her at wandapatronella@gmail.com.

          • 02/12/2025
          • 02/26/2025
          • 3 sessions
          • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
          • 19
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          Wednesdays, February 12 - 26 , 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 3 Sessions

          Discover the Versatility of Acrylics!

          Dive into the endless possibilities of acrylic painting in Acrylic Adventures! This hands-on class explores the versatility of acrylics, guiding you through a variety of techniques to create distinct styles of art. You’ll discover how acrylics can imitate the fluidity of watercolor, the richness of oil, and the boldness of abstract art.

          Throughout the course, you’ll create:

          • A luminous “watercolor” landscape on paper
          • A classic still life on canvas
          • A vibrant abstract on hardboard

          Each project is designed to teach essential techniques like glazing, blending, and texturing, while allowing you to develop your own artistic style. Whether you're new to acrylics or looking to expand your skills, this class will inspire and empower your creative journey!


          LEVEL

          Beginner


          SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

          Acrylic mediums

          Spray bottle

          Palette knife

          Sponge

          Artist tape

          Stencils

          Scrapers

          Collage paper

          Mxed media (colored pencils, oil pastels, paint pens)

          Extra paper towels

          Fluid and high flow acrylic paint


          SUPPLIES TO BRING

          Surfaces:

          • (1) 8” x 10” panel hardboard (gessoed or non-gessoed)
          • (1) 8” x 10” canvas panel
          • (1) mixed media paper or watercolor paper

          Acrylic Paint:

          (Any brand as long as they are “heavy body, ” instructor prefers Golden)

          Introductory paint set or - a mix of colors

          Suggested colors:

          • Payne's Gray
          • Titanium White
          • Translucent Iron Oxide
          • Ultramarine Blue
          • Hansa Yellow Medium
          • Naphthol Red Light
          • Yellow Ochre
          • Burnt Sienna


          Palette

          Masterson Artist Palette Seal

          Palette paper (instructor prefers Jack Richeson Grey Matters Palette Paper)

          Paper towels – specifically, Scott blue shop towels

          Brushes:

          Assorted

          Recommendations:

          • 2” and 1” (can be from home improvement store or inexpensive set)
          • different sized flats
          • different size rounds or filberts
          • liner

          Pencil and eraser

          Sketchbook

          Water container - PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.


          ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

          Lisa Riannson is a Colorado artist and experienced art instructor who loves helping people explore their creativity. With a knack for breaking down techniques and making art approachable, she’s taught workshops, private lessons, and community sessions for artists of all levels. Lisa’s teaching style focuses on building confidence while having fun, whether she’s guiding beginners through watercolor basics or helping more advanced students refine their skills. She believes art has the power to connect people and bring joy, and she’s passionate about sharing that with her students.


          QUESTIONS

          Please direct questions to Lisa at lisa@lisariannson.com.

          • 02/13/2025
          • 02/20/2025
          • 2 sessions
          • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
          • 1
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          Thursdays, February 13 & 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - 2 Sessions

          NOTE: Participants may enter the classroom at 9am and remain until 1pm.

          Capture the Essence of Landscapes in Watercolor!

          The fun-filled watercolor painting classes are focused on painting landscapes, creating atmosphere and depth. To add a human element to the landscape, the subjects we will paint will include a small building.

          Using watercolor techniques, each landscape will incorporate washes, wet into wet, negative painting, values, color, and composition.

          Each day begins with discussion and a painting exercise. Together we will work step by step on the elements and the techniques of painting. Artists will receive a photo of a landscape that will be used to paint during class time. Students are welcome to bring a different photo of a landscape to paint. Class level recommendation is Advanced beginners to Experienced artists.


          LEVEL

          Intermediate


          SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

          Photo reference of subject matter


          SUPPLIES TO BRING

          Materials:

          Watercolor paints – Brand is your option: I use Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith and Sennelier brands, professional grade.

             Suggested colors:

          • French Ultramarine Blue
          • Cobalt Blue
          • Cerulean Blue
          • Red – Permanent Rose or Permanent Alizarin Crimson or Quinacridone Red
          • Yellow – New Gamboge or Transparent yellow or Hansa Yellow
          • Green – Hookers and/or Sap green
          • Brown – Burnt Sienna
          • Violet – Winsor Violet
          • Winsor Orange
          • Yellow Ochre
          • Paynes Grey


          Watercolor Palette

          Watercolor Paper - approximately 9 x 12 or 11 x 14 –several sheets each class

          • Cold press(texture), 140LB(weight)
          • Arches is a good brand.
          • Paper options: Paper comes in pads, already cut to size
          • OR can be in full size single sheets, 22 x 30, and then you cut it into quarters or smaller


          Watercolor Brushes – 1 large brush approx. #18 or 1 inch, 1 round #12 or #10 size, 1 flat – 1 inch or ½ inch, 1 pointed or small round

          Make sure they are Watercolor brushes, not oil or acrylic.


          Backing - masonite or foam core boards –larger than your paper size so it can be taped down on all 4 sides

          Masking tape or Artist drafting tape(not blue painters’ tape)

          Water cups

          Pencil and kneaded eraser

          Paper towels/tissue

          Hair dryer -optional


          A PDF version of the materials list is available HERE. This digital file includes additional facts about watercolor paper.

          ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

          Kathleen has over 20 years of teaching experience and has been teaching with PHAC for more than 8 years.

          Join the class to learn more about painting with all the wonderful qualities of watercolor paint!

          Kathleen is a faculty member at the Watercolor Live 2025 virtual event in January! See her website for details.

          Kathleen’s artwork has been published in international and national magazines including American Watercolor Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Southwest Art and Practique des Arts.

          https://kathleenlanzoni.com/

          View a recent demonstration that Kathleen did on Art School Live with Eric Rhoads.


          QUESTIONS

          Please direct questions to Kathleen at kathleenlanzoni@gmail.com.

          • 02/20/2025
          • 03/06/2025
          • 2 sessions
          • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
          • 12


          Thursdays, February 20 & March 6, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm - 2 Sessions

          Create beautiful 3D Plants & Flowers!

          Why choose between 2D & 3D Media when you can enjoy the best of both worlds? Create a relief form with polymer clay and then apply acrylic paint. Find inspiration in the versatile beauty and power of plant life.

          In the first session, dive into the fascinating world of polymer clay as you sculpt a small 3D form—no prior experience needed! In the second session, bring your creation to life with paint. Drawing inspiration from botanical forms, you can choose to stay true to nature or explore your creativity through abstraction.

          You may bring an image of a flower or other botanical you wish to create or refer to reference images provided by the instructor. Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. Bring your enthusiasm and get ready for a fun & inspiring experience!


          LEVEL

          All Levels


          SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

          • A variety of clay tools
          • A plastic mat for working the clay
          • Foil to support clay
          • A toaster oven to bake the clay

          • Acrylic paint (a variety of colors)
          • Acrylic paint pens (a variety of colors)
          • Paint bushes (assorted sizes and types)
          • Paint pallet (plastic plate for mixing)


          SUPPLIES TO BRING

          • 1 lb. polymer clay, neutral color.

          - Super sculpy, sculpy, or fimo will work MUST BE polymer oven bake clay.

          - I recommend buying at an art/craft store, check hardness. Should give a bit, do NOT buy if no give or hard as rock.

          • 2-4 images of flowers or botanicals you would like to create.
          • Assorted rags or paper towels
          • Water container - PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean. A container is only needed for the second day of the class (March 6th).

          If you want, you may bring your own paints and brushes to the second session.


          ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

          Kristi Backman is an artist, instructor, creativity coach, author, and speaker. She is a professional artist with a Master's in Fine Art and a certified coach. Kristi also has over 18 years of experience teaching Studio Art and Art History at the collegiate level. She is passionate about teaching and nurturing the creativity of others. You can find Kristi creating in her studio in Aurora, Colorado, hanging with her dog, reading a good book, or exploring nature.

          Visit Kristi's website.


          QUESTIONS

          Please direct questions to Kristi at hello@kristibackman.com.

          • 02/26/2025
          • 03/19/2025
          • 4 sessions
          • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
          • 6
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          Wednesdays, February 26 - March 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - 4 Sessions

          Paint Your Way Through the Seasons!

          In 4 Seasons/4 Paintings, you will spend 4 weeks painting beautiful Colorado landscapes in watercolor. Each week will focus on a different season. Multiple watercolor techniques and strategies will be explored. Students will complete 4 paintings in this fun class!


          LEVEL

          Any


          SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

          • reference materials, light box, a few extra palettes with paint and brushes


          SUPPLIES TO BRING

          Watercolor Paints- M. Graham, Da Vinci, Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton,

          Cheap Joe’s American Journey (brands recommended)

          • ultramarine blue
          • cerulean blue or cobalt blue
          • cadmium yellow medium
          • gamboge yellow (want yellow orange color some brands look brownish)
          • cadmium red
          • alizarin crimson
          • sap green
          • burnt sienna
          • raw sienna

          Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper (9 x 12 inch sheet size works well)

          WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle

          • Round #10 or brush
          • Round #2 brush for detail
          • Flat 1 inch brush

          Palette (Folding Palette works well)

          Board (12 x 16 or larger, this is to tape watercolor paper to)

          Masking Tape

          Pencil

          Kneaded Eraser

          Cups/containers for water

          Paper Towels


          ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

          Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.

          Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).

          For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students league of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.


          QUESTIONS

          Please direct questions to Pam at Watercolorsplash@gmail.com.


          NOTE: Though the classes are listed as lasting from 1-3 pm, students are welcome to arrive earlier at 12:30 pm to work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam.

          • 03/05/2025
          • 03/19/2025
          • 3 sessions
          • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
          • 20


          Wednesdays, March 5 - 19, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 3 Sessions

          Make your own personal journals!

          In this three-week class you will step into creating personal journals/books without any extra book-binding tools.

          Learn to make your own beautiful journals/books with materials you have at home.

          Various types of fun and unique journals/books will be constructed by using paper, buttons, and envelopes just to name a few.


          LEVEL

          Beginning


          SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

          • various sizes and types of paper
          • various sizes of envelopes
          • assorted buttons
          • various decorating/painting supplies


          SUPPLIES TO BRING

          • ruler
          • favorite painting/decorating supplies, (instructor will have some on hand)
          • pencil


          ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

          Cindy is a member of the Park Hill Art Club and has participated in several Park Hill Art Shows. She has a wide range of teaching experience from middle school to adult education. She is a prolific and a self-taught artist and has several certifications: Creative Depth™Coach, Zentangle™ Teacher, SoulCollage™, and Intuitive Art. She is also a 2-time best-selling author. She believes that everyone is creative and facilitates folks in experiencing and exploring their path to creativity. She is inspired by art courses, art clubs, other artists, and her intuition.


          QUESTIONS

          Please direct questions to Cindy at cwinsel2457@gmail.com.

          • 03/06/2025
          • 03/20/2025
          • 3 sessions
          • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
          • 19
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            Thursdays, March 6 - 20, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - 3 Sessions

            Embrace Abstraction!

            Bring your sketchbook and your paints! We will dive into mark making and develop an abstract language that is unique to you. We'll discuss the importance of using value in your work to create a sense of depth and space. We will mix a limited harmonious pallet, and explore the construction of organic forms. We will then focus on composition by arranging those forms to create dynamic relationships. This is a three week mini workshop so we can bring paintings home to dry to be worked on in the next class. We will also explore mixed media using joint compound and other materials.

            LEVEL

            All levels


            SUPPLIES TO BRING

            Acrylic paints, markers, pencils and brushes

            Any type of paper(copy, watercolor, sketchbook, etc.)

            Canvas- small or medium

            Modpodge or gel medium

            Scissors

            Water container - PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring a container for acrylic paint waste and will need to take it home to dispose of properly. It CANNOT be poured down the drains at our new location. Students are also encouraged to wipe brushes clean.


            Questions

            Reach Jennifer at jenniferbobola.art@gmail.com or 303-884-5753.

            About the Instructor

            Jennifer Bobola joined Park Hill Art Club in January 2013. She has had a wide range of teaching experience from undergraduate to adult education. Jennifer studied art in the Netherlands, attending the Utrecht School of the Arts, and with Kevin Weckbach and Mark Nelson of Colorado. She also studied music performance at Metropolitan State University for saxophone. Jennifer uses a thoughtful approach, allowing experimentation and improvisation to make her work more balanced and alive, while manipulating dimensions of color and shape.

            • 04/02/2025
            • 04/09/2025
            • 2 sessions
            • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
            • 17
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            Wednesdays, April 2 & 9, 12:00 - 3:30 pm - 2 Sessions

            Learn foundational watercolor skills with a still life!

            This Beginner's Watercolor Course is for the complete Beginner to Watercolors and also for those who want a review on the concepts below. Painting a Still Life or objects is a great way to learn how to see, draw and paint!!

            First off, students will learn how Watercolor provides a magical Flow within gradients and color mixing!!

            We will play with this flow which will lead to Your Confidence and Excitement in Watercolor.

            We will Learn:

            • How to create gradients within watercolors using the flow of watercolors.
            • How to make a color wheel and mix various values/colors confidently.
            • How to transfer the Still Life image of Fruit provided by Teacher to Watercolor paper.
            • How to apply various watercolor techniques such as wet-into-wet, wet onto dry, dry brush, brush work, linear work, splatter, masking and other magical techniques to their drawn out Still Life to finish a wonderful painting!

            The Teacher will demonstrate each step/lesson applied towards this Still Life Painting as well as walk around to give one-on-one instruction to each student at their own pace.

            Students will walk away with various New Techniques of Watercolor Application, Color Mixing and their own Still Life Painting they are proud of to take home!!!!


            LEVEL

            Beginning


            SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

            EXTRAS NEEDED (Instructor will also bring extras):

            • Paper Towels
            • Water containers (any sturdy cups) Plastic or I like medium size glass jars
            • Masking tape
            • 12” x 16" stiff board or cardboard to mount 9" x 12" paper onto with tape
            • #2 Pencil or mechanical pencil (#2 lead) for light drawing with eraser
            • Compass to make circle for color wheel or a paper plate
            • 12" ruler

            Misc. Supplies from home needed (If can’t find, I will have extras)

            • Old toothbrush for splatter
            • Blow-dryer (If you have one) - for drying layers in between


            SUPPLIES TO BRING

            Paints

              Brands I recommend are Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Van Gogh

              Get in pan, tube, expensive, inexpensive. 

              I prefer tube paints for more pigment range, but pan paints work too.

            Colors needed are…

            Primary colors:

            Cobalt Blue

            Alizarin Crimson (Red)

            Cadmium Yellow

            Secondary Colors (Secondaries mixed from the primaries, but will make the chart mixing go faster):

            Cadmium Orange

            Hooker’s or Viridian Green

            Dioxazine Purple

            Note: Any extra colors you have is great, but we will be using only these 6 for the color wheel and mixing the color charts and doing the Still Life Painting.

            Palette or Mixing pan needed

            Watercolor Brushes

            synthetic or golden taklon, short handle Round - #2, #10, Flat - 1 Inch. Rigor or script brush –for fine lines

            Watercolor Paper

            9" x 12” 300 grams rough texture 140 lb.

            This is a good weight paper that won't warp from moisture. We will be taping down to a board  

            Paper Towels

            Water containers (any sturdy cups) Plastic or I like medium size glass jars

            Masking tape 

            12” x 16" stiff board or cardboard to mount 9" x 12" paper onto with tape

            #2 Pencil or mechanical pencil (#2 lead) for light drawing with eraser


            Misc. Supplies from home needed (If can’t find, I will have extras)

            • Old toothbrush for splatter
            • Blow-dryer (If you have one) - for drying layers in between

            Local Art Stores: Meiningers, Guiry's, & Michael's 

            Download the supply list


            ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR


            Lara Hooper is a Colorado watercolor painter, oil painter, printmaker and educator.

            Lara has a BFA and a Master’s in Education.

            For the past 27 years, Lara has had a wonderful career teaching High School Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Metal-smithing for the Jeffco Public Schools. She also taught metal-smithing and photography at Red Rocks Community College. In addition, she taught private watercolor painting lessons.

            She has been exhibited in various Art exhibits including The Annual Juried Jeffco Art Teacher’s Exhibit at the Lakewood Cultural Center receiving awards for her jewelry and printmaking.

            She is a member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and an avid Plein Air painter.


            QUESTIONS

            Please direct questions to Lara at larahoops@icloud.com.


            • 04/03/2025
            • 04/24/2025
            • 4 sessions
            • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
            • 18
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            Thursdays, April 3 - 24, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - 4 Sessions

            Create Beautiful Works in Watercolor 

            The class will teach the use of line, form, composition, and color as a means of expression rather than strict representation. Control of the angle, moisture, paint, pressure and speed of the brush will be emphasized. Finished works will be of landscapes, flowers, still life, or insects using ink and watercolor. 


            LEVEL

            All Levels


            SUPPLIES TO BRING

            Brushes & Paper:

            Guiry's for those on a budget or want to see if ink and watercolor on rice paper is an art form they wish to pursue:

            • Yasutomo Traditional Chinese Ink $7.99
            • Yasutomo calligraphy brush $5.72
            • Yasutomo Unryu Shoji paper $26.90

            Oriental Art Supply at orientalartsupply.com for exquisite brushes that keep a point and and exceptional Chinese rice paper

            • Lotus Petal brush $22.00, or alternatively PRE Series Brush Set $40.00
            • Practice Roll $8.00
            • Dragon Cloud paper $15.00
            • Best Bottle Ink $15.00

            Paint:

            Guiry's or Meiningers

            • sap green watercolor
            • cadmium red light watercolor
            • cobalt blue watercolor

            Water cup or jar


            ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

            Calvin Lee's life as an artist spans 23 years. He was a student at the China Art Academy in Hangjhou, China.

            Calvin was named as one of five artists to see and know during Denver's Art Week in both 2016 and 2017 by the Denver Visitor and Convention Bureau. See the articles here and here.

            And 5280 Magazine did an article on Calvin's art and life

            Visit Calvin Lee's website.

            QUESTIONS

            Please direct questions to Calvin at cactusflats@gmail.com or 970-618-9184.

            • 05/01/2025
            • 05/15/2025
            • 3 sessions
            • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Ave, 216 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80209
            • 9
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            Thursdays, May 1 - 15, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 3 sessions

            Always wanted to paint with watercolor?
            Learn the basics!

            Students will have the opportunity to learn at least 8 watercolor techniques in this 3-week course. This class is mostly for beginners who want to experiment with this rich medium. At the end of the each session, students will have produced a completed piece... worthy of framing.

            LEVEL

            Beginning


            SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

            • Extra watercolor paint sets (non-professional)
            • Extra watercolor paper 140 pound
            • Extra brushes

            SUPPLIES TO BRING

            • 140 pound watercolor paper
            • watercolor paints (Instructor will provide plenty)
            • flat and round brushes
            • container for washing brushes with water
            • small spray bottle
            • towel or paper towels


            ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

            Wanda is a retired teacher and has spent most of her life creating. Her style is very whimsical. She hopes to get all of her students excited about making art that expresses themselves.


            QUESTIONS

            Please direct questions to Wanda at 281-352-4685. Text her with questions — she adores messages.

            • 05/07/2025
            • 05/28/2025
            • 4 sessions
            • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
            • 12
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            Wednesdays, May 7 - 28 , 1:00 pm - 12:00 pm - 4 Sessions

            If You Like Watercolors, You'll LOVE Watercolor Pencils!

            Spend 4 weeks learning how to use watercolor pencils! Watercolor pencils combine the ease of using a pencil while painting. Multiple watercolor pencil techniques will be explored. Artists will complete 3 paintings during the 4 week class.

            LEVEL

            Any


            SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

            reference materials, light box, some extra palettes, brushes, supplies


            SUPPLIES TO BRING

            12-24 pack Assorted Watercolor Pencils

            Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper (9 x12 inch size sheets work well)

            WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle

            • Round #8 or #10 brush
            • Round #2 brush for detail
            • Flat 1 inch brush

            Board (12 x 16 or larger, to tape watercolor paper to)

            Masking Tape

            Pencil

            Kneaded Eraser

            Paper Towels

            Cups/containers for water


            ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

            Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.

            Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).

            For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students league of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.


            QUESTIONS

            Please direct questions to Pam at Watercolorsplash@gmail.com.


            NOTE: Though the classes are listed as lasting from 1-3 pm, students are welcome to arrive earlier at 12:30 pm to work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam.

            • 05/29/2025
            • 06/19/2025
            • 4 sessions
            • NEW LOCATION: Historic Grant Avenue, 216 S Grant St, Denver, CO 80209
            • 11
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            Thursdays, May 29 - June 19 , 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - 4 Sessions

            Paint Realistic Portraits in Watercolor!

            Bring your watercolor portraits to life! Using fundamental and intermediate techniques, you will learn how to paint portraits in watercolor and bring out the subject's personality. We'll work through multiple exercises to practice how to accurately represent the figure and bring out their expression.

            Drawing experience is recommended.


            LEVEL

            Intermediate


            SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

            Spray bottle

            Brush soap

            Paper towels

            Extra reference photos


            SUPPLIES TO BRING

            Watercolor paper (*** for best results, bring Arches)

            Watercolor palette

            Watercolor brushes – 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 round (instructor recommends Princeton & Co.)

            Watercolor paint (instructor recommends Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton)

            Required:

            Cadmium Yellow Light

            Cadmium Red Medium

            Alizarin Crimson

            Ultramarine Blue

            Phthalo Green Blue Shade

            Yellow Ochre

            Burnt Sienna

            Burnt Umber

            Payne’s Gray

            Sketch book

            Pencils in various hardness, with at least one 2H

            Kneaded eraser

            Paper towels

            Water cup or jar

            Reference photos – Personal photos or magazines


            ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

            Lisa Riannson is a Colorado artist and experienced art instructor who loves helping people explore their creativity. With a knack for breaking down techniques and making art approachable, she’s taught workshops, private lessons, and community sessions for artists of all levels. Lisa’s teaching style focuses on building confidence while having fun, whether she’s guiding beginners through watercolor basics or helping more advanced students refine their skills. She believes art has the power to connect people and bring joy, and she’s passionate about sharing that with her students.


            QUESTIONS

            Please direct questions to Lisa at lisa@lisariannson.com.

          Email: parkhillartclub@gmail.com

          Mail:
          Park Hill Art Club
          P.O. Box 200572
          Denver, CO 80220

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