Visual Arts Classes

Let your imagination flourish

The Durango Arts Center offers year-round visual art programs for ages 5+, including After School Art hosted in the Durango School District 9R elementary schools, summer and winter holiday camps, and specialized programs for middle school youth. We also offer adult classes in a variety of media.

Whether engaging our local youth with professional artists in the Education Studio or reaching out to local schools, DAC aspires to cultivate creativity in learners of all ages and abilities.

Questions?

Ben Dukeminier, Director: Visual Arts & Education
ben@durangoarts.org
(970) 259-2606, Ext 15

Upcoming Visual Arts Classes

oil painting with kim

Oil Painting with Kim

Tuesdays: March 17 - April 21

bunnies

Stained Glass: Bunnies

Saturday, March 21

working on the wheel

Working on the Wheel (ages 10-16)

Mondays: March 23 - May 11, 2026

mud-day madness

Mud-Day Madness

Mondays: March 23 - May 11

clay club for teens

Kids Clay Club (ages 7-11)

Tuesdays: March 24 - May 12, 2026

painting with acrylics

Painting with Acrylics

Tuesdays: March 24 - April 14

art exploration

Art Exploration (ages 7–11)

Wednesdays: March 25 - May 13, 2026

young renaissance artist program

Young Renaissance Artist Program (ages 11-16)

Thursdays: March 26 - May 14, 2026

duckling

Stained Glass: Ducklings

Saturday, April 11

pots and pints

Pots & Pints

Fridays: February 13 - May 1, 2026

hummingbird

Stained Glass: Hummingbirds

Saturday, May 16

Policies & Procedures

If DAC needs to cancel:
The Durango Arts Center may cancel a class or workshop if minimum enrollment isn’t met. Once a class is underway, individual sessions may occasionally need to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather. If that happens, we’ll do our best to offer a make-up session. When needed, DAC may also bring in a substitute instructor to ensure classes continue as smoothly as possible.

If a student needs to cancel or doesn’t attend:
If you need to cancel your enrollment and would like a refund, please contact DAC at least 10 days before the class start date. With 10 days’ notice, we’ll refund your payment minus a 15% registration fee based on tuition. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within 10 days of the class or workshop start date. If you register within that 10-day window, your registration is non-refundable. We’re also unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for absences due to personal scheduling conflicts.

Please contact info@durangoarts.org for class cancellations.

Scholarships
The Durango Arts Center is proud to remove financial barriers to classes for all participants. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Executive Director Beth Lamberson Warren with questions: beth@durangoarts.org

The Durango Arts Center is able to offer year-round scholarship assistance thanks to the generosity of individuals and local foundations such as:


Scholarship applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are dispersed.
Youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters receive full tuition scholarships for art classes and Durango Youth Theater camps. To apply, please complete and submit the scholarship application form.

Payment Procedures
Scholarships cover tuition only. Depending on the class, you may still be responsible for any remaining tuition balance, the required membership fee, and occasionally the cost of supplies. Once you’re notified, please be sure to finalize your registration and pay any remaining balance within one week so we can hold your spot. If we don’t receive payment within that time, the scholarship and class space may be offered to another student.

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September 19-20, 2026

Artist Registration is now open!