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

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Warhol & Wine: Jack-o’-Lanterns (Oct 2026)

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Stained Glass: Lips

Stained Glass: Rocky Horror Lips

Saturday: October 24, 2026

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Piñatas Galore!

Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Holiday Art & Gift Making (2nd-5th grade)

November 3 - December 15, 2026

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Clay Club for Kids (2nd-5th grade)

November 4 - December 16, 2026

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Printmaking & Ceramics (middle/high school)

November 5 - December 17, 2026

mixed media studio

Mixed Media Studio

November 9-30, 2026

clay ornaments

Holiday Ceramics: Handmade Gifts & Decor

November 10 - December 15, 2026

printmaking

Low-Stress Art: Ceramics & Printmaking

November 11-25, 2026

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Warhol & Wine: Giving Thanks (Nov 2026)

Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Carve & Print: A Holiday Linocut Workshop

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Stained Glass: Leaf

Stained Glass: Leaf

Saturday: November 21, 2026

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Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

holiday card workshop

Holiday Cardmaking: A Family Workshop

Saturday, November 28, 2026

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Low-Stress Holiday Art

December 2-16, 2026

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Do You Want to Paint a Snowman?

Saturday, December 5, 2026

winter sunsets

Warhol & Wine: Winter Sunset (Dec 2026)

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Stained Glass: Ornaments

Stained Glass: Holiday Ornaments

Saturday: December 19, 2026

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You’re a Painting, Mr. Grinch!

Saturday, December 19, 2026

pots & Pints

Pots & Pints (Fall 2026)

Fridays: September 25 - December 18, 2026

pots & Pints

Pots & Pints (Winter 2027)

Fridays: January 8 - April 23, 2026

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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Application Deadline:
May 1, 2026

Artist Registration closing soon!

Oct 23 - 31

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