Art gives meaning to our lives and helps us understand our world. Join us for Making the World a Better Place Through Art! Students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture and much more! The Arts can improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork! You will find that here at The Durango Art Center where our classes offer fun, non competitive […]

The DAC Clay Club for Kids, offers a vareity of ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and firing. Come join Mr B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity! This is a great program to help young artists find their confidence, all the while having fun and making […]

Come join Mr B for 10 weeks of creativity in an open studio artistic environment where students will discover different mediums that promote creativity and encourage experimentation. This is a great program to help young artists find their confidence, all while having fun and making new friends for years to come. For questions, please email Mr.B, at ben@durangoarts.org. […]

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Mug to help you start your new year off right! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly slab-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the […]

Join us for an amazing night of short- and long-form improv comedy at the Durango Arts Center! The Lower Left instructors will take the stage with a collection of amazing special guests.

Join us the second Saturday of January, February, March and April for graphite, charcoal, and pen and ink drawing. Learn encaustics, fresco painting, and sculpture. This program also offers a different lesson in leadership, integrity and self confidence each month Please Join Us, this is a great program to help young artists find their confidence, all the […]

In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of Winter Landscapes and Snowmen!! All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class. This is also a […]

Winter blues got you down? Want to help us bring a splash of color and whimsy into those cold dreary days? Well now is your chance! The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all community artists to submit their work for the 2025 Gallery Exhibit, "Whimsical Wonderland"  We are turning our gallery into a wonderland […]

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique and functional Ceramic Goblet! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be left […]

Create a brilliant work of stained glass artistry! In this 5 to 6 hour workshop, students will learn the basics of stained glass. Techniques being taught include: cutting, grinding, foiling, assembling, soldering, finishing, and the proper safety steps to take along the way. Students will have 2 pre-drawn designs, a variety of colors to choose […]

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique and functional Soup Bowl! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be left […]

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique and functional Heart Hanging Basket! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be […]

In this 5 evening, 10 hour workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint. Discover basic color theory, explore principles of composition and design, all while learning how to successfully paint a landscape, a still life and discovering abstraction. All supplies, laughter, and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this Acrylic Painting […]

In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of Love Birds! All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class. This is also a great venue for engagement […]

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Pet Bowl. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be left behind […]