The DAC Clay Club offers a variety of open-studio 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 new […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
Welcome To "Out Of Africa", exploring the animals, fauna and people of the Okavango Delta Moremi Reserve and Chobe National Park. Dr. Mark Johnson is a retired academic physician whose passion for photography began decades ago. Throughout his professional career focused on prenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy, he had the privilege of traveling the world […]
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique and functional Utensil Caddy! 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 […]
Join us for a night of musical improv at the Durango Arts Center! We'll play some short-form musical improv games, followed by a fully improvised musical based upon a single audience suggestion! The SymPhonies team will be joined by some special guests, so come and join us for a night of musical merriment!
Curious about graphic design but have no experience? In this half-day bootcamp, you'll learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to create designs, illustrations, digital art, branding, collateral, and more! Get hands-on experience and personalized instruction from local professional Nick Kogos in a fun, interactive class. Nick Kogos is a local Durango designer, […]
DURANGO ARTS CENTER: Live storytelling from the Raven Narratives returns in 2025! Join us to hear local storytellers sharing personal, true, sometimes funny, sometimes poignant (sometimes both!) stories on the theme of “TREES/ROCKS/BIRDS”. You will have a chance to tell your own story on the theme by putting your name in the Cracker J/Jane/Jack Box […]
You must be part of "Our Own Lives" to Register Grand Opening - Friday, March 7th, 2025 - 4:00 to 7:00 PM Exhibit hours Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12:00 to 6:00 PM Thank you for sharing your Artwork!
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 […]
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Ceramic Leprechaun! 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 Ceramic Leprechaun. By the end of the evening your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a […]
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Ceramic Pitcher! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be left behind to dry […]
The DAC Clay Club offers a variety of open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and firing. Come join Mr B for 7 weeks of clay and creativity! This is a great program to help young artists find their confidence, all the while having fun and making new […]
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 […]
Join us for a 10 class session, with a live model, and an excellent instructor, where all supplies are included, at the DAC on Tuesday Nights! Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more […]
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 7 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 7 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. […]
Welcome to an 8-week introductory class into the World of ART! This class introduces the fun and relaxation of drawing using a variety of mediums, acrylic and oil painting, ceramic clay and pastels. Leave your stress and anxiety behind! All supplies, laughter and instruction included in a non-judgemental environment!
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Candle Stick! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be left behind to dry […]
Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! In this fun-filled muddy class, students will focus on two modes of creating functional ware and sculpture, through hand building and wheel-throwing. Learn the entire clay process and see what it takes to become a successful potter, with two amazing instructors by […]
Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class! Be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks, techniques and styles used in creating masterpieces,throughout history, in watercolor, acrylic, oil paints, and gauche, while working with an experienced teacher to give you guidance along the way. Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for […]
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Phone Holder! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, most importantly hand-build a unique piece of pottery. By the end of the evening your piece will be left behind to dry […]
