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 […]
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!
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!
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 […]
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 Ceramic Incense Burner ! 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 […]
Durango is forever a place of beauty, adventure, art, music, parking problems, flannels, dogs, and bikes! The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all community artists to submit their work for the 2025 Community Art Exhibit, "That's So Durango!" Opening reception, April 11th, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Event ends May 24th. Please register here to show […]
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Ice Tea Tumbler! 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 […]
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Desk Caddy! 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 […]
Join us for some amazing Friday night improv comedy! Lower Left students will take the stage and showcase their talents, teamwork, and temerity, ushering in Spring with big laughs and even bigger smiles!
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 pre-drawn designs, a variety of colors to choose from, […]
CULT MOVIE SATURDAY!!! Every Month! April 19th, 7pm this month featuring the 1960 classic: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! A lowly flower-shop assistant nurtures a carnivorous plant with a taste for human flesh. This cult movie was famously shot in two days by low-budget horror director Roger Corman and includes an early role for Jack Nicholson as a masochistic dental […]
Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Flower Vase! 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 […]
This painting class focuses on creating canvas art featuring doors and doorways. Students will learn to sketch and paint various types of doors, including those with textures, details, and unique features like plants, shutters, and walls. The class encourages experimentation with colors and techniques, focusing on a dreamy, loose style. Come enjoy a relaxing, fun, and creative afternoon with […]
