2019-ASLD-Winter-Spring-Final-PRESS

WINTER/SPRING 2019 | JAN 2–MAY 31 

Book Arts | Ceramics | Drawing | Fiber | Jewelry 

Mixed Media | Painting | Photography | Printmaking | Sculpture 

Specialty Workshops | Visiting Artist Series | Youth & Teen Programs 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Exhibitions .......................................................3 

Visiting Artist Series ...........................................4 

Community Engagement . ......................................5 

Studio Atelier . ...................................................6 

Ceramics & Sculpture ..........................................8 

Drawing ........................................................ 14 

Fiber Arts ...................................................... 16 

Jewelry ..........................................................17 

Demo & Dialogue . ............................................. 20 

Teen .............................................................21 

Youth ........................................................... 22 

Painting ........................................................ 24 

Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 

Specialty Workshops ......................................... 33 

Courses-At-A-Glance ........................................ 36 

WINTER/SPRING 2019 | JAN 2–MAY 31 

OUR MISSION 

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professional artists guide individuals of all abilities to 

reach their highest potential. 

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Art & Soul Event: Thursday, Feb 7 & Friday, Feb 8 

Passover: Saturday, Apr 20 

Easter: Sunday, Apr 21 

Memorial Day: Monday, May 27 

ASLD STAFF 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Rachel Basye 

Executive Director 

Ama Mills-Robertson 

Program Director 

Robin Murphy 

Development Director 

Jennifer Ziemer 

Business Administration Director 

Aubrey Ryan 

Customer Service & Database Manager 

REGISTRATION STAFF 

Alex Cloyd 

Mamie Gibson 

Kaitlyn Griffiths 

Daniel McMahon 

Model Coordinator and 

Registration Staff 

Ashlae Shepler 

Kay Brouillette 

President 

Elise Brenninkmeyer 

Vice President 

Patrice Werner 

Secretary/Treasurer 

Patrick Hickey 

Executive Committee, 

At Large Representative 

Cales Givens 

Anna Dille 

Young Professional 

Victoria Eubanks 

Faculty Representative 

Andrea Kemp 

Faculty Representative 

Isabella Ocaña 

Youth Representative 

Carter Mehle 

Youth Representative 

Joann Asakawa-Huntz 

Program Coordinator 

Joann Liu 

Business Administration Coordinator 

Shelley Schreiber 

Ceramics Studio Manager 

Carrie Webber 

Marketing Communications Specialist 

Mike Christopherson 

Ceramics Studio Assistant 

Jesse Seim 

Ceramics Studio Technician 

Jason Gumer 

John Haile 

Tricia Hemsky 

Judd Meininger 

Yolanda Ortega 

Robert Savi 

Michael Smith 

Harry Utter 

Nancy Walsh 

LIFETIME NON-VOTING 

BOARD MEMBERS 

Connie McArthur 

Mark Berzins 

Henry Meininger 

Founder 

Philip Levine 

Founder 

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EXHIBITIONS 

Call for entry details at ASLD.org/exhibition-schedule/calls-for-entry 

Dye 

McLaughlin 

INVITATIONAL 

Best of Summer Art Market 2018 

This exhibit showcases works by eight award-winning artists 

from ASLD's premiere outdoor art festival, Summer Art Market, 

which took place Saturday–Sunday, Jun 9–10, 2018. 

Best in Show: Gregory Dye 

Best Booth Presentation: Jeff Russell, Julie Scott & Joe Scott 

Best Mastery of Media and Technique: Michael Rieger 

Best Creative Interpretation: Lauri Dunn 

First Runner Up: Julie Leidel 

Meininger Award: Ana Maria Botero 

Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov 10 | 6–8PM 

Exhibition Dates: Nov 5–Dec 29, 2018 

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts 

2349 East Orchard Road 

Greenwood Village, CO 80121 

Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:30AM–4:30PM 

Saturday | 10AM–4PM 

Evenings and weekends as posted 

OPEN CALL: MEMBERS & FACULTY 

Works on Paper 

ASLD's members and faculty are invited to submit artworks 

including drawings, collages, printmaking, photography, paper 

constructions, paintings, digital prints and other works on 

paper. This exhibit showcases the myriad ways artists in 

our community work on paper, and highlights the enormous 

talent of our members and faculty at ASLD. 

Exhibition Dates: Dec 7, 2018–Jan 6, 2019 

Opening Reception: Friday, Dec 7 | 5:30–8PM 

Drop–off Dates: Dec 1–2, 2018 

Pick–up Dates: Jan 7–8, 2019 


Man's Best Friend: Animal Portraiture 

ASLD members and faculty are invited to submit 2D and 

3D artworks including drawings, paintings, printmaking, 

photography, sculpture, and any other mixed media that 

depicts an open interpretation of “man’s best friend.” This show 

highlights the many ways our talented community features 

animals as the main subject and focal point of their artwork. 

Exhibition Dates: Feb 22–Apr 5, 2019 

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb 22 | 5:30–8PM 

Drop–off Dates: Feb 11–12, 2019 

Pick–up Dates: Apr 6–7, 2019 

Griggs 

INVITATIONAL 

In the Spotlight: 

New ASLD Faculty 

ASLD will invite our newest 

instructors for this exhibit 

to showcase their immense 

talent and the diversity of 

their specialized art forms. 

This will be in conjunction 

with our annual Summer 

Art Market. 

Exhibition Dates: 

Apr 19–Jun 9, 2019 

Opening Reception: 

Friday, Apr 19 | 5:30–8PM 

ASLD Member discount saves you 15%! 3 


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VISITING ARTISTS SERIES 

Rubenstein 

Ephraim Rubenstein 

ASLD is pleased to welcome The Art 

Students League of New York faculty 

member and award-winning artist, 

Ephraim Rubenstein. 

Ephraim was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1956. He received 

his B.A. in Art History from Columbia University and his M.F.A. 

in Painting from Columbia University’s School of the Arts. In 

addition, he attended the Brooklyn Museum Art School, where 

he studied with Francis Cunningham, the National Academy 

of Design School of Fine Arts, with Harvey Dinnerstein, and 

the Art Students League, with Robert Beverly Hale. He was 

Associate Professor of Art at the University of Richmond, 

where he received the Distinguished Educator Award and 

The Commonwealth’s Outstanding Faculty Award. He taught 

at the Rhode Island School of Design, Maryland Institute 

College of Art and the National Academy of Design School 

of Fine Arts. 

At The Art Students League of New York, he teaches Life 

Drawing and Artistic Anatomy, the Seminar in the Literature 

of Art and numerous workshops. He also teaches at 

Columbia University’s Department of Narrative Medicine, 

where he teaches the Seminar in the Literature of Art, and 

Life Drawing to first year medical students at the College of 

Physicians and Surgeons. 

ARTIST TALK 

Thursday, Feb 21 | 6–7:30PM 

$5 per person 

WORKSHOP 

Color Spot Oil Painting 

ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED 

Color spot oil painting is a method of direct painting 

developed in the early decades of the twentieth century by 

Charles Hawthorne and later by his student and assistant, 

Edwin Dickinson. Although aspects of color spot painting 

go all the way back to Baroque painting, Hawthorne and 

Dickinson were the first to organize entire canvases and 

elaborate compositions by means of the color spot. A color 

spot is a piece of color, large or small, that has been observed 

and abstracted from the appearance of nature and applied 

directly to the white canvas in discrete notes. Color spot 

painting is as direct a method as exists — you aim to hit the 

mark right at first, and not go back (or go back as little as 

possible) so as not to destroy the integrity of the network of 

spots. This workshop will provide an intensive introduction to 

color spot painting, emphasizing the role of the viewfinder, 

the plumb line, the relationship between the object and its 

environment, and how to set-up the initial key of the painting. 

Friday–Sunday, Feb 22–24 | 10AM–4PM 

$350 per person 

Work with and learn from some of today's most significant 

working artists. Each year, the Visiting Artist Series 

brings notable artists to ASLD to teach master class. 

This extraordinary opportunity allows students to work 

with and learn from dynamic professional artists. Thank 

you to the visionary support of the following foundations: 



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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 

We're a community of artists… 

Our faculty is dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging 

environment where everyone is welcome to share their love of art. 

That's why we offer free, evening workshops at eight different library 

branches as part of Denver Public Library's Plaza Program, a series 

specifically tailored to meet the needs of immigrant, refugee and asylee 

populations to build Denver's successful global community. 

Visit ASLD.org/about/community-engagement to see a full list of our 

community engagement programs. 

“The quality of artists and programs that ASLD brings 

to the Montbello branch is high-class. Our kids, tweens 

and teens get to see great art made by great artists. It 

opens their eyes and their world to what art can truly 

be and to the possibility of making money as artists 

themselves.” 

LARRY MAYNARD, SENIOR LIBRARIAN, MONTBELLO BRANCH LIBRARY 



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STUDIO ATELIER 

AT-EL-IER: adl-yā/ | noun: A workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer. 

Work alongside established professional artists in a small focused setting. 

Lee 

Ryan 

Architectural Books 

SAMMY LEE 

ABILITY: ALL 

A flat sheet of paper, when it is folded, has three dimensions 

and can define its surrounding space as inside or outside. 

The idea of interiority and exteriority will be explored as a 

group, and participants will be applying their interpretation 

to develop an architectural book project, by the end of 

the workshop. Starting from a simple accordion structure, 

additional folding and cutting will result in multiple sides or 

spaces for images or texts to be incorporated. 

Friday–Sunday, Mar 8–10 | 9AM–4PM 


Dimensional Drawing: 

Collage and Mixed Media 

AJEAN RYAN 

ABILITY: ALL 

Students will explore the materials and textures of drawing, 

collage and mixed media within the grown up version of a 

pop-up book. Using a variety of materials, you will create 

diverse and intricate images that will pop out of two 

dimensional surfaces only to fold back into a book format. 

Experimentation, a love of textures and colors as well as 

a fascination with pop-up books and collage are the only 

requirements you will need. 

Friday–Saturday, Apr 26–27 | 9AM–4PM 


Materials Fee: $10 

“My family and I lived in a 

refugee camp for 4 years. 

I would draw when I could 

find paper. It gave me 

purpose. ASLD gives 

me purpose.” 

ASLD YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 

We Offer Scholarships! 

Contact our Registration Office at 

303-778-6990 x0 or visit ASLD.org 

for more information. 

* Scholarships available to qualified students 



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ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Join the ASLD, Clyfford Still Museum, and RedLine for a 

special collaborative series of professional development 

workshops for artists. 

These workshops feature experts in the art industry (and outside) sharing 

practical knowledge and relevant tools to assist artists in enhancing their 

business practice. Please stay tuned for details about upcoming 2019 series 

at ASLD.org 

Mar—May 2019 | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6–8PM 

$5 per person 

JOIN US IN MOROCCO 

We’ve planned an exciting week in 

Marrakech, Morocco and you’re invited! 

Visit unique art galleries, meet inspiring artists and 

experience the cuisine in the “Jewel of the South.” 

The trip includes a VIP experience of the 1:54 Art Fair, 

a showcase of Contemporary African Art. 

To see the full itinerary and reserve your spot, visit 

ASLD.org/exhibition-schedule/travel-programs. 

Feb 21–28, 2019 | In partnership with the 

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) 

OPEN FIGURE STUDIES 

BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL 

Draw or paint from a live model through uninstructed 

sessions. $9 per session. Membership required. 

MONDAY 

WEDNESDAY 

FRIDAY 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY 

LONG POSE 

6–9 PM 

SHORT POSE 

6–9 PM 

SHORT POSE 

9 AM–12 PM 

LONG POSE 

1–4 PM 

SHORT TO LONG POSE 

1–4 PM 

LONG POSE 

1–4 PM 

JAN 7-MAY 20 

JAN 9-MAY 29 

JAN 4-MAY 31 

JAN 4-MAY 31 

JAN 5-MAY 25 

JAN 6-MAY 26 

ASLD will be closed on Feb 8 and Apr 20–21 

Learn more at ASLD.org 



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CERAMICS & SCULPTURE 

CERAMICS CLAY POLICY: Students must purchase 

clay through ASLD for use in their class. The ceramic 

studio fee covers firing and studio glazes. 

Wheel Throwing 

CATHY AVRAM 

ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE 

Experience the magic of turning clay on the wheel into a 

beautiful vessel or an artful masterpiece. This workshop will 

focus on a series of demonstrations that will guide students 

through the wheel throwing process. Students will learn throwing 

mechanics, centering and shaping clay forms, trimming, surface 

design, and ultimately glazing and glaze surface techniques. 

More advanced shapes, ideas, skills and development of 

personal style will be offered for the more experienced. 

Session A: Tuesdays, Jan 8–Feb 6 | 6–9PM 

$276 for 8-week workshop 

Ceramic Studio Fee: $60 

Session B: Tuesdays, Mar 5–Apr 23 | 6–9PM 



Session C: Apr 30–May 28 | 6–9PM 


Ceramic Studio Fee: $37.50 

Ceramic Forms: 

Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding 

CATHY AVRAM 

ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED 

Find your unique style based on your creative interests as 

you explore a variety of techniques in wheel throwing and 

handbuilding. A variety of ceramic skills and methods will be 

demonstrated to support students ongoing development in 

their personalized ceramic art. Focus is to customize student's 

goals independently. 

Wednesdays, Jan 2–May 29 | 6–9PM 

Jan: $195 | Feb: $156 | Mar: $156 | Apr: $156 | May: $195 

Ceramic Studio Fee: $7.50 per week 

Beginning Ceramics: Hand-Building 

SARA BEHLING 

ABILITY: BEGINNER 

Learn the basic processes and building techniques involved 

in creating ceramic work you can use. Develop skills in handbuilding 

boxes, bowls, vases and plates. Experience a variety 

of decorating techniques including colored slips, glazing and 

firing to create personal unique pieces. 

Session A: Saturdays, Jan 12–Feb 9 | 9AM–12PM 

Session B: Saturdays, Apr 13–May 18 | 9AM–12PM 

$172.50 for 5-week workshop 


No class Apr 20 

Tool Making: 

Make Your Own Ceramic Tools 

SARA BEHLING 


Learn to make tools to personalize your own ceramic pieces. 

Carve, wrap, cut out paddles, make ribs, cut off wires and 

stamps out of different materials, and leave with a new set 

of tools in your tool box. 

Sunday, Jan 20 | 10AM–4PM 

$69 for 1-day workshop 


Architectural Ceramics 

PETER DURST 


Work amidst the arches and fountains of the Durst Studio 

on South Broadway. Make a big impact on the scale of your 

art by using slab and coil techniques, learning to use a slab 

roller and extruder. Glazing and glaze application will be 

discussed, and ceramic decal transfers using laser printers 

will be demonstrated. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Please call or visit the registration staff to 

register; this course is unavailable for online registration. 

OPEN STUDIO: Tuesdays, 1–4PM; Thursdays, 10AM–4PM 

Tuesdays, Apr 30–May 28 | 10AM–1PM 

Apr: $39 | May: $156 


Durst 

Demo Workshop: A View into 

Creating Architectural Ceramics 

PETER DURST 

ABILITY: ALL 

Watch ASLD instructor and artist Peter Durst as he creates 

large scale sculpture from coils and slabs. The demonstration 

will focus on construction methods and the use of the slab 

roller and extruder. Surface decoration and firings will be 

discussed. Questions about how to increase the scale of 

your work and successfully move it through the clay making 

process will be explored. 

Saturday–Sunday, May 25–26 | 1–4:30PM 




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Whimsical Birdhouses 

KRISTIN GRUENBERGER 

ABILITY: ALL 

Students will create a series of playful birdhouses and gnome 

houses, perfect for your spring creatures this year. In part 

one, we will explore a variety of hand-building and texturing 

techniques to create our playful houses. Students will return 

for part two to learn playful glazing techniques and complete 

their bisque fired work made in part one. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Students work made during this workshop will 

be fired following the workshop. You will be notified when to 

pick up your glazed pieces. 

Mar 16–17 | 10AM–4PM 

Apr 6–7 | 10AM–2PM 



Friday 

Assemblage Sculpture 

MARK FRIDAY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learn to accumulate, analyze, organize and combine found 

and created objects and materials into successful assemblage 

sculptures. With an emphasis on joining methods and basic 

tools, learn to create a unique and unified sculpture from 

disparate parts. 

Session A: Thursdays, Mar 21–Apr 18 | 1–4:30PM 

Session B: Tuesdays, Apr 30–May 28 | 6–9:30PM 


Handbuilding and Ceramic Sculpture 

DEAN GOSS 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learn pinch, coil and slab building techniques in clay to create 

your artistic vision of finished sculpture or functional pottery. 

Demonstrations on ceramic techniques, tool modification 

and fabrication will be explored. Individual guidance will help 

encourage the development of good studio practices. 

Wednesdays, Jan 2–May 29 | 6– 9PM 



Introducing Narrative to the 

Ceramic Surface 

KRISTIN GRUENBERGER 

ABILITY: ALL 

Try another option for finishing your ceramic pieces and applying 

new ideas to your work. In this workshop, we will add to what 

you've learned about surface decoration by creative illustrative 

ceramic tiles utilizing carving, inlay, and transfer techniques. Wet 

clay tiles will be supplied for you to work on and will be bisque 

fired after the workshop for you to use as a reference. 

Saturday, May 18 | 10AM–4PM 




Wheel Throwing Fundamentals 

JACK HEIMERMAN 


If you want to try the potter's wheel for the first time, or you 

are new to clay and/or haven't worked in the ASLD ceramics 

studio, this workshop is a prerequisite for enrolling in beginning 

and intermediate wheel classes. This introductory workshop 

will focus on basic wheel techniques and introduce you to 

studio practices and ASLD ceramics studio policies. The 

first few sessions will focus on building a solid framework 

of skills including centering, pulling up clay, and trimming. In 

the final sessions you will learn to create cylinders to assist 

you in getting the feel of clay and the wheel. The goal of this 

workshop is to provide you with the fundamentals to make 

a successful transition into your next wheel class. Clay is 

included in this workshop. 

Session A: Thursdays, Jan 3–Feb 14 | 6–9PM 

Session B: Thursdays, Feb 28–Apr 4 | 6–9PM 

Session C: Thursdays, Apr 11–May 16 | 6–9PM 




No class Feb 7 



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Mid-Day Mud 

GAYLA LEMKE 

ABILITY: ALL 

Explore handbuilding with clay without the hassle of morning 

or afternoon traffic. Hang out with other creative students, 

play with clay, and receive individual guidance and feedback. 

Experiment with surface treatments such as under glazing, 

staining, carving, and texture. 

Session A: Wednesdays, Jan 2–Feb 13 | 11AM–2PM 

Session B: Wednesdays, Feb 20–Apr 3 | 11AM–2PM 



Session C: Wednesdays, Apr 10–May 29 | 11AM–2PM 



Playing With Fire: A Raku Workshop 

JACK HEIMERMAN 

ABILITY: ALL 

Delve deeper into the firing process and watch your ceramic 

pieces transform from room temperature bisque ware into 

glowing red masses. We will pull them from a nearly 2,000 

degree kiln and let the post-firing process transform each 

piece into a one-of-a-kind work. We will explore this instant 

gratification type of firing and learn about firing atmospheres, 

raku glazes, and what causes each piece to be unique. 

Students should bring a maximum of four already bisque 

fired pieces (under 15 inches) ready to glaze. 

Apr 17 | 9AM–12PM 

May 4 | 10AM–2PM 

$80.50 for 2-day workshop 

Ceramics Studio Fee: $20 

Handbuilding: Ceramic Sculpture 

GAYLA LEMKE 

ABILITY: ALL 

Whether a beginner or more advanced student, develop 

hand-building techniques in clay to express your personal 

style. Finishing will focus on stains, underglazes and surface 

treatments such as textures and carving. Students are 

encouraged to explore and try new ways of working. 

Thursdays, Jan 3–May 30 | 1–4PM 


Ceramic Studio Fee : $7.50 per week 


Wheel Throwing: The Basics 

SHELLEY SCHREIBER 


After taking ASLD's introductory wheel throwing workshop, 

you will continue to learn the basics of wheel throwing 

while establishing good technique and gaining skills that 

will give you the foundation for making functional ceramic 

forms. Beginners will become more comfortable with the 

fundamentals of throwing, trimming and glazing through “loose 

and tight” instruction that combines structured exercises and 

demonstrations with independent practice and exploration. 

Intermediate students will further their throwing and glazing 

skills through more advanced projects that focus on honing 

what you've learned and adding new techniques. The emphasis 

of this class is the exploration of the wheel throwing process 

to gain strong skills for making thrown functional ware 

SPECIAL NOTE: This course is unavailable for online registration; 

please call or visit the registration staff to register. 

Mondays, Jan 7–May 20 | 6–9PM 



Independent Studies: 

Intermediate to Advanced Wheel Throwing 

SHELLEY SCHREIBER 

ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, PROFESSIONAL 

Are you interested in bridging the gap between formal 

instruction and working in your own studio? Work alongside 

others with similar interests, focusing on creative expression, 

taking on new challenges and learning new techniques, while 

strengthening throwing and assembly skills. Emphasis is on 

pursuing individual projects and informal discussions on form, 

surface and composition to develop a personal style in clay. 

SPECIAL NOTE: This course is unavailable for online registration; 

please call or visit the registration office to register. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–May 28 | 1–4PM 

Jan: $156 | Feb $156 | Mar: $156 | Apr: $195 | May: $156 




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Introduction to Metal Art and 

Steel Sculpture 

DEA SHEA 


Develop confidence and experience with hands on forming, 

cutting and welding. Learn MIG and spot welding, experience 

TIG welding, a variety of forming and cutting techniques 

(including Plasma cutter), finishing processes and patinas 

with an emphasis on shop safety. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Students are required to sign a waiver 

at the first class. 

WORKSHOP LOCATION: Ironmaiden Studios, 

9655 East 25th Ave, Unit #105, Aurora, CO 80010 

Session A: Saturdays, Feb 2–23 | 2–5PM 

Session B: Saturdays, Apr 6–27 | 2–5PM 



Mixed Media Ceramics 

JANEY SKEER 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learn or expand your skills by hand-building with clay slabs 

to make ceramic tiles, sculptural forms, boxes, wall hangings, 

bowls and other clay vessels. The wet clay surface will be 

embellished with texture by using wood, handmade clay 

stamps and carving followed by finishing with colored stains, 

slips, and glazes. We will incorporate mixed media into your 

hand-built pieces making this an exciting adventure into 

texture, color and mixed media within the world of working 

with clay. 

Session A: Tuesdays, Jan 8–Feb 12 | 1–4PM 

Session B: Tuesdays, Feb 19–Mar 26 | 1–4PM 

Session C: Tuesdays, Apr 9–May 14 | 1–4PM 



Introduction to Hand-Building 

JANEY SKEER 


Want to make something? Use Clay. It's magic. It's plastic. You 

can squeeze it into an animal or human shape and you can 

poke it into a bowl. Using your hands and simple tools, you can 

make almost anything with clay. In this ceramics workshop, 

learn essential hand building techniques: pinch, coil, stretch, 

fold, slab, press, drape, as well as build a solid form to be finally 

hollowed-out. Hand building techniques and demonstrations 

will open the door to what you can make during your first 

exploration into clay. 

Session A: Saturdays, Jan 5–Feb 9 | 1–4PM 

Session B: Saturdays, Feb 16–Mar 23 | 1–4PM 

Session C: Saturdays, Apr 6–May 18 | 1–4PM 




Skeer 

VICKY SMITH 

ABILITY: ALL 

Exploring Sculptural Clay 

Students will create a large-scale sculpture using a variety of 

hand building methods. For Part One, students will have four 

consecutive weeks to complete a sculptural piece. We will 

focus on coil building techniques for creating and assembling 

larger works. For Part Two, we will meet after four weeks to 

apply surface treatments to your fired work. 

Tuesdays, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, and Mar 26 | 6–9PM 



Introduction to Sculpting the Human Head 

YENNI TAWAHADE 


Learn the basic tools, materials and process for sculpting 

the human head. Hone your observational skills while 

studying a plaster model. Then move through the steps, 

as you are exposed to measuring proportion, understanding 

volume and planes, and utilizing anatomical structure to 

“get your head together.” 

SPECIAL NOTE: New students are required to prepare an 

armature prior to the first day of the workshop. Please refer 

to website for detailed instructions. 

Wednesdays, Jan 9–30 | 6–9:30PM 





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Low-Relief Sculpture 


ABILITY: ALL 

Create a low relief sculpture by learning how to apply 

perspective, depth, and space. Students will also gain 

knowledge about planes in order to give the illusion of reality 

to their work. This ancient sculptural technique preserves the 

natural contours of the image which allows the sculpture to be 

viewed from various angles. 

Wednesdays, Apr 3–24 | 6–9PM 



Figure Sculpture 



Learn the basic tools, materials and processes for sculpting 

the full figure. Hone your observational skills while studying a 

live model. Then move through the steps, as you are exposed 

to measuring proportion, understanding volume and planes, 

and utilizing anatomical structure to integrate the figure into 

one sculptural image. Besides technique, students will examine 

how to address the emotional and compositional aspect of 

three dimensional realistic art. 


armature prior to the first day of the workshop, please visit 

our website for complete instructions. 

Wednesdays, Feb 13–Mar 13 | 6–9:30PM 



Figure Sculpture Weekend Workshop 


ABILITY: ALL 

Learn the basic tools, materials and processes for sculpting 

the figure. Hone your observational skills while studying a live 

model. Then move through the steps, as you are exposed to 

measuring proportion, understanding volume and planes, and 

utilizing anatomical structure to integrate the figure into one 

sculptural image. Besides technique, students will examine 

how to address the emotional and compositional aspect of 

three dimensional realistic art. 


armature prior to the first day of the workshop, please visit 

our website for complete instructions. 

Saturdays, Jan 20–27 | 9AM–4PM 



OPEN 

STUDIOS 

ASLD MEMBERSHIP 

REQUIRED? 

Make art on your own time in our beautiful, spacious studios. Use the chart below to see 

what fees and approvals are required based on the medium of your choice. 

PAINTING, DRAWING, 

SCULPTURE 

CERAMICS 

PRINTMAKING 

YES YES YES 

AM I REQUIRED TO BE 

ENROLLED IN A CLASS? 

NO 

YES 

Must be enrolled in 

a ceramics class 

YES 

Must take at least 

1 class per year 

IS THERE A STUDIO FEE? 

NO 

YES 

$7.50 per week 

YES 

$75 per month 

INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL 

REQUIRED? 

NO 

NO 

YES 

Release forms must 

be signed annually 

Complete policies can be found at ASLD.org under Classes and Workshops. 

Students must sign in and sign out each time they use a studio. 



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Walker 

Wheel Throwing: Basics and Beyond 

RITA VALI 


In this energetic class, the basics of proper wheel throwing 

techniques for beginners are emphasized. For those with 

basic skills, we will introduce the possibilities of more complex 

pottery forms involving altering and using multiple parts. 

Through weekly demonstrations and one-on-one attention, 

the basics of wheel thrown functional pottery will be reviewed 

and practiced as you work towards more complex forms. 

Glazing techniques and process will be given time and 

attention during final weeks of each session. While exploring 

options for form and decoration, honing basic throwing and 

glazing skills, and exploring pottery making in greater depth, 

your unique style will emerge. 

Session A: Fridays, Jan 4–Mar 1 | 9AM–12PM 

Session B: Fridays, Mar 22–May 10 | 9AM–12PM 

$276 for 8-weeks workshop 



Garden Totems 

RITA VALI 


Experience the exciting world of clay and enhance your garden 

with a unique and personal piece of assembled art. Students 

will use clay techniques of coil, pinch and slab construction 

to build sections for their totem. During this workshop you will 

build the pieces, learn various clay decoration, and glazing 

techniques, discuss composition, and then assemble your 

sculpture for 3-5' installation in your garden. Each student 

may make only one garden totem during this workshop. 

Fridays, Mar 22–Apr 26 | 1–4PM 




Ceramic Decals 

JOAN WALKER 

ABILITY: ALL 

Take your ceramic piece from ordinary to extraordinary. 

This playful, hands-on, decals workshop will show you how 

any image can become an enduring part of your work. Fun 

and functional, the techniques you learn will allow you to 

permanently incorporate your own images onto almost any 

glazed ceramic surface. We will focus on designing, making, and 

applying both laser and commercial decals from start to finish. 

Saturday, Mar 23 | 10AM–4PM 

Sunday, Mar 24 | 9AM–12PM 




Super Mud: Expressionism through Clay 

JEFF WENZEL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Clay inherently lends itself to creative expression and 

discovery. This course focuses on an expressionistic 

approach to the ceramic process where spontaneity, intuitive 

improvisation and open-mindedness is emphasized. The 

course brings together painting and drawing as expressed in 

three-dimensional form. Through demonstrations employing 

new approaches to hand-building, use of the potter's wheel 

and surface treatment, students will be guided to work and 

think artistically through clay. 

Mondays, Jan 7–May 20 | 6–9PM 



Did you know that if all current ASLD members gave $35 to our ART MATTERS 

campaign, we would reach our annual fundraising goal today? Course tuition only 

covers 54% of our annual budget. We rely on generous donors like you. Consider 

donating today! Visit ASLD.org/support to donate now. 



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DRAWING 

Introduction to Drawing 

SA BENNETT 


Don't know anything about drawing but wish you did? Can't 

draw a straight line? No problem! In this class, the skills and 

experience to draw everything will be gained. Students will 

learn elements of art through sketches and complete a final 

drawing using the human face and figure as tools to grow 

creativity and experience how to draw what you're looking at. 

Tuesdays, Mar 5–Mar 26 | 6–9PM 


Fundamentals of Drawing 

RICK BROGAN 

ABILITY: ALL 

Develop your skills of close observation through individual 

instruction and hands-on exercises in drawing still life, figures, 

interiors and cityscapes. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Figure model sessions will occur at varying 

times in this course. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–May 28 | 1PM–4:30PM 


Life Drawing: Explore the Human Figure 

MITCH CASTER 

ABILITY: ALL 

Working from a live model, learn fundamental skills of drawing 

the figure using a structural approach to help gain a basic 

understanding of human anatomy, proportion, gesture, and 

value. Charcoal is primary medium, pastel is optional. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–May 28 | 6–9:30PM 

Jan: $174 | Feb: $174 | Mar: $174 | Apr: $217.50 | May: $174 

Fundamentals of Drawing: 

A Structural Approach 

MITCH CASTER 

ABILITY: ALL 

Continue your exploration of basic structural drawing 

through hands-on exercises, guided by demonstrations and 

discussions. Learn to represent light and apply compositional 

ideas to drawing, emphasizing simplification and relative 

comparison of masses and values. Figure model sessions will 

occur at varying times in this course. 

Part 1: Mondays, Jan 7–Feb 11 | 6–9:30PM 

Part 2: Mondays, Feb 18–Mar 25 | 6–9:30PM 


Right Brain Drawing Level I & II 

SANDRA CEAS 


Right Brain Drawing strengthens your observational skills to 

help you translate what you actually “see” when you draw, 

rather than drawing what you know about what you see. 

Students will learn basic techniques and skills including: 

gesturing, sighting, composition, and shading, until they are 

ready to venture off into projects with various mediums and 

contextualized concepts. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Students must sign up for either a morning or 

afternoon session, NOT both. 

Morning Session: 

Wednesdays, Jan 2–May 29 | 9:30AM–12:30PM 


Materials Fee: $2 per week 

Afternoon Session: 

Wednesdays, Jan 2–May 29 | 1–4PM 


Materials Fee: $2 per week 

Intro to Sketching an Abstract Form 

of the Colorado Landscape 

CHRISTIAN DORE 


Ever wondered how an abstract expressionist breaks apart 

an image? This workshop for beginners explains the process 

of sketching the Colorado landscape within a unique and 

somewhat structured technique. This course will help you to 

express your style while gaining valuable drawing skills. You 

will create various works that evoke the spectacular Colorado 

landscape and gain skills that will help build a strong portfolio 

of sketchbooks. 

Wednesdays, Jan 9–30 | 6–9PM 


Sketching an Abstract Form of 

the Colorado Landscape 



This workshop explains the process of sketching the Colorado 

landscape within a unique and somewhat structured 

technique. This course is devised in order for most keen 

sketchers to express their own style while gaining valuable 

drawing skills. You will create various works that evoke the 

spectacular Colorado landscape and gain skills that will help 

build a stronger portfolio of sketchbooks. 

Mondays, Apr 1–29 | 6–9PM 


“As a teacher. I have the freedom to create, experiment 

and propose new curriculum every time.” 

ADRIANA RONDÓN-RIVERO, ASLD FACULTY 



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Maddox 

Drawing as an Art Practice 

MICHAEL DOWLING 


This workshop focuses on drawing as the final art piece. 

You will look at drawing as the finished product considering 

everything from how it integrates into your current studio 

practice to how to prepare it for display and sale. Each student 

will create a body of drawn work. Drawing can include a huge 

variety of approaches, so plan to come prepared with the 

materials you like to work with as well as reference materials, 

ideas, and examples of what you want your work to look like. 

Wednesdays, Apr 24–May 29 | 9AM–12PM 


Drawing from Film Stills: 

Start to Finish 

MAX MADDOX 

ABILITY: ALL 

In this workshop, students will use mixed media and drawing 

techniques to create images from film stills. Explore the huge 

terrain of images at your fingertips, and scrutinize all the 

variations of composition and content. Discover the who, 

where, and how of cinematic drawing by learning to invigorate 

these images with gravity, emotion and surprise. 

Thursday, Mar 7–28 | 9AM–12PM 


Basic Drawing 

TOM MAZZULLO 

ABILITY: ALL 

Students will learn core drawing skills working in charcoal, 

pencil, and crayon, based on fundamental still-life and figure 

drawing exercises. In addition to gaining media proficiency, 

students will also learn stylistic and conceptual approaches 

to drawing. Each class will feature a technical demonstration 

followed by group work time with individual guidance and 

critique from the instructor. 

Sundays, Jan 6–May 26 | 1–4PM 



Pen, Ink and Marker Drawing 

ELAYNE MOSELEY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Strengthen your drawing skills and improve your 

understanding of the use of value in your art. We will explore 

values with ink washes, pen and ink techniques and with value 

markers. Still life and photo references will be used. 

Tuesdays, Feb 5–26 | 6–9PM 


Perspective for Artists 


ABILITY: ALL 

This workshop will explore basic one and two-point 

perspective in drawing as well as using sighting and a 

‘basic unit’ for proportions. This workshop is for the artist 

struggling with buildings and their angles in an urban scene, 

and putting the figure correctly into urban settings. It is not 

a drafting class, but rather how an artist would approach and 

solve these common problems in their work. 

Monday, Feb 18 | 9AM–2PM 


Drawing Portraits 

KIM PUTNAM 


Beginning with reference photographs of family and friends, 

and later from a live model, you will practice drawing the 

head, neck and shoulders in correct proportions. Focus will 

be placed on mapping the facial feature and measuring 

strategies. This workshop will also teach students how to 

observe facial features, measure proportions and render 

accurate value structure. 

Session A: Tuesdays, Jan 8–29 | 6–9PM 

Session B: Tuesdays, Apr 2–23 | 6–9PM 




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FIBER ARTS 

Creative Sewing 

VICKY NOLAN 

ABILITY: ALL 

Work on individual new or unfinished projects under 

supervision of a qualified sewing instructor using sewing 

machines, sergers and/or computer embroidery machines. 

This is unstructured lab time to be productive and creative 

and make clothing, alterations, home projects and unique gifts. 

Students need to bring materials or supplies to the first class 

that they attend. Beginners are welcome. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–May 28 | 10AM–2PM 


Beginning Sewing 

VICKY NOLAN 


Introduction to sewing, including the use of a sewing machine 

and serger, fabric and pattern selection, pattern layout, and 

construction methods in order to make clothing alterations, 

home projects, and unique gifts. Students will make a wine 

bag or a tote bag the first night. 

Session A: Tuesdays, Jan 8–Feb 12 | 5:45–9:15PM 

Session B: Tuesdays, Feb 19–Mar 26 | 5:45–9:15PM 



Beyond Beginning Sewing 

VICKY NOLAN 

ABILITY: ALL 

Have a few more questions about sewing, but understand the 

basics, just need a refresher, or have one or two “UFO” that 

need completing, then this is the class for you! This workshop 

will teach you to expand your sewing knowledge. Bring a 

project of your choice to the first class. 

Tuesdays, Apr 2–May 7 | 5:45–9:15PM 


Kooky Kanzashi 

VICTORIA REGINA 

ABILITY: ALL 

Kanzashi is a traditional cloth-folded flowers that covered 

Japanese hair ornaments. Inject a modern-vintage Japanese 

vibe into your life. Whether you are inspired by kimonohime 

fashion style or fascinated by Japanese Geisha hair 

ornaments, this workshop will give you new ribbon welding 

skills for hat or hair projects. Students will learn basic 

techniques to make petals and a kissing ball. 

Saturday, Feb 9 | 9AM–1PM 



Talk Derby to Me 


ABILITY: ALL 

In this class, you will expand your millinery knowledge by 

learning how to block an individually sinamay hat on a wooden 

block. You will then wire, edge and adorn your wide-brimmed 

hat using age-old millinery techniques. You will be equipped 

with relevant skills to make more advanced hats with this 

popular hat-making material. Learn about rolled edges, leaves 

and flower-making used to trim the hat. 

Saturdays, Mar 9–30 | 1–4PM 



Re-Inventing Clothes 

JACKIE SCOTT 


Re-purpose and re-invent clothes from your closet or 

the thrift store. Students will learn about patterns, design, 

fitting, and sewing. Each student will receive individual 

assistance on design, measurements, pattern alterations, 

laying out fabric and more. 

Thursdays, Jan 10–31 | 6–9:30PM 



JACKIE SCOTT 

ABILITY: ALL 

Fabric Art & Architecture 

Create your own fabric by combining leftover scraps or bits of 

favorite garments. Similar to quilting but more free-form with 

undulating lines, students will assemble enough square inches 

of “Fabric Art” to cut out a project such as a fun bag, pillow or 

garment detail, then stitch up the scheme. 

Mondays, Feb 4–25 | 6–9PM 




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JEWELRY 

Denbow 

Harrell 

Embellished Cuffs 

KIRSTEN DENBOW 

ABILITY: ALL 

In this workshop, you will use basic metalworking techniques 

of sawing and piercing and soldering to create at least one 

cuff bracelet. You can make them simple or complex and make 

as many as time allows! 

Tuesday, Feb 5 | 9AM–4PM 



One Day Earrings 


ABILITY: ALL 

Looking for something simple you can learn to do at 

home? Learn some basic metalworking skills and make 

a pair of earrings! The skills taught in this workshop use 

minimal tools and can easily be done at home with little 

space or investment. 

Tuesday, Mar 5 | 9AM–4PM 


Materials Fees: $20 

Bang Out Some Bangles 

KIM HARRELL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Using basic metalsmithing techniques, we will make one to 

three bangles. You will solder, polish and learn a variety of 

texturing and embellishment techniques to enhance your 

bangles, including stamping letters and numbers. A variety 

of metals will be used. 

Thursdays, Feb 21–28 | 6:30–9:30PM 



Open Studio: 

Design, Make or Finish a Jewelry Project 

KIM HARRELL 


This three-week session is designed for the student who has 

had two or more jewelry fabrication workshops at the ASLD or 

anywhere else in the last 18 months. Instructor will guide you 

through inspiration to completion of your jewelry project or 

assist you with completing work you were unable to complete. 

Anything goes in this open studio! 

Thursday, Mar 7–21 | 6:30–9:30PM 



Bezel Stone Setting for a Ring or 

Pair of Earrings 

KIM HARRELL 


Design and make a simple ring or pair of earrings and incorporate 

a set stone in your piece(s). Sterling silver will be used for creating 

bezel settings. Students will be given a demonstration and shown 

examples of this most ancient of techniques. 

Thursday, Apr 11–25 | 6:30–9:30PM 



How to Make a Simple Silver Ring 

KIM HARRELL 


This workshop focuses on acquiring basic jewelry skills from 

design development to the completion of a silver ring. Learn 

how to work with silver to create jewelry using the methods of 

piercing, measuring, soldering, filing and finishing. This class 

does NOT cover stone setting. 

Saturdays, May 4–18 | 9AM–12PM 





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“I truly enjoy teaching 

a diverse student 

population here at ASLD. 

Where else do I get to 

teach and not have to 

worry about paperwork, 

paperwork, paperwork?” 

ELAYNE MOSELEY, ASLD FACULTY 

Photo by Trina Campbell 

WHY IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER 

An annual ASLD membership gives you a 15% discount* on all regular course fees, 

catalogs mailed to your home and invitations to participate in our open call exhibitions. 

Youth (6–17 years). .....................................$18 

Student/Educator (18+ with a valid photo ID) .. $34 

Adults. ..................................... $55 

Household (2 or more). ............................ $100 

Join or renew today by going online or contacting our 

registration team! For complete details visit ASLD.org 

and click Membership. 

ASLD.org | 303-738-6990x0 

* Discount DOES NOT apply to studio fees, material fees, select Visiting Artist Series workshops, Ateliers and lectures. 

“I’ve been volunteering here 

for almost 3 years. My son 

started coming to Teen 

Studio Night on Fridays and 

soon after that, I started 

taking classes. I just love art 

and the more classes I took, 

the better I got.” 

JOE MCGRAIL, ASLD VOLUNTEER 



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EXHIBITS 

CHECKLIST 

INVITATIONAL 

Best of 

Summer Art Market 2018 

Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov 10 | 6–8PM 

Exhibition Dates: Nov 5–Dec 29, 2018 

Location: Curtis Center for the Arts 

2349 East Orchard Road 

Greenwood Village 

Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:30AM–4:30PM 

Saturday | 10AM–4PM 

Evenings and weekends as posted 


Works on Paper 

Exhibition Dates: Dec 7, 2018–Jan 6, 2019 

Opening Reception: Friday, Dec 7 | 5:30–8PM 


Man’s Best Friend: 

Animal Portraiture 

Exhibition Dates: Feb 22–Apr 5, 2019 

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb 22 | 5:30–8PM 

INVITATIONAL 

In the Spotlight: 

New ASLD Faculty 

Exhibition Dates: Apr 19–Jun 9, 2019 

Opening Reception: Friday, Apr 19 | 5:30–8PM 


11/1/18 8:47 AM

DEMO & DIALOGUE 

Watch a live demonstration by one 

of our professional faculty artists, 

ask questions and learn about their 

process or favorite technique. 

Emphasis on the dialogue. Open to the public 

at either ASLD or Meininger Art Supply Store. 

First Saturday of the month from Jan–May. 

Watercolor Painting 

with Steve Griggs 

Saturday, Jan 5 | 1–3PM 

Meininger (Denver) 

Oil Painting 

with Raj Chaudhuri 

Saturday, Feb 2 | 1–3PM 


Clay Expressionism 

with Jeff Wenzel 

Saturday, Mar 2 | 1–3PM 

ASLD 

2018 SAM Best in Show winner, Greg Dye 

Metalpoint Drawing 

with Tom Mazzullo 

Saturday, Apr 6 | 1–3PM 


Mixed Media Printmaking 

with Patricia Branstead 

Saturday, May 4 | 1–3PM 

ASLD 

$5 suggested donation for non-members. 

Location: Meininger Art Supply Store or ASLD. 

Kick off summer at Denver’s best art market 

SAT | JUN 8, 2019 | 10a-6p 

SUN | JUN 9, 2019 | 10a-5p 

499 Broadway 

Denver, CO 80203 

303-698-3838 

meininger.com 

Over 200 artists showing, selling and 

demonstrating art in media from 

traditional to contemporary. 

Visit ASLD.org for more information. 


11/1/18 8:47 AM

TEEN 

ART FOR ROOKIES 

Has it been awhile since you’ve painted? 

Are you trying ceramics for the first time? 

ASLD is a great place for beginners — try 

these upcoming classes. 

AGES 14–17 

Teen Studio Night @ ASLD 

ASHLEY ‘Z’ FARRELL & KARL POULSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Enrich and deepen your individual artistic voice by 

participating in a community of artists who want to venture 

beyond where school art classes go. Guided by individual 

instruction, learn to think creatively and critically about what 

inspires you. Consider the influence music and other media can 

have on the creative process, and drawing on these and other 

sources, learn how to communicate and express your ideas 

visually. Fee includes all materials and pizza dinner. 

Fridays, Jan 11–May 24 | 6–9PM 

$15 per person; per week 

PG 35 

FOR MORE INFO 

PG 9 

FOR MORE INFO 

PG 17 

FOR MORE INFO 

SPECIALTY WORKSHOP 

Art Yoga 

WITH HOLLY HURD 

Find the medium that resonates with you. 

Two Saturdays: Mar 2 and 9 | 10AM–1PM 

CERAMICS 

Wheel Throwing Fundamentals 

WITH JACK HEIMERMAN 

Try the potter’s wheel for the first time. 

Thursdays from Jan–May | 6–9PM 

JEWELRY 

How to Make a Simple Silver Ring 

WITH KIM HARRELL 

Acquire basic jewelry skills. 

Three Saturdays: May 4, 11 and 18 | 9AM–12PM 

PG 15 

FOR MORE INFO 

DRAWING 

Basic Drawing 

WITH TOM MAZZULLO 

Find out why core drawing skills are so important. 

Sundays from Jan–May | 1–4PM 

Poulson 

AGES 14–17 

Creative Drawing from Reference Images 

KARL POULSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Explore how reference photographs can be used to create a 

painting or drawing of the impossible. Artists see complex 

and surreal visions in their mind they would like to depict and 

painting directly from the imagination isn't enough. Building 

technique and developing observational skills, we will paint 

and draw from bits and pieces of photographs to create an 

original and otherworldly image. 

Tuesdays, Apr 9–May 7 | 6–9PM 

$37 per class date 

PG 16 

FOR MORE INFO 

PG 32 

FOR MORE INFO 

FIBER ARTS 

Beginning Sewing 

WITH VICKY NOLAN 

Learn the ins and outs of how to use a 

sewing machine. 

Tuesdays from Jan–Mar | 5:45–9:15PM 

PRINTMAKING 

Monotype Starter 

WITH JOE HIGGINS 

Learn all the basics of print room procedure 

at your own pace. 

Sundays from Jan 20–Feb 10 | 1–4:30PM 



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ONE-TIME WORKSHOPS 

YOUTH 

Make time for yourself in 2019! 

These one- and two-day workshops will work 

with your schedule. Don’t forget, we are now 

open on Sundays! 

PG 16 

FOR MORE INFO 

FIBER ARTS 

Kooky Kanzashi 


Inject a modern-vintage Japanese vibe into your 

life with a traditional cloth-folded hair ornament. 


PG 30 

FOR MORE INFO 

PG 17 

FOR MORE INFO 

PG 15 

FOR MORE INFO 

PG 8 

FOR MORE INFO 

PG 34 

FOR MORE INFO 

PAINTING 

Toolbox Acrylics: 

Essentials to Start Painting 

LAURA SPECTOR 

Gain the confidence, skills and vocabulary to 

move forward into your next painting class. 

Friday–Saturday, Feb 22–23 | 9AM–4PM 

JEWELRY 

One Day Earrings 


Walk away with a pair of earrings made with 

minimal tools that can easily be done at home. 

Tuesday, Mar 5 | 9AM–4PM 

DRAWING 

Perspective for Artists 


Explore one- and two-point perspective, 

sighting and a ‘basic unit’ for proportions. 

Monday, Feb 18 | 9AM–2PM 

CERAMICS 

Tool Making: 

Make Your Own Ceramic Tools 

SARA BEHLING 

Carve, wrap, cut out, and create a new set of 

tools in your tool box. 


SPECIALTY WORKSHOP 

Art & Meditation 

JO FITSELL 

Wake up to the magic of your own senses and 

discover how our art becomes something we 

discover rather than create. 


AGES 4–5 

Creative Time Together 

KIT HERNANDEZ 

ABILITY: ALL 

This workshop is designed for parent and child to experience 

and make art together. Children and adults will collaborate 

and experiment with art materials and techniques, in addition 

to exploring age-appropriate artistic concepts through art 

activities such as painting, drawing, and mixed media. 

SPECIAL NOTE: One adult is required for every child. Class 

size is limited to 10 children. Prior registration is required. 

Session A: Saturday, Mar 16 | 9–10AM 

Session B: Saturday, May 18 | 2–3PM 


AGES 6–7 

Dreamy Doll Houses 

ADRIANA RONDÓN 

ABILITY: ALL 

Inspired by the Guatemalan tradition of the “worry dolls,” we 

are going to create our very own dolls that capture our dreams 

and wishes and place them in dream boxes, made out of mixed 

media shoe boxes. 



AGES 6–7 

Gigantic Self-Portraits 


ABILITY: ALL 

Student will experiment with gluing, tracing, assembling, and 

using mixed media materials to create life-size self-portraits. 

Through yoga postures and movement, they will also explore 

concepts like “embodying stillness and motion.” 





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AGES 6–7 

Giant Tree Project 


ABILITY: ALL 

This workshop will explore new ways to look at and create 

patterns and shapes in nature. We will focus on the concept 

of the Tree of Life presented in different cultures. Students 

will create their unique art project inspired by nature using a 

variety of media. 




AGES 8–10 

Weekend Art Club 

JULIA BROWN & KIT HERNANDEZ 

ABILITY: ALL 

Saturday mornings are for making art! We will use paint, 

drawing, collage, found objects and other real art materials 

to create process rich, light-hearted art projects that are skill 

based, and inspired by other cultures or history of art. Learn 

about processes, famous artists, and have fun playing with 

art and developing your inner artists. Bring a snack, wear 

oldish clothes and get ready to play, and get creative. All 

supplies provided. 

Saturdays, Jan 19–May 11 | 9AM–12PM 



AGES 8–10 

Masks, Costumes, and Portraits! 


ABILITY: ALL 

We are going to create unique masks and fantastic 

costumes with found elements such as clothes and 

accessories. We will take photos of ourselves in our 

creations inspired by famous portraiture. 




AGES 8–10 

Figures in Nature 


ABILITY: ALL 

Nature plays a big role in art. In this class, we are going to 

explore how nature inspires artists. Students are going to 

make mixed media paper figures to explore the relationship 

between the human body, art and nature. 



MARK YOUR CALENDARS 

Online registration starts Jan 16 

Summer Kid Art Camps (Ages 6-13) 

Summer Teen Studio (Ages 14-17) 

AGES 8–10 

The Memory Box 


ABILITY: ALL 

We are going to tell stories using boxes filled with found items 

carefully arranged in small-scale tableaux, and we will find new 

ways to express who we are without showing our faces. 



AGES 8–10 

Beginning Drawing 

ERIN SCHOEPKE 


Learn drawing techniques as you explore line, shape and 

perspective. Develop your artist eye while working from still 

life, photographs and your imagination. Using fun drawing 

prompts will inspire creativity. 

Wednesdays, Jan 9–May 15 | 4–5:30PM 


AGES 11–13 

Art Lab: Drawing and Painting Exploration 

JENNA ALMOND WILLIAMS 


Explore the tools and techniques artists use to create work 

from both life and imagination. We will experiment with 

different media, look at other artists' work, and discover how 

to see the world through the artist's eye. Learn how to improve 

your observational skills and understanding of elements such 

as line, shape, value, color mixing, and more. 

Saturdays, Jan 12–May 11 | 9AM–12PM 



“Some may think art is a luxury. 

I think of creative activities 

as building-blocks in my child’s 

development.” 

PARENT OF YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT 



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PAINTING 

Ceraso 

Classical Oil Portrait 

ALI ALZOBAEDE 


Students will learn to capture the “personality” of the 

sitter. Ample time will be given to achieving personality 

and expression of the sitter. This workshop goes far beyond 

merely conveying how to replicate accurate life-like flesh. You 

will learn about the techniques for achieving great drawing 

accuracy; transparent underpainting for building luminosity; 

canvas preparation, use of the Mattelson Flesh Palette as well 

as painting with the Grisaille Method. 

Thursdays, Jan 10–Feb 21 | 9AM–12PM 



Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting 

ALI ALZOBAEDE 


This workshop is designed for students to improve their 

drawing skills in order for them to create beautiful paintings. 

Students will learn academic drawing and painting techniques 

of the old masters. Drawing demos and lessons in this 

workshop will focus on the most important elements you 

will need to create successful oil paintings. First half of 

this workshop will focus on drawing and the last half will 

concentrate on transferring your drawing into an oil painting. 

You will learn the secrets of the old masters and gain relevant 

skills to aid you in improving your drawing and paintings skills. 

Wednesdays, Feb 27–Apr 17 | 9AM–12PM 


Sketch Painting 

ALI ALZOBAEDE 


Alla prima is a painting technique, used mostly in oil painting, in 

which layers of wet paint are added to previously applied layers 

of wet paint. Capturing the figure believably in oil paint can 

be a difficult task, but doing it in one sitting may seem almost 

impossible. Yet this is exactly what we will be doing in this 

workshop. You will embark on the journey of learning about oil 

paint and practicing accurate color mixing, values, and forms of 

the model to help develop your ability to paint “alla prima.” 

Wednesdays, Apr 24–May 29 | 9AM–12PM 


Ink Resist Technique on Canvas 

SA BENNETT 


Learn a new painting technique with textures and drama using 

black ink as a resist. Color is applied by mixing the gel medium 

with acrylic to produce transparent color which can be layered. 

The total effect is brilliant colors balanced with deep black. 

Tuesdays, Apr 2–16 | 6–9PM 


Sculpting With Color 

CHUCK CERASO 

ABILITY: ALL 

This is an unusual approach to painting, in that it's more 

akin to sculpting with colored shapes in order to capture the 

effects of form, light and atmosphere. You will learn how to 

hone color perception and notice the umbrella of light (Monet's 

term) that everything sits in. You will learn a way of using your 

eyes that allows this perception to develop, as well as learn 

a way of applying paint or pastel so as to find these colors in 

your pigments. Primarily through the study of simple still life 

setups, you will learn a new language, one based in real world 

sensations of color that will give you a much broader facility 

with color and shape in whatever way of painting suits you. 

Thursdays, Feb 21–Mar 28 | 1–4PM 


Traveling Painter II 

RAJ CHAUDHURI 

ABILITY: ALL 

Building on Traveling Painter course, this workshop will allow 

the student to continue to develop their craft and artistic 

abilities, making paintings from their travels. The entire 

painting process will be covered with an emphasis on technical 

aspects of painting. 

Wednesdays, Jan 2–30 | 1–4:30PM 




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Painting Hands 

RAJ CHAUDHURI 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learn the anatomy of the hand from an artist's perspective. 

Draw the hand in charcoal and pencil. The next day we will 

paint the hand in oils (or whatever medium you prefer). We will 

review historical paintings from the old masters to modern 

masters specifically studying how they painted hands. 

Friday–Saturday, May 10–11 | 9AM–4PM 


Color Charts: A Practical Beginning 

to Understanding Color 

EMEKA COOK 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learning to make color charts is a great way to gain some 

concrete, practical information for understanding and mixing 

color. Students will learn about color harmony, how white 

paint changes color mixtures, what happens to colors in the 

mid-tone range, the tonal relationship of color, why doing the 

charts make it easier to replicate colors from life, practice 

self-control and more. We will start with group questions and 

discussion about basic color information, then we will dive in 

to making the color charts. 



Perfecting the Foundations of Painting 

MOLLY DAVIS 

ABILITY: INTERMEDIATE 

This continuing course for intermediate students perfects 

skills which are built on the foundations of painting. A more 

advanced theory of drawing, composition, color theory, 

anatomy and art history will be covered. The painter will develop 

a working knowledge necessary for good drawing. Class will 

work from a model at varying times, and will work on a variety 

of subject matters including still life, figurative, landscapes, 

and floral. Oil, acrylic and watercolor mediums are welcome. 

Demonstrations will be conducted in oil and watercolor. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–May 28 | 9AM–12:30PM 

Jan: $156 | Feb: $156 | Mar: $156 | May: $156 

No class during the month of Apr 

An Introduction to the 

Foundations of Painting 

MOLLY DAVIS 


In this introductory course, you will focus on the foundations of 

painting, beginning with drawing and moving to composition, 

color theory, anatomy and art history. Subject matter will 

include working from a live model, a variety of still life, 

figurative, landscapes, floral and other study references. Oil, 

acrylic and watercolor mediums are welcome. Demonstrations 

will be conducted in oil and watercolor. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–May 28 | 1–4:30PM 

Jan: $156 | Feb: $156 | Mar: $156 | May: $156 


Studio Landscape 

DOUG DAWSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Master the skills specific to studio landscape painting. 

Materials are presented in a way to help the beginner get 

started as well as helping the experienced artist take their 

work to the next level. Each month begins with an entire class 

devoted to demonstration in either pastel or oil. There will 

be brief presentation or illustration covering topics such as 

design, principles of color, handling material, color harmony, 

linear perspective, among others. In this course, you will 

learn how to create a mood or feeling in your work, with lots 

of useful ideas, methods and techniques you can build on. 

The class ends with a critique of work completed that day. 

Uninstructed session on Fridays, 9AM–12:30PM 

Wednesdays, Jan 2–May 29 | 9AM–12:30PM 

Jan: $195 | Feb: $156 | Mar: $156 | May: $195 


DOUG DAWSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Exercises for the Plein Air Artist 

Learn useful observations and principles applicable to both 

plein air and studio painting. We will cover how to include 

people and animals in plein air paintings. Students will work on 

a series of drawings—practicing how to quickly paint people, 

horses, or other animals from their imagination or memory. 

On the last day of the class, students will work on a one and 

a half hour studio landscape painting, which will include 

people or animals. 

Session A: Tuesdays, Jan 8–22 | 9AM–12:30PM 


Session B: Tuesdays, Feb 5–26 | 9AM–12:30PM 


Plein Air Painting 

DOUG DAWSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Master the skills specific to plein air painting (painting 

on location). Materials and techniques are presented in a 

way to help the beginner get started as well as helping the 

experienced artist take their work to the next level. Each 

month begins with a entire class devoted to demonstration 

in either pastel or oil. Topics covered in the class include: 

Finding good plein air subject matter; materials, techniques, 

and tools for painting outside; Principles of design and color; 

Overcoming the changing light and weather conditions; and 

completing painting in a limited period of time. The class ends 

with a critique of work done that day. Lots of useful ideas, 

methods and techniques you can build on. 

Tuesdays, May 7–28 | 9AM–12:30PM 

$156 for monthly class 



11/1/18 8:47 AM

Abstract Colorado: Landscape Painting 


ABILITY: ALL 

In this acrylic painting workshop, join Dore's journey through 

each stage of the painting from start to finish. Create your 

own memorable abstract portrayal of the Colorado landscape 

meshing nature into your own distinctive moment. 



Traditional Oil Painting Approaches 

in Contemporary Art 

MICHAEL DOWLING 


This workshop is designed around the traditions of the 

Venetian School approach to oil painting and how to apply 

those practices to contemporary painting. Students will learn 

to compose several paintings beginning with an initial drawn 

composition, and through several layers of oil paint, come to 

each completed piece. Students will work on imagery from 

old masters to our own chosen references. This is a course for 

those who love the skilled rendering of past masters along 

with the current look of the modern. 

Fridays, Feb 22–Apr 12 | 9AM–12PM 


Experimental Techniques in 

Watercolor and Gouache 

SALLY ELLIOTT 

ABILITY: ALL 

Give your creativity a boost as you learn a variety of 

experimental techniques in watercolor and gouache. This 

includes resist, ink-techniques, mono-printing, painting with 

sand and dye, and using gauze and other fibers. Work in both 

mediums, and develop your own personal style selecting your 

choice of imagery and/or abstraction. 

Saturdays, Feb 2–Mar 9 | 1–4:30PM 



Hot Art-Basic Encaustic Techniques 

VICTORIA EUBANKS 

ABILITY: ALL 

This two day hands-on encaustic class will explore a variety 

of techniques that include making your own medium, mixing 

colors, prepping substrates, learning to fuse wax, layering 

translucent color, adding and reducing texture, masking and 

stencils, image transfer techniques and more. Experiment and 

play with this luxurious waxy medium. This is a high energy 

encaustic techniques class with plenty of time for lots of 

hands on time to make your own hot art. 

Saturday–Sunday, Jan 5–6 | 9AM–4PM 


Materials Fees: $50 

Eubanks 

Encaustic Art — Expand & Experiment 



This workshop is designed to expand your basic encaustic 

skills. Plan to experiment with encaustic techniques including 

painting, incising, accretion, sgraffito, image transfer, 

monoprinting and assemblage. 

Saturday–Sunday, Mar 9–10 | 9AM–4PM 



Wax and Gelli 



This two-day workshop combines two extremely intuitive 

processes: gelatin printing and encaustic techniques. Learn 

how to make prints using “gelli plates” and acrylic paint. No 

printing press needed! The prints created will be used as 

the springboard for encaustic creations, using encaustic 

techniques as a way to enhance and expand the image. The 

resulting art is fun and surprising. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Prior experience with encaustic is required. 

Friday–Saturday, Apr 26–27 | 9AM–4PM 



Developing a Personal Painting Style: 

Oil or Acrylic for Beginners 

ROB GRATIOT 


Through a combination of assignments and independent 

study, you will figure out what the heck your style might be. 

Your painting level doesn't matter, as long as you have a fun 

attitude and are willing to grow as a painter. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Students who are new to this class are 

required to obtain special permission by the instructor. 

Please call or visit the registration staff to enroll; this 

course is unavailable for online registration. 

Mondays, Jan 7–May 20 | 9AM–12:30PM 




11/1/18 8:47 AM


Oil or Acrylics for All Ability levels 

ROB GRATIOT 

ABILITY: ALL 

This course is for the not-quite beginner to the very advanced 

student. Determine your painting style preference and improve 

your skills. The studio is a fun environment in which you may 

work independently, or on instructor-given assignments. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–May 21 | 9AM–12:30PM 


Watercolor Before Batik: 

Learn the Essentials & More 

MARTHA BELLE HEPPARD 


In this workshop, students will learn introductory watercolor 

techniques and skills necessary for creating Watercolor Batik. 

You will walk away with essential tools and knowledge in 

using watercolors. 

Saturday–Sunday, Jan 26–27 | 10AM–2PM 


Watercolor Batik: Beginner & Beyond 



This workshop introduces students with experience in 

watercolor to the technique of Watercolor Batik. You will learn 

to apply watercolor to very fine rice paper, with a wax resist. 

Come create in an enjoyable educational atmosphere and 

create an amazing batik piece. 

Saturday–Sunday, Mar 2–3 | 10AM–2PM 



Budding Artist Workshop 



A great budding artist's beginner’s workshop, experience four 

art mediums and methods of artistic expression. Students will 

learn to use graphite and charcoal, oil paints, watercolor, and 

finally — watercolor applied in the method of Watercolor Batik. 

Mar 21–Apr 11 | 9AM–12:30PM 



Contemporary Painting for 

Intermediate & Advanced Artists 

HOMARE IKEDA 


Cultivate a critical eye as you seek deeper meaning in your 

work and learn to understand the diverse and challenging 

issues in contemporary painting. Through critiques and 

discussion, be challenged to find your own voice in painting. 

Previous experience in abstraction is not required. 

Mondays, Jan 7–May 20 | 9AM–12:30PM 


Re-Define Your Vision 

SANDRA KAPLAN 


In this supportive class environment, students can paint in the 

medium of their choice (watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media), 

with individual instruction from instructor. Each student will 

be encouraged to develop their own artistic painting goals 

with emphasis on intent and thought process, as well as basic 

skills of color, composition and painting technique. Students 

will be encouraged to visit local galleries and museums, and 

will report back to the class on their discoveries. Occasional, 

supportive group critiques will help to develop students' critical 

abilities. Representational and abstract artists are welcome. 

Wednesdays, Jan 9–May 22 | 9AM–12:30PM 


ENCAUSTIC OPEN STUDIO 

Fridays 

Jan 18 and Mar 15 | 12–5PM 

Sundays 

Mar 31 and Apr 14 | 10AM–3PM 

Practice your encaustic art. 

ASLD will provide griddles, heat gun and torch. You will 

need to bring all other supplies — panels, medium, paint, 

brushes, tins, etc. Prepare your boards (if needed) and 

come with some ideas to work with. 

$15 per session 

Requirements: 

• Must pre-register at ASLD or on the phone. 

• Must have taken the Basic Encaustic Techniques 

workshop with Victoria Eubanks* (For liability reasons; 

to ensure that you know the safety techniques and protocols, 

and are familiar with the encaustic studio and tools). 

• Must be a member of ASLD 



11/1/18 8:47 AM

Figure Painting: 

Short Pose to Long Pose 

ANDREA KEMP 


The human form is known for its beauty and intrigue. This is 

why working with the figure methodically and perceptively 

is so important. This class will start with shorter one session 

poses, gradually working up to a three session pose, being the 

longest. Students will learn to react by translating the form 

abstractly in the beginning and gradually learn to understand 

it in a deeper way as the poses become increasingly longer. 

Thursdays, Jan 17–Mar 14 | 6–9:30PM 



Bloom 

KATE KENNEDY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Painting florals requires a balance of spontaneity and 

accuracy. In this workshop, learn about choosing an inspiring 

subject and create a compelling composition, with value, color 

temperature and simplification. Experience how a bold start 

to your work can keep it loose and also identify when to stop. 

This course will include a demo using oils, plus frequent oneon-one 

instruction. 

Tuesdays, Apr 2–May 7 | 6–9:30PM 


Oil Pastels into Abstraction 

MARIANNE MITCHELL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Explore the abstract realm using oil pastels. Learn how to 

create luminous layers of light and color with this medium, 

a unique process developed by the instructor. 

Session A: Thursdays, Feb 29–Mar 31 | 1–4PM 

Session B: Tuesdays, Apr 9–30 | 6–9PM 


Bringing Abstraction Into 

Representation 

MIKAEL OLSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

With an emphasis of applying abstraction into 

representational composition, students will learn how to 

simplify any subject matter into basic elements of design: 

shape, value, color, texture, and line. Using these design 

elements, students will have a deeper sensitivity to patterns 

of light and dark, tonality, and form to clarify their own 

understanding of the subject matter. 

Sundays, Feb 3–Mar 10 | 9AM–12:30PM 


MIKAEL OLSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Constructing Light and Shadow 

Transforming the model stand into a stage with theatrical 

lighting, models will pose in an environment that forces artists 

to see past the literal. Patterns of shape, light and shadow 

allow artists to see what is essential — where everything is 

connected and nothing is separate. The resulting dramatic 

play of light and dark will lend to a deeper understanding of 

the elements of a light shadow. 

Thursdays, Mar 21–Apr 25 | 9AM–12:30PM 


MIKAEL OLSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Define Mood in Painting 

This workshop is based on the fundamentals of using a lightdark 

pattern to create the foundation of a painting. Starting 

at the essence of drawing and mapping out the disbursement 

of light and dark, we will explore and incorporate color on that 

foundation. We will experiment with the push/pull of high key 

and low key to develop the mood of the painting. 

Fridays, May 10–31 | 1–4:30PM 


Expressionistic Pastels 

TONY ORTEGA 


Explore new ways of thinking about your art. Gain an 

introduction to expressionist pastel techniques and subjects. 

This workshop will explore composition, color theory, organizing 

a pastel, mark making and mastering value. Learn how to use 

distortion and exaggeration for emotional effect. Students will 

learn to apply vivid and dynamic color, and merge abstraction, 

simplification, and realism into their drawings. 

Friday–Saturday, Jan 18–19 | 9AM–4PM 



Alternative Mark Making in Acrylic Paint 

TONY ORTEGA 

ABILITY: ALL 

In this course students will experiment with alternative 

marking making in acrylic painting. Students will learn new 

techniques and ideas to enhance their current painting 

style. Alternative mark-making applications can include 

the following: collage, crackle medium, laser toner transfer, 

spattering, dripping, stenciling, pallet knife, skins, brayers, 

finger painting, sponge application, etc. 






11/1/18 8:47 AM

Introduction to Painting in Watercolor 

DENNIS PENDLETON 


Get started with the fundamentals of watercolor painting, 

learning how to choose the right papers, paints and brushes. 

Study the color wheel, practice mixing colors and learn about 

value as you explore techniques in direct painting, wet-on-wet, 

dry brush and washes. You will be painting still lifes by the end 

of the class. 

Mondays, Jan 7–Feb 25 | 6–9:30PM 


Simple Solutions for Making Better 

Watercolor Paintings 


ABILITY: ALL 

Adopting an artistic checklist will bring about striking 

improvements and insights into your work. Dennis will guide 

you in developing your own individual checklist as you consider 

placing the focal point, directing the viewer's eye, creating 

interesting shapes, choosing a color scheme, etc. Create a new 

masterpiece each week as you demystify painting. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–Feb 26 | 1–4:30PM 



Expressive Brushwork for Watercolor 



Learn what different brushstrokes can accomplish after 

exploring the watercolor of John Singer Sargent. Brush 

exercises practicing techniques such as pressure, speed, dry 

brush, two color strikes, and direct painting will lead you into 

your actual paintings. Transform your watercolor into a visual 

delight with a few perfectly placed strokes of the brush. 

Tuesdays, Jan 8–Feb 26 | 6–9:30PM 



The Power of Color 

for the Watercolorist 



Working with the color wheel as a guide, each week compose a 

painting to master one key color scheme. Dennis will teach you 

about color relationships as you practice split complementary, 

triadic, tetradic, and analogous color combinations. Come 

make dynamic, harmonious, and meaningful color choices in 

your own works of art. 

Mondays, Mar 11–Apr 29 | 1–4:30PM 



ASLD is pleased to 

partner with the 

PACE Center to offer 

select workshops. 

Fundamentals of Landscape Painting 

LORENZO CHAVEZ 

ABILITY: ADVANCED, INTERMEDIATE 

We will focus on the ‘how and why’ of landscape painting. 

Students will improve their composition skills, understand 

the importance of simplification of shapes and masses, 

learn about values, atmospheric perspective, create a 

center of interest, the use of edges, drawing and color. 

This workshop is for those who already enjoy working with 

pastels and/or oils, or committed students who wish to 

experiment with these mediums. 

Mondays, Jan 28–Mar 11 | 9AM– 12PM 


Dynamic Painting with Cold Wax 

DIANNA FRITZLER 

ABILITY: ALL 

You will create multiple paintings using cold wax medium 

and oil paint. Through demos and hands-on painting, be 

prepared to: learn about the do’s and don’ts of creating 

with cold wax, discover numerous techniques to create 

texture and build color, create dynamic compositions 

using shape, line, color, texture and more with this 

versatile medium. All materials supplied. 

Friday–Saturday, Mar 29–30 | 9AM–4PM 



Loose & Expressive 

Watercolor Painting 

STEVE GRIGGS 


Learn how to create lively watercolor paintings with 

free and generous brush strokes. During this workshop, 

students are invited to try a variety of watercolor 

painting strategies and techniques to create loose, 

intuitive, free, and spontaneous effects. You will learn 

about color mixing, glazes, composition, drying time, 

thickness, and edges while painting short, warm-up 

sketches and finished landscape or cityscape paintings. 

Session A: Monday, Jan 7–Feb 28 | 1–4PM 

Session B: Monday, Feb 25–Mar 18 | 1–4PM 


Workshops at: 

PACE Center 

20000 Pikes Peak Ave 

Parker, CO 80138 



11/1/18 8:47 AM

The Puzzle of Painting Landscapes 

in Watercolor 


ABILITY: ALL 

Do you think of your painting as a puzzle in the box? Geared 

for beginners to intermediate skill-levels, discover how to 

assemble the interlocking pieces to create strong landscape 

compositions. Find visual clues as Dennis demonstrates lesson 

on painting trees, foliage, clouds, skies, buildings, mountains 

and water surfaces. Reference material will be provided or use 

your own. Basic watercolor knowledge needed. 

Mondays, Mar 11–Apr 29 | 6–9:30PM 



Portrait Painters: Snapshots and Oil 

KIM PUTNAM 


Students will use oil paint and photographic reference of 

friends and family members to create small and intimate 

portraits on six by six panels. Emphasis will be placed on 

strategies and approaches to simplify the process of painting. 

This workshop includes a combination of demonstrations, inclass 

exercises and individual instruction, teaching students 

how to observe facial features, measure proportions, render 

accurate value structure and mix skin tones. 



Portrait Painters & Their Model 

KIM PUTNAM 


Using a live model, oil paint and 6x6" panels, students will 

strengthen their portrait painting skills seeing and recreating 

the subtle nuances of the human face. Emphasis will be 

placed on strategies and approaches to simplify the process 

of painting. Personalize instruction will continue with a 

combination of demonstrations on measuring proportions, 

observing facial features and mixing skin tones. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Beginning students are encouraged to take 

Portrait Painters: Snapshots and Oil prior to taking this workshop. 

Tuesdays, Mar 5–26 | 6–9PM 


Introduction to Painting Using Acrylics 

KAREN ROEHL 


Learn the fundamentals of painting, including the basics of 

design, composition and color, selection and care of materials, 

and basic painting techniques. Build your skills and confidence 

in painting through practice and experimentation working 

from your selected subject matter. This workshop uses acrylic 

paints only. 

Thursdays, Jan 3–Feb 28 | 9:30AM–12:30PM 


Explore the Language of Abstraction 

KAREN ROEHL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Plunge into the world of abstract painting and experience 

the freedom of inner expression. While covering fundamental 

principles of design, materials, and techniques used in acrylic 

painting, delve into the fun of abstract painting and discover 

your unique voice. 

Thursdays, Mar 21–May 9 | 9:30AM–12:30PM 


Pastels: Intermediate and Advanced 

JUDITH SCOTT 


This class will delve further into using pastels as a painting 

medium. Besides incorporating the tools of pastels, attention 

will be paid to developing an artist's style, sense of design, 

use of temperature, creating atmosphere, presentation and 

lots more. Working from life will be encouraged. Class will 

incorporate one model session. 

Session A: Fridays, Jan 11–Feb 15 | 9AM–12PM 

Session B: Fridays, Feb 22–Mar 22 | 9AM–12PM 



The Artful Copy: 

Painting Like a Master 

LAURA SPECTOR 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learn to create a bold, confident, completed painting inspired 

by old masters. Using master copies to strengthen painting 

skills has been utilized since the renaissance. Each student will 

create one painting during this course. Using a simple stepby-step 

transfer system, participants will bypass the drawing 

process and be able to quickly start building layers of paint. 

This process will include: approaches to composition, value, 

color theory, paint application, and creating color charts. 

Sundays, Feb 10–Mar 10 | 1–4PM 


Toolbox Acrylics: 

Essentials to Start Painting 

LAURA SPECTOR 

ABILITY: ALL 

This acrylic painting workshop will prepare beginning students 

with the knowledge needed to begin creating their own 

acrylic paintings, or to move into a more intensive painting 

class with ease. You will learn the essentials of using acrylic 

painting materials, basic color theory and various ways to 

begin a painting. By the end of the workshop you'll have the 

confidence, skills and vocabulary to move forward into your 

next painting class. 






11/1/18 8:47 AM

Oil Painting for Beginners 

CLYDE STEADMAN 


Learn to paint in oils as you analyze subjects in terms of 

shape, value, color, and edges. Practice color mixing and how 

to organize a painting in terms of light and shadow. Explore 

still life, landscape, portrait and figure painting to express your 

inner artistic genius. 

Mondays, Feb 18–Apr 8 | 6–9PM 


A Simple Way to Paint: Still Life in Oil 

CLYDE STEADMAN 


Learn to create emotionally powerful still life paintings by 

mastering subject, composition, shape, value, color and edges. 

Analyze light, divide challenges into manageable components, 

and balance accuracy with looseness to create convincingly 

yet lively paintings. 

Thursdays, Feb 21–Apr 25 | 6–9:30PM 



Pet Portraits 

ZOE TESSIER 


Come and learn how to paint your pet in the colorful acrylic 

medium. We will learn about form and composition, color 

mixing, and texture details in the acrylic paint medium on large 

canvases. Some basic painting and drawing experience required. 

Thursdays, Jan 31–Feb 28 | 1–4PM 


Exotic Birds 

ZOE TESSIER 


Learn to paint colorful, exotic birds using acrylic paints. We will 

learn about the basics of painting, color mixing, composition, 

and artistic styles. 



Sailboats in Acrylics 

ZOE TESSIER 


In this course you will learn to paint a variety of different 

sailboats sailing in races and regattas. Colorful spinnakers, 

and deep blue hues of the water will be taught in the acrylic 

medium in addition to learning about highlights, lowlights, and 

reflections seen on the waters edge. 

Saturdays, Apr 6–May 4 | 1–4PM 



Painting Techniques: Egg Tempera 

MARK THOMPSON 

ABILITY: ALL 

Egg tempera is a painting process that uses egg yolks as a 

binder for pigments. In this workshop, you will learn how to 

manufacture your own paint through the simple process of 

mixing finely ground pigment, water and diluted egg yolks. 

Students will also learn how to apply this historic paint 

to specially prepared surfaces. Students will also receive 

instruction on composition, color and drawing. 

Mondays, Feb 4–Mar 25 | 1–4:30PM 


Abstract Expressionist Painting: 

The Language of Form, Voice of Materials 

JEFF WENZEL 


This class aims to reinvigorate and enrich one's painting 

process through incorporation of new methodologies that 

focus on creative freedom, intuitive improvisation and 

discovery. Abstract expressionism necessitates two 

stepping stones of creativity: an alternation between 

purposefulness and freedom. In addition to the rigor of 

thoughtful, critical deliberation, one has to have the faith 

and willingness to let go and let things happen, to allow 

intuition to lead and let one's hands do the thinking. 

Our quest is for novel, revelatory paintings. 

Session A: Wednesdays, Jan 9–Feb 13 | 6–9:30PM 

Session B: Wednesdays, Mar 6–Apr 10 | 6–9:30PM 

Session C: Wednesdays, Apr 24–May 29 | 6–9:30PM 




11/1/18 8:47 AM

PRINTMAKING 

Mixed Media Printmaking 

PATRICIA BRANSTEAD 


In this intermediate-level class, learn how to co-mingle 

and create prints with multiple techniques on one surface. 

Students will learn methods by which to create rich artworks 

using etching, solar plates, collagraphs, monotypes, and more 

to create monoprints! Investigate the interesting imagery that 

can be created when varying techniques come together to 

interact and overlay. 

Wednesdays, Jan 2–May 29 | 1– 4:30PM 


Printmaking Studio Fee: $5 per week 

Screen Printing 

MARK FRIDAY 


Learn the complete process of screen printing using light 

sensitive photo-emulsion. After a demonstration day, create 

your own image and translate it into a unique edition of multicolored 

prints using water-based inks. 

Tuesdays, Jan 22–Feb 19 | 6:30–9:30PM 



Colorful Collagraph Prints 

JENNIFER GHORMLEY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Collagraph is a basic method of printmaking using a board 

with collage materials glued onto it to form a relief surface 

with a variety of textures. Students will create their own 

plates, and print in multiple colors and layers to create vibrant 

unique prints. 

Fridays, Feb 15–Mar 1 | 9AM–12PM 



Monotype Starter 

JOE HIGGINS 


All the basics of print room procedure, at your own pace. Learn 

drawing with a brayer, painting, stencil, color and layers, with 

creative discussion. Certifies you to safely use the press and 

use print room independently. 

Sundays, Jan 20–Feb 10 | 1–4:30PM 



Monotype Portfolio 

JOE HIGGINS 

ABILITY: ALL 

For those who have had print experience, and want to explore 

further in a studio atmosphere. Try ‘Chine Colle’, expand your 

color, build a portfolio or explore a series. Weekly demos and 

discussion with others about creative growth. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Continues from Monotype Starter, but is 

appropriate for anyone with recent printmaking experience. 

Tuesdays, Apr 28–May 26 | 1–4:30PM 



Introduction to Intaglio 

GRANT WILLIAMS 

ABILITY: ALL 

Investigate intaglio printmaking techniques, focusing on zinc 

etching, polymer plate etching and drypoint. Expand your 

knowledge of intaglio processes with weekly demonstrations 

in plate making and printing techniques. 

Wednesdays, Jan 9–May 29 | 6:30–9:30PM 


Printmaking Studio Fee: $5 per week 

Introduction to Woodcut Printmaking 

THERESA HABERKORN 


This workshop is a great introduction to woodcut — one of the 

simplest and oldest forms of printmaking. Learn techniques 

in carving, inking and printing single and multi-color woodcut 

prints. This workshop is beneficial for both beginning and more 

experienced woodcut students. 

Tuesdays, Mar 5–26 | 9:30AM–12:30PM 





11/1/18 8:47 AM

SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS 

NON-TOXIC PRINT- 

MAKING WORKSHOPS 

ASLD is expanding our print room 

capabilities to include new techniques 

in printmaking that are safer for the 

environment and you. 

Introduction to Modern Intaglio: 

Non-Toxic Photo-Polymer 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learn to laminate, expose, develop, and print with nontoxic 

photopolymer. We use traditional mark-making and 

photography to create plates with light-sensitive emulsion. 

Session A: Tuesdays, Jan 29–Feb 19 | 1–4:30PM 

Taught by PATRICIA BRANSTEAD 

Session B: Tuesdays, Apr 30–May 31 | 6–9:30PM 

Taught by JOE HIGGINS 



ABILITY: ALL 

Non-Toxic Aquatint 

Students will explore the magic of adding tones to prints 

with a new versatile method of an old technique — aquatint. 

We will make plates that have multiple areas of tone and 

depth using non-toxic aquatint techniques. 

Session A: Saturday–Sunday, Mar 2–3 | 9AM–4PM 

Taught by GRANT WILLIAMS 

Session B: Saturday–Sunday, Apr 13–14 | 9AM–4PM 

Taught by PATRICIA BRANSTEAD 



ABILITY: ALL 

Modern Intaglio: Etching 

Learn non-toxic etching with copper and ferric chloride. 

Use hard ground, soft ground, and drypoint to create plates 

for printing on paper. 

Session A: Saturday–Sunday, Jan 12–13 | 9AM–4PM 

Taught by GRANT WILLIAMS 

Session B: Tuesdays, Mar 26–Apr 16 | 6–9:30PM 

Taught by JOE HIGGINS 



ALICIA BAILEY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Artist Books: Pasted Papers & Textiles 

Spend an afternoon making pasted paper and pasted cloth. 

Pasted paper is one of the earliest forms of decorative papers 

for use in bookbinding, calligraphy, printmaking, collage, 

stamping, and origami. With a few adjustments, the same 

techniques and materials can be adapted to use with cloth. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Class location at instructor’s studio: 

1164 Boston St., Aurora, CO 80010. 

Sunday, May 5 | 11AM–4PM 



Artists Books: Content and Structure 

ALICIA BAILEY 

INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED 

This series will focus on ideating/implementing content into an 

artists' book. It is designed for students who have mastered at 

least one book structure and either wish to move beyond blank 

book production or incorporate work in other media into the 

artists' book format using a combination of ideation prompts, 

instructor and fellow student input. All materials provided. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Class location at instructor’s studio: 

1164 Boston St., Aurora, CO 80010. 




ALICIA BAILEY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Fishbone Fold Books 

The fishbone fold, whose design is attributed to Hedi Kyle, is a 

complex single sheet structure with pages that extend forward 

mimicking either a fish spine or tree branches, depending on 

how the materials are prepared. In this class, we will make two 

variations of this beautiful sculptural book form. 

Monday, Mar 4 | 6–9PM 


Folded Box Forms 

ALICIA BAILEY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Made from lightweight materials, folded book forms are 

remarkably sturdy, easy to construct without specialized 

equipment and adaptable to a wide range of sizes and shapes. 

In this introductory course we will make three folded book 

forms — a drop-wall. 






11/1/18 8:47 AM

Felting Sculpture 

KAREN BENNETT 

ABILITY: ALL 

After learning two basic felting techniques — dry and wet 

felting; students will learn how to use these methods to create 

their own felted wool sculpture. We will explore different types 

of armatures and fiber mediums that can be used to produce 

this type of fiber sculpture. All supplies provided. 

Sundays, Mar 3–10 | 1–4PM 



Art & Meditation 

JO FITSELL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Explore the relationship between a quiet mind, the nature of 

what we see, hear and touch, and pure expression. A series of 

exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the senses 

while turning away from self-dialog and angst. Students 

can draw, stitch, paint or mark-make through the day using 

graphite, gesso, paper or any other favored tool. Some 

exercises are written. The entire day is dedicated to waking 

up to the magic of our own senses and our art becomes 

something we discover rather than create. 



Art & Nature Design 

JO FITSELL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Explore and deepen your connection to nature and the myriad 

of patterns it provides for the purposes of design. Students 

will learn how to abstract a design; draw energy patterns, 

and use expressive mark making. We will work with all sizes 

and kinds of paper and fabric (such as tar paper, rice paper, 

mylar, paper made from stone) and interesting utensils such 

as bamboo pens, graphite sticks, inks and acrylic paints and 

melted wax. 

Saturday–Sunday, Feb 16–17 | 9:30AM–4PM 



JO FITSELL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Intuition Expanding 

Trusting intuition and expanding: a time to continue to work 

spontaneously with exercises taught in trusting intuition, 

however students who have not taken the class are also 

welcomed. The class will start with an idea, thought or 

inspiration and students will work with their own favored art 

materials in addition to new material suggestions from the 

teacher. This class allows for individual work time and group 

mentorship. Critique will be available to those seeking it. 

Mondays, Mar 11–Apr 15 | 9AM–12PM 



Trusting Intuition: 

Deepening Your Personal Voice 

JO FITSELL 

ABILITY: ALL 

Using pure play, guided creativity exercises and exploring our 

connection to nature, you will uncover a deeper layer of visual 

language that will separate your art from everyone else's. A 

variety of materials and techniques will challenge you, such 

as manipulating fabrics and papers with resists; melting and 

monoprinting; creating waxy papers; mark-making using string 

with inks and bamboo pens and much more. This workshop is 

designed to take you down a new path to more original work. 

Mondays, Jan 21–Feb 25 | 9AM–12PM 



Found & Scrounged: Make a “Recycled Book” 

JENNIFER GHORMLEY 

ABILITY: ALL 

Learn how to turn your scrap materials into something useful 

and unique. Students will learn the process to create a unique 

recycled sketchbook, which includes how to format a book 

with interesting found and scrounge cover materials, and 

repurposed interior pages. Instructor will provide enough 

materials and paper for you to make one book. Students are 

encouraged to bring their own stash of random paper scraps, 

found materials, fabric scraps, etc. 

Session A: Friday, Jan 18 | 9AM–12PM 

Session B: Friday, Mar 8 | 9AM–12PM 



Artist Website 

SUSAN HAZALEUS 

ABILITY: ALL 

Construct a personal artist website using SquareSpace or 

Wix, easily updated to keep content current, with different 

layouts, colors and fonts. Then link your website to social 

media and more. 

Saturday, May 4 | 9AM–4PM 


Intro to the Micro-Bit 



Get creative with digital technology using a micro-bit. We will 

program this pocket-sized computer to create light patterns 

and explore robots to musical instruments. No previous 

programming experience is required. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Students must bring a laptop with a USB port 

and Mozilla Firefox installed. 

Sunday, Feb 3 | 9AM–12PM 





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Introduction to Circuit Playground 



Adafruit’s Circuit Playground is a small microcontroller with 

built in LEDs , sensors, mini speaker and microphone. Learn 

Electronic Art basics and program light patterns and other 

functions on your Circuit Playground. 

SPECIAL NOTE: Students must bring a laptop with a USB port 

and Mozilla Firefox installed. 


Sunday, Mar 17 | 9AM–4PM 



Art Yoga 

HOLLY HURD 


Experiment with various media to find what resonates. Bring 

an open mind and be ready to impress yourself with your 

natural ability and reveal the artist in you. 

Saturdays, Mar 3–9 | 10AM–1PM 



The Makings of A Personalized Tarot Deck 

HOLLY HURD 

ABILITY: ALL 

Imagine a tailor-made system of knowing created for you, 

by you, which you never doubt or question. Using decoupage 

and colored pencil, we will create a 5–10 guidance cards. This 

workshop is a tribute of love and honor to our “personality 

house,” and to strengthening the relationship to self through art. 



Japanese Calligraphy as Art 

MAMIKO IKEDA 

ABILITY: ALL 

In this introduction to basic Japanese calligraphy and freestyle 

variations, you will practice Kana (Japanese alphabets) 

or Kanji (Chinese characters) and explore including calligraphy 

strokes in your work. 

Saturdays, May 4–11 | 1–4PM 



Radicalize Your Art: 

A Mixed Media Approach 

MAX MADDOX 

ABILITY: ALL 

Discover the art of rebellion in this crash course on creative 

dissidence. Investigate current trends in drawing, collage, found 

objects, and film/photography to create mixed media pieces 

that re-imagine the social challenges most important to you. 

Thursday, Apr 11–May 2 | 1–4PM 


Professional Practices: 

Care & Presentation of Photographs 

JACKIE WEBSTER 

ABILITY: ALL 

Are you getting ready for a portfolio review or would just like 

to take better care of your photographs? Learn about the 

materials, tools, resources, and techniques for preserving and 

presenting your work in a professional manner. 

Thursday, Jan 17 | 6–9PM 


Creative Ambrotype Portrait with 

Wet Plate Collodion 



Learn the basics of wet-plate collodion portraiture while 

working with live clothed models in this intensive weekend. 

We'll cover history of photographic portraiture and how to 

work with a professional model while making images on 

clear and stained glass. Materials and equipment provided. 

Friday, Feb 1 | 6–9PM 

Saturday–Sunday, Feb 2–3 | 9AM–4PM 



Retouching Negatives for 

Printing with Alternative Processes 


ABILITY: ALL 

Learn how to successfully retouch your negatives by hand 

for printing in alternative processes. We will cover the tools 

and techniques to overcome a variety of errors, then proof 

our negatives using Van Dyke brown (argentotype) process. 

Saturday, Apr 13 | 9AM–4PM 



Glass Plate Negatives for Alternative 

Photographic Processes 


ABILITY: BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED 

Learn the basics of making glass plate negatives suitable 

for printing in any alternative process using the wet-plate 

collodion process. We'll cover the history, chemistry, exposure, 

and processing without ever touching a computer. You will 

proof your negatives using Van Dyke brown process. 

Friday, Apr 26 | 6:30–8:30PM 

Saturday–Sunday, Apr 27–28 | 9AM–5PM 



In Partnership with 

Colorado Photographic 

Arts Center 

Workshops at ASLD 



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COURSES AT-A-GLANCE 

VISTING ARTIST SERIES INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Visiting Artist Talk EPHRAIM RUBENSTEIN All Feb 21 Thurs, 6–7:30PM 4 

Visiting Artist Workshop, Color Spot Oil Painting EPHRAIM RUBENSTEIN Int–Adv Feb 22–24 Fri–Sun, 10AM–4PM 4 

STUDIO ATELIER INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Architectural Books SAMMY LEE All Mar 8–10 Fri–Sun, 9AM–4PM 6 

Dimensional Drawing: Collage and Mixed Media AJEAN RYAN All Apr 26–27 Fri–Sat, 9AM–4PM 6 

CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Wheel Throwing CATHY AVRAM Beg–Int 

Session A: Jan 8–Feb 6 

Session B: Mar 5–Apr 23 

Session C: Apr 30–May 28 

Tues, 6–9PM 8 

Ceramic Forms: Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding CATHY AVRAM Beg–Adv Jan 2–May 29 Wed, 6–9PM 8 

Beginning Ceramics: Hand-Building SARA BEHLING Beg 


Session B: Apr 13–May 18 

Sat, 9AM–12PM 8 

Tool Making: Make Your Own Ceramic Tools SARA BEHLING Beg Jan 20 Sun, 10AM–4PM 8 

Architectural Ceramics PETER DURST Int–Adv Apr 30–May 28 Tues, 10AM–1PM 8 

A View into Creating Architectural Ceramics PETER DURST All May 25–26 Sat–Sun, 1–4:30PM 8 

Assemblage Sculpture MARK FRIDAY All 

Session A: Mar 21–Apr 18 

Session B: Apr 30– May 28 

Thur, 1–4:30PM 

Tues, 6–9:30PM 

Handbuilding and Ceramic Sculpture DEAN GOSS All Jan 2–May 29 Wed, 6–9PM 9 

Whimsical Birdhouses KRISTIN GRUENBERGER All 

Mar 16–17 

Apr 6–7 

Sat–Sun, 10AM–4PM 


Introducing Narrative to the Ceramic Surface KRISTIN GRUENBERGER All May 18 Sat, 10AM–4PM 9 

Wheel Throwing Fundamentals JACK HEIMERMAN Beg 

Playing With Fire: A Raku Workshop JACK HEIMERMAN All 


Session B: Feb 28–Apr 4 


Apr 17 

May 14 

Thurs, 6–9PM 9 

Wed, 9AM–12PM 

Sat, 10AM–2PM 

Handbuilding: Ceramic Sculpture GAYLA LEMKE All Jan 3–May 30 Thurs, 1–4PM 10 

Mid-Day Mud GAYLA LEMKE All 


Session B: Feb 20–Apr 3 


9 

9 

10 

Wed, 11AM–2PM 10 

Wheel Throwing: The Basics SHELLEY SCHREIBER Beg–Int Jan 7–May 20 Mon, 6–9PM 10 

Ind Studies: Int to Adv Wheel Throwing SHELLEY SCHREIBER Int–Pro Jan 8–May 28 Tues, 1–4PM 10 

Introduction to Metal Art and Steel Sculpture DEA SHEA Beg 

Mixed Media Ceramics JANEY SKEER All 

Introduction to Hand-Building JANEY SKEER Beg 

Session A: Feb 2–23 

Session B: Apr 6–27 


Session B: Feb 19–Mar 26 





Sat, 2–5PM 11 


Sat, 1–4PM 11 

Exploring Sculptural Clay VICKY SMITH All Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, and Mar 26 Tues, 6–9PM 11 

Introduction to Sculpting the Human Head YENNI TAWAHADE Beg Jan 9–30 Wed, 6–9:30PM 11 

Figure Sculpture YENNI TAWAHADE Beg–Int Feb 13–Mar 13 Wed, 6–9:30PM 12 

Low-Relief Sculpture YENNI TAWAHADE All Apr 3–24 Wed, 6–9PM 12 

Figure Sculpture Weekend Workshop YENNI TAWAHADE All Jan 20–27 Sat, 9AM–4PM 12 

Wheel Throwing: Basics and Beyond RITA VALI Beg–Int 

Session A: Jan 4–Mar 1 

Session B: Mar 22–May 10 

Fri, 9AM–12PM 13 

Garden Totems RITA VALI Int–Adv Mar 22–Apr 26 Fri, 1–4PM 13 

Ceramic Decals JOAN WALKER All Mar 23–24 

Sat, 10AM–4PM 

Sun, 9AM–12PM 

Super Mud: Expressionism through Clay JEFF WENZEL All Jan 7–May 20 Mon, 6–9PM 13 

13 

DRAWING INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Introduction to Drawing SA BENNETT Beg Mar 5–Mar 26 Tues, 6–9PM 14 

Fundamentals of Drawing RICK BROGAN All Jan 8–May 28 Tues, 1–4:30 PM 14 

Life Drawing: Explore the Human Figure MITCH CASTER All Jan 8–May 28 Tues, 6–9:30 PM 14 

Fundamentals of Drawing: A Structural Approach MITCH CASTER All 

Right Brain Drawing Level I & II SANDRA CEAS Beg–Int 

Intro to Sketching an Abstract Form 

of the Colorado Landscape 

Part 1: Jan 7–Feb 11 

Part 2: Feb 18–Mar 25 

AM Session: Jan 2–May 29 

PM Session: Jan 2–May 29 

Mon, 6–9:30PM 14 

Wed, 9:30AM–12:30PM 

Wed, 1–4PM 

CHRISTIAN DORE Beg Jan 9–30 Wed, 6–9PM 14 

Sketching an Abstract Form of the Colorado Landscape CHRISTIAN DORE Int–Adv Apr 1–29 Mon, 6–9PM 14 


14 


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DRAWING CONTINUED INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Drawing as an Art Practice MICHAEL DOWLING Int–Adv Apr 24–May 29 Wed, 9AM–12PM 15 

Drawing from Film Stills: Start to Finish MAX MADDOX All Mar 7–28 Thurs, 9AM–12PM 15 

Basic Drawing TOM MAZZULLO All Jan 6–May 26 Sun, 1–4PM 15 

Pen, Ink and Marker Drawing ELAYNE MOSELEY All Feb 5–26 Tuesl 6–9PM 15 

Perspective for Artists ELAYNE MOSELEY All Feb 18 Mon, 9AM–2PM 15 

Drawing Portraits KIM PUTNAM Beg–Int 

Session A: Jan 8–29 



FIBER ARTS INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Creative Sewing VICKY NOLAN All Jan 8–May 28 Tues, 10AM–2PM 16 

Beginning Sewing VICKY NOLAN Beg 



Tues, 5:45–9:15PM 16 

Beyond Beginning Sewing VICKY NOLAN All Apr 2–May 7 Tues, 5:45–9:15PM 16 

Kooky Kanzashi VICTORIA REGINA All Feb 9 Sat, 9AM–1PM 16 

Talk Derby to Me VICTORIA REGINA All Mar 9–30 Sat, 1–4PM 16 

Re-Inventing Clothes JACKIE SCOTT Beg–Int Jan 10–31 Thurs, 6–9:30PM 16 

Fabric Art & Architecture JACKIE SCOTT All Feb 4–25 Mon, 6–9PM 16 

JEWELRY INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Embellished Cuffs KIRSTEN DENBOW All Feb 5 Tues, 9AM–4PM 17 

One Day Earrings KIRSTEN DENBOW All Mar 5 Tues, 9AM–4PM 17 

Bang Out Some Bangles KIM HARRELL All Feb 21–28 Thurs, 6:30–9:30PM 17 

Open Studio: Design, Make or Finish a Jewelry Project KIM HARRELL All Mar 7–21 Thurs, 6:30–9:30PM 17 

Bezel Stone Setting for a Ring or Pair of Earrings KIM HARRELL Int–Adv Apr 11–25 Thurs, 6:30–9:30PM 17 

How to Make a Simple Silver Ring KIM HARRELL Beg–Int May 4–18 Sat, 9AM–12PM 17 

YOUTH AND TEEN INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Ages 4-5 | Creative Time Together KIT HERNANDEZ All 

Session A: Mar 16 

Sessopm B: May 18 

Sat, 9–10AM 

Sat, 2–3PM 

Ages 6-7 | Dreamy Doll Houses ADRIANA RONDÓN All Feb 16 Sat, 1–4PM 22 

Ages 6-7 | Gigantic Self-Portraits ADRIANA RONDÓN All Feb 23 Sat, 1–4PM 22 

Ages 6-7 | Giant Tree Project ADRIANA RONDÓN All Mar 16 Sat, 1–4PM 23 

Ages 8-10 | Weekend Art Club 

JULIA BROWN & 

KIT HERNANDEZ 

All Jan 19–May 11 Sat, 9AM–12PM 23 

Ages 8-10 | Masks, Costumes, and Portraits! ADRIANA RONDÓN All Feb 9 Sat, 1–4PM 23 

Ages 8-10 | Figures in Nature ADRIANA RONDÓN All Mar 2 Sat, 1–4PM 23 

Ages 8-10 | The Memory Box ADRIANA RONDÓN All Mar 9 Sat, 1–4PM 23 

Ages 8-10 | Beginning Drawing ERIN SCHOEPKE Beg Jan 9–May 15 Wed, 4–5:30PM 23 

Ages 11-13 | Art Lab: Drawing and Painting Exploration 

Ages 14-17 | Teen Studio Night @ ASLD 

JENNA ALMOND 

WILLIAMS 

ASHLEY "Z" FARRELL & 

KARL POULSON 

Beg–Int Jan 12–May 11 Sat, 9AM–12PM 23 

All Jan 11–May 24 Fri, 6–9PM 21 

Ages 14-17 | Creative Drawing from Reference Images KARL POULSON All Apr 9–May 7 Tues, 6–9PM 21 

22 

PAINTING INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Classical Oil Portrait ALI ALZOBAEDE Int–Adv Jan 10–Feb 21 Thurs, 9AM–12PM 24 

Fundamentals of Drawing & Painting ALI ALZOBAEDE Beg Feb 27–Apr 17 Wed, 9AM–12PM 24 

Sketch Painting ALI ALZOBAEDE Beg Apr 24–May 29 Wed, 9AM–12PM 24 

Ink Resist Technique on Canvas SA BENNETT Int–Adv Apr 2–16 Tues, 6–9PM 24 

Fundamentals of Landscape Painting (PACE) LORENZO CHAVEZ Adv–Int Jan 28–Mar 11 Mon, 9AM– 12PM 29 

Sculpting With Color CHUCK CERASO All Feb 21–Mar 28 Thurs, 1–4PM 24 

Traveling Painter II RAJ CHAUDHURI All Jan 2–30 Wed, 1–4:30PM 24 

Painting Hands RAJ CHAUDHURI All May 10–11 Fri–Sat, 9AM–4PM 25 

Color Charts: A Practical Beginning to Understanding Color EMEKA COOK All Feb 2 Sat, 9AM–4PM 25 

Perfecting the Foundations of Painting MOLLY DAVIS Int Jan 8–May 28 Tues, 9AM–12:30PM 25 

An Introduction to the Foundations of Painting MOLLY DAVIS Beg–Int Jan 8–May 28 Tues, 1–4:30PM 25 

Studio Landscape DOUG DAWSON All Jan 2–May29 Wed, 9AM–12:30PM 25 

Exercises for the Plein Air Artist DOUG DAWSON All 

Session A: Jan 8–22 

Session B: Feb 5–26 

Tues, 9AM–12:30PM 25 

Plein Air Painting DOUG DAWSON All May 7–28 Tues, 9AM–12:30PM 25 

Abstract Colorado: Landscape Painting CHRISTIAN DORE All Feb 5–26 Tues, 1–4PM 26 



11/1/18 8:47 AM

PAINTING CONTINUED INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Traditional Oil Painting Approaches in Contemporary Art MICHAEL DOWLING Int–Adv–Pro Feb 22–Apr 12 Fri, 9AM–12PM 26 

Experimental Techniques in Watercolor and Gouache SALLY ELLIOTT All Feb 2–Mar 9 Sat, 1–4:30PM 26 

Hot Art-Basic Encaustic Techniques VICTORIA EUBANKS All Jan 5–6 Sat–Sun, 9AM–4PM 26 

Encaustic Art — Expand & Experiment VICTORIA EUBANKS Int Mar 9–10 Sat–Sun, 9AM–4PM 26 

Wax and Gelli VICTORIA EUBANKS Int Apr 26–27 Fri–Sat, 9AM–4PM 26 

Dynamic Painting with Cold Wax (PACE) DIANNA FRITZLER All Mar 29–30 Fri–Sat, 9AM–4PM 29 


Oil or Acrylic for Beginners 

ROB GRATIOT Beg Jan 7–May 20 Mon, 9AM–12:30PM 26 

Developing a Personal Painting Style ROB GRATIOT All Jan 9–May 21 Tues, 9AM–12:30PM 27 

Loose and Expressive Watercolor Painting (PACE) STEVE GRIGGS Beg–Int 

Session A: Jan 7– Feb 4 


Mon, 1–4PM 29 

Watercolor Before Batik: Learn the Essential & More MARTHA BELLE HEPPARD Beg Jan 26–27 Sat–Sun, 10AM–2PM 27 

Watercolor Batik: Beginner & Beyond MARTHA BELLE HEPPARD Beg Mar 2–3 Sat–Sun, 10AM–3PM 27 

Budding Artist Workshop MARTHA BELLE HEPPARD Beg Mar 21–Apr 11 Thurs, 9AM–12:30PM 27 

Contemporary Painting For Intermediate & Advanced Artists HOMARE IKEDA Int–Adv Jan 7–May 20 Mon, 9AM–12:30PM 27 

Re-Define Your Vision SANDRA KAPLAN Int–Adv–Pro Jan 9–May 22 Wed, 9AM–12:30PM 27 

Figure Painting: Short Pose to Long Pose ANDREA KEMP Int–Adv Jan 17–Mar 14 Thurs, 6–9:30PM 28 

Bloom KATE KENNEDY All Apr 2–May 7 Tues, 6–9:30PM 28 

Oil Pastels into Abstraction MARIANNE MITCHELL All 

Session A: Feb 29–Mar 31 


Thurs, 1–4PM 

Tues, 6–9PM 

Bringing Abstraction Into Representation MIKAEL OLSON All Feb 3–Mar 10 Sun, 9AM–12:30PM 28 

Constructing Light and Shadow MIKAEL OLSON All Mar 21–Apr 25 Thurs, 9AM–12:30PM 28 

Define Mood in Painting MIKAEL OLSON All May 10–31 Fri, 1–4:30PM 28 

Expressionistic Pastels TONY ORTEGA Int–Adv Jan 18–19 Fri–Sat, 9AM–4PM 28 

Alternative Mark Making in Acrylic Paint TONY ORTEGA All Feb 15–16 Fri–Sat, 9AM–4PM 28 

Introduction to Painting in Watercolor DENNIS PENDLETON Beg Jan 7–Feb 25 Mon, 6–9:30 PM 29 

Simple Solutions for Making Better Watercolor Paintings DENNIS PENDLETON All Jan 8–Feb 26 Tues, 1–4:30PM 29 

Expressive Brushwork for Watercolor DENNIS PENDLETON Int–Adv Jan 8–Feb 26 Tues, 6–9:30PM 29 

The Power of Color for the Watercolorist DENNIS PENDLETON Int–Adv Mar 11–Apr 29 Mon, 1–4:30PM 29 

The Puzzle of Painting Landscapes in Watercolor DENNIS PENDLETON All Mar 11–Apr 29 Mon, 6–9:30PM 30 

Portrait Painters: Snapshots and Oil KIM PUTNAM Beg–Int Feb 5–26 Tues, 6–9PM 30 

Portrait Painters & Their Model KIM PUTNAM Beg–Int Mar 5–26 Tues, 6–9PM 30 

Introduction to Painting Using Acrylics KAREN ROEHL Beg Jan 3–Feb 28 Thurs, 9:30AM–12:30PM 30 

Explore the Language of Abstraction KAREN ROEHL All Mar 21–May 9 Thurs, 9:30AM–12:30 PM 30 

Pastels: Intermediate and Advanced JUDITH SCOTT Int–Adv 



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The Artful Copy: Painting Like a Master LAURA SPECTOR All Feb 10–Mar 10 Sun, 1–4PM 30 

Toolbox Acrylics: Essentials to Start Painting LAURA SPECTOR All Feb 22–23 Fri–Sat, 9AM–4PM 30 

Oil Painting for Beginners CLYDE STEADMAN Beg Feb 18–Apr 8 Mon, 6–9PM 31 

A Simple Way to Paint: Still Life in Oil CLYDE STEADMAN Int–Adv Feb 21–Apr 25 Thurs, 6–9:30PM 31 

Pet Portraits ZOE TESSIER Beg–Int Jan 31–Feb 28 Thurs, 1-4PM 31 

Exotic Birds ZOE TESSIER Beg Feb 10–Mar 3 Sun, 1–4PM 31 

Sailboats in Acrylics ZOE TESSIER Beg Apr 6–May 4 Sat, 1–4PM 31 

Painting Techniques: Egg Tempera MARK THOMPSON All Feb 4–Mar 25 Mon, 1–4:30PM 31 

Abstract Expressionist Painting: 

The Language of Form, Voice of Materials 

JEFF WENZEL 

Int–Pro 


Session B: Mar 6–Apr 10 


Wed, 6–9:30PM 31 

PRINTMAKING INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Mixed Media Printmaking PATRICIA BRANSTEAD Beg–Int Jan 2–May 29 Wed, 1– 4:30 PM 29 

Intro to Modern Intaglio: Non-Toxic Photo-Polymer PATRICIA BRANSTEAD All Session A: Jan 29–Feb19 Tues, 1–4:30PM 33 

Non-Toxic Aquatint PATRICIA BRANSTEAD All Session B: Apr 13–14 Sat–Sun, 9AM–4PM 33 

Screen Printing MARK FRIDAY Beg–Int Jan 22–Feb 19 Tues, 6:30–9:30PM 32 

Colorful Collagraph Prints JENNIFER GHORMLEY All Feb 15–Mar 1 Fri, 9AM–12PM 32 

Introduction to Woodcut Printmaking THERESA HABERKORN Beg–Int Mar 5–26 Tues, 9:30AM–12:30PM 32 

Intro to Modern Intaglio: Non-Toxic Photo-Polymer JOE HIGGINS All Session B: Apr 30–May 31 Tues, 6–9:30PM 33 

Modern Intaglio: Etching JOE HIGGINS All Session B: Mar 26–Apr 16 Tues, 9AM–4PM 33 

Monotype Starter JOE HIGGINS All Jan 20–Feb 10 Sun, 1–4:30PM 32 

Monotype Portfolio JOE HIGGINS All Apr 28–May 26 Tues, 1–4:30PM 32 

Introduction to Intaglio GRANT WILLIAMS All Jan 9–May 29 Wed, 6:30– 9:30PM 32 

Non-Toxic Aquatint GRANT WILLIAMS All Session A: Mar 2–3 Sat–Sun, 9AM–4PM 33 

Modern Intaglio: Etching GRANT WILLIAMS All Session A: Jan 12–13 Sat–Sun, 9AM–4PM 33 



11/1/18 8:47 AM

SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Artist Books: Pasted Papers and Textiles ALICIA BAILEY All May 5 Sun, 11AM–4PM 33 

Artists Books: Content and Structure ALICIA BAILEY Int–Adv Feb 17–Mar 10 Sun, 1–5PM 33 

Fishbone Fold Books ALICIA BAILEY All Mar 4 Mon, 6–9PM 33 

Folded Box Forms ALICIA BAILEY All Jan 27 Sun, 10AM–3PM 33 

Felting Sculpture KAREN BENNETT All Mar 3–10 Sun, 1–4PM 34 

Art & Meditation JO FITSELL All Mar 23 Sat, 9:00 AM–3PM 34 

Art & Nature Design JO FITSELL All Feb 16–17 Sat–Sun, 9:30AM–4PM 34 

Intuition Expanding JO FITSELL All Mar 11–Apr 15 Mon, 9AM–12PM 34 

Trusting Intuition: Deepening Your Personal Voice JO FITSELL All Jan 21–Feb 25 Mon, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 34 

Found & Scrounged: Make a “Recycled Book” JENNIFER GHORMLEY All 

Session A: Jan 18 

Session B: Mar 8 


Artist Website SUSAN HAZALEUS All May 4 Sat, 9AM–4PM 34 

Intro to the Micro-Bit SUSAN HAZALEUS Beg Feb 3 Sun, 9AM–12PM 34 

Introduction to Circuit Playground SUSAN HAZALEUS Beg Mar 16–17 

Sat, 1–4 PM 


Art Yoga HOLLY HURD Beg Mar 3–9 Sat, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM 35 

The Makings of A Personalized Tarot Deck HOLLY HURD All Feb 9 Sat, 10AM–3PM 35 

Japanese Calligraphy as Art MAMIKO IKEDA All May 4–11 Sat, 1–4PM 35 

Radicalize Your Art: A Mixed Media Approach MAX MADDOX Ability: All Apr 11–May 2 Thurs, 1–4PM 35 

Creative Ambrotype Portrait with Wet Plate Collodion JACKIE WEBSTER Beg–Int Feb 1–3 

Glass Plate Negatives for Alternative Photographic Processes JACKIE WEBSTER Beg–Adv Apr 26–28 

Professional Practices: 

Care & Presentation of Photographs 

Retouching Negatives for Printing with 

Alternative Processes 

Fri, 6–9PM, 


Fri, 6:30–8:30PM, 


JACKIE WEBSTER All Jan 17 Thurs, 6–9PM 36 

JACKIE WEBSTER All Apr 13 Sat, 9AM–4PM 36 

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UNINSTRUCTED COURSES INSTRUCTOR ABILITY DATES DAY & TIME PG 

Monday Night Long Pose UNINSTRUCTED All Jan 7–May 20 Mon, 6–9PM 7 

Wednesday Night Short Pose UNINSTRUCTED All Jan 9–May 29 Wed, 6–9PM 7 

Friday Morning Short Pose UNINSTRUCTED All Jan 4–May 31 Fri, 9AM–12PM 7 

Friday Afternoon Long Pose UNINSTRUCTED All Jan 4–May 31 Fri, 1–4PM 7 

Saturday Afternoon Short-to-Long Pose UNINSTRUCTED All Jan 5–May 25 Sat, 1–4PM 7 

Sunday Afternoon Long Pose UNINSTRUCTED All Jan 6–May 26 Sat, 1–4PM 7 

Encaustic Open Studio UNINSTRUCTED Int–Adv 

Jan 18, Mar 15 

Mar 31, Apr 14 

Fri, 12–5PM 


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WE APPRECIATE 

the foundations and businesses who contributed to ASLD from 

Sept. 1, 2017 to Aug. 31, 2018: 

Amplify Chiropractic 

Art Hotel 

Blacktie Colorado 

BreakThru Beverage 

Denver Museum of Nature and 

Science 

Denver Screen Printing & 

Embroidery 

Denver Syrup and Bar Supply 

Dill Dill Carr Stonbraker & Hutchings 

Eide Bailly 

Eldorado Springs Water 

Fine Arts Foundation 

First Western Trust 

Frame de Art 

Hello Fresh! 

Import Warehouse 

KBCO 

Lockton 

Lyft 

Continental Clay 

George L. Shields Foundation 

Goddess Garden Organics 

Good Chemistry 

Renewal By Andersen 

Rx Bars 

Sheila Fortune Foundation 

Sherman & Howard 

Spencer Foundation 

Sportique Scooters 

Sugar Bakeshop 

The Truffle Cheese Shop 

Westword 

For a complete list all of our current corporate and individual supporters, visit ASLD.org and click Support. 



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NON-PROFIT 

U.S. POSTAGE 

PAID 

DENVER, CO 

PERMIT NO. 982 

Teen Leadership at ASLD 

“I've been involved with ASLD since I was 6. 

I took on a leadership role because I spent 

so much time here and it's helped me a lot 

with my art. I wanted to give back and this 

was a way to do that and build community.” 

CARTER, YOUTH REPRESENTAIVE 

Isabella Ocaña and Carter Mehle, pictured right, serve as Youth 

Representatives on the Board of Directors at ASLD. They work 

on a team with other teen ambassadors to build awareness 

about ASLD in the Denver metro area. 

Want To Get Involved? 

ASLD is looking for motivated art lovers to join our 

Teen Committee. 

• Attend monthly meetings to generate ideas, plan events 

and strategize ways to get other teens involved at ASLD. 

• Get invited to fun parties and events, like inspiring exhibit 

openings and workshops. 

• Visit ASLD.org/about/board-of-directors to learn more 

and find out how to apply. 


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