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• Oil Painting (Landscapes), ALL Abilities, Teens and Adults

  • Start
    09/08/2026
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  • End
    10/06/2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
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  Beginners and experts alike will benefit from participating in this intensive landscape painting in oil paints for all levels, led by Greeley artist Daniel Augenstein. Dan will present sessions on landscape techniques, atmospheric perspective through color choices, values, and brush control, and composition. Fundamentals and techniques will be explored to push each participant through challenges helping them achieve work they will be proud of.

    

  Instructor: Daniel Augenstein, While traveling with his wife, Daniel found many new scenes to paint! In 2024, besides many trips in the USA, they visited Iceland, Scotland, Amsterdam, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rico, Panama, Columbia, and the Cayman Islands. He packed his gouache watercolor paints to produce many small works during these trips.

  Daniel has fallen in love with “plein-air” painting in oil and gouache. He has participated in many plein-air events in the western United States. At the 2024 Estes Valley Plein Air Event, he won awards at the “River Walk Paint Out” and “Best Miniature.” Many of these on-site pieces end up being references for larger studio paintings.

  For nearly 50 years, Daniel has been a teacher of art and a practicing artist in Greeley, Colorado. He is amazed by how experiments and new learning continues to reveal new “right answers” to what is art and why do we create.  Painting continues to be his passion. His work can be seen at the Lincoln Gallery in Loveland, the Madison and Main Gallery in Greeley, exhibited in national shows, and on his website, Facebook and Instagram accounts.

  Skill Level: All levels welcome

  Ages appropriate: 12 - 104 

  Min to run/Date: 5 by 9/4/2026

  Equipment and Materials: Easels, tables, chairs, and drop cloths provided for all participants. Beginners will be provided a primed11x17 stretched canvas, use of brushes, palette, palette knives, basic bulk colors, and solvents for cleanup. Intermediate and advanced students are encouraged to bring their own canvas or project, tools, and paints.

  Everyone should bring an apron and a reference photo or image to paint. More information will be provided by Dan in advance of the first class. 

  Some individuals may find the odors of paints or solvents mildly offensive, all solvents (Gamsol and Linseed Oil) are safe for travel on planes and will be used appropriately and sparingly. 

  
  

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• Bookbinding, Level I, Adults & Teens

  • Start
    09/09/2026
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  • End
    10/07/2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
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    5 registrants

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  Greeley Creative District Presents: Basic bookbinding, in this class you'll be creating a journal using decorative papers, traditional materials, and techniques.

  
  

  Instructor: Sue Safarik 

  As far back as I can remember, I have had an interest in making art and learning new ways to do it. My goal in teaching others is not just to have them reproduce a specific item, but to give them access to the tools and techniques that allow them to express their own creativity in ways unique to them. I believe this is a universal drive, and one of the things that connects us as human beings. I am always amazed at the creativity of other artists, and I hope I can inspire others to introduce their own “inner artist” to the world!

  Skill Level: Beginner (No prior experience)

  Ages appropriate: 13-104

  Minimum # to run by Date: 4 Registered by 9/5/2026

  Equipment and Materials: All tools and materials provided, participants retain final journals created.

  Hazards you may encounter: Typical low level risks involved with using cutting tools, needles, and awls. 

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• Screen Printing, Level I, Adults & Teens

  • Start
    09/14/2026
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  • End
    09/28/2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
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  Learn the history and the process from the very beginning to a 11x14 (two color) finished product, using your design, and standard tools and materials of modern screen printing.

  
  

  Instructor: Sean Nichols, Stroke 14 Art, "My creative approach is to assist the artist to create the message they desire to manifest through a gratifying process that satiates the heart and mind. Facilitating the expansion of innovation, expression and understanding among the group of participants is the primary focus. The art we create is nothing less than the extension of our own existence in the fabric of time and being itself."

  Skill Level: Beginner (No prior experience)

  Ages appropriate: 16-104

  Min to run/Date: 4 registered by 9/10/26

  Equipment and Materials: All materials and supplies provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own "Line Art" to create prints from, templates will also be provided for students use. 

  
  

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• Crafting Compelling Stories, Level I

  • Start
    10/01/2026
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  • End
    10/22/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center
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  Everyone has a story to tell—come learn how to tell yours! 

  Through expert instruction, collaborative group workshops, and personalized feedback, instructor Dan England will guide you in structuring, refining, and sharing stories that truly captivate. Throughout the series, participants will write, revise, rehearse, and present their stories in a supportive, encouraging environment.

  Paper and pencils will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring their own devices or journals if they prefer.

  Whether you want to write a formal memoir or simply become a more engaging storyteller around the campfire, this class series is for you!

  
  

  Dan England has been telling stories professionally for more than 25 years as a journalist and author. You may know his work from the Greeley Tribune, NOCO Style, and many other local publications. An ultrarunner and endurance athlete, Dan also coaches driven individuals to achieve their personal goals.

  Find your voice. Share your story.

  

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• Assemblage with Water Color, Level I, Teens and Adults

  • Start
    10/05/2026
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  • End
    10/26/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
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  This class will cover primary colors, laying out your paper and mixing and applying watercolor in a loose and free-flowing style. Using your abstract watercolor or gouache painting you'll explore shape and presentation of a work of assemblage using scissors and knives. Students will learn about finishing works with fixatif and gloss coatings.

   

  Instructor: Kim Snyder, 

  Skill Level: No experience needed, 

  Ages appropriate: 13 - 104 

  Min to run/Date: 6 by 10/2/2026

  Equipment and Materials: All tools and supplies will be provided to all students for this class. 

  Typical hazards related to painting, using cutting tools, and using spray paint type products in well ventilated areas for a short time. 

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• Mixed Media Collage, Level I

  • Start
    10/09/2026
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  • End
    10/30/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Art District Center Classroom
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    10

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  Explore the principles of art and design through collage—use shape, color and value to create strong compositions.

  Learn how to mix color, create color harmony, transfer images and build texture through experimentation using basic materials like paper, paint, pastels and acrylic medium. By the end of the course you will have several completed artworks ranging from 5x7" to 8x10" ready to proudly display.

  
  

  No experience or drawing ability is required, all materials will be provided.

  This class is ideal for beginners and anyone interested in creative play, exploring new mediums, or learning more about the fundamentals of design.

  
  

  Brian Dunning is a professional artist and educator who works with a variety of media and who has has taught graphic arts in higher education for 30 years. His artwork has been published in several books on collage including Creative Collage by Nita Leland, Collage Techniques by Gerald F. Brommer, and Artists' Artsembles by Color Q. In 2018 he was awarded an NGAE Fellowship in which he studied encaustic monotypes with Paula Roland in Sante Fe, NM. Brian also teaches encaustic workshops at John C. Campbell Folk School in NC, where students explore painting with wax. Brian invites students to experiment and play in his classes because he believes, "play is the portal to curiosity, wonder and joy—it's how I process the world and find my way back to what matters."

  
  

          

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• Bookbinding, Level II, Adults

  • Start
    10/14/2026
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  • End
    11/04/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
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    2 registrants

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  Take your bookbinding projects to new levels with this innovative techniques class. Learn advanced embellishment methods including creative closures, spine variations, decorative cover elements and a variety of text block options. You will create your own special book using your favorite options. 

   
  

  Pre-requisite: Bookbinding Basics class, or similar experience

  .Instructor: Sue Safarik 

  As far back as I can remember, I have had an interest in making art and learning new ways to do it. My goal in teaching others is not just to have them reproduce a specific item, but to give them access to the tools and techniques that allow them to express their own creativity in ways unique to them. I believe this is a universal drive, and one of the things that connects us as human beings. I am always amazed at the creativity of other artists, and I hope I can inspire others to introduce their own “inner artist” to the world!

  Skill Level: Intermediate (Some experience, looking to improve)

  Ages appropriate: 16-104

  Minimum # to run by Date: 4 Registered by 10/12/2026

  Equipment and Materials: All tools and materials provided, participants retain final journals created.

  Hazards you may encounter: Typical low level risks involved with using cutting tools, needles, and awls. 

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• Alcohol Ink Painting, Level I, Adults

  • Start
    10/17/2026
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  • End
    11/21/2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center
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  Join me in some pure stress-free fun with alcohol inks. No experience needed. We will be working on a variety of non-porous surfaces, such as, Yupo paper, ceramic tiles, and glass Christmas ornaments, to create ethereal, wispy, flowy, artworks. You will be creating gifts for yourself or others including, coasters, ornaments to hang in a window or on a Christmas tree, and abstract art and landscapes.

    
  

  Instructor: Donna Clement has been a Colorado resident since moving here from New Jersey in 1981. She is a professional artist with a BFA from the School of Visual Arts In New York City in 1977 and an MA from University of Northern Colorado, 2010. She is a retired set designer/scenic artist, and muralist. Donna does her paintings in many mediums, but enjoys painting large abstract oil paintings in the style of abstract expressionism and impressionism. She is currently working as a botanical illustrator for Epic Gardening/Botanical Interests and has done so since 1994. Donna also teaches a variety art classes and teaches private lessons for the last 16 years. Donna says "My style of teaching uses patience and gentleness. I know the act of creating is beneficial for everyone’s health, as it creates serotonin in our brains. It’s wonderful to have an artwork you are proud of, but I do believe it is the act of creating that is the most important. I will be guiding you to enjoy the process and helping you create with whatever medium you choose."

  Skill Level: Beginner (No prior experience)

  Ages appropriate: All Ages

  Min to run/Date: 6 By 10/14/26

  Equipment and Materials: All tools, supplies, and materials will be provided, participants will be provided aprons but may consider that fabric dyes are permanent. Respirators with new filters will be provided as well as gloves and eye protection if desired. 

  Participants will complete and take home several coasters, several ornaments, and a selection of paper works.

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• Oil Painting with Palette Knife, Level I, Adults

  • Start
    10/20/2026
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  • End
    11/24/2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
  • Spaces left
    2
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    4 registrants

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  Do you love those thick, textured paintings that practically beg to be touched? If you also happen to dread cleaning paintbrushes, this is the class for you! In "Knife to Meet You: Painting with Palette Knife" you'll learn about the different types of palette knives, explore a variety of techniques, and complete one or more floral paintings using those skills. Some familiarity with color theory and color mixing is helpful but not required. Students may bring their own supplies (a list will be provided upon registration) or register for the supplies-included option. I can't wait to come play with you in class!

      
  

  Instructor: Deb McCahan says: There is something irreplaceable about a thick, deliberate stroke of bright color — the way paint builds up on the panel, catches the light, and becomes something you want to touch. Deb paints to capture the vibrant energy of landscapes that have shaped her: the wide skies of the high plains where she grew up, and the Colorado Rockies she sees from her door every morning. By training she is a clinical microbiologist, and for more than twenty years she has taught paper crafting as a creative outlet. Now painting has become essential to how she understands and moves through the world. The challenges of the process — composition, color, the physical act of building texture — every stage feels like its own discovery. As a community-taught artist who came to the easel only seven years ago, she brings curiosity and a deep gratitude for what nature offers freely to anyone willing to look. She warmly invites fellow students to join her in exploring the textures, color, and joy that painting continues to open up for her.

  Skill Level: All levels welcome

  Ages appropriate: 18 - 104 

  Min to run/Date: 6 by 10/17/2026

  Equipment and Materials: Beginners or those choosing the supplies-included option will receive surfaces for practice and primed panel for painting, use of palette knives and brushes, palettes, basic bulk colors, paper towels and solvents for cleanup. Intermediate and advanced students should bring their own surfaces for practice and panels for painting, tools, paint, paper towel roll and boxes to transport wet paintings.

  Everyone should bring an apron and a reference photo or image to paint. More information will be provided by Dan in advance of the first class. 

  Some individuals may find the odors of paints or solvents mildly offensive, all solvents (Gamsol and Linseed Oil) are safe for travel on planes and will be used appropriately and sparingly. 

  NOTE: Some initial information listed class times differently, the correct class times are 6:00 - 9:00 PM. 

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• Acrylic, Level I, All Ages

  • Start
    11/02/2026
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  • End
    11/23/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center - Classroom
  • Spaces left
    14

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  In this class students will explore color, texture, and blending using flat and round brushes.  

  
  

  Instructor: Don Lowe says, "After spending over 40 years in the classroom, I feel students need to know that there is not one right way of doing things. There’s never one right way of doing things. Creativity is an expression of individuality and the students will experience opportunities to use creativity in their own artwork."

  Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (Some experience, building skills)

  Ages appropriate: 13 - 104

  Min to run/Date: 6 By 10/30/26

  Equipment and Materials: All supplies and materials will be provided, participants may bring their own tools and paints if desired but not required. 

  Participants will complete a painting to take home by the end of the workshop. 

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