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• Beginner + Acrylic Painting

  • Start
    06/04/2026
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  • End
    06/25/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center - Classroom
  • Spaces left
    9

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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 June 1, 2026

  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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• Youth Arts Camp Session 1 (Grades K-3): June 8 — July 3

  • Start
    06/08/2026
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  • End
    07/03/2026
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Offered five days a week for three hours a day, each session invites students to experiment, collaborate, and discover new forms of creative expression. This dynamic camp experience is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire the next generation of artists.

   Photo by: Dragos Gontariu

  This day camp will take place at the Greeley Creative Arts Center (GCAC). Each class will be led by an experienced teacher and supported by two teaching assistants in order to accommodate up to 15 students per class.

  Registration for the full month, but payments may be made weekly on Mondays. 

  All participants must be 5 Years old or older and fully independent in the bathroom. 

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• Youth Arts Camp Session 1 (Grades 4-8): June 8 — July 3

  • Start
    06/08/2026
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  • End
    07/03/2026
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Offered five days a week for three hours a day, each session invites students to experiment, collaborate, and discover new forms of creative expression. This dynamic camp experience is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire the next generation of artists.

   Photo by: Dragos Gontariu

  This day camp will take place at the Greeley Creative Arts Center (GCAC). Each class will be led by an experienced teacher and supported by two teaching assistants in order to accommodate up to 15 students per class.

  Registration for the full month, but payments may be made weekly on Mondays. 

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• Paper Sculpture

  • When
    06/17/2026
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    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center - Classroom
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  Greeley Creative District Presents: Paper Sculpture
  In this class, you will learn how to shape and manipulate paper to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Using a photograph as inspiration, you will learn how to see and interpret layers in an image, create a variety of textures and shapes in paper, and translate the image into a low-relief sculptural piece. We will also discuss ways to display your finished piece and enhance it with different lighting effects. 

     

  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: 14-104

  Minimum # to run by Date: 4 Registered by 6/15/2026

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

  Although materials will be provided, students are encouraged to bring in their own special paper and photos.

  Hazards you may encounter: Sharp cutting knives and scissors. 

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• Oblique Strategies for Plein Air Painting (All ages, all abilities)

  • Start
    06/18/2026
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  • End
    06/21/2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom & Remote
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Days of Nature, Color, and Probably Bug Bites

  Led by your overly enthusiastic guide to all things pigment and pine trees

  Hello, fellow lover of beauty, chaos, and getting grass stains on your jeans in the name of art! Do you dream of capturing the golden light bouncing off a meadow at 4:37 PM sharp? Does the idea of painting outside—yes, OUTSIDE, where the sun lives—fill you with joy and a slight sense of logistical panic? Then this two-day plein air painting workshop is for you! Join me for a creative weekend where we’ll ditch the studio walls, embrace the whims of weather and paint what we see (or what we think we see after our second cup of questionable thermos coffee). We’ll explore color theory, composition, and how to paint fast enough before a cloud covers your perfect lighting. You’ll get tips on packing a paint kit that doesn’t weigh more than a toddler and how to avoid bugs landing in your wet paint (spoiler: you probably can’t). Whether you’re a seasoned painter or someone who still calls it “that artsy brushy thing,” this workshop is designed to help you connect with nature, loosen up your brushwork, and fall madly in love with the great outdoors—all while slapping glorious color onto canvas like it owes you money. Expect laughter, sunshine (probably), and paint under your fingernails. Come for the art, stay for the sunsets. And hey—if all else fails, you’ll leave with at least two paintings, a sunhat full of memories, and a slightly smug glow from being an "outdoor artist."

    
  

  Instructor: Travis Krause, after decades of teaching, guiding, and generally shepherding creative minds, Travis has fine-tuned his approach so participants don’t just emulate—they actually get their hands messy and figure things out for themselves. This watercolor workshop invites you to experiment, explore, and chase a few “what if I try this?” moments, leading you to your own artistic breakthroughs and technical confidence (happy accidents included).  

  Skill Level: All Levels (No prior experience)

  Ages appropriate: 16-104

  Min to run/Date: 6 Registered by 06/15/2026

  Equipment and Materials: 

  Participants to bring:  Water bottles, stools, specific media supplies to your preferences

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• Oil Painting (all ages and ability levels)

  • Start
    06/23/2026
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  • End
    07/28/2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Beginners and experts alike will benefit from participating in this intensive Oil Painting for all levels class, lead by Greeley artist Daniel Augenstein. Dan will present each session on topics that reinforce fundamentals and techniques then guide each participant to push through challenges and realize their full potential. 

   
  

  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 6/21/2026

  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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• Bead Weaving

  • When
    06/24/2026
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center - Classroom
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  Learn the art of bead weaving on a loom by creating a bracelet to wear or give as a gift. Participants will learn how to read a pattern, set up a loom, weave a design and add hardware to finish the project.

   

  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: 18-104

  Minimum # to run by Date: 4 Registered by 5/24/2026

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

  Hazards you may encounter: Typical, low risk, hazards when working with scissors and needles. 

  
  

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• Youth Arts Camp Session 2 (Grades K-3): July 6 — July 31

  • Start
    07/06/2026
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  • End
    07/31/2026
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  Offered five days a week for three hours a day, each session invites students to experiment, collaborate, and discover new forms of creative expression. This dynamic camp experience is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire the next generation of artists.

   Photo by: Dragos Gontariu

  This day camp will take place at the Greeley Creative Arts Center (GCAC). Each class will be led by an experienced teacher and supported by two teaching assistants in order to accommodate up to 15 students per class.

  Registration for the full month, but payments may be made weekly on Mondays. 

  All participants must be 5 Years old or older and fully independent in the bathroom. 
  

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• Youth Arts Camp Session 2 (Grades 4-8): July 6 — July 31

  • Start
    07/06/2026
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  • End
    07/31/2026
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Offered five days a week for three hours a day, each session invites students to experiment, collaborate, and discover new forms of creative expression. This dynamic camp experience is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire the next generation of artists.

   Photo by: Dragos Gontariu

  This day camp will take place at the Greeley Creative Arts Center (GCAC). Each class will be led by an experienced teacher and supported by two teaching assistants in order to accommodate up to 15 students per class.

  Registration for the full month, but payments may be made weekly on Mondays. 

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• Bookbinding II--Beyond the basics

  • Start
    07/08/2026
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  • End
    07/29/2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Greeley Creative Arts Center Classroom
  • Spaces left
    7
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Greeley Creative District Presents: Bookbinding II--Beyond the basics. 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: 6 Registered by 7/6/2026

  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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