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No Fear Acrylics
Acrylics are quick drying paints that are
popular with artists and crafters alike.
Learn how to mix colors, apply paint in
various consistencies, and use specific
brushes or tools to create desired effects.
Class is designed for folks who have little
or no prior painting experience, and basic
instructions will be given to beginners, while
others who are experienced can explore
and paint on their own with instructor
assistance as needed. Take home a canvas
that shows your new skills.
Deb Rohr
is a
lifelong artist with a long background in
drawing and painting though she made a
living as a motor sport and fine art/portrait
photographer for more than 10 years.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$20 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1456Q: One Sat., 1:30-4:30PM 4/2
1456R: One Sat., 1:30-4:30PM 5/14
1456S: One Sat., 1:30-4:30PM 6/25
Intuitive Painting
Loosen Up to Let It Flow!
Jumpstart or reboot your creativity with
intuitive/process painting! All skill levels
are welcome in this workshop. We will play
with quick-drying Tempera paints and see
what painting wants to come through you.
We’ll alternate between a few creativity
exercises and open painting. This is also a
great opportunity to work through a creative
block in any medium. Silence your critical
mind and grab a brush. Facilitator
Cathy
Carpenter
is an ARTbundance creativity/life
coach, fiction writer, blogger, visual artist,
and crafter.
$61 Non-Member
$49 Member
$10 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1583AN: One Sat., 1-5PM 3/12
1583AO: One Sat., 1-5PM 6/4
Wet on Wet Oil Painting
Bob Ross Method Landscape
Experience the joy of oil painting and
complete a beautiful landscape painting all
in one day. All levels welcome; no drawing
or art experience required. This unique
system of painting helps new students learn
to paint with ease and gives experienced
artists different techniques to add to their
repertoire. Special attention is given to
brush loading and blending. The materials
fee includes a prepared canvas and use
of all materials needed to complete your
painting in the workshop. The class will
take an hour break for lunch, so bring a
sack lunch or plan to drive to a nearby
restaurant. Please bring a roll of paper
towels.
Lydia Rea
is a certified Bob Ross
instructor. She has been painting for more
than twenty years and teaching with the Bob
Ross method for several years.
$61 Non-Member
$49 Member
$30 materials fee payable with registration
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1403DT: One Sat., 10AM-4PM 4/9
1403DU: One Sat., 10AM-4PM 5/7
Still Life Studies with Oils
An Introduction
Painting still lifes is a great way to create
wonderful works of fine art from home or to
practice for painting landscapes, abstracts,
and portraits. In this class
Ryan Youngblood
(MFA Fine Arts 2008) will teach you how
to set up and paint still lifes that will be
challenging, rewarding, and most of all FUN
to paint! Ryan will show you how to account
for lighting, how to position objects, and
how to choose good still life objects before
giving you an in-depth introduction to “dry
brush” oil techniques as well as shading and
coloring for still life painting. This will also
include instruction on proper mixing and
diluting and how to safely use and clean up
oil paints and tools. Join us for an adventure
into creating compelling compositions and
fabulous fine art using the everyday objects
around you!
$61 Non-Member
$49 Member
$30 materials fee payable at registration
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1454D: One Sun., 1-5PM 3/13
1454F: One Sun., 1-5PM 4/3
1454G: One Sun., 1-5PM 6/5
Batik Watercolor Painting
In just a few hours, learn the fun process
of batik wax resist on rice paper to make
a gorgeous watercolor painting suitable
for framing. Batik is an ancient Indonesian
technique of layering wax to resist paint or
dyes. Start by tracing a prepared design
(there are many gorgeous ones to choose
from) and then learn how to layer the wax
and paint colors of your choice to build up
depth and color. Then iron out the wax and
voila! You have a gorgeous picture ready
to slip in a frame.
Lydia Rea
and
Mary
Tharp
host the class. Lydia Rea has taught
the popular Bob Ross painting classes at
CFU for many years, and Mary is also a
painting teacher and all-around crafting
aficionado. You simply will not believe how
easy it is to create spectacular results with
this technique! The materials fee covers
paper, wax & misc materials. See CFU
website course description or your ticket for
required materials to bring.
$51 Non-Member
$39 Member
$10 materials fee payable in class
CFU LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
1450AH: One Sun., 1-4PM 4/10
1450AI: One Sun., 1-4PM 5/15
Basic Sewing Made Fun &
Easy
Sewing can be both an enjoyable and
practical hobby, and you can easily master
the basics in a short time. Held in the
instructor’s fully equipped home studio/
classroom in Broomfield, CO, this six-
session course teaches you everything
from machine set-up, pattern reading,
fabric selection, layout and cutting, seams,
buttonholes, zippers and even includes an
outing to the fabric store to get assistance
choosing your first fabrics. Complete
four projects in class (pillowcase, apron,
zippered pillow cover, and PJ pants) and
leave with the skills to tackle most any basic
sewing project.
Janet Schindele
has been
teaching sewing since 1999 to students of
all ages and backgrounds. Her passion for
sewing only comes second to her passion
for teaching students how to feel confident
making their own clothes, costumes, home
décor, etc. Bring your own machine if
you’d like, but studio is fully stocked with
machines, thread, pins, etc. for your use.
Students must plan to purchase fabric
during the second session, the cost of
which varies depending on personal choice.
$156 Non-Member
$144 Member
$50+ student buys fabrics
BROOMFIELD
: I-25 & 136th
1447W: Six Sat., 9-11AM Begins 4/30; Skips 5/28
Arts & Crafts
“Lydia and Mary are fantastic! Patient & encouraging!
Great instruction for all levels of background.”
— anonymous
