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Art Appreciation: Renaissance All-Stars - Botticelli, da Vinci, and Michelangelo

Sunday from 2 – 3:30 p.m. December 14, 2025

Class Starts On: December 14, 2025

Ages 16+

Skill Level: All Levels

Price: $36
Register by December 10, 2025

Art Theory, Story, and Ideas Behind Creative Work in Castle Rock

Art Theory classes at Tri Arts Project focus on the questions behind creative practice. Rather than only learning a technique, students explore why artists make certain choices, how stories are built, and what it means to share work with others. This program is ideal for **artists, collectors, and curious Castle Rock residents** looking for something unique to do and think about.

Understanding Creative Structure

Some classes explore how ideas are shaped into finished works, whether on the page, canvas, or stage. Topics may include:

  • Basic concepts of narrative and theme (Advanced focus)
  • Ways artists guide a viewer’s attention
  • The relationship between form and content
  • How personal experience influences creative decisions

Art Theory supports students in Creative Writing, Business of Art, and Creative Exploration & Mixed Media, giving them language and structure to describe what they are making and why.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this class only for artists, or can curious learners attend?

These sessions are for everyone. Many participants are collectors, business leaders, or lifelong learners who want to appreciate art, not necessarily make it.

Do the Art Theory classes cover specific art history periods?

Yes. We delve into structural concepts and ideas from various historical and contemporary periods to provide context on why artists make certain creative choices.

Does Art Theory apply to areas like writing or business?

Absolutely. Classes focus on universal concepts like narrative, structure, and planning, which are vital for writers, entrepreneurs, and visual artists working on complex projects.

What do I need to bring to an Art Theory workshop?

Typically, you only need a notebook and an open mind. These are discussion and context-based workshops, not studio production classes.

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