Let's Paint: Wow Sunset
Tuesdays 4 - 7 pm | March 10 - 17
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
Macrame Workshop: Basic Macrame Wall Hanging - March
Friday 1 - 4 pm | March 13
Ages 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
Charcoal: Portrait Drawing
Saturday 12 - 3 pm | March 14
Ages 19+
Sunny Highlander Cow Painting - Beginner
Saturday 1 - 4 pm | March 14
Ages 16+
Skill Level: All Levels
Greeting Card Making - Beginner +
Sunday 12:30 - 2:30 pm | March 15
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Abstract Dragonfly Painting - Beginner
Monday 12 - 2:30 pm | March 16
Ages 13+
Skill Level: Beginner
Watercolor: Do Not Be Afraid - Intermediate - Spring
Wednesdays 6 - 8:30 pm | March 18 - April 8
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Intermediate
Acrylic Painting: Thin to Thick Technique - March
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
March 19
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Canvas and Coffee: Through the Tulips
Saturday 9:30 am - 12 pm | March 21
Ages 13+
Skill Level: All Levels
Sewing Pillow Cover and Zipper - March Intermediate
Saturday 12:30 - 3:30 pm | March 21
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner
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
These sessions are for everyone. Many participants are collectors, business leaders, or lifelong learners who want to appreciate art, not necessarily make it.
Yes. We delve into structural concepts and ideas from various historical and contemporary periods to provide context on why artists make certain creative choices.
Absolutely. Classes focus on universal concepts like narrative, structure, and planning, which are vital for writers, entrepreneurs, and visual artists working on complex projects.
Typically, you only need a notebook and an open mind. These are discussion and context-based workshops, not studio production classes.