Encaustics Workshop - Encaustics Level 1
Friday 1 - 4 pm | April 3
Ages 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
Joyful Artistry: Painting with Soft Pastels - Beginner - April 4th
Saturday 9:30 - 12:30 pm | April 4
Ages 16 +
Skill Level: Beginner
Simple Watercolor: Loose Spring Florals
Saturday 12:30 - 3 pm | April 4
Ages 16 +
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Before Writing Your Book
Thursdays 6 - 8 p | April 9 - 16
Ages 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
Pencil & Paws: Drawing Cats & Dogs
Thursdays 6 - 8 pm | April 9 - 30
Ages 16+
Skill Level: All Levels
Floral Mosaic for Beginners
Saturday, April 11, 11 am - 4 pm and Sunday, April 12, 1 - 4 pm
Ages 16+
Skill Level: All Levels
Exploring Mixed Media and Collage Art - April
Saturday 12:30 - 4:30 pm | April 11
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner
Quilting: Block Coasters - Beginner - April
Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm | April 12
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner
Greeting Cards in Watercolor - Beginner +
Tuesday 10 am - 12:30 pm | April 14
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Let's Paint: Evening Blue - Oil Paint
Tuesdays 4 - 7 pm | April 14 - 21
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
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.