Cookie Decorating: Easter Cookie
Saturday 10 am - 12:30 pm | March 28
Ages 13+
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Charcoal: Figure Drawing (from photo)
Saturday 1:30 - 4:30 pm | March 28
Ages 19+
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
Pencil & Paws: Drawing Cats & Dogs
Thursdays 6 - 8 pm | April 9 - 30
Ages 16+
Skill Level: All Levels
Before Writing Your Book
Thursdays 6 - 8 p | April 9 - 16
Ages 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
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
Painting Classes and Workshops in Castle Rock
Painting classes at Tri Arts Project offer a welcoming space for beginners, teens, and adults to learn acrylic, oil, and watercolor techniques. Whether you are new to painting or returning to your creative practice, these Castle Rock art classes provide hands on instruction, approachable projects, and supportive guidance for all skill levels.
Acrylic Painting Classes
Build confidence through step by step lessons designed for new and experienced painters. Acrylic classes may explore:
- Color mixing and palette building
- Brushwork and layering techniques
- Understanding composition
- Creating finished paintings to take home
Great for beginners and students looking for fast drying, easy to learn painting methods.
Oil Painting Classes
Study oil techniques that encourage patience, depth, and detailed observation. Sessions may include:
- Blending and glazing
- Texture through brush and knife work
- Working with slow drying materials
- Still life, landscape, and impressionistic studies
Recommended for adults and motivated learners interested in traditional art techniques.
Watercolor and Water Based Media
Expressive, fluid, and adaptable, watercolor classes help you explore:
- Brush control and wash techniques
- Layering translucent color
- Light, shadow, and depth
- Mixed media approaches with ink or gouache
Perfect for beginners and creatives who enjoy loose, playful artwork.
Painting Workshops and Special Events
Short format painting workshops offer fun, accessible projects ideal for families, adults, teens, and beginners. Examples include:
- Seasonal landscapes and floral studies
- Pet and animal portraits
- Canvas and Coffee sessions
- Evening or weekend painting events
Painting students often explore related classes such as Drawing or Photography & Film to strengthen their understanding of composition and visual storytelling.
These community art classes help students of all ages grow creatively, build new skills, and connect with Castle Rock’s welcoming arts community.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our beginner watercolor classes are specifically designed to dispel common frustrations and teach proper, low-pressure techniques for successful, expressive painting.
Yes. Our oil and acrylic classes explore techniques like glazing, scumbling, and impasto using tools like the palette knife, moving beyond foundational brushwork for motivated learners.
Yes. Our schedule features fun, short-format workshops such as “Paint Your Pet,” seasonal scenes, and “Canvas and Coffee” sessions throughout the year.
Most supplies are included for beginner and specialty workshops. Use the “Supplies Included” filter on the class page for worry-free classes, or check the individual class description for required materials.