Spring Bicycle Painting - Beginner
Wednesday 5:30 - 8 pm | April 15
Ages 13+
Skill Level: Beginner
Let's Paint: Evening Blue - Oil Paint
Tuesdays 4 - 7 pm | April 14 - 21
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
Encaustics Workshop - Encaustics Level 1
Friday 1 - 4 pm | April 3
Ages 18+
Skill Level: Beginner
Pencil & Paws: Drawing Cats & Dogs
Thursdays 6 - 8 pm | April 9 - 30
Ages 16+
Skill Level: All Levels
Pastel: Portrait Drawing
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | April 25
Ages 19+
Advanced Digital Photography
Wednesdays 6 - 8 pm | April 15 - 29
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Photography: Studio Lighting - Intermediate +
Wednesdays 6 - 8 pm | March 25 - April 1
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Book Making: Decorative Notebook
Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm | March 22
Ages 16+
Skill Level: Beginner
Gelli Plate Prints - Beginner +
Tuesday 11 am - 2 pm | March 24
Ages 19+
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Cookie Decorating: Easter Cookie
Saturday 10 am - 12:30 pm | March 28
Ages 13+
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Visual Arts Classes and Workshops in Castle Rock
Visual Arts at Tri Arts Project is the home base for creative exploration in Castle Rock. These classes bring together painting, drawing, crafts, textiles, and photography. The program is designed for beginners, returning artists, teens, and adults who want to learn new skills and stay creatively engaged.
Skill Building and Creative Play
Across the Visual Arts categories, students can:
- Explore color, line, texture, and composition fundamentals
- Work with materials such as acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, glass, fabric, and paper
- Choose between structured classes and expressive workshops
- Learn at a pace that fits their experience and comfort level
Pathways Through the Arts
Students often move between different visual arts areas as they grow. A learner might begin with a single evening workshop, then continue into the following focused areas:
- Painting for color and brushwork techniques
- Drawing for strong foundational skills and observation
- 3D Art for glass, mosaics, sculpture, and object-based work
- Crafts for accessible hands-on and decorative projects
- Textile & Fiber Art for sewing, quilting, and macrame skills
- Photography & Film for digital imaging and studio techniques
- Art Theory for historical context and creative concepts
Visual Arts classes help Castle Rock residents find an art form that fits them and connect with others in their local community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. Our programs welcome absolute beginners but also provide specialized instruction for returning artists who want to master advanced techniques, composition, and personal style.
We offer pathways for growth. For mastery in specific mediums, look for our multi-week courses in Oil Painting, Advanced Digital Photography, or Figure Drawing.
We cover a wide and specialized range, including acrylics, oils, watercolors, charcoal, glass, fabric, mosaics, and digital photography techniques across our seven subcategories.
Yes. Many Visual Arts classes and workshops are open to motivated teens (ages 13+) who want structured instruction. We also offer introductory options perfect for young adults seeking creative outlets.