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Anyone interested in local classes and outings dealing with all forms of the Visual Arts should join this group. We will post classes, outings, and shared artist experiences on painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, jewelry...you name it. We are fun!
*****Be sure to check availability of any class and complete your registration for your art class at the Blue Moose Gallery website: http://bluemooseartgallery.com or call 970-825-5704. You are not officially registered until you do so. Thanks!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Intro To Digital Photography: PART 1 COMPOSITION & LIGHT4032 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO$55.00
Instructor Steve Gandy
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Good photography is all about using the light and arranging your subjects in the photo frame! This class is part lecture, part slideshow, and part sharing. We will cover the well known and not so well known tips for making your images more powerful and successful. Examples from portraits, travel, street, landscape and wildlife from the instructor will be explored.
Please bring examples of your best photos and ones you think could have been better on a flash drive or on your camera. Sharing images is not required but encouraged. You will learn a lot and be inspired. Photos from any camera are welcome.
The Rule of Thirds is hugely powerful but what else can we do this subject? What lighting changes could have made this image more powerful?
Beginners welcome. Ages 13-adult.
*This is part 1 of a 3 part class. Attending any one of the sessions qualifies you for upcoming Photo Walks and Image Conversation sessions that will be scheduled later.
Important!*****Be sure to check this class's availability and complete your art class registration by clicking here: HERE or calling 970-825-5704. You are not officially registered until you do so. Thank you!
- Alcohol Ink FlowersBlue Moose Art Gallery, Fort Collins, CO$50.00
Instructor Diana Dellos
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 from 2:00pm - 4:00pmEvery time Diana teaches alcohol inks, everyone loves making flowers! So here is a class dedicated to FLOWERS! No experience necessary. Diana will explain the basics of alcohol inks and how they work. Then she demo several different options to create your own flowers.
Additional supplies will be available to purchase if you'd like to take some home to experiment with.
Ages 13 to adultImportant!*****Be sure to check the availability of this class and complete your registration for your art class by clicking HERE
or calling 970-825-5704. You are not officially registered until you do so. Thanks***** - Spring Flowrs: Design Your Own Beautiful ArtBlue Moose Art Gallery & Gifts, Fort Collins, CO$43.00
Instructor Julie Grillo
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Blue Moose Art Gallery
This creative class is so easy and fun! And it's the perfect time of the year to capture a flower or two. You can make a scarf to match your wardrobe or your home for display, or even give it as a beautiful gift to a special friend. During class you will be able to create your own colorful silk scarf. Everything is included. We look forward to watching an entire flower garden bloom in our classroom! Ages 5 and up.
Important!*****Be sure to check the availability of this class and complete your registration for your art class by clicking HERE or calling 970-825-5704. You are not officially registered until you do so. Thanks*****
- Handmade Chain: No Solder Necklace, Bracelet, or EarringsBlue Moose Art Gallery & Gifts, Fort Collins, CO$95.00
# Instructor Beth Liggitt ( New Artist & Instructor)
Friday, May 23, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 pm at the Blue Moose Art Gallery.
In this class you will learn how to form wire to create links, forming handmade chain lengths to be used in your finished jewelry piece. This is the perfect fun metalsmithing project for the beginner or for those with experience alike. You will choose the size and shape of each link, how they connect, and if they will be layered. (This is a fun way to make lightweight, airy earrings!) If you choose to make a necklace, you will make a strand for the center, and the remainder of your length will be regular chain with a handmade clasp. You will hammer texture the links to create strength and you will have the option to patina your links to add contrast.
Included Materials - For this project you have the option to work with bronze or silver fill, or a mix of the two. All tools and supplies will be included. This is up close detail work, please bring any magnification eyewear you would typically use for such work, any personal jewelry making tools that you prefer to use.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing that can get dirty.
Important! *****Be sure to check the availability of this class and complete your registration for your art class by clicking HERE or calling 970-825-5704. You are not officially registered until you do so. Thanks*****
