Week of Watercolor: with Sarah Peterson
2026-09-21 10:00 - 2026-09-25 15:30 (America/Denver) | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
September 21 – 25, 2026
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Join artist Sarah Peterson for a weeklong immersive watercolor class that deepens your understanding of the medium’s materials, methods, and magic. Embrace watercolor’s unpredictability while learning strategies to guide and refine it, including Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) for fresh, translucent results. With individualized instruction and hands-on guidance, beginners feel supported and returning artists feel challenged. Come expand skills, loosen up, and enjoy dedicated creative time.
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Hues + Brews - Motivational Watercolor: with Sophie Catto
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All levels welcome
Supplies included
Welcome back to Hues and Brews! In this watercolor workshop, we’ll create art that feels genuinely encouraging—because inspiration should be personal.
Using the familiar “motivational poster” concept as a starting point, participants will explore the images, words, and ideas that truly motivate them. Rather than relying on generic designs, you’ll create expressive, personalized watercolor cards and posters that reflect your own sense of humor, hopes, and sources of encouragement.
These pieces make meaningful gifts, but more importantly, they’re reminders made for you. If you’re looking for a creative outlet with a positive twist, this workshop is for you.
4th Tuesday LGBTQIA+ Art & Social Night
On the 4th Tuesday of each month, local LGBTQIA+ community and allies gather to socialize, make art, network, and have fun—optionally with an adult beverage. Enjoy a rotating mix of creative projects in a variety of media; no art experience needed. Come as you are, meet new friends, and explore creativity in a welcoming, low-pressure space.

Sponsored by ASPEN OUT

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Classical Oil Painting II: with Matt Hays
2026-10-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-05 13:00 - 15:00
Classical Oil Painting – Part II
October 1 – November 5, 2026
Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
All Skill Levels
Supplies Provided
Explore the full painting process from start to finish, with an emphasis on using light to create depth, atmosphere, and life. Learn surface prep and why it matters, then dive into underpainting, grisaille, and the slow build of color through glazing and finishing. With demos, guided practice, and individual feedback, you’ll strengthen values, form, and luminosity at every stage—great for oil beginners or painters refining their process. You will choose your own image to paint in this class.
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Classical Oil Painting I: with Matt Hays
2026-10-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 and 1 more date
Classical Oil Painting I
October 1 – November 5, 2026
Thursdays, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
$225
All Skill Levels
Supplies Provided
Explore the full painting process from start to finish, with an emphasis on using layers and light to create depth, atmosphere, and life. Learn surface prep and why it matters, then dive into underpainting, grisaille, and the slow build of color through glazing and finishing. With demos, guided practice, and individual feedback, you’ll strengthen values, form, and luminosity at every stage—great for oil beginners or painters refining their process.
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Exhibition: David Clark "Mt Sopris in Black and White"
2026-10-02 11:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00
On view: October 2 to October 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM

This exhibition features a curated selection of 12-14 of the artist’s most compelling black-and-white photographs of Mount Sopris, captured over the past 15 years. Each image is presented as a metal print ranging from 20×30 to 30×45 inches, including both horizontal and vertical compositions, with several works offered as multi-panel installations. The display will also highlight a series of distinctive “Raised Texture Ink” metal prints, which introduce a subtle three-dimensional quality to otherwise traditional photographic surfaces. The final arrangement will occupy approximately half of the gallery space, with the number and scale of works tailored to the exhibition layout.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Exhibition: Michael Kinsley "Sensuous Landscapes"
2026-10-02 11:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00
On view: October 2 to October 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM

Rooted in traditional representational painting, Kinsley’s style has evolved to amplify Nature’s sensual forms, some obvious, others obscure. One curator calls his work “voluptuous.”
In oil, he paints his smaller pieces plein air. Larger pieces begin as field sketches that establish composition, which he amplifies in the studio as sinuous natural shapes. These two-steps allow him to see on-site the convergence of subtle shapes that photos often miss, then interpret and refine the shapes more deliberatively in the studio.
His primary subjects are Western Colorado and the Utah desert, mostly from the Roaring Fork Valley. Influences include Canadian modernists Emily Carr and Franklin Carmichael. Also, Edgar Payne, Maynard Dixon, and Cezanne, plus friends Dan Young (Silt), Tania Dibbs (Basalt), and the Hermitage Group (St Petersburg, Russia)
Currently, his paintings are on display at Aspen’s Wind River Gallery. Since the 90s, they have appeared in 14 galleries and in over 20 local community exhibits, including juried shows. Institutional collections include Parc Aspen Restaurant, Colorado River Conservation District, Valley View Hospital, and Rocky Mountain Institute.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: David Clark "Mt Sopris in Black and White"
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM
On view: October 2 to October 30, 2026

This exhibition features a curated selection of 12-14 of the artist’s most compelling black-and-white photographs of Mount Sopris, captured over the past 15 years. Each image is presented as a metal print ranging from 20×30 to 30×45 inches, including both horizontal and vertical compositions, with several works offered as multi-panel installations. The display will also highlight a series of distinctive ‘Raised Texture Ink’ metal prints, which introduce a subtle three-dimensional quality to otherwise traditional photographic surfaces. The final arrangement will occupy approximately half of the gallery space, with the number and scale of works tailored to the exhibition layout.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: Michael Kinsley "Sensuous Landscapes"
2026-10-02 17:00 - 19:00
On view: October 2 to October 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2, from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, October 2 at 5:30 PM

Rooted in traditional representational painting, Kinsley’s style has evolved to amplify Nature’s sensual forms, some obvious, others obscure. One curator calls his work “voluptuous.”
In oil, he paints his smaller pieces plein air. Larger pieces begin as field sketches that establish composition, which he amplifies in the studio as sinuous natural shapes. These two-steps allow him to see on-site the convergence of subtle shapes that photos often miss, then interpret and refine the shapes more deliberatively in the studio.
His primary subjects are Western Colorado and the Utah desert, mostly from the Roaring Fork Valley. Influences include Canadian modernists Emily Carr and Franklin Carmichael. Also, Edgar Payne, Maynard Dixon, and Cezanne, plus friends Dan Young (Silt), Tania Dibbs (Basalt), and the Hermitage Group (St Petersburg, Russia)
Currently, his paintings are on display at Aspen’s Wind River Gallery. Since the 90s, they have appeared in 14 galleries and in over 20 local community exhibits, including juried shows. Institutional collections include Parc Aspen Restaurant, Colorado River Conservation District, Valley View Hospital, and Rocky Mountain Institute.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Language of the Soul™: Art Journaling for Self-Care — 2-Day Deep Dive: with Margie Woods
2026-10-03 10:00 - 16:00
October 3 and 4, 2026
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
$375
Supplies Included, Open to all skill levels
This immersive two-day workshop explores art journaling as a powerful tool for self-care, emotional processing, and creative renewal. Participants learn how to use simple materials and intuitive art-making to release stress, quiet mental noise, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with inner clarity. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and generous time for personal exploration, the focus remains on process rather than producing polished artwork. The workshop also introduces a variety of fun, accessible techniques including layering, texture, collage, color exploration, and expressive mark-making, offering both structure and freedom for discovery. Suitable for all experience levels, this supportive environment encourages play, experimentation, and self-expression while helping participants loosen perfectionism and creative blocks. Attendees leave with practical tools and a sustainable art journaling practice that can be used anytime for grounding, emotional support, and a lasting boost in creativity.
Part of the For the Love of Bookmaking Series sponsored by the Ritvo family.
For more information about Margie Woods: https://www.theartbase.org/about/people/
Margie Woods Website: https://www.languageofthesoul.com
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Gelli-Block Printing Series: with Pam Porter
2026-10-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-10-20 09:30 - 12:00
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
Four Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 12:00PM
All Skill Levels Welcome
$150
Celebrate the rich color and layered beauty of fall through the playful process of Gelli-Block printing. This class features Pam Porter’s signature hybrid technique, combining Gelli printing and linocut printmaking. Students will begin by creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind monoprints using a soft gel printing plate, acrylic paint, textures, and stencils. These expressive prints will then serve as background papers for linoleum block prints, offering a simple and satisfying way to bring depth, texture, and color into linocut work.
Over the course of this four-week series, students will create prints inspired by pumpkins, Indian corn, autumn leaves, aspen trees, and other seasonal imagery. The class begins with exploratory Gelli printing and then moves into carving simple linoleum designs to print over the layered backgrounds. By the end of the series, each student will have a collection of beautiful hand-printed cards. Open to all levels, this class emphasizes process over perfection in a relaxed, supportive environment that encourages experimentation, creativity, and personal expression.
For more information on Pam Porters: https://www.theartbase.org/about/people/
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Stitch & Style: Embroider Your Own Clothing: with Chris Dolan
2026-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21
6:00 – 8:00PM
All skill levels welcome
Embroidery supplies provided (bring your own clothing)
Bring new life to a favorite piece of clothing in this creative adult embroidery class. Participants will learn simple embroidery stitches and design techniques while embellishing jeans, a jacket, shirt, tote bag, or another fabric item of their choice. We will explore line, color, texture, and pattern to create a one-of-a-kind wearable artwork.
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Exhibition: Chris Hassig
2026-11-06 11:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM

Chris Hassig (b. 1987) is an artist and community leader based in Carbondale, Colorado, whose intricate drawings and prints blur the boundaries between landscape, abstraction, and imagined worlds. Rooted in a lifelong fascination with mapping and mark-making, Hassig’s work ranges from expansive multi-panel etchings of his fictional country, Saiopor, to densely detailed ink drawings inspired by close observations of nature. His practice merges precision and play, incorporating printmaking, cyanotype, collage, and sewn elements that highlight both meticulous craftsmanship and improvisation.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Exhibition: Rachel Becker "Net-work: Weaving the World"
2026-11-06 11:00 - 2026-12-04 17:00
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM

Rachel Becker brings a series that explores weaving, webs, and networks as structures that connect, hold, and move vital energy. Constructed from found and foraged materials: branches, plant fibers, fishing line, and produce netting, the lightweight hanging sculptures reference nets, tapestries, and natural systems. Installed as an immersive canopy, the works invite visitors to step inside the visible and invisible networks that shape our world, from mycelial pathways to the “World Wide Web.” Drawing inspiration from ancient textile traditions and the mythic weaver goddesses of pre-medieval Europe, the project reflects on how the threads of fate, ecology, and technology intertwine.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: Chris Hassig
2026-11-06 17:00 - 19:00
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026

Chris Hassig (b. 1987) is an artist and community leader based in Carbondale, Colorado whose intricate drawings and prints blur the boundaries between landscape, abstraction, and imagined worlds. Rooted in a lifelong fascination with mapping and mark-making, Hassig’s work ranges from expansive multi-panel etchings of his fictional country, Saiopor, to densely detailed ink drawings inspired by close observations of nature. His practice merges precision and play, incorporating printmaking, cyanotype, collage, and sewn elements that highlight both meticulous craftsmanship and improvisation.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank

Opening Reception: Rachel Becker "Net-work: Weaving the World"
2026-11-06 17:00 - 19:00
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 6 at 5:30 PM
On view: November 6 to December 4, 2026

A mixed media installation exploring webs and networks as technologies and phenomena that have the power to connect, contain, and circulate vital energy and information.
Using found objects, textiles, and plant fibers, this exhibit will reference the invisible and visible systems that connect life throughout the world, from the “World Wide Web”, to collective consciousness to underground root systems — articulating an identity that extends far beyond the individual.

Thank you to our generous 2026 Annual Exhibition Sponsor, Alpine Bank
