The Art Base

Art After School (Wednesdays - February)
2026-02-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-25 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | CO
After-school classes are a fun and welcoming space where elementary students can explore their creativity and imagination. Students will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media while learning basic art skills through hands-on projects and playful exploration. Emphasis is placed on creativity, curiosity, and self-expression rather than perfection, helping young artists build confidence and enjoy the process of making art. In a supportive and encouraging environment, students will make new friends, try new materials, and discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own.
Please email holly@theartbase.org with any questions.

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Art, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-02-14 09:30 - 11:30 | CO
February 14, 2026
Saturday, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Open to all skill levels
Bring your own journal/all other supplies provided
Registration Opens February 1, 202,6 @ 8:00 AM
Experience the power of visual journaling at The Art Base—an uplifting, FUN process for healing, stress relief, and decompression. Explore your inner world through paint, color, and images, making connections and drawing insight from within. All levels welcome; the focus is on process, not the end result. Bring a sketchbook/journal (or purchase one for $20). Supplies included. We can’t wait to see your creativity come to life!
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Event: Light & Color - Pastel Painting Techniques Series: with Doug Graybeal
2026-02-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
Tuesdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Open to all Skill Levels
Supplies Provided
This hands-on, four-week class explores pastel painting using a watercolor underpainting to build depth, color harmony, and expressive marks. Learn pastel types, surfaces, composition, layering, and techniques like blending, glazing, and texture. Each three-hour session includes demos, guided practice, and individual support as you work toward finished pieces in a relaxed, encouraging studio.
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Art After School (Tuesdays - February)
2026-02-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
After-school classes are a a fun and welcoming space where elementary students can explore their creativity and imagination. Students will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media while learning basic art skills through hands-on projects and playful exploration. Emphasis is placed on creativity, curiosity, and self-expression rather than perfection, helping young artists build confidence and enjoy the process of making art. In a supportive and encouraging environment, students will make new friends, try new materials, and discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own.Please email holly@theartbase.org
with any questions.

with Sophie Catto
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM
Grades 1 – 4
Free
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Roaring Fork Drawing Club
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Wanna draw, and go on field trips to cool places with other people who wanna draw? Well, you’re in the right place! The Roaring Fork Drawing club gathers weekly, in new locations, all over the Roaring Fork Valley.
Join us Tuesday, February 17, at the Art Base, when the Roaring Fork Drawing club graces us with a night of drawing and connection

Art Tour with Also Known As (Lindsay Jones & Michael Stout)
2026-02-19 11:30 - 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Join us for an art tour with our exhibiting artists, Also Known as (Lindsay Jones & Michael Stout) as we walk through their current exhibition Creative Destruction.
Working under a shared pseudonym, Lindsay and Michael create collaborative works rooted in the theme of Creative Destruction, the generative power that follows upheaval. Blending cut-paper, digital processes, and mixed media, they merge their practices into a unified exploration of nature’s shifting cycles. Through mixed media works—including, but not limited to, screen printing and collage—Also Known As investigates unpredictable natural phenomena, destructive forces, and how these energies manifest through play, intuition, and experimentation within their shared artistic practice.
Art Tour:
Thursday, February 19
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Followed with Art Lunch:
Thursday, February 19
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Art Lunch is our routine excuse to gather around the table, unpack a sandwich, and let conversation roam. Some weeks we’ll toss in a discussion prompt to get things rolling, but mostly it’s about food, company, and a potluck of ideas.
On view: February 6 to March 6, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 7, from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Saturday, February 7 at 5:30 PM

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Botany Houseplant Shop

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

Art Lunch with Also Known As (Lindsay Jones & Michael Stout)
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Join us for Art Lunch with our exhibiting artists, Also Known As (Lindsay Jones & Michael Stout) as we dine and discuss art and anything else! This is a great chance to walk through their current exhibition Creative Destruction, and ask questions or connect.
Art Lunch is our routine excuse to gather around the table. Bring a bagged lunch and let conversation roam. Some weeks we’ll toss in a discussion prompt to get things rolling, but mostly it’s about food, company, and a potluck of ideas.
Art Tour:
Thursday, February 19
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Followed by Art Lunch:
Thursday, February 19
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Working under a shared pseudonym, Lindsay and Michael create collaborative works rooted in the theme of Creative Destruction, the generative power that follows upheaval. Blending cut-paper, digital processes, and mixed media, they merge their practices into a unified exploration of nature’s shifting cycles. Through mixed media works—including, but not limited to, screen printing and collage—Also Known As investigates unpredictable natural phenomena, destructive forces, and how these energies manifest through play, intuition, and experimentation within their shared artistic practice.
On view: February 6 to March 6, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 7, from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Saturday, February 7 at 5:30 PM

Figure Drawing: with Mike De La Rosa
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
February 19, 2026
Thursday, 5:00PM / 7:00PM
Relaxed evening figure drawing for all levels. Work from a live model and explore gesture, proportion, anatomy, and expressive mark-making through timed poses—from quick sketches to longer studies. This monthly session offers a supportive, community-focused space to practice, experiment, and strengthen observational skills. Light guidance provided—great for beginners and seasoned artists who want to draw regularly and stay inspired.
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Layers in Color - Exploring Gouache: with Dione Holt
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 | CO
February 21, 2026
Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open to all skill levels
Supplies Provided
Discover the versatility of gouache in this one-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn essential techniques for layering, blending, and creating vibrant, opaque paintings. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class explores color mixing, brush control, and the unique qualities that make gouache such an expressive medium. Through guided exercises and a small, finished piece, students will gain confidence and practical skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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Bold Layers: with Stanley Bell
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
February 21 and 22, 2026
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00AM / 2:00PM
Open to all skill levels
Supplies Provided

Learn a simple, step-by-step process for bold, layered mixed-media art that builds confidence. Work on small panels using collage, paint, stencils, pattern, and expressive mark-making, plus a quick look at mixed-media history through artists like Robert Rauschenberg and Mark Bradford. Day two includes critique, refining compositions, and finishing techniques, including non-toxic ArtResin. Leave with at least three finished pieces and a repeatable process to keep creating.

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Hues and Brews - Charcoal Life Drawing: with Stephen Hout
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Explore expressive figure drawing in a relaxed, supportive charcoal life drawing class. Participants take turns rotating as clothed models, giving everyone the chance to observe, pose, and draw while developing confidence and fundamental drawing skills. No prior experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore form, gesture, and tone.
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.

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Sponsored by ASPEN OUT

Color Reduction Linocut Printmaking: with Curt Carpenter
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 | CO
February 28 and March 1, 2026
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00AM / 3:00PM
Supplies Provided
Open to all skill levels
This intermediate, relief printmaking class focuses on reduction linocuts. In this process, progressive layers of carving and color printing result in rich, vibrant prints. By cutting away more and more of the block in between colors printing, the previous colors are revealed in the prints. Participants design their images, carve their linoleum blocks using a variety of tools, and print a limited-edition series using non-toxic inks on paper. A small class size (limited to 6) will allow for individualized attention. Some art-making experience is recommended.

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Art After School (Wednesdays - March)
2026-03-04 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States

Abstract Painting Series: with Mindy Vernon
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
March 4, 11, and 18, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Open to All Skill Levels
Supplies Provided
Discover the freedom of abstract painting! Open to all levels, we’ll explore approaches to abstraction while building strong fundamentals in oil paint: color, composition, mark-making, and dynamic application. With demos, prompts, and individualized guidance, you’ll balance spontaneity with design, gain confidence, and develop your own visual language.
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Mondays - Youth Art Academy (Mosaics)
2026-03-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
(3-Part Series)
Mondays, March 9, 16, 23
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
3rd Grade +

Young artists will design and create their very own colorful mosaic tray in this fun, hands-on three-part series! This class is specifically designed for older students to stretch their art skills. Using pre-cut glass and ceramic tiles (no glass cutting required), students will explore pattern, color, and texture while learning the fundamentals of mosaic art.
Over three sessions, kids will:

Plan and sketch their tray design
Arrange and glue pre-cut tiles onto a wooden tray base
Learn how to safely apply grout and polish their finished piece

With step-by-step guidance and plenty of creative freedom, each student will build a vibrant, functional mosaic tray to take home and use or gift. This class encourages patience, creativity, and craftsmanship in a supportive studio environment.
All materials are provided. No prior experience needed.

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Exhibition: Marcia Weese "5 DECADES"
2026-03-13 11:00 - 2026-04-10 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Opening Reception: Friday, March 13 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, March 13 at 5:30 PM
On view: March 13 to April 10, 2026
5 DECADES, a retrospective exhibition of work by Marcia Weese, on view March 13 through April 15, 2026. Spanning more than fifty years of studio practice, the exhibition traces a throughline that has long guided Weese’s work: the belief that beauty does not rise above the muck but depends on it. Echoing the Buddhist refrain “no mud, no lotus,” Weese’s work explores what she calls raw beauty—an interconnected framework where structure and entropy, control and surrender, exist in dynamic balance.
Beginning her career as a sculptor with an interest in site-specific installation, Weese now works primarily in printmaking, with a recent return to ceramics loosely inspired by ancient Egyptian canopic jars. The exhibition moves from early paintings on wood panels to works on paper—including monoprints, solar etchings, and woodcuts—revealing not stylistic departures but a sustained investigation into material integrity and process. Her surfaces, built through transparent layering and subtractive wiping, carry a rugged luminosity that records touch, time, and collaboration with the medium itself.
Throughout the exhibition, recurring motifs from the natural world—trees, whales, birds, dragonflies, mycelial networks, and Fibonacci spirals—reflect Weese’s ongoing fascination with ecological systems and Mother Nature’s capacity to balance ferocity and harmony. Whether cerebral or intuitive, each work embodies a quiet inquiry into interdependence, resilience, and the generative potential of what lies beneath the surface.
The gallery unfolds the story of Marcia Weese’s career, guiding visitors through the many transitions and transformations in her work over five decades. Enter the space and experience the breadth of her artistic journey.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by Aspen Painting Inc., and Dede Reed & Harry Teague.

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

Opening Reception: Marcia Weese "5 DECADES"
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States

Art, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-03-14 09:30 - 11:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
March 14, 2026
Saturday, 9:30AM / 11:30AM
Open to All Skill Levels
Bring your own journal/all other supplies provided
Registration opens March 1, 2026 @ 8:00am

Experience the power of visual journaling at The Art Base—an uplifting, FUN process for healing, stress relief, and decompression. Explore your inner world through paint, color, and images, making connections and drawing insight from within. All levels welcome; the focus is on process, not the end result. Bring a sketchbook/journal (or purchase one for $20). Supplies included. We can’t wait to see your creativity come to life!
Register

Sunday, March 15 - Crafternoon
2026-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Free family Crafternoons at the Art Base

This monthly arts and crafts program is designed for the whole family. Each session features a new theme inspired by the calendar and seasonal holidays. Bring your children and join in on the fun!
No need to register.
Questions? Please email info@theartbase.org.
Upcoming 2026 Crafternoon dates:

Sunday, March 15, 10 AM — 12 PM Theme: Rainbows & Raindrops (and whispers on kittens)
Sunday, April 12, 10 AM — 12 PM Theme: Butterflies & Bugs
Sunday, May 3, 10 AM — 12 PM Theme: Spring flowers & Frogs (Mother’s Day cards) Open House at the Art Base!

June – September every Sunday at the Basalt Sunday Market, 10 am – 2 pm!

Copper Etching - Pattern, Line & Design: with Karen Edgerly
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
March 18 and 25, 2026
Wednesdays, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Curious about using electricity to create patterns on metal? In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to electrolytically etch copper to produce striking lines, textures, and designs. We’ll cover the basics of preparing metal, creating resist patterns, and safely using electricity to etch your imagery into the surface. After etching, students will pierce, saw, and refine their copper pieces, transforming them into finished works such as keychains, pendants, or other small objects. This class is perfect for beginners and adventurous makers alike who are interested in combining science, craft, and creative design in a supportive, exploratory studio environment. Limited to 5 participants.
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