The Art Base

Young at heART - Every Thursday
2026-09-24 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-10-01 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-10-08 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-10-15 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-10-22 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-10-29 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-11-05 12:45 - 14:15 (America/Denver) | Eagle County Community Center, 20 Eagle County Dr, El Jebel, CO, 81623, United States
Thursdays, 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
$10 supply fee suggested
Eagle County Building in Willits/El Jebel
Unleash your creativity in a fun, engaging, and inspiring senior art class where the only limit is your imagination!
Each session focuses on playful and easy-to-learn techniques, including watercolor painting, acrylics, pastels and more! Classes are perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy a stress-free artistic outlet designed to nurture your creativity while having fun.
No registration necessary. Just arrive the day of ready to create!
Upcoming Classes:
July 2 – Nicole Gogolak: Watercolor Columbines
July 9 – Carter Johnson: Occasional Cards
July 16 – Tish McFee: How to Paint Clouds (Acrylics)
July 23 – Carter Johnson: chalk pastel
July 30 – Carter Johnson: Watercolor
Aug 6 – TBD
Aug 13 – TBD
August 20 – Tish McFee: Drippy Trees (Liquid Watercolors)

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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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.
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 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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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Art, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-10-10 09:30 - 11:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
October 10, 2026
Saturday, 9:30AM / 11:30AM
Open to all skill levels
Bring your own journal, all other supplies provided
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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Patchwork Pillows
2026-10-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 15:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
with Claire Wright of Cosecha Textiles
Patchwork Pillows
October 10 – 11, 2026
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$160.00
Learn the fundamentals of sewing while creating your own one-of-a-kind patchwork pillow.
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll practice basic sewing machine skills, explore fabric mixing and different stitching techniques, install a zipper, and leave with a finished piece that’s equal parts functional and beautifully designed — and created by YOU with the guidance of master Upholsterer and Seamstress, Claire Wright of Cosecha Textiles.
All supplies, including patchwork fabrics, are provided. Bring your own sewing machine or contact us regarding a rental machine: megan@theartbase.org.

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Chunky Hand Knit Blankets
2026-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 | CO
Knit a chunky, chenille blanket using just your hands. No experience with knitting or crochet necessary! Please visit this link to browse yarn colors. We will order and have it ready for you in class. Lighter colors are generally better for beginners.
$65 Class + $40 Supply fee
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