The Art Base

ART AFTER SCHOOL (November - WEDNESDAYS)
2025-11-19 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
with Nicole Gogolak
November 5, 12, 19, 2025
Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00 PM
Ages: 1st Grade and up
Exploring the Roaring Fork Valley: Land, Water, and Sky
In this fun three-part class, kids will discover the amazing world right outside our doors! We’ll explore the plants, animals, rivers, mountains, and skies of the Roaring Fork Valley through creative art projects.
Each session focuses on a different part of our valley’s natural world—painting flowing rivers, building mountain landscapes, and imagining the creatures and colors that make this place so special.
By the end of the series, each young artist will have a beautiful final artwork that brings together everything they’ve learned and created!

Please email holly@theartbase.org
with any questions.
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Painting with Paper & Glue with Annie Bell
2025-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Join us in celebrating an 85-foot drawing-in-progress led by Annie Bell!
Watch the piece take shape in real time or grab a brush and become part of the process. It should be a memorable evening of art making through a fun, dynamic, self-guided collaboration with our exhibiting artist.

Open Studio with Tish McFee
2025-11-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 13:00 - 16:00 | CO
January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2026 (register for series or an individual class)
Thursdays, 1:00-4:00
Open to all skill levels
Supplies Provided
Using your choice of painting medium, benefit from a safe, friendly open studio environment. The instructor will be available for feedback and instruction with any of the elements of painting and drawing, including composition, design, color mixing, paint application, brush strokes, etc. This is a non-structured 3-hour independent work time intended to foster creativity in an atmosphere of encouragement and freedom of expression. Some supplies will be provided or bring your own.

WATERCOLOR STUDIO with Nicole Gogolak
2025-12-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or rediscovering your love of art, this weekly class offers a welcoming space to relax, experiment, and grow your skills. This session will focus on watercolor techniques. You’ll explore the essentials of painting—including color mixing, brushwork, paint application, and composition—while building confidence and discovering your own creative style.

All supplies are provided. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy the process of making art in a supportive, inspiring environment.
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Art After School (December, Wednesdays)
2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Students meet an Art Base staff at the flagpole, outside BES and walk to the Art Base. Join us for a series of fun classes that teach students how to think creatively and express themselves through art.
Exploring the Roaring Fork Valley: Land, Water, and Sky
In this fun three-part class, kids will discover the amazing world right outside our doors! We’ll explore the plants, animals, rivers, mountains, and skies of the Roaring Fork Valley through creative art projects.
Each session focuses on a different part of our valley’s natural world—painting flowing rivers, building mountain landscapes, and imagining the creatures and colors that make this place so special.
By the end of the series, each young artist will have a beautiful final artwork that brings together everything they’ve learned and created!
Register for Lottery

Happy Hour with Annie Bell
2025-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Join us for Happy Hour with Annie Bell, a festive closing reception for “Simplicity”. Enjoy drinks and refreshments in a casual environment while celebrating Annie’s exhibition. Visitors are welcome to drop in afterwards for a free ornament-making workshop led by Matt Hays and sponsored by Aspen Out. A relaxed, creative send-off to the show and a chance to make something seasonal with the community.
Free and open to the public.

Hues & Brews Holiday Party sponsored by AspenOUT
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Join us for an evening of holiday cheer in partnership with AspenOUT, featuring local artist and designer Matt Hays. Matt has created exclusive, laser-cut ornament designs for everyone to paint and add your personalized touch. Enjoy festive cocktails and light bites in the gallery as you decorate two unique ornaments and toast to a night of creativity, connection, and celebration.
This special evening offers a chance to gather with friends, make something beautiful, and share the joy of art during the holiday season. All are welcome!
Register to reserve your ornaments. Each participant will receive two ornaments upon arrival.

Register for Ornaments Here

Deck the Halls with Wooden Ornaments: with Matt Hays
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Get ready to sprinkle some holiday magic! Transform handmade, laser-cut wooden ornaments—designed by local artist Matt Hays—into lasting treasures. Grab the paint, doodle with acrylic pens, add some gem-tastic bling, or collage your heart out. Hang your masterpieces on the tree or surprise someone you love with a one-of-a-kind gift that screams festive cheer!
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Exhibition: Inner Workings
2025-12-12 08:00 - 2026-01-30 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: December 12, 2025 to January 30, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, December 12 from 5 PM- 7 PM

Inner Workings brings together the artists who shape the Art Base on the ground; our staff and instructors from 2025. This lighthearted exhibition offers a look into the creative practices that unfold behind the scenes, highlighting the ideas, experiments, and personal work that run parallel to our community programs. Rather than a “secret life,” this show reveals the true character of our organization: a network of thoughtful, committed local artists whose practices embody our mission and values.

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

Opening Reception: Inner Workings
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States

A Handmade Holiday: Tablescapes and Door Decor with Joan Tidwell
2025-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Celebrate the season with the scent of pine and the joy of making! In this hands-on holiday workshop, you’ll create a beautiful tablescape or door decoration using fresh evergreens, berries, pinecones, and other natural accents. Whether you design a festive centerpiece for your table or a welcoming piece for your front door, you’ll leave with something handmade, fragrant, and uniquely yours.
We’ll provide everything you need—fresh greens, wire, ribbon, and natural embellishments—along with plenty of inspiration and guidance. Come enjoy good company, hot cocoa, and the simple pleasure of crafting with nature. Perfect for all skill levels.
Morning Class

A Handmade Holiday: Tablescapes and Door Decor with Joan Tidwell
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Celebrate the season with the scent of pine and the joy of making! In this hands-on holiday workshop, you’ll create a beautiful tablescape or door decoration using fresh evergreens, berries, pinecones, and other natural accents. Whether you design a festive centerpiece for your table or a welcoming piece for your front door, you’ll leave with something handmade, fragrant, and uniquely yours.
We’ll provide everything you need—fresh greens, wire, ribbon, and natural embellishments—along with plenty of inspiration and guidance. Come enjoy good company, hot cocoa, and the simple pleasure of crafting with nature. Perfect for all skill levels.
Afternoon Class

Art, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-01-10 09:30 - 11:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
January 10, 2026
Saturday, 9:30AM / 11:30AM
Registration Opens January 1, 2026 @ 8:ooAM
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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Art After School (Tuesdays - January)
2026-01-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States

Art After School (Wednesdays - January)
2026-01-14 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States

Community Knit Night
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
The Town of Basalt is hosting a community knit night in partnership with The Art Base to encourage the community to learn fiber arts and create beautiful creations for the new bollards on Midland Avenue. Join us for community knit, crochet, and sewing night will take place from 6-8 p.m. at The Art Base (upstairs). All levels of experience are welcome. Yarn, wool scraps, and knitting needles will be provided and artists can bring their own materials as well.

Exhibition: Laura Thorne Sculpture Mentorship 2026
2026-01-16 11:00 - 2026-01-30 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: January 16 – 30, 2026
Closing Reception: Friday, January 30 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, January 30 from 5-7 PM

The Laura Thorne Sculpture Program is a free, hands-on mentorship for aspiring young artists interested in sculpture. Over the course of three months, participants will work closely with a professional artist mentor to explore sculptural techniques and develop original work, culminating in a public exhibition at The Art Base.
Open to high school students, this program honors the legacy of renowned sculptor and arts advocate Laura Thorne, encouraging creative growth through guidance, experimentation, and community.

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

Figure Drawing: with Mike De La Rosa
2026-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
January 22, 2026
Thursday, 5:00PM / 7:00PM
Join us for a relaxed, evening figure drawing session open to all levels. Work from a live model while exploring gesture, proportion, anatomy, and expressive mark-making through timed poses—from quick sketches to longer studies. This monthly class offers a supportive, community-focused space to practice, experiment, and strengthen observational drawing skills. Light instruction and guidance will be available, making it perfect for beginners and experienced artists who want to draw regularly and stay inspired.
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Sunday, January 25 - Crafternoon - CANCELLED
2026-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
FREE FAMILY CRAFTERNOONS AT THE ART BASE

Participate in arts and crafts making for the whole family. Once a month, the Art Base will feature a different theme based on the calendar and timely holidays. Bring your children and join in on the fun!
No need to register. With questions, please email info@theartbase.org.
Upcoming 2026 Crafternoon dates:

Sunday, January 25, 10 AM — 12 PM – Year of the Horse and Lanterns – CANCELLED
Sunday, February 8, 10 AM — 12 PM – Valentine’s Cards
Sunday, March 15, 10 AM — 12 PM
Sunday, April 12, 10 AM — 12 PM
Sunday, May 3, 10 AM — 12 PM

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

Hues and Brews: Linocut Printmaking – Valentine’s Day Cards with Maya Abraham
2026-01-27 18:00 | CO
