The Art Base

Open Studio with Tish McFee
2025-11-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) and 14 more dates | 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.

Drawing Portraits with Shawna Miller
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Discover the art of portrait drawing in this four-session workshop designed to help you bring faces to life on paper. From mastering proportion and the subtle details of eyes, noses, and mouths to exploring light, shadow, and expression, you’ll gain both technical skills and creative confidence. Each session builds toward a final portrait project, giving you the chance to apply your learning and capture the unique character of your subject. Perfect for beginners and those looking to sharpen their drawing practice.

Session 1: Foundations of Portraiture
Learn the basics of head structure and proportion, and practice quick sketches to train your eye. By the end of this session, you’ll feel more confident placing features and capturing a face in any angle.
Session 2: Features in Focus
Take a closer look at the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Through focused studies, you’ll learn how to draw each feature realistically and begin combining them into expressive faces.
Session 3: Light, Shadow & Form
Discover how light and shadow bring portraits to life. You’ll practice shading techniques to create depth, dimension, and more lifelike drawings.
Session 4: Expression & Character
Move beyond accuracy to capture personality and mood. Quick sketches and longer studies will help you explore how gesture and expression give portraits their unique spark.
Register Here

ART AFTER SCHOOL (November - TUESDAYS)
2025-11-04 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
with Sophie Catto
November 4, 11, 18, 2025
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM
1st – 4th Grade
Free

In each session, students will explore a theme through different media—such as collage, painting, sculpture, drawing, paper crafts, textiles, and more! These fun, hands-on classes encourage students to think creatively and express themselves through art.
Location: Students will meet an Art Base staff member at the flagpole outside BES at 3:30 PM and walk to The Art Base.

New Registration Process: Lottery System
Due to overwhelming demand for our Free Tuesday Art After School, we are introducing a lottery system to ensure fair access for all students.
How it works:

Submit your child’s information using the form linked below.

On the 15th of each month, we will randomly draw names for the following month’s classes.

Families will be notified by email with an enrollment link. Make sure you have our email saved!

Important notes:

After participating once, students must wait until the next semester before entering again, so more children can take part.

Only one submission per child per semester is needed (Oct–Dec and Jan–Apr).

To enter the lottery for fall, please complete the form by September 12 at 5:00 PM.

Fall 2025 Sessions

Session 1: October 7, 14, 21, 28

Session 2: November 4, 11, 18

Session 3: December 2, 9, 16

We’re excited to continue offering this free opportunity and appreciate your support as we work to make it accessible to as many families as possible.

Debido a una abrumadora demanda por nuestras clases gratuitas de arte los martes después de escuela (3:30-5:00 pm), estaremos implementando un sistema de lotería para asegurar un acceso justo a todos los estudiantes.
Así es como funcionará: Envía la información de tu hijo(a) llenando la forma que encontrarás en el enlace de abajo. El día 15 de cada mes, sortearemos nombres aleatoriamente para las clases de los meses siguientes. Las familias serán notificadas por correo electrónico, el cual incluirá un enlace para el registro. Después de participar en una ocasión, los estudiantes deberán esperar hasta el siguiente semestre antes de entrar nuevamente, de esta forma más niños y niñas tendrán la oportunidad de participar. Para participar en la lotería, por favor completa la forma antes del 12 de septiembre a las 5:00 pm. (Solo se necesita un registro por niño(a) cada semestre). Estamos emocionados de continuar ofreciendo esta oportunidad gratuita y apreciamos sinceramente tu apoyo mientras trabajamos en hacerlo accesible para tantas familias como sea posible.

Please email holly@theartbase.org
with any questions.
Register for Lottery

Watercolor Studio with Nicole Gogolak
2025-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Mondays, November 3 – 17 (3 classes)
All Skill Levels
$125 for a series or $45 an individual class
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.
Register For Single Session
Register For the Series

Chunky Hand-Knit Blanket with Jennifer Swanson
2025-11-01 14:00 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
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.
Register Here

BOB ROSS Paint & Sip with Brian Colley
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:30 | CO

ART AFTER SCHOOL (OCTOBER - WEDNESDAYS)
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:00 | CO
Students meet an Art Base staff at the flagpole, outside BES, at 3:30PM 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.

Youth Art Academy - October
2025-10-01 14:30 - 2025-10-22 16:30 | CO
Art Base AcadamyWednesdays, 2:30-4:30pmDevelop and maximize your child’s art interest as they develop a higher level of skills and knowledge. Students will learn advanced art techniques and will enjoy a playground of creativity where young minds are nurtured to think outside the box and experiment and discover their unique artistic voice. Art activities are taught in a supportive environment and range from advanced painting and drawing to mixed media.
