Art After School (Tuesdays - March)
2026-03-24 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | CO

Copper Etching - Pattern, Line & Design: with Karen Edgerly
2026-03-25 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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Art After School (Wednesdays - March)
2026-03-25 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States

Abstract Painting Series: with Mindy Vernon
2026-03-25 18:00 - 2026-04-08 19:30, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 2026-04-15 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 2026-04-22 19:30, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 2026-04-29 19:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
March 4, 11 and 18, 2026
Wednesdays, 6:00PM / 8:30PM
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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Young at heART Thursdays
2026-03-26 12:15 - 14:15, 2026-04-02 12:15 - 14:15, 2026-04-09 12:15 - 14:15, 2026-04-16 12:15 - 14:15 | Eagle County Community Center, 20 Eagle County Dr, El Jebel, CO, 81623, United States
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 day of ready to create!

Week of Watercolor: March 30 - April 3, 2026
2026-03-30 10:00 - 2026-04-03 15:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
March 30 – April 3, 2026
Monday – Friday, 10:00AM / 3:30PM
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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Art After School (Wednesdays - April)
2026-04-01 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
This after-school art class is a creative playground for middle school students who love to make, experiment, and try new things.

Oil Painting: with Matt Hays (Session I)
2026-04-02 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-16 13:00 - 15:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
April 2 – 23, 2026
Thursdays, 1:00PM / 3:30PM
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.
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Art After School (Tuesdays - April)
2026-04-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-04-14 15:30 - 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States

Art, Healing + HOPE: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-04-11 09:30 - 11:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
March 12, 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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Sunday, April 12 - Crafternoon
2026-04-12 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, 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!

Figure Drawing: with Mike De La Rosa
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
April 16, 2026
Thursday, 5:00PM / 7:00PM
Open to all skill levels
Bring your own supplies
Join us for a relaxed, evening figure drawing session open to artists of all levels. Working from a live model, participants will explore gesture, proportion, anatomy, and expressive mark-making through a series of timed poses ranging from quick sketches to longer studies. This monthly class offers a supportive, community-focused environment to practice, experiment, and sharpen your observational drawing skills. Instruction and light guidance will be available, making this an ideal space for both beginners and experienced artists to draw regularly and stay inspired.
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Bringing Nature into the Studio: with Dan Young
2026-04-17 10:00 - 15:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
April 17 – 19, 2026
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10:00AM / 3:00PM
Open to all skill levels
Supplies Provided
Learn the fundamentals of landscape oil painting—design, color, and composition—while working from photos in the classroom to bring the outdoors in. Through demonstrations indoors and out, Dan will teach you how to simplify and edit the natural world for stronger, more dynamic paintings. You’ll also learn how to create a solid plan up front, so you spend more time painting and less time fixing mistakes.
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