Bugs. Butterflies . Beetles
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-25 12:00 (America/Denver) | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
June 23 – 25, 2026
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Show on Thursday at 11:45 AM
Pre-K (Ages 4 +)
Jump into the mini world of bugs and make art that crawls, flutters, and sparkles! Paint bright butterfly wings, build beetles with shiny patterns, and create wiggly worms and busy ants with collage, clay, and mixed materials. Try stamping, splattering, cutting, gluing, and drawing as you explore spots, stripes, and wild nature designs. Make bug masks, garden scenes, and tiny critter sculptures—then take home a collection of creepy-crawly masterpieces!
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Hues + Brews - Cartoons and Characters: with Stephen Hout
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
All levels welcome
Supplies included
Cartoons and Characters! Come join Aspen Out for a night for goofy good times and learn how to draw your favorite characters from your favorite cartoons!
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

Young at heART - Every Thursday
2026-06-25 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-07-02 12:45 - 14:15, 2026-07-23 12:45 - 14:15 | 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)

Young at heART - Every Thursday
2026-06-25 12:45 - 14:15 | 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:
June 25 – Tish McFee: Abstract Close Up (Oil Pastels)
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)

Painting Columbines in Watercolor: with Nicole Gogolak
2026-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
June 25, 2026
Thursday, 5:00PM – 7:00PM
$65.00
Open to all levels. Supplies provided

Celebrate the delicate beauty of Colorado’s beloved columbine. Learn how to capture the graceful shapes, soft colors, and layered petals of this iconic mountain flower using simple watercolor techniques.
Explore basic watercolor washes, color blending, layering, and gentle detail work to bring the columbine to life on paper. Whether you are new to watercolor or have experience, this workshop offers a welcoming space to slow down, observe closely, and enjoy the meditative process of painting.
Each student will leave with a finished watercolor painting of columbines and a deeper appreciation for this beautiful wildflower.
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The Wizarding Art of Harry Potter
2026-06-29 09:30 - 2026-07-03 15:30 | CO
June 29 – July 3, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM, Friday, 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Art Show on Friday at 11:45AM
Grades: 2+
Step through Platform 9 3/4 and let all things Harry Potter be your artistic muse. Make a papier mâché Sorting Hat, create a one-of-a-kind magic wand (that even Garrick Ollivander would approve of), produce potions and bottles, craft a Big Book of Monsters, design your own Flying Golden Snitch, and more! Celebrate the last day of class by making your own Butterbeer.
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Bees, Baskets & Bread: Collaboration with ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch - TWO
2026-06-29 09:30 - 2026-07-03 15:30 | Rock Bottom Ranch, 2001 Hooks Spur Rd, Basalt, 81621, United States
June 29 – July 3
Monday through Friday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Grades 5 – 8
This camp will be held at Rock Bottom Ranch
Come to Rock Bottom Ranch to learn traditional skills such as bread-making, beekeeping, and basket-weaving using natural materials gathered right here on our property. This week blends outdoor adventure, practical skills, and creative expression, fostering a meaningful experience rooted in tradition, teamwork, and the rhythms of ranch life.
Registration will be done through ACES, and opens February 19. https://aspennature.jumbula.com/summer-camp

Forest Friends: with Brooke Bartlett
2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-02 09:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
June 30 – July 2, 2026
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Art Show at 11:45 AM on Thursday
PreK (ages 4 +)
Step into the forest and start creating! Explore the world of woodland animals and make art inspired by trees, trails, and all the creatures that live under the leaves. . Use paint, paper, and simple sculpture materials—plus plenty of imagination and play. Come ready to create, explore, and take home a bundle of forest-inspired masterpieces!
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Dream It, Write It, Draw It! Make and Illustrate your Own Book: with Rebecca Stirling
2026-07-06 09:30 - 2026-07-10 15:30 | Basalt Regional Library, 4 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 6 – 10, 2026
9:30AM – 3:30PM, Monday – Thursday, 9:30AM – 12:00PM, Friday
Grades 3 + (2026/2027 school year)
Write and illustrate your own story—then launch it into an adventure! You’ll dream up a hero (you, or a character from your imagination), build a whole new world, and send your story off on an epic journey. Create a comedy, a mystery, or a magical quest—travel from fairy tales to knights in shining armor, from the ocean to the mountains, and everywhere in between. You’ll sketch characters, design settings, and bring your tale to life with words, drawings, and lots of imagination. By the end, you’ll have a storybook that’s completely yours—the story of your dreams!
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Art in Bloom: with Kathy Marquez - Cancelled
2026-07-06 09:30 - 2026-07-10 15:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 6 – 10, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM, Friday, 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Art Party at 11:45AM on Friday
Grades: Third +
Explore the beauty of the natural world. Dive into hands-on projects sparked by the colors, patterns, and textures of nature—from plants and animals to mountains, rivers, and skies. Throughout the week, you’ll experiment with fun techniques like painting, collage, printmaking, and mixed media as you create one-of-a-kind artworks such as botanical prints. Come ready to explore, get a little messy, and bring home a collection of nature-inspired masterpieces!
The instructor is bilingual. The class will be taught in English, with translation available if needed.

Portfolio Building: with Joe Hoff
2026-07-06 10:00 - 2026-07-10 16:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 6 – 10, 2026
Monday – Friday, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Grades: 9 – 12
Build a portfolio that’s ready for college applications, contests, grants, and artist residencies. Learn how to photograph and document artwork, organize digital files, curate a strong sequence, and strengthen your work through critique and revision. Explore digital and physical portfolio platforms, then draft an artist statement and artwork captions that connect your ideas and goals across media.
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Young at heART - Every Thursday
2026-07-09 12:45 - 14:15 | 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 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)

Figure Drawing: with Mike De La Rosa
2026-07-09 17:30 - 19:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Join our bi-monthly Figure Drawing Class!
July 9, 2026
Thursday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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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Art Lunch with Sabrina Piersol and Molly Altman
2026-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
Friday, July 10
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Join us for Art Lunch with our exhibiting artist, Savanna LaBauve, as we dine and discuss art and anything else! This is a great chance to walk through their current exhibition, Echoes, 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.
Exhibition Details
Opening Reception: Friday, June 12 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, June 12 at 5:30 PM
On view: June 12 to July 24, 2026
The Art Base is pleased to present Floral Panic, an exhibition featuring the ceramics of Molly Altman and the paintings of Sabrina Piersol. The exhibition explores the artists’ engagement with natural motifs and abstraction. By loosening the constraints of representation, Altman and Piersol envision new, unrestrained ecosystems. Please join the Art Base at our opening reception Friday, June 12th from 5 – 7 PM, with an art talk at 5:30 PM. Admission is free and open to the public.
The worlds within these abstractions emerge from different motivations. For Altman, there is an echo of the impossible bouquets of Dutch still life painting: arrangements that could never exist in nature and reflect on impermanence. Both appear to overcome natural limitations, creating an uncanny sense of abundance. Altman begins by collecting local flora such as thistle, mullein, and amaranth, coating them in multiple thin layers of liquified porcelain. After a meticulous process, the works are fired in a kiln, which vitrifies the clay while burning away the organic plant material and preserving its hollow shell. These delicate, semi-translucent objects are then assembled at impossible densities to create rich, lush environments.
Piersol approaches painting as a sensory collage—a combination of poetry, energy, and exploration. Floral imagery acts as a point of familiarity within her abstractions; its specificity grounds connections between poppies from California, irises from Colorado, and the mountains of Death Valley, bridging distant settings. The spaces within the paintings often hold moments of instability, as though their physics have not fully settled. For Piersol, this instability is formally similar to the Sapphic texts of Ancient Greece: classical poetry that exists only in fragments yet leaves room for projection in the gaps.
From these processes, fragility emerges as a central condition of being. In Altman’s work, the thin translucent ceramics preserve the delicacy of flora by translating it into a material that retains vulnerability, its intricacy demanding care. In Piersol’s paintings, the soft instability of space allows color, luminosity, and form to gently overtake fixed logic with delight.
For both artists, flora behaves like a melody: a rich interior language shaped through encounters with the natural world.

Generously sponsored by Krista Klees and Palladium Group, and Z Group Architecture & Interior Design

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

Art, Healing + Hope: with Sheri Gaynor
2026-07-11 09:30 - 11:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 11, 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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Animals - Scales, Shimmer & Patterns: with Rebecca Stirling
2026-07-13 09:30 - 2026-07-17 15:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 13 – 17, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM, Friday, 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Art Show on Friday at 11:45AM
Grades 1st + (going into 2026/2027 school year)
Get ready to zoom in and make art that shimmers! Have you ever looked closely at a butterfly wing, snake scales, or a dragonfly’s see-through wings? Animals are covered in incredible patterns—and you’ll get to recreate them in your own bold way. You’ll draw, color, paint, and collage using all kinds of paper (even clear cellophane!), plus markers, crayons, glitter, and more. Make spots, stripes, swirls, and scales, then take home a collection of wild, beautiful pattern masterpieces!
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The Art of the Harvest : Collaboration with ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch
2026-07-13 09:30 - 2026-07-17 15:30 | Rock Bottom Ranch, 2001 Hooks Spur Rd, Basalt, 81621, United States
July 13 – 17, 2026
Monday – Friday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Grades 5 – 8
Held at Rock Bottom Ranch
The Art of the Harvest is a program where art, agriculture, and imagination come together. You’ll use vegetables from the ranch to create, carve, dye, print, and more. When you aren’t making art using vegetables, you’ll have the opportunity to play a role in our vegetable production.
Registration through ACES (opens February 19). https://aspennature.org/activity/aces-summer-camp-2026/

Young at heART - Every Thursday
2026-07-16 12:45 - 14:15 | 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 16 – Tish: 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: Drippy Trees (Liquid Watercolors)

Explore.Make.Create - Art Around the World: with Rebecca Stirling
2026-07-20 09:30 - 2026-07-24 15:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 20 – 24, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM, Friday, 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Grades: 2 – 5
Pack your imagination and get ready to travel with art! You’ll explore creative styles, patterns, and projects inspired by places around the world—then make your own colorful masterpieces along the way. Paint, draw, collage, and build as you create art inspired by maps, landmarks, animals, celebrations, and designs from different cultures. Every day is a new “destination” with hands-on projects and lots of creativity—plus plenty of artwork to bring home from your world art adventure!
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Waves, Wonders & Mermaids - Ocean Explore: with Brooke Bartlett
2026-07-21 09:00 - 2026-07-23 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 21 – 23, 2026
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PreK (ages 4 +)
Dive into an underwater adventure—mermaids included! You’ll explore the ocean world and create sea-sparkly art inspired by waves, coral reefs, and amazing sea creatures. Design mermaids (and merfolk!), paint swirling water, build colorful fish and jellyfish, and make “treasures” you’d find on the sea floor. We’ll use paint, collage, and simple sculpture—plus shimmery materials for extra ocean magic. Come ready to imagine, create, and leave with a bundle of under-the-sea masterpieces!
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Color.Cosmos.Creatures - Art + Science: with Lillian McIntyre and Sophie Catto
2026-07-27 09:30 - 2026-07-31 15:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 27 – 31, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Friday, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 2 – 4
A collaboration with Aspen Science Center – held at the Art Base
Dive into a week of messy experiments and masterpiece-making! You’ll mix art and science as you explore anatomy and biology, create color-chemistry art (including chromatography), engineer creative builds, and make projects inspired by fossils, space, and planets. Get ready to test, tinker, splash, and discover—then head home with a stack of amazing creations.
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Wildlife Explorers: with Brooke Bartlett
2026-07-28 09:00 - 2026-07-30 12:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
July 28 – 30, 2026
Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
PreK (ages 4 – 6)
Grab your explorer hat and head out on an art adventure! You’ll create art inspired by wild animals from forests, rivers, mountains, and meadows—think bears, foxes, owls, deer, fish, and more. Paint big animal shapes, collage furry and feathery textures, build masks and puppets, and sculpt tiny creatures with clay. You’ll stamp tracks, make habitat scenes, and use bright colors to bring your wildlife discoveries to life. Get ready to make a little mess, try new materials, and take home a whole collection of wild masterpieces!
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Young at heART - Every Thursday
2026-07-30 12:45 - 14:15 | 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 30 – Carter Johnson: Watercolor
Aug 6 – TBD
Aug 13 – TBD
August 20 – Tish McFee: Drippy Trees (Liquid Watercolors)

Exhibition: 10x10 Name Unseen 2026
2026-07-31 11:00 - 2026-08-15 17:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
On view: July 31 to August 15, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, July 31 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Only Reception: Friday, July 31, 4 PM- 4 PM
The 10_10 Name Unseen Silent Auction is an exhibition showcasing local artists who have generously donated a 10_10 artwork. All panels are available for bidding starting at $100. All proceeds from the auction and pARTy go to support the Art Base’s efforts to make art and creativity available to all.

Opening Reception: 10x10 Name Unseen 2026
2026-07-31 17:00 - 19:00 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
The 10×10 Name Unseen Silent Auction is an exhibition showcasing local artists who have generously donated a 10×10 artwork. All panels are available for bidding starting at $100. All proceeds from the auction and pARTy go to support the Art Base’s efforts to make art and creativity available to all.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 31 from 5 PM- 7 PM
Artist Only Reception: Friday, July 31, 4 PM- 4 PM
On view: July 31 to August 15, 2026

Build, Design, Create: with Sophie Catto
2026-08-03 09:30 - 2026-08-07 15:30 | The Art Base, 174 Midland Ave., Basalt, CO, 81621, United States
August 3 – 7, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Grades: 2nd +
Build, Invent, and Imagine! You’ll design and construct buildings, vehicles, machines, butterflies, ladybugs—anything you can dream up. Using cardboard, recycled materials, simple tools, tape, glue, and lots of creative problem-solving, you’ll plan, prototype, and bring big ideas to life, then paint, customize, and add details to make each project uniquely your own.
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Plants & Potions: Collaboration with ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch
2026-08-03 09:30 - 2026-08-07 15:30 | Rock Bottom Ranch, 2001 Hooks Spur Rd, Basalt, 81621, United States
August 3 – 7, 2026
Monday – Friday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Grades 3 – 4
This camp will be held at Rock Bottom Ranch
This week of Plants and Potions is taught in collaboration with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). Each day, campers will spend the morning with ACES educators exploring hands-on activities aligned with the camp’s theme. In the afternoon, TAB educators will guide creative art projects that build on and connect to the concepts introduced earlier in the day. These collaboration camps are perfect for children that love spending time in nature and making art!
Step into a world of wonder where nature is your laboratory! During Plants & Potions, campers will dive into hands-on adventures that blend plant science with a touch of whimsy and wizardry. Campers will build their skills in plant identification, brew sun teas, paint with plants, and experiment with reaction potions. Leave this week with a better understanding of the hidden benefits and uses of plants that makes them magical.
Registration through ACES (opens February 19). https://aspennature.jumbula.com/summer-camp

Gnome Adventure: Collaboration with ACES at Rock Bottom Ranch
2026-08-03 09:30 - 2026-08-07 15:30 | Rock Bottom Ranch, 2001 Hooks Spur Rd, Basalt, 81621, United States
August 3 – 7, 2026
Monday – Friday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Grades 1 – 2
This camp will be held at Rock Bottom Ranch
This week of Gnome Adventures is taught in collaboration with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). Each day, campers will spend the morning with ACES educators exploring hands-on activities aligned with the camp’s theme. In the afternoon, TAB educators will guide creative art projects that build on and connect to the concepts introduced earlier in the day. These collaboration camps are perfect for children that love spending time in nature and making art!
Magic abounds at Rock Bottom Ranch and when you walk around our secret paths, you’ll find out why! Explore the forests, wetlands, gardens, pastures, and ponds at the ranch while looking for secret messages left behind by gnomes. Woodland Gnomes, Farm Gnomes, Garden Gnomes….you’ll learn the ways of our magical friends and even build your own gnome home!
Registration through ACES opens February 19. https://aspennature.jumbula.com/summer-camp
