Explore, Express, Create!

Unleash your creativity with our classes designed for fun, discovery, and growth. These sessions foster a love for art while nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for future success.

Students will:

  • Experiment with exciting new art materials and techniques.
  • Use their imagination to develop original ideas.
  • Learn to visually express themselves with confidence and joy.

Let’s make art an adventure!

Mondays: MIDDLE SCHOOL ART

We are excited to be partnering with Access Second Shift this semester! This program will run for nine weeks, with Basalt Middle School students walking over to the Art Base alongside a liaison each Monday. Please plan to pick up your child promptly at 5:00 PM at the Art Base.

This after-school art class is a creative playground for middle school students who love to make, experiment, and try new things. Students will explore drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media while learning fun techniques, creative shortcuts, and problem-solving skills. The class also introduces students to AI as a creative tool, with age-appropriate lessons focused on using it thoughtfully and responsibly. Emphasis is placed on experimentation, layering, and discovering personal style—without pressure to be “perfect.” Each session fosters curiosity, confidence, and self-expression in a supportive, low-stress environment where students can connect with friends and enjoy the process of making art.

with Sophie Catto
February 9th – April 6, 2026
Mondays, 3:30-5:00 PM
Grades 5 – 8
Collaboration with Access After School

*Rolling registration. Sign up when available on Access Roaring Fork’s website!

Registration

Tuesdays: FREE ART AFTER SCHOOL

Location: Students will meet an Art Base staff member at the flagpole outside BES at 3:30 PM and walk to The Art Base.

After-school classes are a a fun and welcoming space where elementary students can explore their creativity and imagination. Students will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media while learning basic art skills through hands-on projects and playful exploration. Emphasis is placed on creativity, curiosity, and self-expression rather than perfection, helping young artists build confidence and enjoy the process of making art. In a supportive and encouraging environment, students will make new friends, try new materials, and discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own.Please email holly@theartbase.org
with any questions.

with Sophie Catto
January 13, 20, 27, 2026
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM
1st – 4th Grade
Free

Register for Lottery

Wednesdays: FREE ART AFTER SCHOOL

Location: Students will meet an Art Base staff member at the flagpole outside BES at 3:30 PM and walk to The Art Base.

After-school classes are a a fun and welcoming space where elementary students can explore their creativity and imagination. Students will experiment with drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media while learning basic art skills through hands-on projects and playful exploration. Emphasis is placed on creativity, curiosity, and self-expression rather than perfection, helping young artists build confidence and enjoy the process of making art. In a supportive and encouraging environment, students will make new friends, try new materials, and discover the joy of creating something uniquely their own.Please email holly@theartbase.org
with any questions.

with Sophie Catto
January 14, 21, 28, 2026
Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00 PM
Ages: 1st Grade and up

Register for Lottery

New Registration Process: Lottery System

Due to overwhelming demand for our Free Tuesday Art Afterschool, we are introducing a lottery system to ensure fair access for all students.

How it works:

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

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

  3. 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.

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.