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Welcome to the home of the best adult art classes in Los Alamos! If you are looking for art classes that will inspire and fulfill YOU, look no further. Our art classes for adults provide relaxation, creative expression, and the perfect break to recharge from your hectic city life. Learn artistic technique combined with your authentic self-expression and feel encouraged to BE YOU, as you tap into your creativity! In our warm art studio, express yourself fully and feel the freedom and joy of your inner-creativity!
Intro to Watercolor
When: Sat Mar 22, 2025 - Apr 5, 2025
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $75
About: This introductory watercolor painting class for adults is designed to help beginners discover the fluidity and versatility of watercolor. In Session 1, students will focus on testing various techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, and layering to understand how the medium behaves. In Session 2, they will begin their first landscape painting, learning how to build layers of color and shape to create depth and atmosphere. In Session 3, students will refine their landscape, adding details and highlights, and experimenting with texture and contrast to bring their painting to life. The class fosters creativity and allows participants to gain confidence with each new step.
Intro to Drawing with Charcoal
When: Sat Apr 5
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $25
About: This introductory charcoal drawing class for adults focuses on the expressive qualities of charcoal as a medium. Participants will learn basic techniques such as line drawing, blending, and creating tonal contrasts while working with different types of charcoal—both compressed and vine. The class will guide students through capturing form, texture, and light in simple subjects like still life or basic figures, helping them build confidence in their drawing skills while exploring the rich, dramatic effects charcoal offers.
Thrift Painting Upcycle
When: Wed Apr 9
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
In this hands-on class, students will embark on a creative journey of transformation by selecting an unattractive framed artwork from a local thrift store. The challenge is to repurpose the piece, breathing new life into it through either adding to the existing image or completely reimagining it into something entirely new. Whether by layering vibrant paint or mixed media, students will learn how to work with pre-existing compositions and materials, finding inspiration in the overlooked or forgotten. The class will encourage experimentation and innovation, with each student leaving with a unique, personalized piece of art that tells its own story of rebirth and creative expression.
Family Studio: Kites for Littles
When: Sat, Apr 19, 2025
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: Free
About:
Get ready for a fun and creative family activity in this hands-on kite decorating class! Designed for families with kids aged 5 and under, this class invites little ones and their parents to join together and create their very own personalized kites. Using crayons, markers, and an assortment of colorful stickers, families will have the chance to design vibrant and unique kites that are sure to soar with creativity.
Parents will assist their young children in drawing, coloring, and decorating their kites, encouraging artistic expression while spending quality time together. This class is a wonderful opportunity for families to bond over a fun and imaginative project.
Intro to Acrylic Painting
When: Sun Apr 6 - Sun Apr 13
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $50
About:
This introductory acrylic painting class for adults is designed to introduce beginners to the vibrant world of acrylics. In Session 1, students will learn basic techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, and creating texture, while working on a simple still life or abstract composition. In Session 2, they will build upon those skills, completing their painting by adding layers, refining details, and experimenting with different finishes. The class emphasizes creativity and experimentation, offering a supportive environment to explore the dynamic qualities of acrylic paint.
Beginning Wheel
When: Wed, May 7, 2025 - May 28, 2025
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $175
About:
Students will learn the basics of throwing pottery on a wheel. The first 3 weeks will be 3 hour sessions with the 4th being a 1 hour session for glazing.
Recycled Jewelry Class
When: Tues Apr 15
Where: Fuller Lodge Art Center
Price: $45
About:
Turn old, unwanted, or broken jewelry into something new and wonderful in this one day workshop. Students will learn a few jewelry making basics before being set loose to forage through a collection of recycled jewelry.