Art classes in Estes Park, Colorado 

Art Classes

Estes Park Art Classes, Workshops, & Events

Looking to indulge your artistic side during your vacation in Estes Park? We highly recommend a visit to Estes Park’s art galleries, but if you want to get more hands-on, check out the art classes and workshops offered in town.

Classes and Workshops

The Art Center of Estes Park offers adult art classes for its members and non-members throughout the year and hosts many Friday and Saturday workshops like “Fun with Color,” or “Painting Dramatic Skies in Watercolor.” Fees range from $20 to $175 (subject to change) for non-members and classes generally last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Cultural Arts Council partners with Estes Outreach to offer arts and crafts classes during the year. Classes span a range of topics from low key paintings to jewelry making.

Legg Studio hosts The Masters Easel Art Academy with several art workshops. These workshops are two to four-day affairs with a one-hour lunch break each day and feature different instructors and themes. Topics can range from landscape paintings to still-life oil paintings. Costs can range from $425 to $925 (subject to change).

Art Events

Estes Park has many artistic festivals and events during the year, with many notable annual events.

  • Every Memorial Day Weekend you can attend the Art Market in Bond Park.
  • In June, attend the Estes Park Jazz Festival and Art Walk, an event that combines live music with exhibits of the finest regional work.
  • June also has the Windows to the West Art Show and Sale to highlight the works and pieces of Western art.
  • In August, come on out for the Plein Air Rockies! This event honors the tradition of painting outdoors and hosts several artist competitions like the quick draw and the kids paint-out. Art will also be for sale at the auction.
  • Every Labor Day Weekend, there’s the Arts & Crafts Show in Bond Park which features more than 100 artisans and craftsmen.
  • In December, there’s the Annual Holiday Art Exhibition & Sale through the Cultural Arts Council.

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