We are seeking students from 6th-8th grade for FREE art sessions with experienced local artists! All students' art will be featured in our May Open Awards Show with a reception and featured on our website. Our artists are so excited to share their media with these students.

What you need to know:

Transportation is the responsibility of the parent.
Parents are welcome to stay and help.
All student art is staying with Chaffee Arts for display in the May Open Awards Show (1st-15th) at the Heritage Museum. The student art reception will be May 11th (times TBA). Art will be returned to students after the show.

Chaffee Arts is grateful to:

Funding of the KidZart Classes is underwritten by Operation RoundUp. Operation RoundUp is an innovative community service fundraising program created by Sangre de Cristo Electric Association by consumers who volunteer to round their monthly bill up to the nearest dollar. Funds from those who round up their bill are pooled for charitable contributions through the ORU program. Thank you!

Fiber Arts with JoAnnette Sieve CLASS FULL

January 26th, from 10am to 12pm at the Watershed

Learn to spin wool thread on an authentic spinning wheel and then create a framed work using your wool thread. Come prepared with a saying for your artwork!
Class size is limited to 6
Watershed: 410 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 8121

Mosaic with Sabrina Carter

February 23rd, from 10am to 12pm at the Watershed

Learn to make a small mosaic! We will take simple square tiles and cut small pieces of colored glass to create an image to use as coasters.
Class size is limited to 12
Watershed: 410 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 8121

Acrylic "Pours" with Anyta Vinogradov

March 23rd, from 10am to 12pm at the Watershed

Please join me in creating various acrylic "pours". Bring your imagination and discover your inner artist. Everyone is an artist!
Pre-registration is required, no drop-ins, deadline is March 16, 2019
Class size is limited to 12
Watershed: 410 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 8121

Torch Blown Glass with Barry Stevens CLASS FULL

April 27th, from 10am to 12pm at Vulcan Glass

Learn the basics and safety for torch glassblowing and make either a pendant or a marble. You will be able to use the torch and learn how to shape molten glass into an art object. Must wear close toed shoes.
Class size is limited to 6
Vulcan Glass Art Studio: 33109 County Road 361, Buena Vista, Co 81211