Art Classes in Fort Collins
Learn how to draw or paint with professional art classes at the 3 Square Art Center in Fort Collins, Colorado
Art Classes in Fort Collins at 3 Square Art
Take an art class in Fort Collins at 3 Square Art! Our art classes are designed to help students explore classical studio techniques as well as contemporary approaches in abstract art while gradually increasing skill and confidence in the creation of art. Our art courses range from classical training drawing and painting, figure drawing, color theory, abstraction, and other specialty classes.
Art is about self-expression, exploration, and personal growth. Our classes foster a supportive and inspiring environment where you can connect with fellow artists, share ideas, and embark on a transformative artistic journey together.
Whether you're a beginner seeking to unleash your creativity or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, our art classes are designed to elevate your artistic journey to new heights. Join us at 3 Square Art for an art class and unlock the artist within you. Let your imagination soar as you paint, draw, and create alongside a community of passionate artists!
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Art Classes—Learn how to paint and draw with professional Art Classes at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins, Colorado!
Spring Semester Classes are now open for enrollment!
Select a class below to learn more or to sign up for an art class or open session!
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way - things I had no words for.”
Introduction to Figure Drawing
Introduction to Figure Drawing is a six-week intensive course designed to equip artists with the essential skills for capturing the human form through observation and drawing. This class demystifies the complexities of the figure by starting with dynamic gesture drawing to capture motion and life, progressing through understanding proportions, anatomy, and culminating in detailed studies of hands, feet, and the human head. Students will learn to deconstruct the figure into manageable elements - from skeletal structure to muscle mass, enhancing accuracy and depth in their work. Through hands-on practice with photographic and anatomical references, this course builds a robust foundation for Life Drawing.
Foundations in Art - Drawing II
Drawing II is designed to advance your technical skills and deepen your expressive potential as an artist. This course is designed to refine your technical abilities while expanding your creative vision. We guide you through mastering volume via hatching, understanding spatial planes, rendering textures with finesse, and culminating in a masterpiece that speaks your unique voice. Each session is a hands-on exploration of mediums and techniques, unlocking the narrative and emotional power of your art. Although we recommend completing Drawing I, this course offers the flexibility to join as a comprehensive program or dive into specific classes that resonate with your artistic journey.
Master Class in Landscape Painting
Step into the world of oil painting mastery with our immersive Master Class in Landscape Painting led by professional artist, Craig Andrew McKee. Over four enriching weeks, participants will embark on a side-by-side creative journey, culminating in the creation of a single captivating landscape masterpiece on a professionally crafted panel. Guided by Craig's expertise, each weekly session will unveil the secrets of oil painting, from mastering color palettes to refining brush techniques essential for capturing the essence of nature's beauty.
Winter Whispers with Watercolors
Embark on an enchanting journey through the tranquil and sleeping beauty of the winter landscape and skyscapes of Colorado with our new watercolor class at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins! This exclusive class, held in January and February, invites you to explore the serene and quiet charm of winter scenes, capturing snow-laden fields, frozen lakes, frost-kissed landscapes and the unique palette of umber and ocher tones that define this enchanting season.
Secret Songs of Spring in Watercolors
Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of watercolors with our class Secret Songs of Spring in Watercolors at 3 Square Art in Fort Collins, Colorado. Experience into the subtle awakening of nature's beauty as we explore the delicate nuances that herald the arrival of spring. Using a soft palette of vibrant colors, touches of viridian green and lemon yellow, light blues and soft brown, we will capture the small, yet profound changes that bloom into the vibrant tapestry of the season. Join us in this artistic exploration, where every brushstroke unveils the secret songs of spring, inviting you to embrace the beauty of nature’s hidden details.
Foundations in Art - Drawing I - New Session, Mar - May!
This is an Academy-style art course that teaches the foundations of art with essential drawing skills and techniques. Learn the basics of drawing and “how to see” objects through structured classes with targeted drawing lessons. The class explores contour drawing, positive and negative shapes, and shading techniques. These lessons help develop a toolset for drawing and visually communicating with line and shape.
Foundations in Art - Painting I - New Session, Apr - May!
Painting I is a foundational art course that teaches the foundations of art with essential painting skills and techniques. Learn the basics of painting and “how to control” the medium of oil paint with structured classes with targeted painting lessons. The class explores oil painting tools and mediums, monochromatic shading, use of analogous and complementary colors, basic abstraction, composition and final critiques. These lessons help develop a toolset for visually communicating through painting.
Open Life Drawing with Nude Model
This figurative life drawing open session features a live, nude model posing for quick gestural and long-term poses and is open to the public (nude model session participants must be 18 years or older). The Figure Drawing Open Session is an excellent class to practice and hone your figurative drawing and painting skills.
This self-instructed portrait drawing/painting group session (no instructor) is excellent for those looking to brush up on their portrait and figurative drawing skills and to meet up with other artists in Fort Collins, Colorado. Artists of all skill levels and media are welcome to join our self-instructed group sessions! Walk-in’s are welcome but we recommend buying a full course, a pack of tickets, or a drop-in ticket to reserve your spot since space is limited.
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