Still Life Open Studio
Join local artist, Steve Knox for a drop in, open-studio style still life workshop. ‘Still life’–where items from everyday life are arranged and used as the subject matter for a painting, drawing etc. – is one of the oldest types of subjects depicted in art throughout the centuries. In these sessions, Steve will be on hand to answer questions, offer suggestions, and to work right alongside participants as they work on their own depictions of our collection of still life items.
Date/Time: *Note, these are drop in sessions, and anyone may attend
Wed. April 12th 6-8 pm
Wed. May 10th 6-8 pm
Number of Participants: 25
Instructor: Steve Knox
Where: Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave
Materials: Participants should bring materials of their choosing (ie. painting, drawing, mixed media, etc.). Some items may be on hand if needed.
Course Cost: Free, with a suggested donation of $5.00
Sketchbook Sessions
‘Sketchbook Sessions’ are monthly events for open work time for artists to drop in and work in their sketchbooks. This is a great time to plan out a project, do some simple doodling, and talk art ideas with others. Sketchbook Sessions will be facilitated by Artist Desirée Brothe, who will be on hand with a daily sketchbook prompt!
Date/Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023; 10am-12pm
Number of Participants: 25
Instructor: Desirée Brothe
Where: Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave
Materials: Participants are encouraged to bring their own books and materials that they’d like to create with that day!
Course Cost: Free, with suggested donation
Basics of Acrylics
This workshop will cover a variety of methods and techniques for using acrylic paint to achieve a wide variety of results. Acrylic is an incredibly diverse paint, especially when paired with special mediums that can improve texture, slow dry time, or be thickend for 3D effects. Participants should prepare a small 5×5 sketch or doodle to use as a reference for a finished product
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 5:30-8:00 pm
Number of Participants: 18
Instructor: Desirée Brothe
Where: Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave
Materials: Materials will be provided with the cost of the workshop.
Course Cost: $25.00