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Resolve to make art part of your life in 2026

Come grow with us.

WORKSHOPS

By Ben Harden

 

In this two day workshop, students will learn the basics of Artistic Anatomy and then learn how to figure sketch from a live model using classical techniques.

Saturday January 31 and Saturday, February 7 from 1-4:30

photo of figure sketching class students and instructor Ben Harden

By Rick Dallago

 

Learn to paint with acrylics and make your 2026 New Year's resolution come true in this four session workshop. Invited guest, Rick Dallago shares his knowledge of acrylic painting in this fun and engaging class. Students will work from a photo of a still life and make a lifelike painting to be proud of.

Thursdays, February 5 -26 from 6-8

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By Ninel Senatorova

Play with watercolor and make cards and Valentine themed gifts for special friends and loved ones with Ninel's help and guidance.

 

Saturday February 7 and Sunday, February 8 from 10:30-12:30

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By Raz Seri

 

Draw the figure from a live model using classical methods with Raz Seri

 

Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29 from 12:30-4

figure class drawings and student

CLASSICAL ART

By Raz Seri

 

Learn how to draw using classical techniques in our ongoing and individually paced foundational academic course.

 

For beginning to advanced students.

December, January, February and March Fridays 1-3:30

December, January, February and March Saturdays 9:30-12

display of plaster casts and student drawings

By Raz Seri

 

Set up a personal still life and paint over 6 sessions

February - March Fridays 1-3:30

February - March Saturdays 9:30-12

still life painting by Heather McGarey

PAINTING

By Ben Harden

 

Get started painting in oils. Learn about values, mixing colors and how to draw with a brush. 

Continuing students will work from still life setups for more advancement.

January, February and March Sundays 1-3

Instructor Ben Harden with oil painting student

By Chad Church

Explore painting in an abstract way by while playing and learning more about color mixing, the power of values, shapes and composition that resonate with your internal memories and dreams.

January-March Saturdays from 10-12

oil painting of Alaskan landscape by instructor Chad Church

By Chad Church

Discover how to mix color by feel instead of fear.

This course guides artists to trust their eyes, instincts, and emotional responses while learning more about what makes colors work.

January - March Saturdays from 12:30-2

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By Ninel Senatorova

Gouache is a favorite medium for painters, especially illustrators. Learn more about gouache and what it can do in these 6 session classes.

​January-February Tuesdays from 2-4

February-March Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30

gouache painting of Arches by instructor Ninel Senatorova

By Ninel Senatorova

Learn to paint a flower with oil paints in this introductory class. Students will learn how to mix oil paints to get the shade of color they want and make a close up view of a favorite flower.

Feb - March Thursdays from 1-3

close up of oil painting of flower by Ninel Senatorova

By Ninel Senatorova

Discover how to mix color by feel instead of fear.

This course guides artists to trust their eyes, instincts, and emotional responses rather than rigid color charts or formulas.

​January-February Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30

February - March Wednesdays from 2-4

watercolor painting copy of Matisse painting by instructor Ninel Senatorova

DRAWING & MIXED MEDIA

Ninel Senatorova, Instructor

Combine watercolor, ink and gouache in this mixed media class.

January-February Wednesdays from 2-4

February-March Tuesdays from 4:30-6

watercolor and ink mixed media painting by instructor Ninel Senatorova

By Ben Harden

 

Being able to drawa is a necessary skill for painting. Ben demonstrates how to draw with paint and shares exercises for the class as the first step for making a painting.

January, February and March Sundays from 3:30-5

drawing with paint by instructor Ben Harden

By Leah Trumble

Develop your ideas for a children's book into a detailed story board. Continuing students will refine their illustration using materials of their choice.

February - March Sundays from 10:30-12:30

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BSoFA ONLINE

By Krys De Nicolo

 

Learn from how to use the popular and accessible digital drawing and painting Procreate app.

January, February and March Fridays from 11-1

digital art using Procreate app on tablet by instructor Krys De Nicolo

ART FOR YOUTH

By Krys De Nicolo

January, February and March Fridays from 4:30-6

 

Draw from your imagination using photos and real life objects with the help of Krys De Nicolo

graphite drawing of collage of images by intructor Krys De Nicolo

By Roy Vu

 

Learn how to draw anime style with Roy and create your own characters.

January, February and March Saturdays from 2:30-4

anime character drawn by instructor Roy Vu

ART CAMPS

BSoFA Spring Break Mini Art Camp meets Tuesday - Thursday, March 17-19 from 11-2

For art lovers aged 11-15 or so :)

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BSoFA Summer Art Camp 2026 will be ready​ for signups on December 5, from 4-7 at our building wide First Friday Open House Event. Visit to learn more and get an early-bird sign up discount coupon. Let's make the magic happen again!

Art Camp 2026 will meet June and July weekdays from 12:30-4 - After Camp from 4-5:15​

 
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© 2026 by Boulder School of Fine Art

2810 Wilderness Place Suite B | 303-819-5923 | sharon@bsofa.net

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