FoCo Creative Kids Art Academy

$35.00

NEW PROGRAM
Designed with our homeschool community in mind—while welcoming all students—this cumulative Academy offers standards-based art instruction led by a professional artist and certified K–12 Art educator.

“I taught art for 10 years in both Pennsylvania and Colorado, working with students from Pre-K through 12th grade and developing hundreds of lessons along the way. In 2022, I stepped away from public education to build my own business, Denver Art Days LLC, where I continue to educate and connect with my community. I’m passionate about sharing my love of art and inspiring students of all ages.”

July 9
Session A: Painted Ice Cream Cones
12:30–2:00 PM → Ages 5–9
→ Discover the art historical works of Wayne Theibaud.
→ Learn to mix 6 values of one color with paint.
→ Focus: color mixing + value + painting basics

Session B: Drawing 3D Desserts
2:30–4:00 PM → Ages 10–15
→ Discover the art historical works of Wayne Theibaud.
→ Learn to draw and paint three-dimensional shapes to create realistic cakes and pies.
→ Focus: shading + form

August 6
Session A: Beginner Relief Printmaking
12:30–2:00 PM → Ages 5–9
→ Create relief prints by carving designs onto styrofoam.
→ Discover the art of making multiples.
→ Focus: line‍ + texture

Session B: Beginner Printmaking
2:30–4:00 PM → Ages 10–15
→ Create relief prints by carving designs onto styrofoam.
→ Discover the art of making multiples.
→ Focus: line + texture

WHERE
📍 Elevations Credit Union Old Town Community Room
Fort Collins, Colorado

Our Instructor:
Melanie Damore
Colorado Teacher’s License: Visual Arts (PK-12) #351710
Background Checked, CPR Certified
www.MelanieDamore.com

Kids classes are limited to 12 students. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Sessions:

NEW PROGRAM
Designed with our homeschool community in mind—while welcoming all students—this cumulative Academy offers standards-based art instruction led by a professional artist and certified K–12 Art educator.

“I taught art for 10 years in both Pennsylvania and Colorado, working with students from Pre-K through 12th grade and developing hundreds of lessons along the way. In 2022, I stepped away from public education to build my own business, Denver Art Days LLC, where I continue to educate and connect with my community. I’m passionate about sharing my love of art and inspiring students of all ages.”

July 9
Session A: Painted Ice Cream Cones
12:30–2:00 PM → Ages 5–9
→ Discover the art historical works of Wayne Theibaud.
→ Learn to mix 6 values of one color with paint.
→ Focus: color mixing + value + painting basics

Session B: Drawing 3D Desserts
2:30–4:00 PM → Ages 10–15
→ Discover the art historical works of Wayne Theibaud.
→ Learn to draw and paint three-dimensional shapes to create realistic cakes and pies.
→ Focus: shading + form

August 6
Session A: Beginner Relief Printmaking
12:30–2:00 PM → Ages 5–9
→ Create relief prints by carving designs onto styrofoam.
→ Discover the art of making multiples.
→ Focus: line‍ + texture

Session B: Beginner Printmaking
2:30–4:00 PM → Ages 10–15
→ Create relief prints by carving designs onto styrofoam.
→ Discover the art of making multiples.
→ Focus: line + texture

WHERE
📍 Elevations Credit Union Old Town Community Room
Fort Collins, Colorado

Our Instructor:
Melanie Damore
Colorado Teacher’s License: Visual Arts (PK-12) #351710
Background Checked, CPR Certified
www.MelanieDamore.com

Kids classes are limited to 12 students. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

No experience needed! Just bring your creativity and personality! We’ll provide the skills, materials, and fun!

Registration In order to guarantee seating registration for the entire party is required. Anyone present at our sessions must purchase a seat due to limited capacity. Payment is due at the time of booking your reservation.

Class Time The workshop will begin promptly at scheduled start time, we recommend that you arrive 15 - 20 minutes prior to the session start time to grab a drink or snack and get settled. If you arrive after the session start time, we will do our best to assist you with catching up if possible. We do not offer a refund or a reschedule in the event that you are late for your session.

Included with Workshops All materials are included to complete each project. Food and drinks must be purchased separately through the brewery.

Dress Code We currently do not provide aprons for our guests. Art materials can certainly get messy, and may be permanent once dried. We recommend that you wear something in anticipation that it may get painted on.

Refund/Cancellation Policy Cancellations made 24+ hours in advance of the event will be issued a refund for full amount paid. Refunds are not available for cancellations within 24 hours. Custom events such as Paint Your Pet will not receive a refund.

PLEASE NOTE: If a class does not have sufficient reservations, the class may be canceled or rescheduled. Denver Art Days reserves the right to cancel any session due to unforeseen circumstances.

Age Policy
All of our classes are open to a wide range of ages, and we generally recommend participation for ages 7 and up.

For most classes, students under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Please note that all attendees—whether creating or accompanying—are required to purchase a seat. Please contact us for special accommodations.

FoCo Creative Kids Classes
Our FoCo Creative Kids classes are designed specifically for young artists. Drop-off is permitted for children ages 5 and up. Parents or guardians must show ID to sign kids in and out, and ensure a timely pickup. A late fee of $1 per minute will be applied after a 10-minute grace period.

The Elevations community space is large and accommodating; parents are welcome to stay and quietly work at designated tables in the back if they prefer. There are also several cafes in the area.

Gratuity Tipping your instructor 15-20% is never expected, but always appreciated.