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14 - 18+ yrs
Thu, Mar 6, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Class Experience
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Pablo Picasso.
Healthy self expression is vital to becoming a well balanced human being and art is part of our universal human experience. Being able to articulate yourself visually is your birthright as a human. Drawing is at the core of the visual arts and a fundamental tool to convey our ideas and feelings. It can be daunting, even frustrating, to begin this journey.
Drawing, however, is a learned skill that anyone can enjoy with some instruction and practice. This course is a true introduction to the fundamentals of drawing. Unlocking the foundations of drawing gives the artist the groundwork to draw from the imagination and become fluent in the visual arts.
Learning the cardinal tools such as value, line and proportion give the artist the language to unlock their creativity and create work that is meaningful. There is a misconception that artists are born with a gift that others are not. In reality all that is necessary to draw efficiently is a pencil and the willingness to learn the techniques. If you have been doodling in your notebook during math class, have taken some drawing classes before and want to hone your skills, or have a fear of drawing because you don’t feel like you got the “drawing gene” this class is for you!
Every artist is different and what is right for one may not work for another so we will explore different techniques and paths to help you find the right way to get your ideas to flow out of your pencil. You will learn exercises in creativity for those times that you want to draw but your mind seems to go blank. Together we will help you fine tune your strengths and take the fear out of your perceived weaknesses.
Other Things To Know
- Prepayment is required for all programs.
- Registrations are non-refundable, please check your dates carefully.
- Please see our Refunds/Cancellations Page for more information.
Reviews for Sweet Ridge Studios
4.9 out of 5
Based on 76 provider ratings
Stephanie C.
Apr 3, 2025
Loved:
New and creative activities every week. Love the bubbles and songs too! Maren is so sweet with the kiddos:)
Improvements:
NA
Sweet Sprouts
Location: Sweet Ridge Studios | Instructor: Maren Jacobson
Jody P.
Mar 25, 2025
Loved:
Everything! It was super fun! Sandra was great, patient, mellow, excellent teacher!
Improvements:
The chairs were hard to sit on for a class.
Learn to Draw Rafiki with Colored Pencils!
Location: Sweet Ridge Studios | Instructor: Sandra Davis
Response from Sweet Ridge Studios
Hi Jody, we're so glad you enjoyed Sandra's class! She is an exceptional instructor and a delightful person to be in the presence of. Next time you are at the studio for a workshop, please let one of the instructors know that you would prefer a different seat, we have two other options available. We'll see you soon for more Art! Best, Melinda
Stacy J.
Mar 22, 2025
Loved:
These heroes invited DPS kids to camp due to last second closure and it saved our work lives. Our kid had a blast most importantly!
Improvements:
Nada
Jeffco Spring Break Art Camp
Location: Sweet Ridge Studios | Instructor: Charlotte Rica, Tim Tindle
Response from Sweet Ridge Studios
Hi Stacy, Thanks for the awesome review! We were delighted to have your kiddos attend and loved the projects they created. We're glad it saved your work day and that everyone had fun too. We love it when it is a win win! We'll see you soon for more school out day art camps. We have several coming up in April or we'll see you for Summer Art Camps, our favorite time of the year. Best, Melinda
Katherine W.
Mar 22, 2025
Loved:
Really great balance of information/learning and creating!!
Improvements:
I love the weekend availability.
Learn to Draw Rafiki with Colored Pencils!
Location: Sweet Ridge Studios | Instructor: Sandra Davis
Response from Sweet Ridge Studios
Hi Katherine, Thank you for your review and I am so happy you enjoyed Sandra's class. She is one of the best teachers I've had the pleasure of learning from and truly knows how to educate and empower her students to be authentic and creative artists. She has classes coming up in April and in the Fall and we would love to have you join. Best, Melinda
Cindy C.
Mar 19, 2025
Loved:
The activities.
Improvements:
Nothing!
Jeffco Spring Break Art Camp
Location: Sweet Ridge Studios | Instructor: Charlotte Rica, Tim Tindle
Response from Sweet Ridge Studios
Hi Cindy, Thank you for your review. Mr. Tim is an avid ceramicist and an excellent three dimensional instructor. He thoroughly enjoyed teaching the students the steps necessary to sculpt a Colorado columbine and then enhanced it by painting a landscape to "plant" it in. Truly a mixed media gem. We'll see you soon for more no school art camps, including Summer! Best, Melinda
Sweet Ridge Studios Location
About Sweet Ridge Studios
Our mission is to inspire Wonder and reward Curiosity to create lifelong learners and artists. When we Create we build community and in community we thrive.
We are located in the heart of Wheat Ridge Colorado right off 38th Avenue and offer dynamic and engaging art education for Everybody!
We have art classes for kids ages 3 to 18 as well as after school art clubs. We offer art camps when school is out during the Summer, school work days for teachers in both Jeffco and DPS and holidays. We host “Kids Night Out” the third Saturday of the month where you can drop your student off for an open studio style night of fun.
For Adults we have a rotating line up of classes and workshops as well as Date Nights the second Saturday of the month, Grab your partner, bestie or bae and come have a creative night out with us. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill or refine what you already know.
In our teaching we focus on process over product and encourage play and experimentation in artmaking.
We have a bright, playful studio, full of love and laughter that we welcome you and your family into. Join us to build a thriving creative community in Wheat Ridge.
