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Bemis School of Art

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Bemis School of Art is a year-round facility at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center dedicated to arts education for all ages. Experienced artists and art instructors, large studios and limited class size create a motivational and supportive environment for exploring creative potential. New sessions begin each January, June and September.

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    Bemis School of Art

    30 West Dale Street
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903

    Phone: 719-475-2444   |   Email   |   Official Website

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  • Upcoming Events

    06/04/12- 07/09/12	Photographic Lighting~ Flash 101 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Photographic Lighting~ Flash 101 Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 4-July 9, 2012 Photographic Lighting- Flash 101 A course designed to teach the use of the external flash for DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras. Basic physics of light, color of light and flash exposure through discussion and demonstration. At the end of this class, you will be able to use your flash for maximum effect for both indoor and outdoor lighting situations. Though not required, a basic understanding of camera principles taught in Digital SLR 101 and/or Creative DSLR...
    06/05/12- 07/10/12	Digital SLR 101 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Digital SLR 101 Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 5-July 10, 2012 Digital SLR 101 If you use digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera primarily on Program mode, this class is for you, learn the theory of light and color, exposure control, composition and how to use your camera’s functions to properly control your photographs and exposure. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to every class.
    06/09/12	Introduction to the Art of Encaustics Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Introduction to the Art of Encaustics Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 9, 2012 This three hour class, morning or afternoon, begins with an overview of the historical background of the medium and a visual survey of contemporary encaustic art. Class is followed by demonstrations of techniques such as incising, line and edge, collage, use of oil pigments, glazing, stencils, monotypes and carving. Following the instructor demonstrations, participants will enjoy a brief (20-30 minute) hands-on encaustic painting session. This introductory class is suitable for anyone who...
    06/23/12- 06/24/12	Painting With Encaustics Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Painting With Encaustics Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 23-June 24, 2012 This hands-on painting workshop focuses primarily on overwhelming you with techniques on how to paint with pigmented beeswax (encaustics). A supremely fun and easy medium suitable for both the novice and experienced, painters and non-painters alike, the workshop provides all materials for two 8” x 8” encaustic paintings. Register for both sessions for maximum experience. There will be a $20 materials fee per class payable to the instructor on the day of class. A supply list of...

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  • Current Events

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  • Upcoming Events

    06/04/12- 07/09/12	Photographic Lighting~ Flash 101 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Photographic Lighting~ Flash 101 Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 4-July 9, 2012 Photographic Lighting- Flash 101 A course designed to teach the use of the external flash for DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras. Basic physics of light, color of light and flash exposure through discussion and demonstration. At the end of this class, you will be able to use your flash for maximum effect for both indoor and outdoor lighting situations. Though not required, a basic understanding of camera principles taught in Digital SLR 101 and/or Creative DSLR...
    06/05/12- 07/10/12	Digital SLR 101 Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Digital SLR 101 Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 5-July 10, 2012 Digital SLR 101 If you use digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera primarily on Program mode, this class is for you, learn the theory of light and color, exposure control, composition and how to use your camera’s functions to properly control your photographs and exposure. Please bring your camera and instruction manual to every class.
    06/09/12	Introduction to the Art of Encaustics Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Introduction to the Art of Encaustics Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 9, 2012 This three hour class, morning or afternoon, begins with an overview of the historical background of the medium and a visual survey of contemporary encaustic art. Class is followed by demonstrations of techniques such as incising, line and edge, collage, use of oil pigments, glazing, stencils, monotypes and carving. Following the instructor demonstrations, participants will enjoy a brief (20-30 minute) hands-on encaustic painting session. This introductory class is suitable for anyone who...
    06/23/12- 06/24/12	Painting With Encaustics Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art Painting With Encaustics Presented by Bemis School of Art at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art June 23-June 24, 2012 This hands-on painting workshop focuses primarily on overwhelming you with techniques on how to paint with pigmented beeswax (encaustics). A supremely fun and easy medium suitable for both the novice and experienced, painters and non-painters alike, the workshop provides all materials for two 8” x 8” encaustic paintings. Register for both sessions for maximum experience. There will be a $20 materials fee per class payable to the instructor on the day of class. A supply list of...

• Past
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  • Past Events

    04/04/12- 04/25/12	Art Photography II: The Next Step Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    04/02/12- 04/23/12	Art Photography I Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    03/26/12- 03/30/12	Colorful Carle Creatures Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    03/26/12- 03/30/12	Creation Vacation Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    03/26/12- 03/30/12	Polymer Clay Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    03/26/12- 03/29/12	Drawing and Painting Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    03/26/12- 03/29/12	Under the Sea Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    03/26/12- 03/29/12	Anime Art Club Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    02/01/12- 03/07/12	Drawing for Beginners Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    01/30/12- 03/12/12	Painting for Beginners Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    01/25/12- 03/14/12	The Kitchen Sink Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    10/26/11- 12/07/11	Draw What You See Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    10/24/11- 11/28/11	Paint me a Picture Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    10/07/11- 10/09/11	Mosaic Design Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    10/01/11- 10/08/11	Mat Cutting Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/23/11- 11/18/11	Watercolor Techniques Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/22/11- 10/27/11	Silk Scarf Painting Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/21/11- 11/09/11	The Kitchen Sink Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/21/11- 10/12/11	Photography I Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/21/11- 10/26/11	Georgia’s Flowers Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/21/11- 09/23/11	Mosaic Materials Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/21/11- 11/09/11	Colored Pencil Techniques Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/21/11- 11/09/11	Watercolor Pencil Techniques Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    09/19/11- 10/17/11	Photography II Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    08/24/11- 10/26/11	Bemis Instructors at the Colorado Farm and Art Market Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
    07/25/11- 07/28/11	Sky and Clouds in Watercolor Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    07/18/11- 07/21/11	Snow Effects in Watercolor Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    07/09/11- 07/16/11	Mat Cutting Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/25/11	Knitted Graffiti Class Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/14/11- 07/19/11	DIY: Zines Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/14/11- 08/02/11	Documentary Video Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/09/11- 07/28/11	Intermediate Black & White Darkroom Techniques Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/08/11- 07/13/11	Action Figure Drawing Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/08/11- 07/13/11	Comic Book Penciling Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/08/11- 07/27/11	Around the World! Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/08/11- 07/27/11	The Great Masters Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/08/11- 07/27/11	Color Splash Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/07/11- 08/09/11	Beginning Black & White Darkroom Techniques Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    04/28/11- 05/26/11	Comic Book Coloring Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    04/21/11- 05/12/11	Mary Chenowith Style Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    04/21/11- 05/12/11	Wild and Free with Chihuly Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    04/21/11- 04/23/11	Mosaic Materials Class Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    03/26/11	Free Family Adventure Day at Imagination Celebration Imagination Space
    03/09/11- 04/20/11	Draw What You See (Youth Drawing Class) Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    01/15/11	Family Adventure Day Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    12/04/10	Free Family Adventure Day! Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    12/03/10- 12/05/10	Bemis Holiday Art Sale Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    11/13/10	Sculpting with Light Photography Workshop Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Music Room
    11/13/10	Free Family Adventure Day Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/09/10- 07/14/10	Beginning Italic Calligraphy Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    04/10/10	Gallery Trek - Storytelling
    02/06/10	Gallery Trek at the FAC Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    01/09/10	Family Adventure Day
    12/12/09	An Evening of Art at the Alexan at Briargate
    12/05/09	Raku for Scholarships Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    12/04/09- 12/06/09	Bemis Holiday Art Sale Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    11/07/09	Fine Arts Center's Family Adventure Day Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art
    06/08/09- 08/10/09	Bemis School of Art Summer Classes Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
    05/23/09	Family Adventure Day
    05/18/09- 05/27/09	Mosaic Mural Outdoor 7-Day Workshop
    05/16/09	Introduction to Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop
    05/09/09	Setting Stones in Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop
    05/09/09- 05/23/09	Sketchbook Series
    05/07/09- 05/28/09	Intermediate Raku: Is This All There Is?
    04/27/09- 05/18/09	Connecting with Archetypes
    04/25/09	Ring Building with Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop
    04/21/09- 04/24/09	Mandala: The Art of Wholeness 4-Day Workshop
    04/18/09	Introduction to Precious Metal Clay 1-Day Workshop
    04/17/09- 04/19/09	Mosaic Design Survey 3-Day Workshop
    04/07/09- 05/12/09	Beginning Wheelthrowing: Mini Course II (Adult Course)
    04/07/09- 05/26/09	Colored Pencil Magic
    04/07/09- 05/12/09	Beginning Wheelthrowing: Mini Course II
    04/07/09- 05/12/09	Beginning Wheelthrowing: Mini Course II
    04/06/09- 05/11/09	Story Book Journey
    04/02/09- 04/23/09	Beginning Raku: An Introduction
    04/02/09- 04/23/09	Southwestern Watercolor
    04/01/09- 05/06/09	Intensive Wheelthrowing
    04/01/09- 05/06/09	Portraiture
    04/01/09- 05/06/09	My World in Clay
    03/31/09- 05/19/09	The Monotype
    03/23/09- 03/24/09	Basic Faux Finishing 2-Day Workshop
    03/23/09- 03/26/09	Simple Book Structures
    03/23/09- 03/27/09	Book of Dragons
    03/23/09- 03/27/09	Intro to Jewelry
    03/23/09- 03/26/09	Spring Sketchbook Series
    03/23/09- 03/27/09	Artistic Creations
    03/23/09- 03/27/09	Create Art
    03/23/09- 03/27/09	Create Art
    03/23/09- 03/27/09	Mini Masters
    03/21/09- 03/22/09	Travel Tips for the Painter 2-Day Workshop
    03/19/09- 04/23/09	Photoshop for Photographers, Level II
    03/19/09- 04/23/09	Photoshop for Photographers Level II
    03/19/09- 04/23/09	Photoshop Elements for Photographers
    03/17/09- 04/21/09	Creative DSLR Photography, Level II
    03/17/09- 04/21/09	Creative DSLR Photography Level II
    03/17/09- 04/28/09	Make Art
    03/14/09- 04/04/09	Sketchbook Series
    03/14/09- 04/18/09	Shakespeare at the Museum
    03/12/09- 03/14/09	Mosaics: Materials Intensive 3-Day Workshop
    03/11/09- 04/15/09	Intaglio Painting II
    03/10/09- 04/07/09	Art Adventure
    03/10/09- 04/14/09	Modern Art and Collage
    03/09/09- 04/06/09	Mosaic Materials Survey
    03/06/09- 03/07/09	Intuit 2-Day Workshop
    02/28/09- 04/11/09	Pictures in Clay
    02/26/09- 03/05/09	Wheelthrowing: Syncing Up a Style
    02/23/09- 02/27/09	Mosaic Mural Indoor 5-Day Workshop
    02/23/09- 04/06/09	Pastel Techniques
    02/21/09- 02/22/09	Unraveling the Mysteries of Color 2-Day Workshop
    02/21/09- 02/22/09	Stories and Masks Two Day Workshop
    02/21/09- 02/22/09	Stories and Masks Two Day Workshop
    02/18/09- 03/11/09	Drawing from Nature: Pattern in Design
    02/06/09- 02/07/09	Intuit 2-Day Workshop
    12/06/08- 12/07/08	Raku for Scholarships
    12/06/08	Bemis Holiday Art Sale and Family Day
    12/05/08- 12/07/08	Bemis Faculty Holiday Art Sale

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