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Art Education

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Get Creative in Aurora!
Our art classes and workshops are happening all year long at various recreation centers and libraries throughout Aurora. Our talented instructors aren't just pros—they're art superheroes with advanced degrees and a wealth of teaching expertise! With their guidance, you’ll learn new skills and unleash your creativity like never before. No matter your age or skill level, we've got art classes for you!

Why take our classes? Besides the art skills you’ll pick up, you’ll also join a community of fellow creators. Imagine sharing tips, trading ideas, and getting inspired by the people around you. Plus, you’ll have the instructor right there for live demonstrations and to answer all your burning questions. It’s like having your own personal art coach and creative crew!

Ready to dive in? Bring your passion, and let’s make something amazing together!

Our 2025 Spring Art Classes and 2025 Summer Art Camp Flyer can provide you with full class details.
All Cultural Arts Services classes require pre-registration.

Visit Registration Resources to register for art, theatre, and music classes.

SUPPLY LIST:
We highly recommend that students bring basic supplies on the first day of class. Our instructors will provide a more detailed supply list during the first class. At the very least, please bring a pencil, paper, an eraser, and anything else you think might be useful. Below are some ideas of what to bring.

Instructor: Terra Necessary
Supplies from this class can all be bought from a local art supply store such as Michael's, Guiry’s or Meininger’s, as well as online at www.dickblick.com, amazon and other online vendors.

Necessary Supplies 

  • Watercolor set: Please buy a pan set or be sure to buy a matching plastic watercolor palette if you buy tube paints. I suggest Student grade or above ($15-70ish for a set) with at least 12 colors
  • Brush set: you will need a variety (5 to 15) of watercolor brushes. Avoid cheaper brush bundles (under $10) the value isn’t worth the hassle.
  • Watercolor paper: 9x12 or larger. Sketch book or individual pieces (5 minimum, art stores will cut larger pieces down for free) is the artist's choice, as is hot (smooth) or cold (lightly textured) press. Be sure paper is at least 140 pounds (Higher is better)
  • Pencil (2h or lighter recommended)
  • Eraser
  • Graphite Paper
  • Painters tape/Masking tape

Optional Supplies: Frisket or other resist, spray bottle, white ink (Pen, acrylic paint, or speedball white ink), clear grid ruler, kneaded eraser, colored pencils, Mr. Clean Erase, and inking pens 

Contact Information:

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Alina Xiong
Arts and Music Programmer
axiong@auroragov.org
303-739-6591
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