Many Media Sketchbooks
Adult Class | Registration opens 2/3/2026 10:00 AM MST
Beginning with the Basics: An Intro to Tools, Techniques and Skills. Bind your own sketchbook and find an authentic entry point into making your own art. We will explore how to use a variety of artist-grade materials while practicing basics like life drawing, collage and lots of free drawing/painting. The Elements of Art and the Principles of Design will be explained and practiced. Quotes from famous creatives will be used to set a curious, non-judgmental mood in class that allows participants to discover how enjoyable it can be to wander and explore their own art making. This class could make it easier to jump into other classes at ASLD, having some understanding of art materials, art vocabulary, and how to think ourselves back to joy when personal expectations crop up.
- all supplies will be provided
Karen Kenney
KarenMaria is a classically trained French Tapestry Weaver and experienced weaver in the Navajo traditions (Pearl Sunrise, teacher). She sidelined her weaving career when the Columbine shootings spurred her into the desire to help youth and she earned her art teaching credentials to serve for 24 years in Colorado.
KarenMaria creates art that invites viewers to slow down, be in their sense of present moment visual experience to discover details and stories in the symbolism and craftsmanship of her work. She works in fiber, watercolor and collage and has shown her art is various fine art galleries in Colorado. Her IG is Lolygaggn.