Pilot Program - October 2025
Figure Drawing: The Unconventional Pose
Location: Helios Public Art House (364 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501)
Instruction By: Ivan Kende
Life drawing with a twist. Our models bring props, costumes, and odd setups to push your sketching into strange new territory. Beginners and seasoned artists welcome.
Curiosity Boxes: Oddities & Shadowbox Worlds
Location: Magic Fairy Candles (634 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501)
Instruction By: TBD
Part art, part storytelling, part Victorian science fair. Build your own display piece or miniature world.
Intro to Taxidermy: Preserving the Beautifully Strange
Location: TBDInstruction By: John Galvin
A hands-on introduction to the art of taxidermy. Learn about preservation, mounting, and display while working on a small ethically sourced specimen. Students leave with both a finished piece and a new appreciation for this craft.
Potions & Planets: An Evening of Drinks and Discovery
Location: Pelo's Deli and Provisions (630 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501)Instruction By: Kim Brain
Spend the evening learning how to shake, stir, and smoke three unusual drinks — each with cocktail and mocktail versions. Along the way, we’ll step outside to enjoy the night sky, blending hands-on mixology with a little guided stargazing. Raise a glass, then look to the stars.
Symbolism of the Soul: Finding Meaning and Direction using Divination
Location: TBD
Instruction By: Marcus Brown