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: TBD

Instruction 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

Sexy Stitches: The Art of Embroidery

Location: TBD

Instruction By: Steffie Notion