Top Colorado Classes & Workshops

With the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park next door, Estes Park is a dreamy destination. Capture your memories in more ways than one with this creative dream catcher art workshop. Learn about the basics of weaving as you use colored thread, beads, and feathers to design your own dream catcher. Step-by-step guided instruction takes you through the process with all of your questions answered. You can also opt to take the kit with you and create out in RMNP.

Come experience one of Denver’s most unique attractions. Founded in 2014, Puff, Pass & Paint has been featured in dozens of national and international press. Find out what the buzz is all about! Create a unique piece of art to take home with you! Often duplicated, come see the original where it all began! Classes offered daily throughout the evening and take 2 hours to complete. Snacks, water, and painting supplies provided.

Experience the difference at Elev8, where passion meets craftsmanship. Here, you'll learn from dedicated, passionate instructors who live and breathe the art of glassblowing. Our studio offers an unparalleled environment—clean, safe, and meticulously designed to foster creativity and learning. There’s truly no place like Elev8, where innovation and artistry come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience!

This class is a fun and relaxing introduction to learning how to use Alcohol Inks. It's great for families and special events as well as those just interested in learning something new. Easier to work with than watercolor and incredibly vibrant, every participant will leave with a finished, framed piece they are proud of and is ready to hang or set in their home.

Get creative and enjoy making a personalized souvenir to take home during a small-group metal embossing class in Estes Park. Express your creativity with colorful marker pens on metal to produce an artwork ready to frame. Your instructor will show you what to do and you’ll be given a kit that you can take away and use later, if you like.

Instead of buying a souvenir to remember your time in Estes Park, create something that's much more personalized—your own one-of-a-kind hydro-dipped tumbler. Simply choose a vessel and your favorite spray paint colors, then learn from your tutor how to decorate the surface of the tumbler. At the end of the session, take home a special memento with a mesmerizing marble-effect pattern on it.

Get competitive–and try a sport you’ve likely never played before–on this group archery-meets-dodgeball experience in Denver, hosted in one of the country’s first dedicated venues. Learn the ropes on the practice range, and perfect your bow and arrow technique, before stepping into the arena. Play an hour-long game (complete with a referee to ensure fairness), compete in one team against another, and enjoy this fast-paced activity.

Yes, tie-dye is timeless: It actually dates back to the 5th century AD. Not just a '70s (and then '90s!) American fad, this class gets you mastering the art form on your own, creating a totally unique T-shirt to take home. Bonus—with only professional dyes used, your vibrant design won’t fade.

Learn astrophotography, experience the Rocky Mountains at night and away from the crowds, on this small-group experience. Learn about different types of astrophotography, and the settings and techniques to use to capture photos of the moon, stars, and the Milky Way at different scenic viewpoints. Includes all equipment and transfers from a central meeting point in Breckenridge.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to craft cocktails like an international Mixologist? We offer a hands-on experience in muddling, shaking, stirring, and sipping! Other skills learned - how to balance a cocktail, how to create sour mix, some with egg white, Simple syrups, infusions, muddling skills, speed and accuracy. We are now offering smoked cocktail classes! We offer a real bar, real bar equipment in a comfortable space in Downtown Denver! Examples of what we Teach - Espresso Martini Egg white cocktails Smoked Old Fashioned Spicy Mango Margarita Rum Coconut Daiquiri

Tap in to your creative side at a local Estes Park art studio and create wood-burning works of art through a process known as pyrography. Using special high-temperature stylus tools and flat circles of wood as a canvas, create images based on the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado wildlife. String four different designs into a piece of hanging wall art to take home as a keepsake of your time in Estes Park.

Discover the timeless art of bamboo rod-making at PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods in beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Renowned for their heirloom-quality fly rods and handcrafted landing nets, PJ’s is more than just a shop—it’s an experience for fly fishing enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. Join our free workshop tour and watch skilled craftspeople transform fine Tonkin bamboo into exquisite rods, each crafted with unmatched precision and passion. Want to dive deeper? Before you leave, browse our retail area featuring premium bamboo household products and fishing gear. Whether you're a seasoned angler or simply looking for a unique experience, PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods combines heritage, craftsmanship, and hands-on exploration in one unforgettable visit. Book your workshop tour today and connect with the art of fly fishing!

Indulge in some of Denver's finest cocktails (or mocktails, if option selected)—and learn all about the city's drinks culture and history, from Prohibition to today—on this small-group tour. Setting off from the heart of Denver, you'll follow your guide to three of the city's top cocktail bars, and discover places and stories you wouldn't encounter on your own. Indulge in four craft cocktails, as well as food pairings, as you go.

Bring Italy to your kitchen in this pasta-making class with Chef Juwanza, hosted through Classpop!. You’ll craft fresh pasta from scratch using semolina flour, eggs and olive oil, learning how to knead, roll and shape dough into ribbons of fettuccine and strands of spaghetti. As your pasta cooks, whip up two classic sauces: a silky Alfredo with cream, garlic and Parmesan, and a rich Bolognese with ground meat, tomatoes, onions and carrots. Chef Juwanza keeps the class fun, approachable and hands-on, so you’ll leave with new skills and recipes you can recreate anytime. End the night by enjoying your pasta two ways — creamy, hearty and 100% homemade. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

Step into a welcoming Denver kitchen and explore the flavors of the Italian Riviera in this interactive cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. With a maximum of 8 guests, this intimate session highlights authentic Italian techniques and fresh ingredients. The menu you will prepare includes: - Starter: Cheesy stuffed mushrooms with fresh herbs - Main course: Handmade fettuccine with Ligurian walnut sauce - Dessert: Golden bombolini filled with Nutella or fruit jelly Guided by your local pasta chef, you’ll learn to balance flavors, perfect textures and bring regional Italian recipes to life. Guests are welcome to bring wine or beer to enjoy with their freshly made dishes, making this both an educational and indulgent culinary evening.

Create a stunning Dragonfly Suncatcher with our colorful and beautiful art kit from Inspired Art Market. Hang it in your windows and watch it catch the light, adding a touch of whimsy and beauty to any room. This colorful project is perfect for all ages and includes beautiful beads to create the dragonfly's body. Let your creativity soar with this fun and easy project! The Inspired Art Kits include all of the instructions and materials needed to create your one of a kind piece. Whether you want to join us for a drop-in class or take the kit home, experience the calming and colorful process of creating a unique piece of art. The instructions provided will guide you through the process; ensuring each participant will be proud of their piece at the end of the art experience. These are unique, one of a kind creations designed and made by you and your fellow creators.

Take a break from Colorado’s outdoor adventures and discover a new art medium during this alcohol ink class in Estes Park. Make your own way to the workshop and get an introduction to alcohol inks, which are easier to work with than watercolors. Then, play around with the medium and create your own, one-of-a-kind art piece to take home.

Colorado or Bust! This class combines artistic expression with repurposing unique materials into beautiful reminder of your favorite places in Colorado! As participants transform ordinary license plates into unique works of art, this class offers an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to try something new! Everyone will be successful with this class, as the process has been simplified to allow for all artistic skill levels to feel accomblished with their finished piece. Every time you look at your finished art piece, it will have you saying Colorado or Bust! Great for Ages 8 & Up! Please Book Ahead for Material Prep Materials: All materials are included in the class fee

Get your creative juices flowing and participate in a painting workshop during your time in Estes Park, Colorado. Join a small group at a studio and discover a new art medium—acrylic pour painting. Every guest receives a canvas and learns how to pour the paints in a methodic way to create beautiful works of art. The best part is, that you can create your work without worrying about cleaning up.

Why Book This Experience • Combine mindful practices with hands-on creative expression • Work with affirmations and natural elements to design something deeply personal • Take home a flower frame that’s both art and a meaningful reminder of your intentions • Perfect for personal growth, special occasions, or group outings with heart

In this class you will learn the the basics of creating amazing fused glass pieces while also make a beautiful necklace all your own! Experience cutting glass into different shapes, layering different types of glass, and firing your unique piece. You will also get to design and string a custom beaded necklace using our a huge variety of beads that your finished fused glass pendant will prominently display on. Due to the firing process, you will not be able to take your finished pieces home right away. Classes that are available for booking at 11:00 can be pick up their finished necklaces at the end of the day (7:00 in the summer season) and classes that are available for booking at later times will need to be picked up the next day. If it will not work for you to pick up your pieces the next day, we can ship your finished piece to you for a small fee ($5.00)

Join us for a captivating and enjoyable class where you can create a beautiful batik tapestry. Batik is a resist painting technique where melted wax is used to draw designs on fabric, followed by vibrant colorful dyes. In this introductory class, you'll learn fundamental techniques and effects while working with traditional tools of this unique art medium. At the end of the class, you'll be able to take your finished tapestry home.

Unleash your creativity in our Embossed Alcohol Ink Tile Wall Hanging workshop! Choose your tile style from a classic subway or a modern square. With guidance from our knowledgeable instructors, you'll create a stunning scene using vibrant alcohol inks and embossing powders. Select from a wide range of colors to personalize your wall hanging, matching it perfectly to your style and home décor. Explore the unique properties of alcohol inks and discover their captivating effects. Take pride in your finished piece, a beautiful and one-of-a-kind wall hanging that will add a touch of artistic elegance to your living space.