Weehawken Education
Weehawken Creative Arts offers a wide variety of programming that supports a multitude of creative interests. Our program vary based upon the availability of instructors and resources, however you will often find options in an array of areas such as creative writing, fine arts, photography, and more!
Weehawken Creative Arts runs classes year round for both adults and youth. Spanning everything from creative arts to movement arts, Weehawken offers a range of classes and workshops to meet your needs.
Needs Based Scholarships are available for youth classes and workshops. All scholarship applications must be received 2 weeks prior to class start for consideration. Apply HERE for a needs based scholarship.
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July Karate – Ouray County
July Karate – Ouray County
Locations Join us for Karate with Sensei Kay Briggs. We offer unlimited monthly classes in Ouray County (meaning you can attend each week in Ouray and/or Ridgway — or both). Tuition/registration is DUE the 1st week of the month. Karate class is a great way to learn skills to keep you safe, stay in shape and strong core movements. Karate ...
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Skyline & Sips: “Mt. Abrams” with Mary Patt Ettinger
Skyline & Sips: “Mt. Abrams” with Mary Patt Ettinger
Location Cost Enjoy an afternoon with contemporary artist Mary Pat Ettinger as she helps you explore acrylics in a watercolor style on an 8x10 canvas panel to paint Mt. Abrams with step-by step instructions as a perfect keepsake for your holiday! All materials are included. All experience levels are welcome. Beverages are available for purchase. The Imogene rooftop features partly ...
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July Karate – Montrose
July Karate – Montrose
Location The class will only be on Saturdays with extended hours, at the Montrose Field House (Apex or Omni Room). Join us for Karate with Sensei Kay Briggs. This is a great way to learn skills to keep you safe, stay in shape and strong core movements. Karate believes in using it only to protect self and is taught accordingly. ...
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Summer Dance/Aerial Session 2
PRE & PRIMARY LEVELS AGES 2.5-8 (PRESCHOOL - 2ND GRADE) PRE-BALLET (ages 2.5-5) $75 PRIMARY BALLET (ages 4.5-8) $75 Pre/Primary HIP HOP (ages 2.5-8) $75 Primary JAZZ/HIP HOP (ages 2.5-8) $75 LEVEL 1/2 & 2/3 AGES 8-11 BALLET (ages 8-11) $85 BALLET/JAZZ (ages 8-11) $85 PRE-POINTE (ages 10+) $48 JAZZ (ages 8-11) $85 HIP HOP (ages 8-11) $85 LEVEL 3/4 AGES ...
Storybook Theater for the Littles
Storybook Theater for the Littles
Location Cost Storybook Theater for the Littles: Dragons Love Tacos & Those Darn Squirrels This class is for all your budding theater kids out there! Using theater games and imaginative play, we’ll work on building full plays out of one or both of Adam Rubin’s incredible storybooks: Dragons Love Tacos and Those Darn Squirrels. We’ll have a tremendous time learning to make these stories we love ...
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The 7 Elements of Art
The 7 Elements of Art
Tuesdays in July, ages 7-11 Location Cost Join us as we explore the fascinating world of art through the lens of the 7 Elements of Art, as applied by renowned artists such as Mondrian and Jasper Johns. Each week we will explore a different art project and a wide array of art materials, carefully curated to inspire young minds. From ...
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Camp Bird Road Wildflower Walk & Talk
Camp Bird Road Wildflower Walk & Talk
Cost Camp Bird Road leading to Yankee Boy Basin provides spectacular scenery and a bounty of mid-summer wildflowers. Ridgway writer Mary Menz and Montrose photographer Jim Pisarowiczwill share their extensive plant knowledge and photography tips as participants stroll throughmoist meadows and a gently rolling forest trail. Careful driving is recommended, but 4 x 4 is notnecessary. Most of this event ...
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Expand Your Oil Painting Toolkit with Emma Kalff
Expand Your Oil Painting Toolkit with Emma Kalff
Location Cost Have you always wanted to increase your knowledge of oil painting, but never had the time? Come join us for this workshop with Emma Kalff! Emma was classically-trained in painting at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, and is excited to share some of her knowledge with you! This workshop will be an in-depth look at color ...
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Cancelled: Exploring Watercolor Techniques & Strategies with Cheri Isgreen: “Mesa Moonlight”
Cancelled: Exploring Watercolor Techniques & Strategies with Cheri Isgreen: “Mesa Moonlight”
Location Cost Become confident in painting in watercolor! Cheri Isgreen, signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society, will share tips, techniques, and strategies for painting with transparent strokes, clean color, and self-assurance. Become proficient using professional grade pigments, paper, and brushes. Cheri will guide you step-by-step painting this landscape. You will learn a variety of techniques including using color ...
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U.S. Basin Wildflower Walk & Talk
U.S. Basin Wildflower Walk & Talk
Cost The road to US Basin provides spectacular scenery and a bounty of mid-summer wildflowers inseveral types of habitats from 10,000’ to +12,500’. Ridgway writer Mary Menz and Montrosephotographer Jim Pisarowicz will share their extensive plant knowledge and photography tipsas participants stroll through open meadows and roadsides of the forest. Registration includes a copy of their book Common Wildflowers of ...
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Fall Registration opens
Registration opens for Fall 2024! Join us for a variety of classes for all ages! Classes begin August 26th and will culminate in 6 performances of The Nutcracker. See you there!
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Skyline & Sips: “Sunset Abstract” with Emma Kalff
Skyline & Sips: “Sunset Abstract” with Emma Kalff
Location Cost Come make an awesome painting with other art lovers in an afternoon of fun and great company! Emma Kalff is a classically-trained painter. She will guide you step-by-step through the creation of an abstract painting on an 8x10 canvas panel, inspired by a stunning sunset. This piece is perfect for adorning your home or gifting to someone special. ...
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Introduction to Block Printing without a Press
Introduction to Block Printing without a Press
with Ouida Touchon Location Cost Carve a block of your own design and print it! This introductory workshop will teach you how to design and carve your own small blocks for printing onto archival paper using simple tools such as a baren, or a wooden spoon. The inks will be water based and archival. Bonus: A hand press called a ...
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Black Bear Pass Wildflower Walk & Talk
Black Bear Pass Wildflower Walk & Talk
Cost Black Bear Pass is an incredibly gorgeous wildflower site. This is a unique opportunity to accessthe 13,000’ saddle and see unique flowers of the San Juans. Ridgway writer Mary Menz andMontrose photographer Jim Pisarowicz will share their extensive plant knowledge andphotography tips as participants stroll through open meadows and skirt around alpine lakes.Carpooling via 4 x 4 vehicles. Registration ...
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Watercolor & Wine: “Origami Forest” with Cheri Isgreen
Watercolor & Wine: “Origami Forest” with Cheri Isgreen
Location Cost Wine & Watercolor is not your typical art class. Be prepared to sip libations, laugh and let go of stress. Bring friends or come alone, we promise you will have a good time. Cheri Isgreen, signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society, is known for her original vision in art, use of light, and luscious color. No art experience ...
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Skyline & Sips: “Pastel Landscapes” with Claudia Brauer
Skyline & Sips: “Pastel Landscapes” with Claudia Brauer
Location Cost Explore the vibrant world of chalk pastels in this fun, hands-on art class led by Weehawken's youth art instructor, Claudia Brauer! Learn and experiment with chalk pastels to create a series of small landscape drawings from a variety of photographs. Simple techniques such as layering, color mixing, and sketching a composition will be demonstrated. Perfect for beginners. All ...
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August Karate – Montrose
August Karate – Montrose
Location The class will only be on Saturdays with extended hours, at the Montrose Field House (Apex or Omni Room). Join us for Karate with Sensei Kay Briggs. This is a great way to learn skills to keep you safe, stay in shape and strong core movements. Karate believes in using it only to protect self and is taught accordingly. ...
Wood-based Art Workshop with local artist Cie Hoover
Wood-based Art Workshop with local artist Cie Hoover
An intro to wood-burning, wood carving, & beyond Location Cost Join award-winning mixed-media artist Cie Hoover of Ouray for an afternoon introductory workshop into the world of wood-based art. Students will have the opportunity to learn about wood carving and wood burning techniques, and be inspired by Cie’s solo art exhibit happening at The Decker Room during the class. Suitable ...
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Mala Bracelet & Intention Setting Workshop
Mala Bracelet & Intention Setting Workshop
Location Cost Join us for an enriching 1.5 hour workshop led by Lynnea of DarcMoon and learn the art of crafting your very own Mala bracelet. During the workshop, you'll learn the significance of Mala bracelets and how they can enhance your daily mindfulness practice. Dive into the process of setting intentions as you select beads and hand tie knots ...
July Karate – Ouray County
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July Karate – Montrose
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Fall Registration opens
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