SESSION 1 (4 WEEKS • SEPTEMBER 16 – OCTOBER 7) Discover the beauty of wildlife while exploring a variety of exciting art techniques! During this 4-week session, students will create artwork inspired by some of the world’s most vulnerable animals, exploring different species each week. As we create, we’ll share fun facts about each animal,...
SESSION 1 (4 WEEKS • SEPTEMBER 17 – OCTOBER 8) Each session, students explore exciting themes and projects while experimenting with a wide variety of art materials—from watercolor and acrylic paints to pastels, clay, collage, printmaking, and more. At this age, the focus is on the creative process, with open-ended projects that encourage exploration, imaginative...
llumination! Learning to Use Light, Shadow & Color in Acrylic LandscapesSeptember 19th, 10:00am-2:30pm (incl. a 30min. lunch break)Cora Annex, RidgwayTuition: $70 Join acclaimed landscape artist Wayne McKinzie for a unique "Paint with Wayne" experience. Rather than a traditional painting class, everyone will paint the same landscape alongside Wayne, giving you a front-row seat to his creative...
Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll learn basic watercolor techniques, color flowing, layering, and tips and tricks while enjoying your favorite beverage. There are no mistakes here—just creativity, laughter, and a chance to slow down and make something uniquely your own. A beverage and all supplies...
Exploring Cyanotype with Angela LeClair Discover the magic of alternative photography in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop! Learn how to create beautiful cyanotype prints using light-sensitive chemicals, sunlight, and altering the classic blue hues using natural botanical toning agents. You’ll learn the basics of coating watercolor paper, arranging flowers, leaves, lace, or negatives, and exposing your designs...
CONTAINMENT ~ An Exhibition by Michelle Montague at the Sherbino’s 610 Arts Collective gallery On display September 29 – October 30, 2026 Artist Reception: Friday, October 2 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Free! 610 Arts Collective presents CONTAINMENT, a new exhibition by Ridgway artist Michelle Montague. In this body of work, Montague places her signature clay...
🗓 Event Date: October 4, 2026 In-person Registration Opens: 12:15 PM Race Starts: 12:45 PM Last Call for Runners: 1:15 PM (all runners must be checked-in by 1:15 pm). Downtown Ridgway, Colorado Join the most hilarious costumed fun run in Colorado!The Ridgway 1K Rally Through The Alley is a family-friendly, costume-themed, 1K race in downtown Ridgway. But don’t be fooled—this 6-block, downhill “race” is all about fun, food,...
San Juan Oktoberfest Sunday, October 4, 2026 | Hartwell Park | Ridgway, Colorado There’s nothing quite like Ridgway in early October — bright blue skies, golden aspens and cottonwoods glowing on the hillsides, and the irresistible scent of bratwursts sizzling in Hartwell Park. That can only mean one thing: Oktoberfest has arrived! This year marks the inaugural...
Voyager Youth Program presents Pumpkin Palooza, a free, family-friendly afternoon of fall fun at Ridgway Town Park on Sunday, October 4, from 2–5 PM! Designed especially with kids and families in mind, Pumpkin Palooza will feature pumpkin painting, face painting, games, prize opportunities and more — all complimentary. Pumpkin Palooza is part of a full...