Acornucopia
Gail Firmin
I teach classes at various locations and times. Please check the links for more information and to register for classes.
Pen & Ink with Watercolor June 2-23, 2026 Tuesdays 10-12pm Washington Heights, Lakewood
Add layers to your watercolor experience by mixing in a little pen and ink! Shake up your style with fun techniques and combinations to create exciting new effects in your paintings. Supply list included on your receipt. 6 weeks
https://rec.lakewood.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html or call 303) 987-5436
Alternative Techniques in Watercolor Fall, 2026, Tuesdays 1-3:30pm Clements Community Center, Lakewood
Have fun creating unusual effects in your watercolor paintings using a variety of alternative techniques. We combine different mediums with our watercolors such as oil pastels and Brusho, and explore techniques such as pouring, use of rice paper, collage and YUPO. Some watercolor experience highly recommended. Bring your watercolor supplies to class.
www.lakewood.org/register or call 303 987-4820
Continuing Watercolor Fall, 2026, Wednesdays 9:30-12:30 pm Green Mountain Rec Ctr, Lakewood
Have fun creating unusual effects in your watercolor paintings using a variety of alternative techniques. We combine different mediums with our watercolors such as oil pastels and Brusho, and explore techniques such as pouring, use of rice paper, collage and YUPO. Some watercolor experience highly recommended. Bring your watercolor supplies to class.
lakewood.org or call 303) 987-5436
Beyond the Brush: Exploring YUPO TBD, Saturday 10-1pm Washington Heights, Lakewood.
Explore the magic of YUPO, a non-absorbent surface, in capturing the beauty of autumn in motion. We will be painting a majestic deer framed by the rush of a cascading waterfall. Some watercolor experience helpful but beginners welcome. All supplies included. Register at lakewood.org/register or call 303 987-5436
Valentine Flowers in Watercolor Workshop TBD, Saturday 10-1pm Washington Heights, Lakewood
Paint a vibrant Valentine bouquet, in this sweet and easy watercolor workshop. Students will experiment with wet-in-wet, salt, scraping and other watercolor effects, in this 1-day class for beginning and intermediate students. No experience necessary..
lakewood.org/register or call 303 987- 5436.
Drawing: The Art of Seeing TBD Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood
Yes, you can draw! Drawing is simply recording information gathered through the "art of seeing." Discussions will include composition, light, value, the use of line and shape, good design principles and appropriate use of materials. Supply list included on your receipt. 8 weeks
https://rec.lakewood.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html or call 303) 987-5436
Intro to Watercolor Workshop TBD Saturday 9-12pm Clements Community Center, Lakewood
This fun workshop is designed for beginning painters. All supplies are provided. We will discuss materials needed for painting, explore the use of brushes, try different techniques and complete a small painting.
www.lakewood.org/register or call 303 987-4820
Basic Drawing TBD Clements Community Center, Lakewood
Learn how to see and draw like an artist. Students will learn and practice basic principles and techniques: contour and gesture drawing, mark-making, value, composition etc. Supplies needed: 9x12 or larger drawing paper, #2 or HB pencil, kneaded eraser, ultra fine Sharpie or permanent art marker. Instructor will supply any additional materials.
www.lakewood.org/register or call 303 987-4820
Winter in Watercolor Workshop TBD Saturday 10-1pm Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood
Capture the beauty of a winter landscape in watercolor. Students will practice color mixing, wet-in-wet, shading and lifting techniques, in this beginning-intermediate workshop.
Watercolor Made Easy Workshop June 20, 2026 Saturday 10-1pm Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood
This fun workshop is designed for beginning painters. All supplies are provided. We will discuss materials needed for painting, explore the use of brushes, try different techniques and complete a small painting.
https://rec.lakewood.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html or call 303) 987-5436
Fall Leaves Watercolor Workshop TBD Saturday 10-1 pm Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood
Description: Learn how to carve images out of negative space and create lost and found edges to give your nature paintings richness and depth. Some watercolor experience highly recommended.
https://rec.lakewood.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html or call 303) 987-5436