Here’s what’s Happening at the Red Brick
Beginner Stained Glass: Start to Finish Foundations
Instructor:
Your class will be taught by Carly Price, the artist and founder behind Clever Magpie Glass Works. Carly is a stained glass artist specializing in the copper foil (Tiffany) method. With a formal background in the theatrical arts and years of hands-on experience working with glass, Carly is passionate about making stained glass approachable and enjoyable for beginners. Her teaching style is supportive, clear, and process-focused—guiding students step-by-step while encouraging creativity and confidence. Whether it’s your first time cutting glass or holding a soldering iron, Carly ensures a welcoming environment where students can learn new skills, ask questions, and leave with a finished piece they’re proud of.
About the Session
Duration: 4.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Perfect for absolute beginners, this hands-on workshop introduces the full stained glass process from start to finish using the copper foil (Tiffany) method of stained glass. You’ll be guided step-by-step through every stage of creating stained glass—from selecting your pattern and glass to cutting, foiling, soldering, and finishing your piece.
This class is designed to give you a strong foundation and the confidence to continue exploring stained glass on your own. You’ll complete a small beginner-friendly project that allows you to experience every essential technique in a single session.
What You Will Learn:
How to safely score, cut, and break glass
How to grind glass for proper fit
How to apply copper foil cleanly and evenly
Basic soldering techniques for assembling your project
Cleaning, polishing, and care tips for stained glass
All tools, materials, and safety instructions are provided—just bring your creativity!
Cost
$60 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Creative Happy Hour! Linoleum Block Printing
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Linoleum block printing, also known as lino printing or linocut, is a versatile printmaking technique that involves:
Carving images and designs into linoleum blocks.
Inking the carved blocks.
Pressing them onto paper to achieve a printed image.
No two images turn out the same, the only limit is your creativity!
Linocut, also known as lino print, lino printing or linoleum art, is a printmaking technique, in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show the areas to be printed.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
After School Art Play: April
About the Program
On April 15th The Greatest Show on Earth: Aspen Student Art Show reception and opening will happen from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Due to this event, ArtPlay will end at 4:00pm on April 15th. We hope you will join us for the opening event.
After-school Art early release Wednesdays, 2:15pm - 5:00pm, are a chance for elementary children in 1st - 4th grades to be creative, learn through art, and have fun with friends.
In each session, students will explore a theme through different mediums such as collage, painting, sculpture, and more! Our instructors uses their dynamic creativity and the resources at hand, so children learn about many different types of art forms and themes throughout the school year.
In March, we are excited to have Ms. Amber teaching through a variety of mediums, processes, and art games!
Cost $120 (4 sessions)
Families must pay for whole session; no refunds for missed classes
The easiest way to register is on-line, but please call and let us know if you have any questions.
Adult Watercolor April: with Amy Beidleman
About the Session
Instructor Amy Beidleman will lead students through the steps to complete an artwork at the end of the class. Through demonstration and guided practice, the students will learn key watercolor techniques, such as, wet-on-wet, creating hard and soft edges, glazing, lifting, spattering, and many more. Learn helpful watercolor techniques to use with a variety of subject matter.
No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
Cost
$50 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Prism at the Brick: Pop Art Pets
About the Session
Learn to create a vibrant portrait of your favorite family member! Bring a printed pic of your pet or use one of the pictures provided.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
In collaboration with AspenOut, join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evening. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Cost
$10; supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
The Greatest Show on Earth: Aspen Student Art Show
Step right up and experience the creativity of Aspen’s young artists. The Red Brick is proud to present artwork from Aspen Elementary School, Aspen Middle School, Aspen Community School, and Aspen Country Day School in this joyful celebration of learning and imagination.
These pieces reflect not only the talent and effort of our students, but also the dedication of Aspen’s art teachers. Through their patience, encouragement, and commitment to building creative confidence and artistic skill, teachers help students take risks and find their voices.
This exhibition honors the hard work happening every day in our classrooms and celebrates the vibrant partnership between teachers and students that makes arts education thrive in our community.
Roaring Fork Drawing Club
About the Session
Join us for a relaxed, creative evening with Roaring Fork Drawing Club for anyone who loves to draw and connect. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary snacks and drinks.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just doodle for fun, this is a welcoming space to sketch, share ideas, and enjoy good company. Bring your own supplies and settle in for an easygoing night of art and conversation with fellow creatives from across the Roaring Fork Valley. No experience required.
Cost
Free; supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Opening Reception: Greatest Show on Earth! Aspen Student Art Show
Join us for a festive evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate the opening of The Greatest Show on Earth: Aspen Student Art Show at the Red Brick Center for the Arts. Enjoy refreshments, and see the wonderful work of students and the excellence of the Art Educators in our community.
Admission: Free and open to the public
The Red Brick is proud to present artwork from all Aspen elementary and middle schools in this joyful celebration of learning and imagination.
These pieces reflect not only the talent and effort of our students, but also the dedication of Aspen’s art teachers. Through their patience, encouragement, and commitment to building creative confidence and artistic skill, teachers help students take risks and find their voices.
This exhibition honors the hard work happening every day in our classrooms and celebrates the vibrant partnership between teachers and students that makes arts education thrive in our community.
Creative Happy Hour! Abstract Expressions with Alissa Davies
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Join us for a creative evening with Alissa Davies, a Carbondale abstract acrylic painter who explores color, movement, and composition in her intuitive based work.
For this evening of art we will be creating 12” x 12” abstract paintings using a variety of materials such as acrylics, graphite, oil pastels, collage, and charcoal.
This workshop is open to all levels and is focused on process and exploring your own creative voice.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Creative Happy Hour! Stitch Night
About the Session
In collaboration with the City of Aspen's Environmental Health and Sustainability Department, join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evening. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Bring clothes to mend, a current stich project or get inspired to start something new!
Join local fiber arts artist Clarity Fornell for an evening of repurposing, and extending the life of our beloved textiles.
This event is free and open to all levels. Tools and fabric will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
Cost
Free; supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Tote Bag Sewing Workshop
About the Session
Learn the basics of machine sewing while creating your own custom canvas tote bag! In this one-evening workshop, you'll guided step-by-step through constructing a sturdy, functional bag.
Canvas fabric along with a selection of fun fabrics will be available to personalize your tote. All materials and sewing machine provided.
Beginner class. No prior experience necessary. Class is capped at 12.
Cost
$32 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Creative Happy Hour! Creative Expressions with Stanley Bell
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Join us for a creative evening with Stanley Bell! A Carbondale based artist, Stanley Bell’s work draws from a range of sources, including pop culture, graffiti, outsider art, illustration, and design
Bell’s work intermixes hallucinatory fragments of the urban landscape with his current surroundings of the atmosphere and environment of living in the mountains. Each mixed media painting explores a physical, graphic and symbolic view of the world.
His work has been exhibited publicly in the Dallas Museum of Art, the Aspen Art Museum, and collected privately throughout the country. He is a previous Arts Recognition Winner in the Visual Arts for the National Endowment for Advancement in the Arts.
This workshop is open to all levels and participants will create a 12x12 panel with guidance from Bell.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Shorts Sewing Series
About the Session
Wednesdays, May 6 & May 13 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Create your own comfy pajama shorts from start to finish in this two-session sewing workshop. Participants will learn to cut a pattern, sew seams, and install an elastic waistband while gaining confidence using a sewing machine.
Fabric will be provided using thrifted cotton sheets, or participants are welcome to bring their own fabric if they prefer (about 1 yard of cotton fabric). All materials and sewing machine provided.
Intermediate and experienced beginners. Class is capped at 12.
Cost
$50 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Beginner Sewing: Learn to Use a Sewing Machine
About the Session
Beginner Sewing: Learn to Use a Sewing Machine to Create Fabric Collage and Functional Art
Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 & Wednesday May 27, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
New to sewing or feeling intimidated by a sewing machine? This four-session beginner series is designed to help you build confidence from the ground up. Participants will learn how to properly thread and operate a sewing machine, practice basic stitches, and complete simple projects while developing essential sewing skills. Once you are comfortable using the sewing machine we will explore how to use the machine to create fabric collage using various pieces of fabric and stitches to create sewn images. This is a forgiving form of fiber art that incorporates creativity along with basic sewing techniques.
We’ll cover sewing fundamentals such as cutting fabric, sewing straight seams, turning corners, and finishing edges. By the end of the series, you’ll be comfortable using a sewing machine and ready to take on independent projects. You will also have one or more finished art pieces that you can use!
Some sewing machines provided an option to bring your own. Tools and basic materials are provided. No prior sewing experience is required. Class size is limited to allow for plenty of hands-on guidance.
Cost
$50 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Mall Fest 50 Art Parade Workshop #1
The Mall Fest 50 Art Parade is coming June 27!
Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask, or prop for the parade. The theme of the parade is “What do you LOVE about this place?” – a creative invitation to come together and bring joy to the streets.
Artist/educator Reina Katzenberger and her team at The Project Shop will help participants create wearable art to don for the Art Parade. Basic supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring reclaimed, recycled and/or compostable fabric, materials and ornamentation that they would like to upcycle into their fits and kits.
Workshops are free with registration. Space is limited and early sign-up is encouraged to ensure materials and your spot.
Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Please see Parade Guidelines below.
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The Art Parade is open to all. Individuals, families, friend groups, schools, and neighborhood and community groups are invited to participate. Create your parade ensemble on your own or at one of our public workshops.
All entries must be handmade and people powered. Motorized vehicles (other than ADA mobility devices) and live animals (other than service animals) are not permitted. This includes bicycles, which are not allowed on the Mall.
Be inspired by the theme: What do you LOVE about this place?
We encourage everyone to be in costume – including parents and guardians accompanying children.
Costumes and ensembles must be noncommercial. No identifiable logos, written words, registered trademarks, or cartoon characters may be worn. This includes uniforms, T-shirts or signage representing organized teams, troops, schools or civic organizations.
Entries may not advocate for or against a particular political or religious belief. No identifiable flags or symbols from any country, political party, or religious representation of any kind, including verbal, may be displayed.
Neither throws (e.g. candy or swag) nor water spraying are permitted. No distribution of leaflets or flyers is allowed during the parade or along the parade route.
Children 14 and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.
Aspen Public Art reserves the right to approve all entries and to require participants to change their entries at APA’s sole discretion.
Register online by Thursday, June 25, 2026 to ensure your spot in the parade and be eligible for the costume contest and prizes. Walk-ins on Parade Day will be accepted on a space-available basis.
“Through crafting, wearing, dancing and parading in costumes, we build community, discover hidden talents, and bring joy to the streets.”
What is Mall Fest 50?
Mall Fest 50 is a public art celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall.
As innovative as the Mall itself—constructed in 1976, the first car-to-pedestrian transformation in the state and one of the few remaining in the nation—Mall Fest 50 will feature a series of public art experiences across the car-free city park in the summer of 2026. Mall Fest 50 events are free and open to all!
Sign up for other Costume Workshops
Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask or prop for the parade. Each workshop is designed as an independent session. Attend one, or attend all!
Co-presented by the City of Aspen with support from City departments
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Asset
- City Clerk
- City Manager
- Commercial Core + Lodging Commission
- Community Development
- DEIB Committee
- Downtown Business Services
- Engineering
- Environmental Health + Sustainability
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Parking
- Parks
- Special Events
- Wheeler Opera House
Community partners
- City of Aspen
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center
- Aspen Art Museum
- Aspen Chamber Resort Association
- Aspen Commercial Core & Lodging Commission
- Aspen Fire Department
- Aspen Historic Preservation Commission
- Aspen Historical Society
- Aspen Institute
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Aspen School District
- Aspen Thrift Shop
- AspenOUT
- bARTer Collective
- Best Buddies
- Buckhorn Public Art
- Challenge Aspen
- History Colorado
- Jazz Aspen Snowmass
- Leah Potts Art
- Pitkin County Senior Center
- Pitkin County Sheriff
- The Project Shop
- Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies
- Wheeler Opera House
Questions?
Please direct inquiries to Lara Whitley, Program Lead, Aspen Public Art, lara.whitley@aspen.gov.
Mall Fest 50 Art Parade Workshop #3
The Mall Fest 50 Art Parade is coming June 27!
Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask, or prop for the parade. The theme of the parade is “What do you LOVE about this place?” – a creative invitation to come together and bring joy to the streets.
Artist/educator Reina Katzenberger and her team at The Project Shop will help participants create wearable art to don for the Art Parade. Basic supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring reclaimed, recycled and/or compostable fabric, materials and ornamentation that they would like to upcycle into their fits and kits.
Workshops are free with registration. Space is limited and early sign-up is encouraged to ensure materials and your spot.
Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Please see Parade Guidelines below.
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The Art Parade is open to all. Individuals, families, friend groups, schools, and neighborhood and community groups are invited to participate. Create your parade ensemble on your own or at one of our public workshops.
All entries must be handmade and people powered. Motorized vehicles (other than ADA mobility devices) and live animals (other than service animals) are not permitted. This includes bicycles, which are not allowed on the Mall.
Be inspired by the theme: What do you LOVE about this place?
We encourage everyone to be in costume – including parents and guardians accompanying children.
Costumes and ensembles must be noncommercial. No identifiable logos, written words, registered trademarks, or cartoon characters may be worn. This includes uniforms, T-shirts or signage representing organized teams, troops, schools or civic organizations.
Entries may not advocate for or against a particular political or religious belief. No identifiable flags or symbols from any country, political party, or religious representation of any kind, including verbal, may be displayed.
Neither throws (e.g. candy or swag) nor water spraying are permitted. No distribution of leaflets or flyers is allowed during the parade or along the parade route.
Children 14 and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.
Aspen Public Art reserves the right to approve all entries and to require participants to change their entries at APA’s sole discretion.
Register online by Thursday, June 25, 2026 to ensure your spot in the parade and be eligible for the costume contest and prizes. Walk-ins on Parade Day will be accepted on a space-available basis.
“Through crafting, wearing, dancing and parading in costumes, we build community, discover hidden talents, and bring joy to the streets.”
What is Mall Fest 50?
Mall Fest 50 is a public art celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall.
As innovative as the Mall itself—constructed in 1976, the first car-to-pedestrian transformation in the state and one of the few remaining in the nation—Mall Fest 50 will feature a series of public art experiences across the car-free city park in the summer of 2026. Mall Fest 50 events are free and open to all!
Sign up for other Costume Workshops
Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask or prop for the parade. Each workshop is designed as an independent session. Attend one, or attend all!
Co-presented by the City of Aspen with support from City departments
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Asset
- City Clerk
- City Manager
- Commercial Core + Lodging Commission
- Community Development
- DEIB Committee
- Downtown Business Services
- Engineering
- Environmental Health + Sustainability
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Parking
- Parks
- Special Events
- Wheeler Opera House
Community partners
- City of Aspen
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center
- Aspen Art Museum
- Aspen Chamber Resort Association
- Aspen Commercial Core & Lodging Commission
- Aspen Fire Department
- Aspen Historic Preservation Commission
- Aspen Historical Society
- Aspen Institute
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Aspen School District
- Aspen Thrift Shop
- AspenOUT
- bARTer Collective
- Best Buddies
- Buckhorn Public Art
- Challenge Aspen
- History Colorado
- Jazz Aspen Snowmass
- Leah Potts Art
- Pitkin County Senior Center
- Pitkin County Sheriff
- The Project Shop
- Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies
- Wheeler Opera House
Questions?
Please direct inquiries to Lara Whitley, Program Lead, Aspen Public Art, lara.whitley@aspen.gov.
All That is Close
Pattie Lee Becker, Joanne Seogweon Lee, Agustina Flores Maini & Erin Rigney
Opening Reception: All That is Close
Join us for a festive evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate the opening of All that is Close at the Red Brick Center for the Arts. Enjoy refreshments and experience glimpses into the infinite through the works of Pattie Lee Becker, Joanne Seogweon Lee, Agustina Flores Maini & Erin Rigney.
Admission: Free and open to the public
All That Is Close
Pattie Lee Becker | Joanne Seogweon Lee | Agustina Flores Maini | Erin Rigney
In Anam Cara, John O'Donohue writes, “The infinity in the microscopic is as dazzling as that of the cosmos. However, the infinity that haunts everyone and which no one can finally quell is the infinity of one’s own interiority.”
In this exhibition, artists Pattie Lee Becker, Joanne Seogweon Lee, Agustina Flores Maini, and Erin Rigney explore the nearness of the infinite. The artists move between micro and macro, inner and outer, visible and invisible. Cellular forms echo galaxies; ancestral gestures connect past and present; interior landscapes expand like deep space. Together, the works suggest that the mysteries we seek in the cosmos are also present within and that the infinite is both above us and inside us.
Mall Fest 50 Art Parade Workshop #4
The Mall Fest 50 Art Parade is coming June 27!
Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask, or prop for the parade. The theme of the parade is “What do you LOVE about this place?” – a creative invitation to come together and bring joy to the streets.
Artist/educator Reina Katzenberger and her team at The Project Shop will help participants create wearable art to don for the Art Parade. Basic supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring reclaimed, recycled and/or compostable fabric, materials and ornamentation that they would like to upcycle into their fits and kits.
Workshops are free with registration. Space is limited and early sign-up is encouraged to ensure materials and your spot.
Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Please see Parade Guidelines below.
-
The Art Parade is open to all. Individuals, families, friend groups, schools, and neighborhood and community groups are invited to participate. Create your parade ensemble on your own or at one of our public workshops.
All entries must be handmade and people powered. Motorized vehicles (other than ADA mobility devices) and live animals (other than service animals) are not permitted. This includes bicycles, which are not allowed on the Mall.
Be inspired by the theme: What do you LOVE about this place?
We encourage everyone to be in costume – including parents and guardians accompanying children.
Costumes and ensembles must be noncommercial. No identifiable logos, written words, registered trademarks, or cartoon characters may be worn. This includes uniforms, T-shirts or signage representing organized teams, troops, schools or civic organizations.
Entries may not advocate for or against a particular political or religious belief. No identifiable flags or symbols from any country, political party, or religious representation of any kind, including verbal, may be displayed.
Neither throws (e.g. candy or swag) nor water spraying are permitted. No distribution of leaflets or flyers is allowed during the parade or along the parade route.
Children 14 and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.
Aspen Public Art reserves the right to approve all entries and to require participants to change their entries at APA’s sole discretion.
Register online by Thursday, June 25, 2026 to ensure your spot in the parade and be eligible for the costume contest and prizes. Walk-ins on Parade Day will be accepted on a space-available basis.
“Through crafting, wearing, dancing and parading in costumes, we build community, discover hidden talents, and bring joy to the streets.”
What is Mall Fest 50?
Mall Fest 50 is a public art celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall.
As innovative as the Mall itself—constructed in 1976, the first car-to-pedestrian transformation in the state and one of the few remaining in the nation—Mall Fest 50 will feature a series of public art experiences across the car-free city park in the summer of 2026. Mall Fest 50 events are free and open to all!
Sign up for other Costume Workshops
Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask or prop for the parade. Each workshop is designed as an independent session. Attend one, or attend all!
Co-presented by the City of Aspen with support from City departments
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Asset
- City Clerk
- City Manager
- Commercial Core + Lodging Commission
- Community Development
- DEIB Committee
- Downtown Business Services
- Engineering
- Environmental Health + Sustainability
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Parking
- Parks
- Special Events
- Wheeler Opera House
Community partners
- City of Aspen
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center
- Aspen Art Museum
- Aspen Chamber Resort Association
- Aspen Commercial Core & Lodging Commission
- Aspen Fire Department
- Aspen Historic Preservation Commission
- Aspen Historical Society
- Aspen Institute
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Aspen School District
- Aspen Thrift Shop
- AspenOUT
- bARTer Collective
- Best Buddies
- Buckhorn Public Art
- Challenge Aspen
- History Colorado
- Jazz Aspen Snowmass
- Leah Potts Art
- Pitkin County Senior Center
- Pitkin County Sheriff
- The Project Shop
- Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies
- Wheeler Opera House
Questions?
Please direct inquiries to Lara Whitley, Program Lead, Aspen Public Art, lara.whitley@aspen.gov.
Mall Fest 50 Art Parade & Block Party
© Aspen Historical Society
Aspen Public Art presents Mall Fest 50 Art Parade, an artist-led, people-powered procession of costumes, contraptions and performances celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall.
On June 27, 2026, the pedestrian parade will traverse the Mall and Aspen Saturday Market, ending in a block party at Sister Cities Plaza.
By collaborating exclusively with local artists and encouraging upcycling of materials, Aspen Public Art emphasizes the importance of collective creation, place-based cultural production and creative reuse. Imagination is wildly encouraged, with free community workshops leading up to the parade and a costume contest, photo booth, and prizes on parade day. The Art Parade is free and open to all.
Schedule
9am: Staging
10–11am: Parade
11am-Noon: Block Party
Register online by Thursday, June 25, 2026 to ensure your spot in the parade and be eligible for the costume contest and prizes. Walk-ins on Parade Day will be accepted on a space-available basis.
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The Art Parade is open to all. Individuals, families, friend groups, schools, and neighborhood and community groups are invited to participate. Create your parade ensemble on your own or at one of our public workshops.
All entries must be handmade and people powered. Motorized vehicles (other than ADA mobility devices) and live animals (other than service animals) are not permitted. This includes bicycles, which are not allowed on the Mall.
Be inspired by the theme: What do you LOVE about this place?
We encourage everyone to be in costume – including parents and guardians accompanying children.
Costumes and ensembles must be noncommercial. No identifiable logos, written words, registered trademarks, or cartoon characters may be worn. This includes uniforms, T-shirts or signage representing organized teams, troops, schools or civic organizations.
Entries may not advocate for or against a particular political or religious belief. No identifiable flags or symbols from any country, political party, or religious representation of any kind, including verbal, may be displayed.
Throws (e.g.candy or swag) and water spraying are not permitted. No distribution of leaflets or flyers is allowed during the parade or along the parade route.
Children 14 and under must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.
Aspen Public Art reserves the right to approve all entries and to require participants to change their entries at APA’s sole discretion.
Register online by Thursday, June 25, 2026 to ensure your spot in the parade and be eligible for the costume contest and prizes. Walk-ins on Parade Day will be accepted on a space-available basis.
What is Mall Fest 50?
Mall Fest 50 is a public art celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall.
As innovative as the Mall itself—constructed in 1976, the first car-to-pedestrian transformation in the state and one of the few remaining in the nation—Mall Fest 50 will feature a series of public art experiences across the car-free city park in the summer of 2026. Mall Fest 50 will include:
Shifting Light, an installation by textile artist Rachel B. Hayes | May – October
Mall Fest 50 Art Parade | June 27
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Mall Fest 50 events are free and open to all!
“Through crafting, wearing, dancing and parading in costumes, we build community, discover hidden talents, and bring joy to the streets.”
Sign up for a Costume Workshop
Join Aspen Public Art for a hands-on workshop to create your own costume, mask or prop for the parade.
Co-presented by the City of Aspen with support from City departments
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Asset
- City Clerk
- City Manager
- Commercial Core + Lodging Commission
- Community Development
- DEIB Committee
- Downtown Business Services
- Engineering
- Environmental Health + Sustainability
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Parking
- Parks
- Special Events
- Wheeler Opera House
Community partners
- City of Aspen
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center
- Aspen Art Museum
- Aspen Chamber Resort Association
- Aspen Commercial Core & Lodging Commission
- Aspen Fire Department
- Aspen Historic Preservation Commission
- Aspen Historical Society
- Aspen Institute
- Aspen Police Department
- Aspen Saturday Market
- Aspen School District
- Aspen Thrift Shop
- AspenOUT
- bARTer Collective
- Best Buddies
- Buckhorn Public Art
- Challenge Aspen
- History Colorado
- Jazz Aspen Snowmass
- Leah Potts Art
- Pitkin County Senior Center
- Pitkin County Sheriff
- The Project Shop
- Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies
- Wheeler Opera House
Opening Reception: Nearness
Join us for a festive evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate the opening of Nearness at the Red Brick Center for the Arts. Enjoy refreshments, community, and an evening of art.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Nearness
Jack Fox | Shawn Miller | Shelly Marolt
Humans are neurologically attuned to faces—we instinctively search them for emotion, intention, and recognition. Portraiture endures because it answers a fundamental desire: to see and be seen, to understand others, and, through them, ourselves.
In this exhibition, portraiture unfolds in varied ways across photography and painting, inviting curiosity and closeness. These works are not just images of people, but thresholds into lives beyond our own.
We extend our sincere thanks to Aspen Public Radio for their support of this exhibition.
Public Art in the Making
Join Aspen Public Art for a lively evening exploring the process and creation of public art. We invite you behind the scenes to discover how it gets made, find out how to break in, and see it come to life before your eyes. Plus an announcement of the 2026 season.
Free with RSVP
Sneak Peek
First dibs on the 2026 Public Art Season
Panel Discussion
“How'd That Get Here? — Public art from idea to installation”
Facilitated by Sarah Roy, Executive Director, Red Brick Center for the Arts
In conversation with:
Michael Stout
Artist + Community Engagement Director, Carbondale ArtsAndrea Jenkins Wallace
Photographer + Vice President of Artistic Affairs/Director of Photography and New Media, Anderson Ranch Arts CenterLara Whitley
Artist + Program Lead, Aspen Public Art
Artist Workshop (ages 16+)
“Breaking into Public Art”
Co-created by:
Collin Parson
Artist, Educator + Director of Galleries and Curator at the Arvada Center for the Arts and HumanitiesEmily Grace King
Artist + Art and Exhibits Curator for Special Collections and Archives at Denver Public Library
Performance
Live Drawing
Featuring Brian Colley, an artist + illustrator based in Carbondale
Trivia + Pizza + Drinks
Tickets are free with registration.
Space is limited and early sign-up is encouraged to ensure your spot.
Questions?
Please direct inquiries to Lara Whitley, Program Lead, Aspen Public Art.
In partnership with:
Creative Happy Hour! Leather Making with Leah Aegerter
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Come enjoy an evening of leather making with Leah Aegerter.
Come create and learn the basics of leather work in this evening of leather making.
This workshop is open to all levels.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Adult Watercolor March: Painting the Pika
About the Session
Instructor Amy Beidleman will lead students through the steps to complete an artwork at the end of the class. Through demonstration and guided practice, the students will learn key watercolor techniques, such as, wet-on-wet, creating hard and soft edges, glazing, lifting, spattering, and many more. Learn helpful watercolor techniques to use with a variety of subject matter.
Pikas are small, charismatic mammals — often described as a cross between a hamster and a rabbit. Measuring just 6 to 8 inches long, these spirited alpine creatures are full of personality and charm and live in our mountains.
In this class, students will learn about the pika while exploring how to capture its form through contour drawing and thoughtful observation. From there, we’ll bring our drawings to life with watercolor techniques including wet-on-wet washes, layering, and using salt to create natural texture and depth.
No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
Cost
$50 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Creative Happy Hour! Stitch Night
About the Session
In collaboration with the City of Aspen's Environmental Health and Sustainability Department, join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evening. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Bring clothes to mend, a current stich project or get inspired to start something new!
Join local fiber arts artist Clarity Fornell for an evening of repurposing, and extending the life of our beloved textiles.
This event is free and open to all levels. Tools and fabric will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
Cost
Free; supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Creative Happy Hour! Bird Painting with Liz Busch
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Come enjoy an evening of winter bird painting with local artist Liz Busch.
This class is designed to guide participants in painting their own whimsical bird. We will break down the process into simple steps with the ability for participants to make their own style choices along the way. .
This workshop is open to all levels.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
After School Art Play: March
About the Program
After-school Art early release Wednesdays, 2:15pm - 5:00pm, are a chance for elementary children in 1st - 4th grades to be creative, learn through art, and have fun with friends.
In each session, students will explore a theme through different mediums such as collage, painting, sculpture, and more! Our instructors uses their dynamic creativity and the resources at hand, so children learn about many different types of art forms and themes throughout the school year.
In March, we are excited to have Ms. Amber teaching through a variety of mediums, processes, and art games!
Cost $120 (4 sessions)
Families must pay for whole session; no refunds for missed classes
The easiest way to register is on-line, but please call and let us know if you have any questions.
Beginner Stained Glass: Start to Finish Foundations
Instructor:
Your class will be taught by Carly Price, the artist and founder behind Clever Magpie Glass Works. Carly is a stained glass artist specializing in the copper foil (Tiffany) method. With a formal background in the theatrical arts and years of hands-on experience working with glass, Carly is passionate about making stained glass approachable and enjoyable for beginners. Her teaching style is supportive, clear, and process-focused—guiding students step-by-step while encouraging creativity and confidence. Whether it’s your first time cutting glass or holding a soldering iron, Carly ensures a welcoming environment where students can learn new skills, ask questions, and leave with a finished piece they’re proud of.
About the Session
Duration: 4.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Perfect for absolute beginners, this hands-on workshop introduces the full stained glass process from start to finish using the copper foil (Tiffany) method of stained glass. You’ll be guided step-by-step through every stage of creating stained glass—from selecting your pattern and glass to cutting, foiling, soldering, and finishing your piece.
This class is designed to give you a strong foundation and the confidence to continue exploring stained glass on your own. You’ll complete a small beginner-friendly project that allows you to experience every essential technique in a single session.
What You Will Learn:
How to safely score, cut, and break glass
How to grind glass for proper fit
How to apply copper foil cleanly and evenly
Basic soldering techniques for assembling your project
Cleaning, polishing, and care tips for stained glass
All tools, materials, and safety instructions are provided—just bring your creativity!
Cost
$60 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Creative Happy Hour! Creative Expressions with Stanley Bell
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Join us for a creative evening with Stanley Bell! A Carbondale based artist, Stanley Bell’s work draws from a range of sources, including pop culture, graffiti, outsider art, illustration, and design
Bell’s work intermixes hallucinatory fragments of the urban landscape with his current surroundings of the atmosphere and environment of living in the mountains. Each mixed media painting explores a physical, graphic and symbolic view of the world.
His work has been exhibited publicly in the Dallas Museum of Art, the Aspen Art Museum, and collected privately throughout the country. He is a previous Arts Recognition Winner in the Visual Arts for the National Endowment for Advancement in the Arts.
This workshop is open to all levels and participants will create a 12x12 panel with guidance from Bell.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Art and the Vibration of Wellness: Sound and Expression
Art and the Vibration of Wellness
with Olivia Daane and Megan DiSabatino
Join local and highly recognized artists Olivia Daane and Megan DiSabatino for an artful dive into the connection between art and wellness.
We are excited to welcome Olivia and Megan who will be leading classes centered on the powerful connection between art and wellness. Through mixed media exploration, artists of all experience levels will be guided toward a deeper awareness of their personal flow state and the ways creative expression can foster healing and connection. Olivia brings her expertise in drawing and painting together with sound vibrations, color theory, breathwork, and whole-brain creativity, offering a holistic approach that nurtures both individual growth and shared experience.
Sound and Expression
Discover how sound and vibration can influence the nervous system and support creative flow. Through live sound experiences this class invites you to translate auditory sensation into intuitive visual expression, opening new pathways for creativity and self-connection.
Please register below or call our office at 970-429-2777 for more information.
All supplies are included, $50 per person, per session.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Reserve early, spaces are limited!
Register for Sessions
To cancel a registration and receive a refund, notify us at least 7 days before the start of the class. We will refund your payment less a $10 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the start of the class.
Please note: If trying to sign up the same day as a class, please call the office to check availability. Registration may close before the class is full. We don’t want you to miss out! 970-429-2777
Art and the Vibration of Wellness: Sumi Ink
Art and the Vibration of Wellness
with Olivia Daane
Join local and highly recognized artist Olivia Daane for an artful dive into the connection between art and wellness.
We are excited to welcome Olivia leading classes centered on the powerful connection between art and wellness. Through mixed media exploration, artists of all experience levels will be guided toward a deeper awareness of their personal flow state and the ways creative expression can foster healing and connection. Olivia brings her expertise in drawing and painting together with sound vibrations, color theory, breathwork, and whole-brain creativity, offering a holistic approach that nurtures both individual growth and shared experience.
Sumi Ink
Discover how meditation can help us regulate our nervous system and tap into intuitive visual expression, opening new pathways for creativity and self-connection. Discover new materials and the healing power of connection and art.
Please register below or call our office at 970-429-2777 for more information.
All supplies are included, $38 per person, per session.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Reserve early, spaces are limited!
Register for Sessions
To cancel a registration and receive a refund, notify us at least 7 days before the start of the class. We will refund your payment less a $10 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the start of the class.
Please note: If trying to sign up the same day as a class, please call the office to check availability. Registration may close before the class is full. We don’t want you to miss out! 970-429-2777
Adult Watercolor: Full Moon in the Mountains
About the Session
Full Moon in the Mountains
Instructor Amy Beidleman will lead students through the steps to complete an artwork at the end of the class. Through demonstration and guided practice, the students will learn key watercolor techniques, such as, wet-on-wet, creating hard and soft edges, glazing, lifting, spattering, and many more. Learn helpful watercolor techniques to use with a variety of subject matter.
No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
Cost
$50 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Creative Happy Hour! Stained Glass Date Night
Meet Your Instructor:
Your class will be taught by Carly Price, the artist and founder behind Clever Magpie Glass Works. Carly is a stained glass artist specializing in the copper foil (Tiffany) method. With a formal background in the theatrical arts and years of hands-on experience working with glass, Carly is passionate about making stained glass approachable and enjoyable for beginners. Her teaching style is supportive, clear, and process-focused—guiding students step-by-step while encouraging creativity and confidence.Whether it’s your first time cutting glass or holding a soldering iron, Carly ensures a welcoming environment where students can learn new skills, ask questions, and leave with a finished piece they’re proud of.
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Looking for a creative and memorable date night? This beginner-friendly stained glass class is designed for pairs—whether you’re partners, friends, or family members—who want to learn something new together while creating a shared piece of art.
Working as a team, you’ll be guided through the copper foil method while collaborating on a single stained glass project or two smaller projects each using pre-cut honeycomb shapes. Much like a cooking class, we will prep the ingredients for you to assemble and complete in class. No experience necessary! This relaxed, fun environment focuses on creativity, connection, and hands-on learning.
This workshop is open to all levels and is focused on process and exploring your own creative voice.
Cost
$56 per pair, all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Creative Happy Hour! Linoleum Block Printing
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Linoleum block printing, also known as lino printing or linocut, is a versatile printmaking technique that involves:
Carving images and designs into linoleum blocks.
Inking the carved blocks.
Pressing them onto paper to achieve a printed image.
No two images turn out the same, the only limit is your creativity!
Linocut, also known as lino print, lino printing or linoleum art, is a printmaking technique, in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show the areas to be printed.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Creative Happy Hour! Stitch Night
About the Session
In collaboration with the City of Aspen's Environmental Health and Sustainability Department, join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evening. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Bring clothes to mend, a current stich project or get inspired to start something new!
Join local fiber arts artist Clarity Fornell for an evening of repurposing, and extending the life of our beloved textiles.
This event is free and open to all levels. Tools and fabric will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
Cost
Free; supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Creative Happy Hour! Art Cart Lanterns
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Help light the way for Aspen’s annual Art Cart Alpine Rally with an evening of creativity at the Red Brick Center for the Arts.
Join us for lantern making where we help light the path for all the Art Cart participants.
This workshop is free, open to all levels, and free while supplies last. Register to reserve your spot.
Cost
Free; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
After School Art Play: February
About the Program
After-school Art early release Wednesdays, 2:15pm - 5:00pm, are a chance for elementary children in 1st - 4th grades to be creative, learn through art, and have fun with friends.
In each session, students will explore a theme through different mediums such as collage, painting, sculpture, and more! Our instructors uses their dynamic creativity and the resources at hand, so children learn about many different types of art forms and themes throughout the school year.
In February, our after-school programs will get excited about the Winter Olympics through 3D art explorations.
Cost
Families must pay for whole session; no refunds for missed classes
The easiest way to register is on-line, but please call and let us know if you have any questions.
Beginner Stained Glass: Start to Finish Foundations
Instructor:
Your class will be taught by Carly Price, the artist and founder behind Clever Magpie Glass Works. Carly is a stained glass artist specializing in the copper foil (Tiffany) method. With a formal background in the theatrical arts and years of hands-on experience working with glass, Carly is passionate about making stained glass approachable and enjoyable for beginners. Her teaching style is supportive, clear, and process-focused—guiding students step-by-step while encouraging creativity and confidence. Whether it’s your first time cutting glass or holding a soldering iron, Carly ensures a welcoming environment where students can learn new skills, ask questions, and leave with a finished piece they’re proud of.
About the Session
Duration: 4.5 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Perfect for absolute beginners, this hands-on workshop introduces the full stained glass process from start to finish using the copper foil (Tiffany) method of stained glass. You’ll be guided step-by-step through every stage of creating stained glass—from selecting your pattern and glass to cutting, foiling, soldering, and finishing your piece.
This class is designed to give you a strong foundation and the confidence to continue exploring stained glass on your own. You’ll complete a small beginner-friendly project that allows you to experience every essential technique in a single session.
What You Will Learn:
How to safely score, cut, and break glass
How to grind glass for proper fit
How to apply copper foil cleanly and evenly
Basic soldering techniques for assembling your project
Cleaning, polishing, and care tips for stained glass
All tools, materials, and safety instructions are provided—just bring your creativity!
Cost
$60 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Adult Watercolor: Clark’s Nutcracker
About the Session
Clark’s Nutcracker
Instructor Amy Beidleman will lead students through the steps to complete an artwork at the end of the class. Through demonstration and guided practice, the students will learn key watercolor techniques, such as, wet-on-wet, creating hard and soft edges, glazing, lifting, spattering, and many more. Learn helpful watercolor techniques to use with a variety of subject matter.
No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
Cost
$50 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Art and the Vibration of Wellness: Sound and Expression
Art and the Vibration of Wellness
with Olivia Daane and Megan DiSabatino
Join local and highly recognized artists Olivia Daane and Megan DiSabatino for an artful dive into the connection between art and wellness.
We are excited to welcome Olivia and Megan who will be leading classes centered on the powerful connection between art and wellness. Through mixed media exploration, artists of all experience levels will be guided toward a deeper awareness of their personal flow state and the ways creative expression can foster healing and connection. Olivia brings her expertise in drawing and painting together with sound vibrations, color theory, breathwork, and whole-brain creativity, offering a holistic approach that nurtures both individual growth and shared experience.
Sound and Expression
Discover how sound and vibration can influence the nervous system and support creative flow. Through live sound experiences this class invites you to translate auditory sensation into intuitive visual expression, opening new pathways for creativity and self-connection.
Please register below or call our office at 970-429-2777 for more information.
All supplies are included, $60 per person, per session.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Reserve early, spaces are limited!
Register for Sessions
To cancel a registration and receive a refund, notify us at least 7 days before the start of the class. We will refund your payment less a $10 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the start of the class.
Please note: If trying to sign up the same day as a class, please call the office to check availability. Registration may close before the class is full. We don’t want you to miss out! 970-429-2777
Creative Happy Hour! Linoleum Block Printing
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Linoleum block printing, also known as lino printing or linocut, is a versatile printmaking technique that involves:
Carving images and designs into linoleum blocks.
Inking the carved blocks.
Pressing them onto paper to achieve a printed image.
No two images turn out the same, the only limit is your creativity!
Linocut, also known as lino print, lino printing or linoleum art, is a printmaking technique, in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show the areas to be printed.
Cost
$28 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
After School Art Play: January
About the Program
After-school Art early release Wednesdays, 2:15pm - 5:00pm, are a chance for elementary children in 1st - 4th grades to be creative, learn through art, and have fun with friends.
In each session, students will explore a theme through different mediums such as collage, painting, sculpture, and more! Our instructor, Charlotte Goff uses her dynamic creativity and the resources at hand, so children learn about many different types of art forms and themes throughout the school year.
In January, our after-school programs will explore themes of winter and new beginnings.
Cost
Families must pay for whole session; no refunds for missed classes
The easiest way to register is on-line, but please call and let us know if you have any questions.
Creative Happy Hour! Felted Garlands
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice creating hand felted garlands inspired by the season, perfect as a festive decoration for your home or as a heartfelt handmade gift.
A creative evening with artist and educator Noel Daugherty as she shares her wonderful felting skills in this cozy, hands-on workshop.
As we honor the shortest day of the year and welcome the return of longer light, enjoy a warm, creative atmosphere complete with complimentary drinks and snacks. Whether you're new to felting or an experienced maker, this workshop offers a joyful way to connect, craft, and embrace the winter season.
Join us for an evening of creativity, community, and celebration! December 18, 5:30-7:30.
Cost
$25 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Adult Watercolor: Snowy Landscape
About the Session
Snowy Landscape
Instructor Amy Beidleman will lead students through the steps to complete an artwork at the end of the class. Through demonstration and guided practice, the students will learn key watercolor techniques, such as, wet-on-wet, creating hard and soft edges, glazing, lifting, spattering, and many more. Learn helpful watercolor techniques to use with a variety of subject matter.
No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
Cost
$48 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.
Creative Happy Hour! Linoleum Block Printing
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
In this December session participants will bring ideas or use a pre-designed block to print a set of festive holiday cards.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Linoleum block printing, also known as lino printing or linocut, is a versatile printmaking technique that involves:
Carving images and designs into linoleum blocks.
Inking the carved blocks.
Pressing them onto paper to achieve a printed image.
No two images turn out the same, the only limit is your creativity!
Linocut, also known as lino print, lino printing or linoleum art, is a printmaking technique, in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show the areas to be printed.
Cost
$25 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Resident Artist Exhibition
Red Brick Center for the Arts is delighted to present our annual Resident Artist Exhibition!
The Red Brick is home to talented resident artists who create, collaborate, and contribute to our vibrant community through studio work, programming, and events. These artists are at the heart of our mission to inspire creativity and discovery.
This exhibition celebrates the remarkable work emerging from the studios, a showcase of a variety of perspectives and mediums. Opening during the holiday season and continuing while Aspen is in the heart of winter, it offers a perfect opportunity to experience art in a warm, welcoming space.
We invite community members of all ages to visit the Red Brick Center for the Arts, stroll through the galleries, walk the halls to enjoy the art, and perhaps catch our resident artists hard at work in their studios as they continue to create this winter.
We extend our sincere thanks to Aspen Public Radio for their support of this exhibition.
Opening Reception: Resident Artist Exhibition
Join us as we toast the winter season and showcase new artworks by our Resident Artists. This event is open to all ages and includes mingling, festive fare, and an art making activity! Shop local and give the gift of art this year.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Red Brick Center for the Arts is delighted to present our annual Resident Artist Exhibition!
The Red Brick is home to talented resident artists who create, collaborate, and contribute to our vibrant community through studio work, programming, and events. These artists are at the heart of our mission to inspire creativity and discovery.
Each year, this exhibition showcases the incredible work emerging from the studios. It’s a special opening as we enter the holiday season, a time to celebrate the artistry happening right here in our community.
We invite community members of all ages to join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and exploration of local art. Come celebrate, mingle, and share the joy of giving the gift of art this holiday season.
We extend our sincere thanks to Aspen Public Radio for their support of this exhibition.
After School Art Play: December
About the Program
After-school Art early release Wednesdays, 2:15pm - 4:15pm, are a chance for elementary children in 1st - 4th grades to be creative, learn through art, and have fun with friends.
In each session, students will explore a theme through different mediums such as collage, painting, sculpture, and more! Our instructor, Charlotte Goff uses her dynamic creativity and the resources at hand, so children learn about many different types of art forms and themes throughout the school year.
In December, our after-school programs will feature a festive array of activities that celebrate the arrival of winter and the joy of the holiday season.
Cost
Families must pay for whole session; no refunds for missed classes
The easiest way to register is on-line, but please call and let us know if you have any questions.
Creative Happy Hour! Linoleum Block Printing
About the Session
Join us at the Red Brick Center for the Arts for fun and social art-making evenings. Whether you have art experience or not, come create during our evening sessions and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Linoleum block printing, also known as lino printing or linocut, is a versatile printmaking technique that involves:
Carving images and designs into linoleum blocks.
Inking the carved blocks.
Pressing them onto paper to achieve a printed image.
No two images turn out the same, the only limit is your creativity!
Linocut, also known as lino print, lino printing or linoleum art, is a printmaking technique, in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show the areas to be printed.
Cost
$25 per session, per person; all supplies are included.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts is conveniently located just two blocks away from the RFTA bus stop on Garmisch Street.
Adult Watercolor: Winter River Landscape
About the Session
Winter River Landscape
Join us for an evening of watercolor painting focused on a local winter river image taken by Carly Campbell. Through demonstration and guided practice, you’ll learn key watercolor techniques — wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry washes, glazing, lifting, and creating soft and hard edges — as you build transparent layers and shape the composition.
No experience necessary, all levels welcome.
Cost
$48 fee; includes all supplies and instruction.