Classes take place at various recreation centers and libraries in Aurora and are offered year-round for all ages and all skill levels. Classes and workshops are taught by professional artists with advanced degrees and/or years of teaching expertise. Fees vary according to class.
In-person art classes give the student access, in real time, to an instructor for demonstrations and questions while also providing a collaborative, shared experience of fellow artists creating opportunities for feedback within the classroom environment.
We are offering more youth art classes. Check out our Fall 2024 class list.
The Register Online link takes you to our online registration site and you will need to create an account with us if you don't currently have one. Creating a new account takes just a few minutes but gets you access to all of the classes offered through the City of Aurora. Please contact the Cultural Services Art and Music Programmer at 303.739.6591 if you encounter any issues or would like more information.
Meet our instructors!
Hilliard Moore
Hilliard Moore retired from the telecommunications industry and opened the Great Western Art Gallery in Downtown Denver. As an artist, he specialized in painting Black Cowboys in the old west along with Cavalry and pioneers. The paintings were done from actual photographs taken during that time period. Art shows include the El Pueblo Museum and the Colorado History Society. His painting of Bill Pickett was displayed at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. Hilliard's classes are perfect for anyone interested in trying art for the first time.
Terra Necessary
Terra Necessary is a freelance illustrator, member of Atomic Pixies and educator. They have always worked to pursue art through a pop culture lens, working their art booth diligently at cons while earning a BFA in Drawing from Metro State College of Denver. They have shown and spoken on art and queer pop culture at shows across the U.S. including Denver Pop Culture Con, Anime Expo, Otakon, Planet Comic Con, Drag Con, and more; as well as creating the queer event Dandy Con. With the Atomic Pixies they explore pop culture, science and fantasy through an art nouveau lens, and were recently featured in Westword.
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If you are interested in learning more about any of our Visual Art classes please call 303.739.6591.