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First Fridays at PPAC: A Creative Celebration!
If you find yourself in Colorado Springs on the first Friday of any month, you’re in for a treat. Our vibrant community comes alive with the
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Welcome to the PPAC news, events & announcements page. In this quirky corner we'll blend studio updates, clay and ceramics insights, and random musings on the art world.
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Celebrating Amanda's Victory in Plein Air Painting!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news. Our very own Amanda, who is not only our talented studio manager but also an incredible teacher
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Summer Camps at PPAC! 🎨🌞
Are you looking for an exciting and enriching summer experience for your young artist? Look no further! Pikes Peak Artist Collective (PPAC)
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Art Unleashed: Pikes Peak Artist Collective at Territory Days!
Join the Pikes Peak Artist Collective (PPAC) studio during the upcoming “Territory Days” festival in Old City Colorado Springs! What began a
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Annual Spring Youth Art Show! May 20th
Your invited to join us in celebrating young artists at PPAC on Saturday May 20th from 4-5:30pm! Brought to you by Instructors Amanda,...
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Teen Summer Art Camps!
Teens join us for a fun and creative summer! Check out the wide variety of art camps hosted by the fabulous Ms. Rhonda! Rhonda offers a...
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Give the Gift of an ART Experience this Holiday!
Enjoy Creating w/ Your Family, Friends, Partner or Solo! Adult workshops in painting and pottery. Youth workshops in pottery, drawing,...
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Beginners Guide to Oil Painting
-Thank you Lexie Holland for sharing this super helpful article that provides a very dynamic and comprehensive breakdown of oil painting....
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Celebrate Fall with Art Workshops for Kids and Adults!
Fall is an exciting time of the year. While it can be sad to see summer leave, fall transitions us to new activities. The feeling of...
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Summer Camp Offerings Now Available!
YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS Sign your child up for a summer full of art! Camps are held on select Mondays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 –...
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The Art of Selecting Art: by Redfin
The Art of Selecting Art: Experts Share Unique Art Pieces for Every Room of the House Art can make any house feel like a home, but...
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Now Offering Pottery Date Nights!
Pottery Date Nights for Adults! Have you ever wanted to create with clay? Join us for a 2 hour class. Students will be provided with an...
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Now offering YOU MORE!
Pikes Peak Artist Collective is now offering a wider array of art classes for all ages. People are interested in the healing and fun...
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Youth Summer Camps and Workshops Now Available!
Youth Camps and Workshops Summer 2021 Click HERE to sign up.
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Erin’s Recent Mural Creations!
Check out PPAC’s adult painting teacher Erin Gillespie’s awesome 10×16 foot murals! Created for a lovely couple in their garage on a...
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Jul 24
Pottery Series (6 Weeks) - Sunday Mornings [NOV 24th - DEC 29th]
In this 6-week workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn ceramic skills and techniques, as well as create pieces you love! The first
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![Youth Clay Pottery - Every 2nd Sunday [DEC 8th]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_8e8ca0989de6456e9e714aff957e4b99~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_960,h_420,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_8e8ca0989de6456e9e714aff957e4b99~mv2.jpg)
Jun 30
Youth Clay Pottery - Every 2nd Sunday [DEC 8th]
Welcome to our Youth Ceramics Class, a monthly gathering where young artists aged 6 - 12 can dive into the world of clay. Held on the second
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![Clay Pottery Date Night - Every 2nd Friday [DEC 13th]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_7ed670d76247484f84940a6bd0306983~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_448,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_7ed670d76247484f84940a6bd0306983~mv2.jpg)
Jun 14
Clay Pottery Date Night - Every 2nd Friday [DEC 13th]
Have you ever wanted to create with clay? Step into the world of ceramics and join us for a 2 hour introductory clay class. Whether you're f
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![Intro to Clay Pottery (Wheel) - Every 3rd Friday [NOV 15th]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_72784c8b60904a0f974c88dbfd1ab987~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_437,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_72784c8b60904a0f974c88dbfd1ab987~mv2.jpeg)
May 9
Intro to Clay Pottery (Wheel) - Every 3rd Friday [NOV 15th]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics? In this exciting 2 hour intro series, students will have the chance to explore both wheel
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![Christmas Tree Luminaries - [NOV 22nd]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_44c24a2dedf64551ac4cb97124adb6ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2304,h_1007,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_44c24a2dedf64551ac4cb97124adb6ff~mv2.jpg)
Apr 23
Christmas Tree Luminaries - [NOV 22nd]
Get into the festive spirit with our Colorado Springs pottery class, the Handbuilt Christmas Tree Luminary workshop! In this 2-hour hands-on
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![Clay Pottery Date Night - Every 4th Saturday [NOV 23rd]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_0756ffe890944adf88a51a4c036a94a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_437,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_0756ffe890944adf88a51a4c036a94a4~mv2.jpg)
Apr 14
Clay Pottery Date Night - Every 4th Saturday [NOV 23rd]
Have you ever wanted to create with clay? Step into the world of ceramics and join us for a 2 hour introductory clay class. Whether you're f
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![Try The Pottery Wheel - [JANUARY 3RD]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_cdba33e6e3b143e982fdc4bb9d701197~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_3760,h_1644,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_cdba33e6e3b143e982fdc4bb9d701197~mv2.jpg)
Dec 31, 2023
Try The Pottery Wheel - [JANUARY 3RD]
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery? Join us for our monthly wheel throwing mini course, part of Old Colorado City’s First Friday art wa
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Dec 26, 2023
6 Weeks of Pottery - Sunday Mornings [JAN 5th]
In this recurring 6-week series, you will have the opportunity to learn ceramic skills and techniques, as well as create pieces you love! Th
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Dec 21, 2023
4 Weeks of Pottery - Sunday Evenings [JAN 5TH]
In this recurring 4-week series, you will have the opportunity to learn ceramic skills and techniques, as well as create pieces you love! Th
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Dec 16, 2023
4 Weeks of Pottery - Tuesday Evenings [JAN 7TH]
In this recurring 4-week series, you will have the opportunity to learn ceramic skills and techniques, as well as create pieces you love! Th
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![Clay Pottery Date Night - [JAN 10TH]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_e628f9b55fe94a76982035aa602dfbf8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_437,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_e628f9b55fe94a76982035aa602dfbf8~mv2.jpg)
Dec 11, 2023
Clay Pottery Date Night - [JAN 10TH]
Have you ever wanted to create with clay? Step into the world of ceramics and join us for a 2 hour introductory clay class. Whether you're f
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Dec 6, 2023
Youth Clay Pottery Intro - [JANUARY 12TH]
Welcome to our Youth Ceramics Class, a monthly gathering where young artists aged 6 - 12 can dive into the world of clay. Held on the second
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![Weekly Monday Class for Kids (Ages 8-12) | Poppy Group [Winter '25]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_328b4d7dac7e4c2d813d291219a85f08~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_437,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_328b4d7dac7e4c2d813d291219a85f08~mv2.jpeg)
Dec 1, 2023
Weekly Monday Class for Kids (Ages 8-12) | Poppy Group [Winter '25]
This after-school membership art class will provide in-depth art instruction. Small class sizes ensure individual attention in a supportive,
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![Weekly Thursday Class for Kids (Ages 6-9) | Iris Group [Winter '25]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_4025932cf3d04d2ba7ee49363bd427bb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_3760,h_1644,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_4025932cf3d04d2ba7ee49363bd427bb~mv2.jpeg)
Nov 21, 2023
Weekly Thursday Class for Kids (Ages 6-9) | Iris Group [Winter '25]
This Winter, we will be covering:
– Pottery: pottery wheel, trimming, hand-building, & glazing (3 classes)
– Painting: acrylic and waterco
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Nov 16, 2023
Intro to Clay Pottery (Wheel) - [JAN 17th]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics? In this exciting 2 hour intro series, students will have the chance to explore both wheel
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Nov 11, 2023
Intro to Clay Pottery (Hand & Wheel) - [JAN 18th]
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics? In this exciting 2-hour intro series, you’ll have the opportunity to explore both wheel-t
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![Youth Clay Pottery Intro - [MARCH 9TH]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_377185a23d904ceeaa63821c32d9ce1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2121,h_927,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_377185a23d904ceeaa63821c32d9ce1a~mv2.jpg)
Oct 7, 2023
Youth Clay Pottery Intro - [MARCH 9TH]
Welcome to our Youth Ceramics Class, a monthly gathering where young artists aged 6 - 12 can dive into the world of clay. Held on the second
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![Coffee and Clay - [FEB 22nd]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_a6a97682824f4611ae9563fbd2fb8ad7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_631,h_493,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_a6a97682824f4611ae9563fbd2fb8ad7~mv2.jpg)
Sep 11, 2023
Coffee and Clay - [FEB 22nd]
Join us for a delightful morning of creativity, camaraderie, and caffeine. Our skilled instructors will introduce you to the fascinating wor
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![Clay Pottery Date Night - [MARCH 1st]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_7b335e1610da444f852a3da56c6cfbe5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2121,h_927,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_7b335e1610da444f852a3da56c6cfbe5~mv2.jpg)
Aug 27, 2023
Clay Pottery Date Night - [MARCH 1st]
Have you ever wanted to create with clay? Step into the world of ceramics and join us for a 2 hour introductory clay class. Whether you're f
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![4 Weeks of Pottery - Tuesday Evenings [MARCH 4TH]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c642_2a49545dd55e4ef6996848b626867f38~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_3760,h_1644,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/59c642_2a49545dd55e4ef6996848b626867f38~mv2.jpg)
Aug 22, 2023
4 Weeks of Pottery - Tuesday Evenings [MARCH 4TH]
In this recurring 4-week series, you will have the opportunity to learn ceramic skills and techniques, as well as create pieces you love! Th
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