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Collage Cards Free Workshop

In this workshop, we’ll create collaged greeting cards using folded 4.25” × 5.5” ivory cardstock and matching envelopes, incorporating imagery from contemporary magazines alongside vintage and antique papers. All materials will be provided, and the emphasis will be on a playful, intuitive approach.
WHERE: Boulder Art Association Community Studio
Located next to Boulder School of Fine Art
2810 Wilderness Pl Suite
WHEN: September 8th 6-8:00PM 2026
DETAILS: Registration Required: Fill out form here!

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Pop-Ups for Beginners (An Adults Only Event)

I love making pop-ups. I’ve made them with little kids and big kids. Pop-up cards can become pop-up books - for yourself, a grandchild, niece, nephew, partner, grandparent or whomever.
Make them for yourself or for others. I make pop-ups just for the creative pleasure of it.
WHERE: BAA Community Studio
WHEN: August 11th 6-8:00 PM 2026
DETAILS: This mini hands-on workshop is for adults who are new to pop-ups. No experience necessary. We have all the supplies.

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BAA Open Studio

EVERY FRIDAY
2:15 – 4:15 PM

BAA Community Studio
2810 Wilderness Pl, Suite C, Boulder

Join other artists at the BAA Community Studio for connection & inspiration. Bring your own supplies and dive in alongside fellow artists. Table space, chairs, and a few select supplies to share. All are welcome!

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BAA Drop-In Figure Drawing

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY
2:00 – 4:00 PM

BAA Community Studio
2810 Wilderness Pl, Suite C, Boulder CO 80301

$20 Cash / PayPal / Venmo · Students $15 · Don't have 20? The BAA offers reduced prices for artists in need. Email info@boulderartassociation.org. Arrive 5–10 min early.

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BAA Artist Roundtable

SATURDAYS
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Virtual via Zoom
Hosted by Rick Dallago, Ed Narvaez & Jeanne Kipke

Join us for ARTful conversation! We love to hear about what inspired you, the medium used, techniques... No Zoom account required.

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We're thrilled to welcome the newest artists and supporters joining our creative circle.

Dorothy Bass

Oil Artist

I'm an realist artist painting from life. My paintings express aesthetic moments. Some are like a soft breeze; solitary and light-feeling. Others are symphonic; rich in connection and performance. All are part of something bigger than themselves. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the living with the inanimate and the je ne sais quoi, that indescribable something, found in expressions of life. Strong drawing skills are the heart of my work. They shape the ways I use light and shadow, value, form, edges, texture, and color. And when I've communicated what I "saw", that synesthesia of an instant, I sign my name.

Bryan McKinney

Mixed Media Artist

Bryan McKinney is a Boulder-based artist who recently relocated to Colorado after spending the past 20 years living and working on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. His work is inspired by the landscapes, wildlife, and human stories that define a sense of place. Working in watercolor, gouache, oil, and mixed media, he combines a background in illustration, mural painting, graphic design, and art education with a love of observation and craftsmanship.

Mike Stabler

Mixed Media Artist

Many years ago, I got a BFA. I didn't 'do' art for a long time. Boulder's welcoming art community recently drew me back. I LOVE it! I primarily do watercolor, but also like to do collage and pencil sketches. I am still getting comfortable with calling myself an 'artist.' Regardless, I'm hopeful that you enjoy my 'pretty good art.'

Barbara Benstein

Pastels Media Artist

I am a commission artist with 34 years of experience, specializing in creating paintings in either oils or pastels that capture the essence of individuals and pets as well as landscapes. It brings me immense joy to craft a piece that resonates with my clients.

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