Classes

Mondays | 6:30 - 9:00 Come play some chess upstairs in the Durango mall on Main St.   Free!  Drop in! 

Mondays | 5:30 - 6:30 | $10 gets you one hour of yoga + a pint! Yoga taught by the great Brady Wilson, then a pint. Yoga first!

Mondays | 8 Classes | 4:00 - 5:30 | March 25 - May 13 This class session offers a variety of advanced, open-studio, projects including ceramic clay, sculpture, drawing and painting. The Arts can improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork! You will find that here at The Durango Art Center where our classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, at deena@durangoarts.org or Mr.B, at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are always available. 8 Classes.

Mondays | 6:00 - 7:00 | April 1 - June 24. For people looking for help with substance abuse, mental health or both. A safe space to discuss problems and share different coping techniques. We will focus on mindfulness, sobriety, accountability and fellowship.

Monday - Friday | June 10 - 14 | 10:00am - 3:00pm Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center is offering three one-week long Art Camps each month during the Ignacio School Districts Summer Break. Each day will include games, activities, arts & crafts and a lunch break. Cost for the week is $165 and we have limited scholarships available.

Monday - Friday |July 8 - 12 | 10:00am - 3:00pm Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center is offering three one-week long Art Camps each month during the Ignacio School Districts Summer Break. Each day will include games, activities, arts & crafts and a lunch break. Cost for the week is $165 and we have limited scholarships available.

Monday - Friday |August 12 - 16 | 10:00am - 3:00pm Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center is offering three one-week long Art Camps each month during the Ignacio School Districts Summer Break. Each day will include games, activities, arts & crafts and a lunch break. Cost for the week is $165 and we have limited scholarships available.

Tuesdays | 4:00 - 5:30 | This dynamic art class covers different arrt mediums each week! Join us for one class or the whole series. Collage, Painting, drawing, resin, and more!    Check the website for more details!

Classes held daily between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Noon on Sundays. Closed Mondays.    Explore our diverse range of glass art supplies and unleash your creativity! Join us for a fun and unique activity suitable for all ages, where you can craft fused glass art in various forms such as wall decorations, window pieces, bowls, plates, and more. Enjoy complimentary instruction and the first two hours on us! Simply pay for the size of your creation and any additional time. Fused glass entails arranging and layering colored glass pieces into designs, then heating them in a specialized kiln. Under the guidance of our experienced glass artist, discover the fundamental techniques of fused glass and experiment with vibrant colors to bring your vision to life. While you can't take your artwork home the same day, we do offer shipping options.

Every Thursday | noon - 10:00 The Center for Innovation in Durango is launching entrepreneurs with a free, weekly workshop. Gain the knowledge to kickstart your podcast, from crafting your concept to mastering editing software. This workshop equips you with the skills needed to turn your startup dream into a reality.

Tuesdays | 8 Classes | 3:30 - 5:00 | March 26 - May 14 Join us for Mixed Medium Magic where students will explore sculpture, college, drawing and painting. The Arts can improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork! You will find that, at The Durango Arts Center where our classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression.   For questions, please email Deena Carney, at deena@durangoarts.org or Mr.B, at ben@durangoarts.org.   Scholarships are always available. 8 Classes.

Tuesdays | 4 weeks | 10:00 - 10:45 | April 30 - May 21 Your marketing is a continuous conversation with your target audience and starts with understanding your ideal client inside and out. Receive proven blueprints to mapping out your ideal client and where they get their information and follow that up with expert guidance on what tactics will take your business to the next level.

Every Wednesday | 8:30 - 10:00 Join us at the weekly TOPS in-person weight-loss support group meeting! The TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) support group (8:30 weigh in, 9-10am meeting)    Virtually everyone is welcome. TOPS is available to men, women and children from age 7 to 100+. No cookie-cutter diets. No gimmicks. No trendy shortcuts. It's the old-fashioned approach to health and wellness: A lifestyle, for a lifetime. At TOPS, you're throwing yourself a lifeline. Founded in 1948, TOPS is the first of its kind noncommercial weight-loss support group, with ties to the medical community and thousands of chapters in the U.S. and Canada.    Your first in-person meeting is free (Membership starts at $49/year). You can listen in and observe at first, or jump right in and start participating. With TOPS, you call the shots.

Wednesdays | 4:00 - 6:00 | Jan 10 - May 19 Students will take their theatre skills to the next level in the DYT Company Class. The DYT Company members will make up the principal cast of the MAY DAC mainstage production 5/17-19/2024.(Title TBD) *There will also be extra rehearsals on SATURDAY 5/11 and the week of May 13th leading up to opening night.   Along with rehearsing for the show, the cast will polish and work on their theatre skills through lessons and exercises geared towards character development, vocal qualities and techniques, Improv, focus, and physical movement.

Wednesdays | 9:00 - 10:30 | Gentle & Slow Yoga class for 55+ men and women at the nearby Florida Grange. This is an ongoing class. Everyone is welcome! We focus on stretching, strengthening and balance while utilizing warmups, sun salutations and yoga poses. We will include breathwork, modifications and chair support in our yoga practice. Keep moving and increase your flexibility with us!   Florida Grange at 656 Highway 172 near Elmore's Corner in the Quonset Hut. Bring your mat. Cost is $65.00 for a 10 punch pass or $10.00 drop in.

Classes and Open Studio Wednesdays | 3-5 week sessions | Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center Adult Pottery Classes are back! We have pottery options for all levels including Introduction to Clay and Handbuilding for beginners, Wheel Throwing for beginners and intermediate potters, Open Studio Memberships for current students and experienced potters and individual wheel throwing instruction with one of our experienced pottery instructors.    A class schedule and more information is available on our website at www.dscac.org For more information, contact Shawna at pottery.dancingspiritgallery@gmail.com or by calling 801-381-5760

Wednesdays | 11:30 - 4:00   In this comprehensive 4-hour workshop, you'll dive into the world of stained glass crafting and take home your masterpiece the same day. Get ready to learn essential skills as we provide guidance on workspace setup, safety measures for glass cutting and grinding, and a list of fundamental materials. You'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of patterns, with room for skill advancement. Throughout the class, you'll master techniques such as pattern transferring, copper foiling, & soldering. All materials are included, so you can focus on unleashing your creativity. By appointment only, secure your spot and embark on a journey of artistic exploration with us!

Wednesdays | 8 Classes | 3:30 - 5:00 | March 27 - May 15 Art has the power to change the way we see the world, showing us new perspectives, ideas, and values. Join us for Art Making Mania, where each class, students will create extremely unique and very expressive artwork! This class will focus on a variety of drawing, painting, sculpture and collage projects.   The Arts can improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork! At the Durango Art Center, you will find that here, where our classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney at deena@durangoarts.org or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are always available. 8 Classes.

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday | 6:00 - 8:00 PM   This figure drawing session is a chance to practice and refine your artistic skills with a group of like minded friends.   Bring your preferred artistic medium. A nude model will complete a series of poses of varying lengths using a professional lighting setup. There is a $20 artist's fee ($15 for students). No experience needed!   For questions, contact us! No need to RSVP!

Thursdays | 4:00 - 5:30 |Jan 11 - May 4 Students will learn the fundamentals of Shakespeare's language, history and performance techniques. Shakespeare veterans and rookies from grades 5+ are able to register for this fun class at the DAC. There will be a main stage performance Friday & Saturday 5/3 and 5/4 of a fully staged 1-act version of a Shakespeare Play (title tbd) on the DAC mainstage. **There will also be a few extra rehearsals the 2 weeks before their performance weekend.

Thursdays | 10 sessions | 6:00 - 9:00 |March 7 - May 9 The Durango Police Department will begin the 24th session of the Citizens' Police Academy. The CPA is an interactive, 10-week class providing insight into the operation of the Durango Police Department and its role in keeping the community safe.    The Academy is designed to increase understanding through education between citizens and police. We intend to acquaint citizens with law enforcement's role in the criminal justice system and provide an increased awareness and overview of police work. As a caution, the Academy is not designed to make its participants certified police officers. The contents of the course are informative only, and it is not intended that the participants have the authority of or act as police officers.    The sessions include information about domestic violence, gangs, patrol operations, traffic problems, community policing, tactical response, investigations, and a little history about where we are and where we are going. In one of the sessions, participants will have the option of firing several different weapons. They will also have the option of participating in an unarmed self-defense training session. Each participant will "ride along" in a patrol car to see first-hand what officers see and hear and what they are trained to do in various circumstances. Participants may also observe the Central Communications Center and listen to calls for service and dispatch activity. Throughout the Academy, participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss topics with members of the Department.   Take advantage of this unique opportunity to better understand the Durango Police Department. Apply online or pick up an application at the Department.    The application deadline is February 22nd. Contact Jess Hayden at (970) 375-4701 or Sergeant Will Sweetwood at (970) 375-4786 for more information.

Thursdays | 8 Classes | 4:00 - 5:30 |March 28 - May 16 The DAC Clay Club offers a variety of open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and firing. Come join Mr B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity!    This is a great program to help young artists find their confidence, all the while having fun and making new friends for years to come. For questions, please email Deena Carney, at deena@durangoarts.org or Mr.B, at ben@durangoarts.org.   Scholarships are always available. 8 Classes.

Thursdays | 6 Classes | 5:30 - 7:30 pm | April 4 - May 9 With Lynn Wickersham, Certified Yoga Therapist Yoga for Grief & Loss offers a holistic approach to healing from the loss of a loved one. Classes draw upon the principles and practices of yoga to regulate the nervous system, temper emotional reactivity, and cultivate spirituality. Each session incorporates movement, postures, breath, mudra, mantra, and meditation. No prior yoga experience is needed. You will be guided to witness yourself in your grief and you will gain tools to help you manage your symptoms. Optional journaling assignments and home practice help participants understand the complexities of grief and honor their personal journey. Small groups offer a safe and supportive environment. Yoga for Grief & Loss is a journey of the heart to help you accept your loss, process the pain of grief, reconnect with yourself, and return to wholeness.   Space is Limited to 8 participants, Pre-registration is required.

Fridays | 8:30am  We have a rotation of local yoga instructors who teach to all skill levels. Bring a mat and a friend! Sign Up on our website.

Fridays | 4:00 - 5:30 | Did you know you can do your own screen printing?! Fabric Fridays we have great opportunities available to create your own screen print and make your own clothes unique AND you can learn how to use a sewing machine! Learn how to make scrunchies, quilts, lanyards, how to follow a pattern, bags and more! Come join us! Ages 5+   Check the website for more details!

Fridays in April | 3 Classes | 9:30 - 10:30 April 12th, 19th, + 26th Introduce your 2-5 year old to a world of creative possibilities! All art supplies are included, along with admission to the exhibit gallery for the day. $25/adult + child.   Drop in's welcome!   $25/child, members receive 20% off. Not a member? Join today!   Thank you to our art class sponsor - Durango Cabinet Company

1st & 3rd Friday | 1:00pm | April 19 - Sept 20th Visit website for schedule. Free Yoga is back, Sol Tribe!   Movement class incorporating yoga, qi gong, breathwork, fun and US! All levels welcome. BYOMat or message me, and I'll set you up. We begin Fri April 19th, weather permitting, and roll it out every 1st & 3rd Friday through Gall. I can't wait to see us grow together. All classes will be held at Claire Viles Park, 18th & W2nd Ave Any questions, message Coach Marie Soleil:)   Looking forward to seeing you outside on the mat!  *Sponsored by Mind Body Soleil & CryoMedSpa Durango

Saturdays in May | 4 Classes |10:00 - 11:30 May 4, 11, 18, 25 Join a small group for a guided exploration of watercolor painting in a comfortable studio in the Smiley Building. Learn about paint, brushes, paper and techniques. We will make four cards (with envelopes) on watercolor paper for you to take home. This class is accessible to all levels and all materials are provided. Email or text Amy to register. $40

Sundays | 12:00 - 4:00    In this comprehensive 4-hour workshop, you'll dive into the world of stained glass crafting and take home your masterpiece the same day. Get ready to learn essential skills as we provide guidance on workspace setup, safety measures for glass cutting and grinding, and a list of fundamental materials. You'll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of patterns, with room for skill advancement. Throughout the class, you'll master techniques such as pattern transferring, copper foiling, & soldering. All materials are included, so you can focus on unleashing your creativity. By appointment only, secure your spot and embark on a journey of artistic exploration with us!