There will be NO trash service on Monday, September 2. Your trash will be delayed the entire week by one day. Please have your trash only out at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the day after your normally scheduled service day. This is not a recycling week.

This class welcomes beginning and practicing students to explore the materials and methods of painting the portrait from a live model. Emphasis will be given to the selection and use of materials, measuring for proportion, mixing, color vocabulary and planning for effective composition. Tuesdays, September 3 through September 24 Instructed by David Lukens Ages 18 and older

Have you ever wondered how an abstract expressionist breaks an image apart? This class will show and explain the process of sketching a landscape, animals and other forms in nature within a unique and somewhat structured technique that challenges students to think outside the box and embrace their creativity. Wednesdays, September 4 through September 25 Instructed by Christian Dore Ages 16 and older

Learn how to draw and paint landscapes with pastels in the Alla Prima style. Techniques for approaching landscape drawing will be explored. This class will be structured around the drawing and development of expressive techniques of landscape art. Class will include ongoing critique, “how to” demos, and tutorials designed for each individual student’s natural way with pastels. Thursdays, September 5 through October 24 No class on September 19 Instructed by Cliff Austin Ages 16 and older

This process-oriented class for kids will explore design, color and mixed media collage, layering paper, paint and drawing materials. Kids will create colorful windows, still lifes and abstract designs on paper and canvas that are expressive and fun! Fridays, September 6 through September 27 Instructed by Julia Rymer Ages 6 to 12

Teens will learn how to create exciting artwork through pouring acrylics. Participants will explore different ways to make special effects with amazing results. Teens will be guided through demos and be given lots of individual attention as they explore different ways to make special effects with amazing results. Mondays, September 9 through September 30 Instructed by Candace French Ages 12 to 16

Preschoolers will design their own modern abstract painting! Using painter’s tape, they will make their own pattern and then paint it in. Once the painting is completed we will remove the tape to get a zig zag painting! Ages 3 to 5 years old Child must be accompanied by a parent and/or care giver ages 13 and older

If you have some ideas or suggestions about Greenwood Village that you would like to share with the Mayor, you are invited to stop by and join him for coffee and donuts on Wednesday, September 25. If you are unable to attend feel free to drop Mayor Ron an email.

How would you like to learn to paint and create handcrafted greeting cards that would be placed in the hands of patients, parents, and staff at The Children’s Hospital of Colorado? Besides learning new art techniques, you’ll be creating and SHARING uplifting and kind messages with The Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Donate some of the cards you make and/or keep some of the cards you make. Art with Heart means our art has greater purpose and spreads kindness and comfort. This workshop promises to be both colorful and meaningful. Instructed by Renee Reese Ages 16 and older

Autumn is in the air with live music, tasty treats and fall fun for the whole family! Greenwood Village has partnered with the Arapahoe Libraries to present Falloween, an outdoor festival featuring a concert with Bowregard, the 2019 winners of the Telluride Blue Grass Festival. Food trucks on site, crafts, an inflatable corn maze and a visit from the Library on Wheels will round out the fun. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and we’ll bring the party. No reservations needed. Arapahoe Libraries and Greenwood Village have teamed up to host the event.