Contemporary Fine Art
2026 Classes and Workshops
Coni Grant is an enthusiastic and innovative artist, committed to art education at every level.
A teacher and painting demonstrator for over 30 years, she is comfortable in situations as varied as kindergarten classes, foreign language/cross cultural classes, university level instruction and professional plein air (outdoor) workshops.
Class Instruction in Alamosa, Colorado:
Coni teaches year around adult Painting Classes - offered in 8 week sessions.
Class meetings address foundational painting skills such as design and composition, color mixing, and brush work, - and lessons get us painting landscape, portrait, animals, and still life.
Classes are not consecutive but continuous in nature, serving students at all levels.
Advanced painters improve while new students jump in without missing out on basics.
Contact Coni through this website for more information.
Plein Air Classes for Summer and Fall.
In the Summer and Fall all Adult painting classes go outside to paint in and around the beautiful
San Luis Valley.
Experience Colorado's fabulous landscape - in safe settings with parking, shade and instruction. Beginners are welcome.
Students provide their own supplies. Location schedules and Supply Lists available on request.
Plein Air classes are offered in July through October , and registration is handled by Coni directly.
New STUDIO Classes at the Recreation Center- starting on Thursday, October 29, (to December 17)
Thursday Morning Studio Class, 9am to 1pm. Fee is $120 for the entire session
Returning Students: register on-line at www.alamosarec.org or at the Rec Center directly.
New Students: pre-register with Coni to confirm a spot and receive a Supplies List; simply contact Coni through this website, before the first class meeting. Pay at the front desk at the first meeting.
Students bring their own supplies
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WORKSHOPS in 2026
Crash Course in ACRYLIC - Painting Workshop at Creede Center for the Arts, Creede, CO
Monday July 27, 9am - 4pm
Using Color with Confidence - Painting Workshop in Westcliffe, CO
Fri. and Sat., August 14 & 15, 2 Mornings of painting, 9am to noon
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Individual Instruction at the PleinView Studio, or en plein air: $75 an hour, per individual;
3 hours minimum per session.
Demos for Education: Local school and non-profit groups: $75 for 2 hour session; - outside the San Luis Valley, add travel expenses and mileage. Painting not included. Contact Coni through this website.
One Day Painting Workshops - 6 hours - max 10 painters:
Crash Course in Oil
Crash Course in Acrylic
Crash Course in Painting - all mediums welcome.
These one-day workshops can be medium specific or not, but the focus is always on design, composition, and innovative color use. The concepts apply to all mediums. Painters learn how to create stronger work while becoming more confident and creative at the easel.
- Fee negotiable and based on budgetary considerations and supplies. Contact Coni through this website.
One-time Special Event Classes - 3 hour sessions - up to 20 painters - Fee negotiable and based on budgetary considerations and supplies.
These classes encourage team building and are designed for non-painters or those who have never painted - in a way that is both, educational and fun.
Students paint-a-long with Coni while learning the basic concepts of Design, Color, Value and Brushwork; - outside the San Luis Valley, add travel expenses and mileage.
Contact Coni through this website.