Thirsty for Painting with Lola at The Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

2 El Paso Boulevard,Colorado Springs CO 80904

04 March, 2021

Description

Paint bicycle-themed art along with Lola and enjoy Colorado crafted brews, wines, spirits and moonshine at The Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort! Friendly artist Lola will demonstrate step-by-step how to create your very own 8" x10" FRAMED piece of bicycle-themed artwork! Enjoy the casual, historic atmosphere of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort's 100 year old lobby as you create cool art to display at home or give as a gift. The "Watering Hole" bar features Colorado Crafted brews, wines, spirits and moonshine for guests aged 21+. Chips, sodas, hot chocolate and coffee are also available. Cash and all credit/debit cards accepted. ALL experience levels (including zero) for anyone ages 16 and up are welcome. 2 hour workshop cost is $25.00 (+ eventbrite processing fee) and includes a $5 drink token. Please wear your mask and clothing you're comfortable painting in. Class attendance is limited and spread out in order to observe social distancing guidelines. Lola is an amateur artist with a desire to create space for others to embrace their artistic side and just go for it! She'll help you select and mix bold acrylic paint colors, use fun techniques, and empower you to "seize the brush" without judgement or the dreaded cleanup. The Buffalo Lodge is located on the West side of Colorado Springs near Manitou. Head West on W. Colorado Ave, turn North at the light onto Columbia Rd. (near Amanda's Fonda) and look for the big neon sign at the corner of El Paso Blvd and Columbia. Free Parking at the North end of the Lodge property (drive up through the antique streetlight-lined cabin area until you reach the very end...and enjoy the light stroll back to the main Lodge lobby building) "Thirsty for Painting" will be offered on the first Thursday of every month in 2021...watch for tickets to go on sale for workshops on April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th, September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th and December 2nd. Great student Teresa "spoked" on painting at the Lodge. Cut a bicycle outline out of Colorado Springs map and paint a variety of acrylic shades onto a canvas board to make it your own! This type of detailed mixed-media artwork is inspired by Leslie Derose and customized for this workshop to include all experience levels.