This weekend in Routt County, CO

This two-day workshop focuses on the rewards and challenges of creating paintings outdoors. Instruction covers building strong compositions, working with values, using color effectively, and bringing energy to pieces made on location. A morning demo is included, followed by time to paint. Plan to work outside and come prepared with a portable easel, odorless solvents, and clothing suitable for the weather. The format is concise and moves quickly, with a lot of material addressed in a short span. Saturday meets at Steamboat Art Museum. Sunday centers on outdoor painting, with the exact site to be announced. All experience levels are welcome. Oil is recommended for the fullest experience, and acrylic, pastel, and watercolor are also accepted.

Historic Hayden Granary presents Art Posito, an evening at the Granary that honors creative work and its connection to the land. Serving as the finale to the month-long Depot Arts Center exhibition Mono No Aware, curated by artist Wendy Kowynia, the gathering focuses on themes of environment, water, and landscape and features artists Amy Laugesen, Wendy Kowynia, and Ted Moore. The program includes a farm to table dinner, live music, a lively barn dance, and an auction benefiting the Granary. For deeper engagement, afternoon artist workshops with Wendy Kowynia and Amy Laugesen are hosted by Steamboat Creates at the historic Carpenter Ranch and Diamond O ranches. Nature walks at both ranch locations offer a closer look at the Yampa River and its riparian forest.