The ASLD Fiber Arts Studio is fully equipped with sewing machines, sergers, drafting tables, and sewing tools, so that students have everything they need to create a fully-finished project.
Students gain all the essential skills through projects ranging from simple bangles and rings, to cuffs and chunky necklaces.
In each course students design their own pieces from start to finish, thereby gaining insight into jewelry design as well as fabricating techniques.
Our alternative photography courses take you on a unique adventure with hand-applied photographic processes using historic chemical techniques and large-format cameras.
ASLD has a dark room and provides students with all necessary materials and equipment.
At ASLD we appreciate that creativity doesn’t fit inside a box, and we strive to provide opportunities for our students to combine their artistic skills in order to create something completely different. These courses are perfect for students looking to try a new medium and expand on their existing techniques.
November 2022 – July 2023 | Natalia Roberts uses photography and dance to highlight people who are often overlooked and undercelebrated.
February 2023 | Anthony High combines drawing, painting, and printmaking processes in his unique collagraph works inspired by his Black heritage.
July 2023 | Join ASLD in France at the La Napoule Art Foundation for a mixed-media, book arts atelier taught by ASLD faculty member Sammy Lee.
We’re celebrating 35 years of ASLD! Shop limited edition merchandise, celebrate with us at one of our events, or donate now.
Faculty member Karl Poulson shares his experience working with students in Teen Studio, while highlighting his painting techniques on KUSA-TV Colorado & Company news. Executive director Rachel Basye reviews Fall 2019…
Storytelling magazine Voyage Denver, an online publication geared for local small businesses and mission-driven start-ups, took time to talk with Executive Director Rachel Basye about what makes ASLD one of…
ASLD in the News—October 29, 2019 Join ASLD during Denver’s annual Art Week events. Explore ASLD’s historic building and drop in on art classes November 7.
“We know the world is in turmoil everywhere, so I think its also interesting to show another region of the world through this exhibit ” Rachel Basye
ON VIEW NOW | The Flagpole Project is an outdoor exhibit featuring original fiber artwork flags that tell stories of Denver’s history.