Videos & Virtual Demos

ASLD faculty member Zoe Tessier shows how and why we use the shutter speed settings. These settings can be found in free online apps for our phones or can be found on a camera. We'll look at professional sports advertisements and replicate our own versions in Photoshop.

All you need for this beginner-intermediate demo is your smartphone or camera!

In this demo, ASLD faculty member Zoe Tessier shows you how to use the aperture setting on your phone or camera. Learn to recreate your favorite professional photos using simple camera settings! All you need for this beginner demo is your smartphone or camera.

Lo-fi optics give digital photographs a creative look. This beginner demo shows you the steps to build a lo-tech viewfinder that attaches to any camera and adds fun flair to your photographs.

You'll need something to convert into a pinhole camera (i.e. cigar box, etc), black acrylic paint, black duct tape, sponge brushes, paper towels, and latex or nitrile gloves

If you like this demo, sign up for Ashlae's upcoming Pinhole Magic course: https://reg135.imperisoft.com/asld/ProgramDetail/3230333538/Registration.aspx

ASLD faculty member Zoe Tessier shows you to create a simple & beautiful holiday card in Photoshop. Create a card to print and share with loved ones!

Ceramics faculty member Cathy Avram throws a few pieces while talking about art and life. The perfect way to unwind after a long week!

ASLD faculty member Dennis Pendleton walks us through the creative process behind his painting "The Market"

Video produced by Perry Loughridge

ASLD fiber arts faculty member and milliner extraordinaire Victoria Regina shows you how to make your own straw hat!

Come along on an artmaking adventure with ASLD faculty member Adriana Rondón Rivero and her cousins! This video is in English & Spanish.

Vamanos por una aventura de arte con la profesora de ASLD Adriana Rondón Rivero y sus primos! Se ofrece este video en Español y Inglés.

We're bringing you all kinds of art demos in celebration of Denver Arts Week(end)! In this demo, our Executive Director Rachel Basye creates a multi-page book that's easy enough for all ages and artistic skill levels to make.

Missed the video on making a single-page book? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cQiqROtQwM

On Tuesday, December 8, ASLD will be celebrating Colorado Gives Day. We hope you'll lend us your support by donating and spreading the word! https://www.coloradogives.org/asld/overview

Artist and activist Gregg Deal (http://greggdeal.com) discusses his art and his installation "Modern Indigenous Living," on view at the Art Students League of Denver through Oct 31, 2020.

Filmed on September 12, 2020 by Scott Dressel-Martin http://www.dresselmartin.com/

Performance piece by artist and activist Gregg Deal (http://greggdeal.com/) inside his installation "Modern Indigenous Living"

Filmed on September 12, 2020 by Scott Dressel-Martin http://www.dresselmartin.com/

The exhibit opening of Joy and Pain: A Mo(ve)ment featuring remarks by guest curators Holly-Kai Hurd and Suzi Q. Smith, and live performances by Suzi Q. Smith, Jeff Campbell, and April Axé Charmaine.

Filmed on August, 29, 2020 by Scott Dressel-Martin http://www.dresselmartin.com/

Featured Artists:
Holly-Kai Hurd - https://www.instagram.com/we_must_grow/
Suzi Q. Smith - https://suziqsmith.wpcomstaging.com/
Jeff Campbell - https://emancipationtheater.com/staff/
April (Axé) Charmaine - http://www.solvidaworldwide.com/founder--director.html

We can't wait to welcome you back into our building on September 1. For more information on our safety protocols, visit our website: https://asld.org/covid-19-updates/

Video created by Scott Dressel-Martin http://www.dresselmartin.com/

As we reopen for classes, we'll need the help of all our community members to create a safe environment. This video outlines some of our new safety protocols, and you can learn more on our website: https://asld.org/covid-19-updates/

Video created by Scott Dressel-Martin http://www.dresselmartin.com/

The Diversity in the Arts Internship Program aims to create a pipeline to leadership for diverse young people interested in arts & culture. In this video, Program Administrator Kirsten Lang & 2020 Intern Genesis Green share a bit about themselves and their experiences with DITA this summer. Learn more at www.ditainternship.com

Join ASLD instructor and jewelry designer Kim Harrell for a tour of her multifaceted studio.

ASLD Faculty Member demonstrates how to make molds from objects using simple silicone that can be found at the hardware store.

ASLD faculty member Mamiko Ikeda demonstrates the basics of Japanese brush calligraphy. This is a recording of a live demonstration that was held online on April 22, 2020.

ASLD Faculty Member Joe Higgins demonstrates how to use basic printmaking tools to create monotype prints at home - no printing press needed!

In this demo for Art Students League of Denver, faculty member Elayne Moseley presents an exercise inspired by Rembrandt for working in pen and ink.

In this demo for Art Students League of Denver, faculty member Judith Cassel-Mamet shows some fun ways to keep a journal - for creative and archival purposes - using items you already have at home.

In this demo for Art Students League of Denver, faculty member Mark Friday shares some basic methods for joining objects together to create an assemblage sculpture.