To combat screen addiction and improve well-being, residents are embracing an analog summer by taking tactile classes like blacksmithing, shoe-making, and string art in Denver.
One of Desiree Woody’s finished shoes is displayed at a shoe-making class at the Colorado Shoe School in Bellvue on Feb. 27, 2021. The amount of time that we spend scrolling through our phones has become a major concern in recent years.
But to break the habit — and lower that screentime — many people want or need to replace it with something non-digital. The best art to see in Denver this spring The airport isn’t an art gallery, but shows like this woodworking exhibit are worth more than a fly-bySo maybe it’s time for an “analog summer,” where objects of yesteryear will come in handy as you explore your hidden talents, the great outdoors, and other interests with the use of a search engine.that found that “Three weeks of screen time reduction showed small to medium effect sizes on depressive symptoms, stress, sleep quality, and well-being.
”Hardy & Fuller in Denver can give you the basics of blacksmithing with some of its many classes, events and open studios. They don’t make it look easy in cowboy movies, and it’s not. But Hardy & Fuller, 900 W. First Ave. Unit 190, in Denver, can give you the basics of blacksmithing with some of its many classes, events and open studios.
Basic Blacksmithing 101 gives participants a crash course in the basics and allows them to pick from a menu of items they can make, including fire pokers, chopsticks, barbecue tools, candle holders and bottle openers. But the more intensive, multi-day sessions include instruction in how to make chef’s knives, bush knives, pendants, jewelry and more. There is also instruction in welding and other metal arts. The business makes a point of being LGBTQ+ and BIPOC friendly.
Lexi Ellis paints the wood base before hammering in nails for her string art project at Upstairs Circus in LoDo on March 20, 2026. Upstairs Circus, with locations in LoDo and the Denver Tech Center, has an array of DIY projects, including wine glass tumblers, stone serving trays, butcher boards, jewelry and concrete coasters. But this is more of a social space, and that means … drinks.
Group sessions are also available for birthdays, bachelorette parties or other occasions. The Colorado Shoe School, just outside of Fort Collins, has shoe-making workshops for beginners, where participants can create a new pair in just one day . There is also a two-day workshop for those who want to get a little more creative with a pair of sneakers.
Then there are the more extensive multi-day workshops for making boots or “fashion shoes,” where some sewing skills are very helpful. Shorter workshops are available for making sandals or fanny packs. Classes are for ages 12 and up; students under 15 need to be accompanied by a parent who is also making shoes. Head up to Grand Lake, where the Rocky Mountain Folk School has an array of classes from jewelry making and pottery to flint knapping and woodworking.
In the flint knapping workshop , participants learn about the North American history of making tools from stone and then make one of their own arrowheads or other stone tools to take home; all materials are provided. Another fun and unusual offering here is gourd art , which is much more elaborate than carving a pumpkin. In these classes, students can make a hand drum, carve detailed scenes, paint, or add a stone inlay.
Try glass blowing at the Glass Class in Englewood, where an instructor guides novices to experts in creating paperweights, vases, ornaments, and other decorative items with all the necessary safety gear. Rosy Studio in Cherry Creek offers an inspiring space to create all kinds of flower-infused décor for the home. in Cherry Creek offers an inspiring space to create all kinds of flower-infused décor for the home, such as candles, perfume, glass lanterns and more.
This is part maker studio/part boutique, so it’s an option to check it out and shop in person before signing up for a workshop here.in Denver has metalworking classes that specialize in jewelry to make rings, cuff bracelets, and more. These are typically multi-week classes, so it’s a commitment to show up over the six weeks or so.at the Denver Botanic Gardens combines the indoor and outdoor by taking your materials into the gardens to create cyanotypes or to paint a picture of the scenery.
Some indoor classes — such as making beaded earrings or drawing bees get inspiration from the great outdoors while enjoying the indoor comforts. Passengers on Frontier plane that killed man on DIA runway intend to sue, law firms announceColorado's 10 most popular hikes, according to AllTrailsColorado Democrats cannot force employers to use someone's pronouns.
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