East Side Art Institute

07/14/2026

🎉 Exciting Partnership Announcement! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that East Side Art Institute and La Serra Collective are joining forces to bring even more creativity, community, and unforgettable experiences to Colorado!

Our first collaboration is La Serra Carnevale: Kiln Lit—an evening filled with incredible food, live music, art, fire, and hands-on creative experiences under the stars. It’s the beginning of what we hope will be many inspiring events celebrating local artists, makers, and our vibrant creative community.

We’re so excited to partner with the amazing team at La Serra Collective and can’t wait to see what we create together.

📅 Thursday, July 23
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Balistreri Vineyards

We hope to see you there! ❤️🎨🔥

07/13/2026

https://eastsideartinstitute.org/eventcalendar/elderberry-festival/

🍇🎨 Join Us for the Fifth Annual Elderberry Festival! 🎶🌿 Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 13th, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and spend the day celebrating art, music, community, and creativity at East Side Art Institute! ✨ Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring: 🎨

06/14/2026

East Side Art Institute is building more than classrooms and studios—we are building a community where art, education, and human connection thrive. Your support helps us create opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds to learn, grow, and belong.

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Every artist deserves a place to create. Everyone deserves a chance to discover their creativity. https://eastsideartinstitute.org/donations/donation-form/

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06/01/2026

🔥 Summer Raku Pottery Class 🔥

Experience the excitement of Raku firing in this 6-week hands-on pottery class! Create unique ceramic pieces using wheel-throwing or hand-building techniques, then watch them transform through the dramatic Raku firing process.

Each piece is fired individually and removed from the kiln while red hot before being placed in a reduction chamber, creating stunning colors, crackles, and one-of-a-kind surface effects.

📍 East Side Art Institute, Lafayette, CO
📅 Thursdays | 6:00–8:00 PM
🗓 June 18 – July 23

Perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
https://eastsideartinstitute.org/eventcalendar/raku-pottery-class-6-weeks-every-thursday/