It’s also another venue, and it’s not as serious and being a working artist. In my art I like to use different materials and experiment a lot. “Snapshot” by artist Heidi Keyes is acrylic on glass and wood panel (Courtesy of Heidi Keyes)Īnd how will this experience affect your art? At first I was thinking of it as a joke, but then I sent some things to some friends and posted it on Facebook and there was such a huge reaction that I knew I had to do it. I was shocked at the response that I got. There are so many small businesses that are centered around marijuana now. I feel like there’s such an excitement the past few months, but especially since the shops opened on the 1st. This time in Colorado is so exciting because history is being made here. I’ve heard from around 20 people asking, “When are the next classes?” and “I have a group of people - can I schedule a private class with you?” How many people have you heard from inquiring about future classes? At this time, it’s very small, so it’s not a big deal. It’s no more than a gathering of a group of friends getting together. This isn’t huge yet, simply because the classes I’m holding are so small. He said, “If you want this to be a legitimate business,” which I do, “here’s what you need to do: Call the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division and tell them about what you’re doing.” He’s just been helping me cover all my bases in making sure I’m doing everything the right way.Īnd what did the enforcement division have to say about your small classes? Now you recently spoke with your lawyer to make sure these classes would be legal. I want them to feel comfortable and creative and have a good time, and if they have a good time then maybe they can afford to come back. Not everyone can pay $300 for a three-hour tour, but I want people to be able to do this – and if it was $100 maybe they couldn’t afford it. I want these classes to be something where everyone can do them. And yet you’re only charging $40 for two hours, which seems pretty reasonable? But it is something that at times helps me reach into my work.Īs other entrepreneurs are cashing in on Colorado’s green rush, we’re seeing some exorbitant prices being charged for tours and other 420-friendly endeavors for locals and tourists. It encourages creativity, but I was a painter and creating art before I moved to Denver and before I was partaking in marijuana, so it’s not the cause of it. So we’re going to go with the flow and see how it happens.ĭoes cannabis inform your art whatsoever? I’m not sure how that’s going to be in the classes because I don’t want to get so stoned that I can’t teach. But people can feel free to bring their own, too.ĭo you partake? If so, will you during the class? I’m thinking about making some edibles myself that are complimentary to take home, but that’s not quite certain. We’re not selling any marijuana here, but there will be some complimentary weed – probably in terms of some joints. The people who are coming to something like this likely don’t have the supplies they need. It includes all of the art supplies, including a small canvas, paints, brushes and everything you need to create a piece of art. Your two-hour class costs $40: What does that include? So it’s limiting, but it’s also exciting and a lot of fun. So you’ll have small classes, which is pretty different than much of the canvas-and-cocktails world. We caught up with Keyes to talk about art, business and marijuana’s ever-curious impact on the intersection of art and business. 7 and 15) are sold out, she’s already planning on announcing more soon. And even though her first two classes (Feb. People can bring their own pot, but she’ll also provide a couple joints and perhaps some edibles. Keyes will teach small classes of six people in her private home studio as joints are passed around. I knew right there that this is something people are interested in.”Īnd so Puff, Pass & Paint was born. “Once I found out it’s legal to move forward with it, I created a Facebook page and planned a couple classes and they filled up right away. “I looked into it, and as long as you’re not selling (pot) and you’re in a private residence, you’re fine - and I have an art studio in my home,” said Keyes. But it is something that at times helps me reach into my work.” (Courtesy of Heidi Keyes) Artist Heidi Keyes: “I was a painter and creating art before I moved to Denver and before I was partaking in marijuana, so it’s not the cause of it. So when she and a friend were joking about co-opting the popular “canvas-and-cocktails” idea for the marijuana crowd, she jumped on it. Working artist Heidi Keyes has a bachelor’s degree in studio art and has been making a living on exhibiting and commission works for the last few years.
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