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Ready to take your art career to the next level? J Ready to take your art career to the next level? Join artist Kathy Beekman for Marketing Your Art: Learn the Secrets, a workshop packed with practical marketing strategies, creative tools, and ways to navigate the challenges of building an art business. Saturday, November 7 | 10–11:30 AM Creative Campus All skill levels welcome. Member: $40 / Friend & Non-Member: $80.
Get creative with clay this fall! In this teen han Get creative with clay this fall! In this teen hand-building class, you’ll learn how to shape, carve, and texture your own three-dimensional ceramic pumpkin using pinch pot techniques. No experience necessary, and all materials are included. Sunday, October 25 1–4 PM Creative Campus Ages 12+ $80 members / $100 friends and non-members
Art Sprouts is back this November with a morning o Art Sprouts is back this November with a morning of story time, gallery exploration, and hands-on art making. Led by Amanda Pfister, this free program invites toddlers and their caregivers to explore the joy of making art together. November 5th 10:30–11:30am
FREE | Reserve a child ticket for each child attending
Step into a world of mythical creatures, nature-in Step into a world of mythical creatures, nature-inspired art, and imaginative storytelling with artist Kelly Patton. At our next Golden StArt meetup, Kelly will share her creative journey and the magical world behind Secret Creatures, her art and stationery brand inspired by the mysteries of the natural world. Come connect with fellow creatives, hear about Kelly’s work across painting, illustration, writing, and more, and spend an hour talking about art. October 21 3–4pm
FREE RSVP recommended
Bring Colorado’s landscapes to life with gouache! Bring Colorado’s landscapes to life with gouache! Join artist and educator Katy Betz for a hands-on workshop exploring this vibrant, versatile painting medium. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, you’ll learn color mixing, brushwork, layering, and atmospheric perspective while creating your own landscape inspired by Colorado’s mountains, skies, and open spaces. October 17 10am–3pm
Members: $95 Friend & Non-Members: $135
All Levels - Creative Campus
A new name for a familiar tradition. Our annual M A new name for a familiar tradition. Our annual Members’ Show is becoming In Practice. A new name that reflects what this exhibition has always celebrated: the ongoing process of making, experimenting, learning, and growing as an artist. And this year, we’re opening the call to artists beyond FAC membership. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning to develop your practice, we want to see what you’re making. Ready to put your work In Practice? Learn more and submit your work at foothillsartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
See Life in Color from a new perspective. Take a See Life in Color from a new perspective. Take a 25-minute guided tour through Life in Color: Portraits, Paintings, and Monumental Collages by CarolAnn Wachter. Explore the themes, details, and ideas behind the work through focused observation and conversation with one of our friendly Gallery Guides. October 10 11–11:30am
FREE
Bring the colors of fall into your artwork! In Fa Bring the colors of fall into your artwork! In Fall Leaf Nature Art, artist and instructor Shelby Chenault will guide you in creating unique seasonal artwork using colorful autumn leaves and natural materials. Explore your creativity while taking inspiration directly from the beauty of the local environment. October 3 - 10am–12pm
Members: $45 Friend & Non-Members: $85
All Levels - $10 materials fee paid directly to the instructor
You heard that right. It’s called fART day! Friend You heard that right. It’s called fART day! Friends and family art day! Bring your family and friends to Foothills Art Center on Sunday, October 4 for a free afternoon of creativity and glass mosaic making! Start by exploring Sue Rose’s vibrant mosaic exhibition for inspiration, then create your own glass mosaic piece to take home. Thanks to Colorado Glass Works in Boulder for generously donating the beautiful stained glass for this event. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. October 4 1–3pm
FREE All ages welcome
Make your own character come to life with artist T Make your own character come to life with artist Tom Sarmo! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll paint and personalize a wooden character totem while exploring color, shape, shading, and your own imagination. No experience necessary just come ready to create something uniquely yours. October 3 10am–1pm
Members: $60 Friend & Non-Members: $100
Explore the possibilities of gouache with artist a Explore the possibilities of gouache with artist and educator Katy Betz. On Friday, October 2, Katy will demonstrate the unique qualities of traditional artist gouache, exploring layering, texture, shape, and design while bringing a painting to life. This free demonstration is a great introduction to the medium and a preview of her upcoming Intro to Gouache workshop on October 17. October 2 | 1:30–5pm
FREE
Wrap up the season with one more Golden Hour! On Wrap up the season with one more Golden Hour! On Friday, October 2, enjoy stunning sunset views, live blues and rock from Allen Anderson and Friends, live tattoo art, and food and drinks from Atomic Cowboy in the Astor House courtyard. Every ticket includes a free drink, with additional food and beverages available for purchase. Kids attend free! October 2 | 6–8pm
Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20 | Kids: FREE
Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden Rain or shine. No outside food or alcohol, please.

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