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Discover the art of basket weaving with Salix Rena Discover the art of basket weaving with Salix Renan. On Friday, October 9, Salix will demonstrate the process of weaving with natural and dyed round reed, sharing the techniques and traditions behind this beautiful craft. This free demonstration offers a look at the process and a preview of what students can explore more deeply in Salix’s upcoming Cherokee Basket Weaving workshop. October 9 11am–2pm
FREE
Astor House
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.
Golden StArt is back! On Wednesday, September 23, Golden StArt is back! On Wednesday, September 23, artist Victoria Eubanks will lead this free creative session at Creative Campus. Come spend an hour making, exploring, and connecting through art in a welcoming, hands-on environment. September 23 | 3–4pm
FREE | RSVP recommended
Creative Campus, 809 15th Street
Color Confidence for Painters: Mixing Color Withou Color Confidence for Painters: Mixing Color Without Making Mud Take the mystery out of color mixing. In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist and educator Katy Betz will explore color relationships, warm and cool temperatures, harmonious palettes, value, intensity, and practical strategies for avoiding muddy mixtures. Whether you work in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, or oil, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of color theory and tools you can apply to your own painting practice. September 28 & 30 | 10am–2pm
$85 Members | $125 Friend & Non-Members
All Levels | Creative Campus
$15 materials fee
Now on View at the Astor House three exhibitions, Now on View at the Astor House three exhibitions, all on view now at Foothills Art Center’s Astor House. Structure | July 25–October 25
A collection of ceramic works exploring foundation, growth, and the evolution of physical and conceptual forms. Portraits in Glass: Sue Rose | July 11–October 25
Discover Sue Rose’s vibrant mosaic portraits and the artist’s rapidly evolving approach to the medium. CarolAnn Wachter | August 15–October 25
Explore 8–10 years of Wachter’s work, bringing together works on paper, large-scale painted collages, and oil paintings. Come experience all three exhibitions under one roof at the Astor House
Ready to see your drawings from a different angle? Ready to see your drawings from a different angle? On Saturday, September 19 from 11am–12pm, artist and educator John Passaro will lead a free, hands-on session exploring the fundamentals of perspective. Learn how artists have used perspective throughout history, then create your own still life using two-point perspective and shading to bring your drawing to life. No materials needed. Refreshments provided! FREE | All skill levels welcome
Take a closer look at Ceramic Showcase, curated by Take a closer look at Ceramic Showcase, curated by John Hamilton III, during a guided 25-minute gallery tour at the Astor House. Led by a friendly Gallery Guide, this tour invites you to slow down, look closely, and discover the themes and ideas behind the works through observation and conversation. Saturday, September 12 | 11:00–11:30 AM

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