Artmaking 101

Introductory Artmaking: Basic Materials and Techniques of Painting and Drawing. Join artist educator, John Passaro, as he guides artists who are just beginning or restarting their art practice. John will focus on painting and drawing techniques. All mediums are welcome: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, ink, and charcoal. The class size is kept small so that John is able

The Fundamental Principals of Art – April 2025

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

Whether you're beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off, or simply interested in refreshing your basic skills, you'll find our group of artists welcoming and supportive. We enjoy experimenting in a personal way with the tools of the trade such as color, line, composition, values, shapes, and other essential skills.

Exploring the Elements of Art – April 2025

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

Artists take on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an emphasis on refining skills, building on strengths, and supporting areas for improvement. Experienced artists working in any medium, including drawing mediums, are welcome as we meet and support one another in a spirit of fellowship with the intent of finding and/or enhancing our

Fearless Watercolor: A Beginner’s Journey

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

Marilyn Well's Fearless Watercolor: A Beginner's Journey begins at 9am on Saturday, April 12th.This workshop offers an introduction to the foundational techniques of watercolor painting. You’ll learn and practice essential methods, including how to see with drawing, wet by dry brush work, basic washes, wet-in-wet layering. Guided step-by-step painting work will ensure you gain confidence while creating

Gallery Tour – 2025 Members’ Show

A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation.   These tours are offered at 3pm on select Thursdays and 11am on select Saturdays. To join a tour, check our event calendar for registrations. Drop-ins are also welcome!   If you're visiting with

Artist Demo – Members’ Show 2025 with Jane Glotzer

Join artist, Jane Glotzer, in the Hands On Gallery as she demonstrates her mosaic process. Then go take a look at her artwork in the Members' Show!Mosaic Make & Take with Jane Glotzer: Participants will create a small mosaic art piece to take home using ceramic tile as the substrate (the surface you mosaic on)

Golden StArt 5th Anniversary Party

The Golden Public Art Commission, in collaboration with Foothills Art Center, is excited to invite you to a special celebration marking the 5th Anniversary of the Golden StArt Program. Join us on Wednesday, April 16th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Foothills Art Center, at Astor House location at 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, Colorado.

Silver Elk Earrings

Learn from jewelry artist, Rita Caldwell, how to use bead embroidery stitches to create a pair of earrings. The design will feature a silver Elk charm surrounded with glass and silver beads that hang from a silver post, with blue or green colors available for the beads.Silver Elk Earrings takes place on Thursday 17 April from

Pen & Ink Workshop

Join professional artist, Adam Hays, for a workshop on the art of pen and ink illustration. Adam will share with participants the materials and methods used to achieve a striking and iconic looking illustration. From refined to whimsical, participants will workshop the achievable range using this minimal palette. The learned methods can be used to apply