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  • November 2024

  • Thu 7

    Late Fall Homeschool Class

    November 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Late Fall Homeschool Class

    Homeschool Art Class Thursdays: November 7, 14, 21, *Thanksgiving Break* December 5, 12, 19 10:00-11:30am Fall Semester Second Session Students Age 6 - 12 Come join us to learn how

  • Thu 7

    Thursday Afterschool Art Club

    November 7, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday Afterschool Art Club

    Thursday Afterschool Art Club Thursdays: November 7, 14, 21, *Not Thanksgiving* December 5, 12, 19 4:00-5:30pm Fall Semester Second Session Students Age 6 - 12 Come join us to learn

  • Fri 8

    Fall 2 Multigenerational Ceramics Class

    November 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Fall 2 Multigenerational Ceramics Class

    Multigenerational Ceramics Class FALL SESSION 2 Fridays 4pm-6pm: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 Fall Semester Ages 7+ Join us for a family ceramics night

  • Fri 8

    November Frame Weaving 101

    November 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Friday November 8th, 2024 5:30pm - 8:30pm Main Classroom of the Creative Campus This class will introduce students to introductory weaving techniques. Students will use a small and simple frame

  • Sat 9

    Fall 2 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

    November 9, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fall 2 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

    CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO FALL SESSION 2 This is designed to be a work and practice time for students concurrently enrolled in a Creative Campus ceramics/wheel-throwing class. Studio will be proctored

  • Mon 11

    The Fundamental Principles of Art – November

    November 11, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Fundamental Principles of Art – November
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Creative Campus Open Studio Room November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Monday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pm Whether you're beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off,

  • Tue 12

    Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Mornings

    November 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Mornings

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS FALL SESSION 2 This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. The

  • Tue 12

    Tuesday Afterschool Art Club

    November 12, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Tuesday Afterschool Art Club

    Tuesday Afterschool Art Club Tuesdays: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17 4:00-5:30pm Fall Semester Second Session Students Age 6 - 12 Come join us to learn how we

  • Tue 12

    Exploring the Elements of Art – November

    November 12, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Exploring the Elements of Art – November
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Exploring the Elements of Art Meeting on Tuesday evenings 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., our group of artists takes on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an emphasis

  • Tue 12

    Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Evenings

    November 12, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Evenings

    WHEEL-THROWING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED FALL SESSION 2 This class is designed for experienced wheel-throwing students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Instruction will be in throwing more advanced forms,

  • Wed 13

    Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Mornings

    November 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Mornings

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS FALL SESSION 2 This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. The

  • Wed 13

    Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings

    November 13, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS FALL SESSION 2 This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. The

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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
CarolAnn Wachter - Vivid Realm
August 15 – October CarolAnn Wachter - Vivid Realm
August 15 – October 25

Spanning the last 8–10 years of CarolAnn Wachter’s practice, this exhibition brings together works on paper, large-scale painted collages, and oil paintings in one collection.

Explore the evolution of Wachter’s work across mediums, with pieces that reveal an ongoing exploration of color, composition, texture, and process.
Golden Hour returns to the Astor House on Friday, Golden Hour returns to the Astor House on Friday, September 11 from 6–8 pm!

Spend the evening surrounded by mountain views, live music from Skyote, and a live printmaking demonstration from artist Johanna Mueller. Grab food and drinks from King of Wings, enjoy the sunset, and connect with the Foothills community in our courtyard.

Every ticket includes a free drink, with additional food and beverages available for purchase.

$15 Members | $20 Non-Members | Kids FREE
No outside food or alcohol
Explore the beauty of Colorado through drawing. O Explore the beauty of Colorado through drawing.

On Saturday, September 5 from 10am–2pm, artist and educator Katy Betz will guide students through approachable techniques for drawing trees, clouds, mountains, and other natural forms.

Learn how to simplify complex landscapes, create depth and dimension, and capture the character of Colorado’s landscape through observation, line, and value. 

$75 Members | $125 Non-Members
Creative Campus, 809 15th St.
All skill levels welcome
Did we mention admission is free? Come by the As Did we mention admission is free? 

Come by the Astor House anytime, take a stroll through the galleries, and spend a little time with some art. No tickets, no pressure, just art waiting to be explored! 

See you there!
Explore nearly a decade of artistic exploration in Explore nearly a decade of artistic exploration in Vivid Realm, by CarolAnn Wachter, an exhibition bringing together works on paper, large-scale painted collages, and oil paintings created over the past 8–10 years.

Moving across mediums and scale, the exhibition offers a look at the evolution of Wachter’s creative practice and the ideas that have continued to shape her work over time.

On view August 15 – October 25 at Foothills Art Center.

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