Member Appreciation Day

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Whether you’re an avid class participant, art lover, artist, youth summer class parent, or a long-time supporter, we are incredibly grateful that you’re a member! Come and mingle with the staff, enjoy some delicious food and drinks, and get your hands dirty with an artful activity. Not a Member but want to join in on

Morning StArt with Kathy Fisher

Morning StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community, to meet and talk about art. Come and grab a cup of coffee with the artist, Kathy Fisher!

Making Your Mark with Intuitive Printmaking *SOLD OUT*

Printing making is transferring an image from a matrix onto another surface. In this class we will explore that transfer process in a very loose and experimental way, using simple tools and techniques that yield surprising results. Think monotypes, collagraphs, gelatin prints, making and using stencils, making and using stamps, found objects, positive and negative

Exploring the Elements of Art: Taking the Next Step in Your Work *SOLD OUT *

Whether you are just beginning, intend to strengthen your skills, or are already developing a style uniquely your own, discover the potential for self expression in the visual language. Each session we will break down one of the essential tools of artistic expression: composition, edges, shapes, values, color, light, and subject matter. All mediums (oil,

Members’ Trip – Sicily with Janet Nunn

Join Foothills Art Center as we travel to the island of Sicily to paint with Janet Nunn. From the beautiful coastline to the ancient ruins, Sicily is the perfect location to paint, explore and make new friends. According to The Thinking Traveler “Sicily is a land of extremes and contrasts, a magnification of all things

Ofrendas 2022: Huichol Yarn Painting Workshop

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

For All Ages | Free Event | Lite Snacks Provided Learn about the Huichol cosmology and how it relates to wellness through the beautiful art of yarn painting with beeswax. Create your own yarn painting while you learn about the different symbols in Huichol art! The Latino Cultural Arts Center dedicates the Fall to Dia

Ofrendas 2022: Saint Candle Workshop

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

For All Ages | Free Event | Lite Snacks Provided How would you like to be remembered? Candles have been used to honor and illuminate our celebrations for more than 5,000 years. Come decorate a candle with us so that it may honor and illuminate those you cherish in this world and the next. The

Stories Worth Telling Closing Reception

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

Join us Wednesday, October 26th, as we say goodbye to the Stories Worth Telling exhibit at the Foothills Art Center. Experience the past, present, and future of filmmaking through three comical short films, various film installations, and multiple interactive elements. Don't miss your chance to see the show before it's gone!

Members’ Trip – Santa Fe Fall 2022

Members’ Trip to Santa Fe, NM – October 28-31, 2022 Join Foothills staff and your fellow members as we travel by deluxe motor coach to Santa Fe, New Mexico, the nation’s oldest capital city and art lovers’ haven. We will spend three nights on the Santa Fe Plaza at the historic Hotel La Fonda, which

Morning StArt with David Topping

Morning StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community, to meet and talk about art. Come and grab a cup of coffee with artist, David Topping on Friday, November 4th at 8 AM.

Watercolor Notecards with Janet Nunn *SOLD OUT*

Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

A favorite way to paint this time of year. This is a mini techniques class in a day of painting watercolors. You will learn start to finish how to paint a note card. We will use wax paper, plastic wrap, tape, a basting brush and more. Come to class and learn. If you need the

Zoom Watercolor Notecards with Janet Nunn

If you would like to have a few fun techniques for painting notecards this is the class for you. Have your note cards ready to paint, and we will start off painting. In this class, you will learn how to make holiday-themed cards that you can paint. This is really a quick and fun time