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Fri 9
Featured Featured August 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

UNFRAMED Gala

Green Center - Colorado School of Mines 924 16th St, Golden, CO

Join us for an unforgettable evening of art, creativity, and community on Friday, August 9, 2024. This year's Gala will feature incredible music by Ricardo Pena Jazz Quartet and an

Sat 10
August 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

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

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO ***THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY IN SESSION. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON THE CALENDAR*** This is designed to be a work and practice time for

Fri 16
Featured Featured August 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Botanical Printmaking with Gelatin Plates

Celebrate the summer garden with this fast and fun printmaking process. We will be using gelatin plates, affectionately called “gellies” with water based media, a variety of papers and clippings

Sat 17
Featured Featured August 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Botanical Printmaking with Gelatin Plates

Celebrate the summer garden with this fast and fun printmaking process. We will be using gelatin plates, affectionately called “gellies” with water based media, a variety of papers and clippings

Sat 17
Featured Featured August 17, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - August 25, 2024 @ 2:15 pm

Members’ Trip – Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

Join Foothills Art Center for a watercolor painting trip to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales region of Great Britain, with Phil Hobbs https://www.sablepointpress.co.uk/ and Raffaele Nobile of Tuscany in

Tue 20
August 20, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series WHEEL-THROWING – Tuesday Mornings

*SOLD OUT* WHEEL-THROWING – Tuesday Mornings

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

WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS FALL SESSION 1 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 20
August 20, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series WHEEL-THROWING – Tuesday Evenings

*SOLD OUT* WHEEL-THROWING – Tuesday Evenings

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

WHEEL-THROWING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED FALL SESSION 1 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 21
August 21, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series WHEEL-THROWING – Wednesday Evenings

*SOLD OUT* WHEEL-THROWING – Wednesday Evenings

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

WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS FALL SESSION 1 ***THIS CLASS IS FULL, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A DIFFERENT SECTION*** This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced

Fri 23
Featured Featured August 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am - August 25, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Advanced Cold Wax

During this intensive, informative, and upbeat workshop, you’ll explore your artistic voice and create cold wax and oil paintings that you are proud of! I’ll do several demos throughout the

Sat 24
August 24, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

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

CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO FALL SESSION 1 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

September 2024

Tue 3
Featured Featured September 3, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Zoom Watercolor with Janet Nunn

Zoom is a great way to take a class. You stay at your home with your supplies ready. If you miss a class, they are recorded so you can catch

Tue 3
September 3, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Terrific Tuesdays After School Class

Terrific Tuesdays After School Class

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

Terrific Tuesdays Tuesdays: September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1,8 3:00pm - 5:00pm Fall Semester Students Age 6 - 12 Come join us as learn about how we can apply

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Join us at our Creative Campus this Friday, May 16 Join us at our Creative Campus this Friday, May 16, from 4–7 PM, and experience what makes Foothills Art Center more than a gallery—it’s a creative community with soul.

We’re opening our doors (and our studios) for a free evening of art, connection, and purpose.

Wander through artists’ spaces, sip something refreshing, and place your silent bids on one-of-a-kind stained glass-inspired pieces—all in support of preserving the light that shines through our historic windows.

No need to be a member. Just bring your curiosity, your love of art, and maybe a generous spirit—we’re aiming to raise $10,000 to help secure a vibrant  future for Foothills.

Let’s make it a night to remember. See you at the Creative Campus.

#FoothillsArtCenter #FAC #ArtFundraiser #VisitGolden #GoldenCO #ThingsToDoInGolden
Find thoughtful, locally made gifts at the Foothil Find thoughtful, locally made gifts at the Foothills Art Center Shop! 🎁

Everything in our store is created by Colorado Artists — unique pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Stop by during your next visit to the Astor House and see what’s new! 

Featured Works:
- Ceramics by @hellopennyandpearl
- Jewelery by @racheldawndesigns
- Landscape prints, stickers, etc. by @robinvdub
- Wood/Candles by Angela Chambliss, Kinnikinnik Hill Studio
- Fiber flowers by @onetreeguild 
- Birds by @birdz.gallery 
- Fiber coasters by @dianaruthdesigns 

#FoothillsArtCenter #FAC #GoldenColorado #GoldenCO #VisitGolden #LocalArt #SupportLocalArt #Gifts #MothersDay #UniqueGifts
✨Get inspired by our current exhibit, Waypoint: ✨Get inspired by our current exhibit, Waypoint: From Sketch to Canvas and bring the creativity home!✨ 

🎨 This custom sketching kit — by @j.a.nunn, @drphmartins, and Foothills Art Center—includes:

🖼️ Visual journal w/ 140 lb paper
🖊️ Black Sharpie
🎨 Dr. Ph. Martin’s watercolor paint tin
💧 Small water container
🖌️ Princeton #8 paintbrush
📚 Two sketching lessons by Janet Nunn
👜 Foothills Art Center tote bag

Perfect for beginners or seasoned artists — your portable art studio awaits! 🧑‍🎨🖼️

Experience the gallery and grab your custom sketching kit soon while supplies last! 🖍️🖌️🖋️
🎨✨ Calling all creatives! Join our Creative C 🎨✨ Calling all creatives! Join our Creative Canvas Spring Fundraiser and help light the way for Foothills Art Center’s future! 🌈

🖌️🖼️ - Pick up a FREE 6x6 canvas (only 40 available!) from the FAC Astor House and create a stained glass–inspired masterpiece!

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 - All ages welcome — just bring your imagination! 

Canvases will be auctioned to support our $10K goal & protect our beloved stained glass windows during our Open House on May 16.

🖼️ - Pick Up at Foothills Art Center - Astor House:
 • This Thursday & Friday: 10AM - 5PM

🎉 - Drop off by May 9, Before 5PM

Let’s make art, build community, and shine bright together!

#FoothillsArtCenter #CreativeCanvas2025 #GoldenCO #Fundraiser #ArtFundraiser #SupportLocalArt
Get ready to face your creative side — twice! Jo Get ready to face your creative side — twice! Join us for Two Faced or More, a two-part collage workshop led by artist Erika Vassallo 🎨✂️

In this playful, hands-on series, you’ll explore faces as collage art — layering vintage + modern imagery, painting custom papers, and crafting imaginative beings (hair and accessories included!). No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and $15 for materials.

🗓️ Saturdays, May 3 & 17 | 10AM–12PM

📍 Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus (809 15th St)

🎟️ Members $50 | Friends & Non-members $90 (covers both classes!)

Spaces are limited — sign up now and let your imagination show face! 😄👁️👁️

💻 Visit FoothillsArtCenter.org for more information!

#CollageWorkshop #FoothillsArtCenter #CreativePlay #MixedMediaMagic #TwoFacedOrMore #FAC #GoldenCO #CreativeGolden #ThingsToDoInGolden
📸 Ready to turn your travel memories into frame 📸 Ready to turn your travel memories into frame-worthy masterpieces? Join award-winning photographer Steve Sorensen ( @earthreflected ) for The Art of Travel Photography — an interactive workshop where you’ll unlock the secrets behind stunning shots, powerful compositions, and eye-catching edits. 🌍✨

📅 Friday, May 2 | ⏰ 1–4pm
📍 Foothills Art Center Creative Campus, Golden, CO

💲Pricing:
- Members: $70
- Non-Members: $100

Let your next adventure speak through your lens. 🎒📷

💻 - Visit FoothillsArtCenter.org for more information!

#TravelPhotography #Photography #GoldenCO #PhotographyWorkshop #PhotoWorkshop #FoothillsArtCenter #ThingsToDoInGolden #CreativeGolden #VisitGolden #Golden #GoldenColorado
It’s Volunteer Week and we’re shining the spot It’s Volunteer Week and we’re shining the spotlight on the incredible humans who keep Foothills Art Center thriving! 🙌🏼

From welcoming guests with a smile to helping behind the scenes, our volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do. 💛

We are looking for passionate, reliable, and energetic individuals who would like to get involved! Want to join our amazing crew? Learn more at https://foothillsartcenter.org/support-us/volunteer/
Get your creativity flowing! Join us on April 23 f Get your creativity flowing! Join us on April 23 for Vases and Vessels—a hands-on workshop led by mixed media artist Sue Lewis
You’ll create unique vases and bowls using paper, fabric, and more while learning cool techniques like Momigami, mark making, and painted stabilizer.

📍 Foothills Art Center, Creative Campus
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
💵 $25 materials fee (bring to class)
🎟 Members $100 / Non-members $130

Spaces are limited—sign up now! 

#GoldenCOArt #MixedMediaWorkshop #CreativeGolden #FoothillsArtCenter #ArtClass #DIYVessels #VasesAndVessels
Last chance to see the 2025 Member’s Show! Don’t miss out if on some amazing pieces being shown at the Astor House! 🎨

The 2025 Member’s Show closes April 20th!
🎨✨ New Exhibit Alert! ✨🎨
Join us at Fo 🎨✨ New Exhibit Alert! ✨🎨
Join us at Foothills Art Center for a heartfelt journey through the pages of travel sketchbooks! Longtime FAC educator, Janet Nunn, has been guiding trips focused on plein air sketch booking for years now. Waypoint is a celebration of artwork that started in a sketchbook and is now a full art piece. 🖋️🌍

From immersive sketch-journals to larger works inspired by travels, this exhibit invites both seasoned artists and curious newcomers to see the world through a more mindful, creative lens.

📖 Featuring real sketchbooks, personal interviews, and a special video collaboration with Red Rocks Community College. Don’t miss this new exhibit at Foothill’s Astor House location 

Opens: April 19th
Closes: July 6th

#FoothillsArtCenter #SketchbookStories #IllustrativeJournaling #TravelArt #ArtExhibit #RedRocksCC
🖊️ Dive into the bold world of pen & ink illu 🖊️ Dive into the bold world of pen & ink illustration with pro artist Adam Hays!

From refined to whimsical, explore the power of a minimal palette and learn techniques you can apply to any medium. 🎨

🗓️ Thurs, April 17
🕡 6:30–8PM
📍 Foothills Art Center Creative Campus
💵 $90 Members / $130 Non-Members
+$20 materials fee (paid to instructor)
🎟️ Spots are limited — sign up today!

 #artworkshop #penandink #illustrationart #goldencoart #foothillsartcenter #creativeworkshop
✨ Create your own Silver Elk Earrings with jewel ✨ Create your own Silver Elk Earrings with jewelry artist Rita Caldwell!

Join us Thurs, April 17 | 1:30–3PM at the Foothills Art Center Creative Campus 🧵

You’ll learn bead embroidery stitches + design earrings featuring a silver elk charm with your choice of blue or green glass beads. All materials included!

🎟 Members: $30 | Non-members: $60
💰 $30 materials fee (paid to the instructor)
👉 Visit foothillsartcenter.org for more info 

#BeadEmbroidery #JewelryWorkshop #FoothillsArtCenter #DIYJewelry #EarringsOfInstagram #GoldenCOEvents #HandmadeJewelry #CreativeWorkshop

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