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  • January 2025

  • Tue 7
    January 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Mornings

    *SOLD OUT* Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Mornings

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

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS   SPRING SESSION 1   This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or

  • Tue 7
    January 7 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Exploring the Elements of Art – January 2025

    Exploring the Elements of Art – January 2025

    Creative Campus Open Studio Room January 7th, 14th, 21th, and 28th Tuesday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pm   Artists take on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an

  • Tue 7
    January 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Thursday Evenings

    *SOLD OUT* Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Evenings

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

    WHEEL-THROWING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED   SPRING 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

  • Wed 8
    January 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings

    *SOLD OUT* Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings

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

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS   SPRING SESSION 1   This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or

  • Thu 9
    January 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Thursday Mornings

    Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Thursday Mornings

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

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS   SPRING SESSION 1   This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or

  • Thu 9
    January 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Thursdays

    Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Thursdays

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

    THURSDAY CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO   SPRING 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

  • Thu 9
    Featured January 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Portraits in Watercolor

    Intro to Portraits in Watercolor

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

    Learn the basics of painting the human face in watercolor in this four week class. Students are given step by step instruction on anatomy, drawing and painting the human face.

  • Fri 10
    January 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spring 1 Multigenerational Ceramics Class

    Spring 1 Multigenerational Ceramics Class

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

    Multigenerational Ceramics Class   SPRING SESSION 1   Fridays 4pm-6pm: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28   Spring Semester Ages 7+   Join us for a

  • Sat 11
    January 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

    Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

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

    SATURDAY CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO   SPRING 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

  • Sat 11
    January 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    EnVision Boards, Collage Workshop

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

    Create an original piece of art using images to dream, conceive, conjure, imagine or manifest who you are or what you want to be. Collage artist, Erika Vassallo, will lead

  • Fri 17
    Featured January 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Golden StArt with Leslie Fitzsimmons

    The Eddy Taproom & Hotel 1640 8th St, Golden, CO, United States

    Golden 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 join

  • Sat 25
    January 25 @ 11:00 am - 11:25 am Gallery Tour – Decomposing/Recomposing

    Gallery Tour – Decomposing/Recomposing

    Foothills Art Center - Astor House 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Saturday, January 25 & Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 11:00am- 11:25am Foothills Art Center at Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street FREE A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute

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Holiday gifting countdown is on. 
If you’re sh Holiday gifting countdown is on.

If you’re shipping items from the Holiday Art Market, here are the USPS deadlines to ensure they arrive before Christmas:

USPS Ground: 12/17
USPS First Class: 12/17
USPS Priority: 12/18
USPS Express: 12/20
The Holiday Art Market is shining bright with an i The Holiday Art Market is shining bright with an incredible variety of handcrafted jewelry. From delicate everyday pieces to bold statement designs, you’ll find something for every style—and every person on your list.
Don’t miss a live silk scarf painting demo with Don’t miss a live silk scarf painting demo with Dyanna Csaposs at the Holiday Art Market! 

Watch her transform blank silk into vibrant, flowing works of wearable art right before your eyes and check out her work being sold at the Holiday Art Market!

December 6th 3-5pm
The Holiday Art Market is overflowing with handcra The Holiday Art Market is overflowing with handcrafted ornaments. Perfect for your next ornament exchange or for adding something truly special to your own tree at home. 

From playful to elegant, each piece is made by local artists and brings a little extra magic to the season. Swing by the Astor House and discover the ornament that’s ready to sparkle on your tree this year.
Catch a special artist demo at the Holiday Art Mar Catch a special artist demo at the Holiday Art Market with Lois Barber!

Celebrated for her beautifully crafted bird-inspired artwork. Watch her process up close, and learn what inspires her feathered creations.

Also check out her work for sale in the Holiday Art Market! 

November 29th 3-5pm
The Holiday Art Market is officially in full swing The Holiday Art Market is officially in full swing and the Astor House is buzzing with festive energy. Explore unique, handcrafted gifts from local artists and find something special for everyone on your list!
Winter is coming. And so are weeks of creativity a Winter is coming. And so are weeks of creativity at FAC. From November 21 to December 13, we’re rolling out a full lineup of seasonal workshops, hands-on activities, and festive events to spark your imagination all winter long.

Whether you want to try your hand at a new medium,  shop local art for the holidays, or simply soak up the creative energy of our community, there’s something for everyone. Explore the schedule, pick your favorites, and make this winter your most inspired one yet.

Check out the full schedule and sign up now at foothillsartcenter.org
Last call to submit your work for the 2026 Members Last call to submit your work for the 2026 Members’ Show! If you’ve been waiting for a sign to enter—this is it. Showcase your creativity, share your voice, and be part of an exhibition celebrating the incredible talent of our Foothills Art Center community.

Entry deadline is November 23, 2025. Open to current members with a $15 entry fee. Don’t miss your chance to be featured in the Astor House gallery this season!
Kick off the holiday season at the Astor House, an Kick off the holiday season at the Astor House, and be among the first to shop our 50th Annual Holiday Art Market! Explore handcrafted works from local and regional artists. Perfect for gifting (or keeping!).

We’re opening our Holiday Art Market one day early for our members! Get a first look at selections of over 80 Colorado artists works. We’ve got art in all kinds of mediums you’re sure to find something for anyone on your list this year!

Friday, November 21st
12 - 7pm

Members only event
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learni Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning the timeless craft of Cherokee basket weaving. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own double-walled basket using natural and dyed round reed while exploring the beauty and tradition behind this art form. Be prepared to get your hands wet and leave with a meaningful piece to call your own.

Members $80 | Non-Members & Friends $120
Step outside and capture the beauty of Golden in t Step outside and capture the beauty of Golden in this four-week En Plein Air series led by professional artist J Michael Gatlin.

Each session builds upon the last—exploring materials, techniques, and the art of seeing with a painter’s eye. Whether you’re new to plein air or looking to refine your approach, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to create work you’re proud of.

Connect with fellow artists, enjoy the fresh air, and experience the joy of painting outdoors.

Thursdays, November 13 - December 4th | 9-11am

Creator Member $60 | Explorer & Catalyst Members $100 | Friends & Non-Members $140
Celebrate the season and find some great gifts at Celebrate the season and find some great gifts at our 50th Annual Holiday Art Market!  The Astor House will be transformed into a curated selection of handcrafted works from over 80 Colorado artists, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, and much more!

Join us on November 21st for an exclusive member preview and be the first to shop for friends and family. Maybe even something for yourself! Enjoy an afternoon of art, community and festivity as we open the doors to one of our favorite holiday traditions.

Free Admission

Member Preview:
Friday, November 21st
12 - 7pm

Art Market:
November 22nd - December 29th
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

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