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  • April 2024

  • Tue 9

    *SOLD OUT* WHEEL-THROWING – All Levels – Tuesday Nights

    April 9, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This class is designed to be an introduction to throwing pottery on the wheel. It is for beginners or experienced students who want to refresh their skills. The basics of

  • Wed 10

    WHEEL-THROWING – All levels – Wednesday Mornings

    April 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am WHEEL-THROWING – All levels – Wednesday Mornings
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This class is designed to be an introduction to throwing pottery on the wheel. It is for beginners or experienced students who want to refresh their skills. The basics of

  • Wed 10

    Golden StArt with Kate Kennedy

    Featured April 10, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Brick Room 1112 Washington Ave, Golden, CO

    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

  • Thu 11

    WHEEL-THROWING – Intermediate and Advanced – Thursday Mornings

    April 11, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am WHEEL-THROWING – Intermediate and Advanced – Thursday Mornings
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This class is designed for experienced wheel-throwing students. Instruction will be in throwing more advanced forms, such as, cylinders, lids, plates and classic forms. Students are also encouraged to explore

  • Thu 11

    WHEEL-THROWING – All levels – Thursday Nights

    April 11, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm WHEEL-THROWING – All levels – Thursday Nights
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This class is designed to be an introduction to throwing pottery on the wheel. It is for beginners or experienced students who want to refresh their skills. The basics of

  • Tue 16

    Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Tuesday Mornings

    April 16, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Tuesday Mornings
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This is designed to be an independent practice time for students to hone their skills in throwing on the wheel. It is ONLY open to students CURRENTLY enrolled in a

  • Tue 16

    Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Tuesday Midday

    April 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Tuesday Midday
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This is designed to be an independent practice time for students to hone their skills in throwing on the wheel. It is ONLY open to students CURRENTLY enrolled in a

  • Wed 17

    Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Wednesday Afternoons

    April 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Wednesday Afternoons
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This is designed to be an independent practice time for students to hone their skills in throwing on the wheel. It is ONLY open to students CURRENTLY enrolled in a

  • Wed 17

    Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Wednesday Nights

    April 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pottery Lab/Open Studio – Wednesday Nights
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    This is designed to be an independent practice time for students to hone their skills in throwing on the wheel. It is ONLY open to students CURRENTLY enrolled in a

  • Sat 20

    Mother’s Day Cards with Janet Nunn

    Featured April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Making Cards is an excellent way to practice watercolor techniques. Then when you are done you may use the image to send for Mother’s Day or any other day. In

  • Thu 25

    Portrait Painting from References

    Featured April 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - April 27, 2024 @ 3:00 pm Portrait Painting from References
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Many times, we use photographs or artwork we admire as the basis for a portrait painting out of necessity. On Day One of this workshop, we'll review the basics of

  • May 2024

  • Thu 2

    *SOLD OUT* Members’ Trip – Ghost Ranch with Janet Nunn

    May 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - May 5, 2024 @ 2:00 pm

    Foothills Art Center Trip to Ghost Ranch May 2nd – 5th, 2024 Join Foothills Art Center for a watercolour painting trip with Janet Nunn to the Ghost Ranch area in

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On view April 11 – June 28, Rocky Mountain Muses On view April 11 – June 28, Rocky Mountain Muses: Rob Bell 

This exhibition showcases Rob Bell’s striking approach to the human form. Through bold color choices, refined technique, and dynamic backdrops, Bell transforms traditional figure painting into dramatic, contemporary portraits. Years of dedication to studying the figure are evident in each piece, where careful rendering meets expressive composition to create work that feels both powerful and intimate.

Come check it out at the Astor House!
Looking to kick start your creative practice? Intr Looking to kick start your creative practice? Introductory Artmaking: Basic Materials and Techniques of Painting and Drawing is a welcoming, all-levels class designed to build confidence and spark creativity.

Led by artist John Passaro, this four-week series meets Mondays in May (May 4, 11, 18, 25 | 4:00–5:00 pm) and explores the fundamentals of art,color, value, composition, line, and more. Whether you’re brand new or returning after time away, this class offers a supportive space to experiment, learn, and grow.

No materials? No problem! Basic supplies will be available to get you started.
As Foothills Art Center’s Education Coordinator, As Foothills Art Center’s Education Coordinator, Amanda Pfister plays a key role in bringing creativity to life for learners of all ages. From organizing classes and workshops to developing engaging programs, she helps create welcoming, hands-on experiences that connect our community with art.
Enjoy a late night at Foothills Art Center – Ast Enjoy a late night at Foothills Art Center – Astor House on Thursday, April 30 from 5:00–7:00 pm

Spend the evening exploring two exhibitions currently on view: the 2026 Members’ Show, featuring over 70 works from our talented artist community, and Rocky Mountain Muses: Rob Bell, a striking collection of contemporary figure paintings that transform the human form through bold color and composition.

Stop by, take your time in the galleries, and experience art after hours.

Free | No registration required
Go deeper into the work behind Rocky Mountain Muse Go deeper into the work behind Rocky Mountain Muses at an Artist Talk with Rob Bell on Saturday, April 18 from 2:00–3:00 pm at the Astor House.

Hear directly from the artist as he shares his journey, influences, and approach to portraying the human form through bold, layered compositions. From dual-figure symbolism to his use of mixed media and dimensional surfaces, Bell’s work explores connection, identity, and transformation in striking and unexpected ways.

Free to attend | All are welcome
Step into the studio and let nature lead the way i Step into the studio and let nature lead the way in Amazing Gardens Printmaking with Victoria Eubanks.

Held over two days, this hands-on workshop explores printmaking using gelatin plates and natural plant materials. Leaves, blooms, and roots become your tools as you layer color and texture with acrylic paint to create unique, organic designs.

Saturday, April 18th 12pm-4pm
Sunday, April 19th 12pm-4pm

$250 Members | $300 Non-Members (+$35 materials fee)
Coming soon, Rocky Mountain Muses: Rob Bell On vi Coming soon, Rocky Mountain Muses: Rob Bell

On view April 11 – June 28

With years of dedication to mastering the human form, Rob Bell brings a contemporary edge to figure painting through bold color, precise rendering, and striking backdrops. His work elevates the traditional nude into dramatic, expressive portraits that feel both timeless and modern.
SPARK! returns on Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00–2 SPARK! returns on Wednesday, April 8 from 1:00–2:30 pm at the Foothills Art Center Astor House.

Designed for individuals experiencing early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia, along with their caregivers, this free program offers a welcoming and engaging way to connect through art. Each session includes a guided gallery experience, meaningful conversation, and a hands-on art activity inspired by the exhibitions on view—plus complimentary refreshments and time to connect with others.

Members: Free / Friend & Non-Members: Free
Tots & Art Thursday is back on Thursday, April 2 f Tots & Art Thursday is back on Thursday, April 2 from 10:30–11:30 am at the Foothills Art Center Astor House.

This free, monthly program features story time paired with a hands on art activity inspired by the book of the day designed to spark creativity, encourage sensory play, and introduce little ones to art in a fun, welcoming environment.

Free | All are welcome
Get out into nature and learn to capture the momen Get out into nature and learn to capture the moment in front of you with our En Plein Air classes!

Wednesday, April 8th & 15th 9am-12pm

Creator Member $60 / Explorer & Catalyst Members $100 / Friends & Non-Members $140

Hosted by @jmichaelgatlin
Last chance to see Power of Process: A Jeffco Scho Last chance to see Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition at the Astor House before it’s gone on April 10th!

This exhibit showcases the outstanding works from student and teachers in the Jeffco school system.

Come see it before it’s gone!
Join Lynn Allbright on Thursday, April 2 from 5:00 Join Lynn Allbright on Thursday, April 2 from 5:00–7:00 pm for a hands-on introduction to the art of bonsai at the Foothills Art Center Creative Campus.

Learn the fundamentals of shaping, pruning, and caring for your own miniature tree in a relaxed, all levels workshop. Through our Buy One, Give One model, your spot also sponsors a Colorado School of Mines student to take part.

$100 Members | $125 Non-Members
All materials included

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