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The Fundamental Principles of Art – July 2025
Creative Campus Open Studio RoomJuly 7, 14, 21, 28Monday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pmWhether you're beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off, or simply interested in refreshing your basic skills, you'll find our group of artists welcoming and supportive. We enjoy experimenting in a personal way with the tools of
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Exploring the Elements of Art – July 2025
Creative Campus Open Studio RoomJuly 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pmArtists take on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an emphasis on refining skills, building on strengths, and supporting areas for improvement. Experienced artists working in any medium, including drawing mediums, are welcome as we meet and support one another
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The Art of Collage: Combining Text and Imagery
You’ve heard the saying a “A picture is worth 1000 words”. We are flipping it around and creating a “picture” with1000 words. This workshop will combine visual imagery with written words to create a unique artistic expression. We will be using a variety of resources including books, magazines, personal handwriting and hand painted pages, alongside
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Gallery Tour – Floating World – Russell C. Banks
A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation. These tours are offered at 3pm on select Thursdays and 11am on select Saturdays. To join a tour, check our event calendar for registrations. Drop-ins are also welcome! If you're visiting with
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Photography Workshop with Russell C. Banks
Photography Workshop: Finding the Extraordinary in the Everyday with Russell C. BanksDo you want to learn how to take compelling, story-rich photographs that go beyond the surface?Join a unique workshop designed for those who are curious about the world and want to capture its quirks, ironies, and ambiguous moments through the lens of a camera.
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Artist Talk with Russell C. Banks
Join us for an artist talk with Russell C. Banks, a celebrated American photographer whose work captures the quirks, ironies, and ambiguous moments of everyday life. Rooted in the documentary tradition and inspired by both legendary street photographers and large-format masters, Banks creates images where the surrounding structures and details play as vital a role
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Bee Spa Clay Workshop
Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United StatesBee Spa Clay Workshop Saturday: July 12 5:30pm-8pm Classes: $60 members, $85 Friends and nonmembers Join us for a refreshing Saturday evening that will be all about creating a safer environment for our pollinators! Now more than ever, we need to take care of our little friends. Providing them with a clean source of water
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En Plein Air – July
Join professional artist, J Michael Gatlin, for an En Plein Air morning! Participants will be guided through choosing a subject, simplifying what we see, and building an interesting composition using drawing and watercolor, as we capture both cherished and unique outdoor locations in Golden.Your own basic supplies will work, and Michael's supply list and outdoor
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Be Bold. Be Free. Paint What You See! | Watercolor Workshop
In this watercolor workshop, participants will capture what is seen - the scene, the object, or the person in an understandable way. Participants will learn about composition and color, values and abstract shapes, and how to tie all the elements together to create a unique painting. Participants will also explore how to use those elements
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Sherry’s Retirement Party!
Foothills Art Center - Astor House 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO, United StatesAfter nine years of dedication and leadership as our finance director, Sherry McEachran is retiring. To honor her many contributions to Foothills Art Center, we’re hosting an all-day open house! There will be a card-making station where you can create or leave a note to thank Sherry and share your appreciation. Stop by, celebrate, and
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Artmaking 101 – August
Introductory Artmaking: Basic Materials and Techniques of Painting and Drawing.Join artist educator, John Passaro, as he guides artists who are just beginning or restarting their art practice. John will focus on painting and drawing techniques. All mediums are welcome: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, ink, and charcoal.The class size is kept small so that John is able to provide
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The Fundamental Principles of Art – August 2025
Creative Campus Open Studio RoomAugust 4, 11, 18, 25 Monday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pmWhether you're beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off, or simply interested

