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  • October 2024

  • Wed 23

    Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings

    October 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Fall 2 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS FALL SESSION 2 This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. The

  • Fri 25

    Fall 2 Multigenerational Ceramics Class

    October 25, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Fall 2 Multigenerational Ceramics Class

    Multigenerational Ceramics Class FALL SESSION 2 Fridays 4pm-6pm: October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13 Fall Semester Ages 7+ Join us for a family ceramics night

  • Fri 25

    Creative Campus – Fall Members Opening

    Featured October 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Attend our Member Opening of the Creative Campus with the whole family on Friday, October 25 from 6pm-8pm! The Creative Campus is home to vibrant art classes, studio artists, and

  • Sat 26

    Fall 2 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

    October 26, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fall 2 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

    CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO FALL SESSION 2 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

  • Sat 26

    Creative Campus – Fall Public Open House

    Featured October 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join us for a Public Open House at our Creative Campus on Saturday, October 26 from 12pm-7pm! As a hub for vibrant art classes, studio artists, and diverse educational programs,

  • November 2024

  • Fri 1

    Watercolor Notecards with Janet Nunn – November 1, 2024

    November 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    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

  • Sat 2

    Watercolor Notecards with Janet Nunn – November 2, 2024

    November 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    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

  • Mon 4

    The Fundamental Principles of Art – November

    November 4, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Fundamental Principles of Art – November
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Creative Campus Open Studio Room November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Monday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pm Whether you're beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off,

  • Tue 5

    Tuesday Afterschool Art Club

    November 5, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Tuesday Afterschool Art Club

    Tuesday Afterschool Art Club Tuesdays: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17 4:00-5:30pm Fall Semester Second Session Students Age 6 - 12 Come join us to learn how we

  • Tue 5

    Exploring the Elements of Art – November

    November 5, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Exploring the Elements of Art – November
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Exploring the Elements of Art Meeting on Tuesday evenings 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., our group of artists takes on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an emphasis

  • Thu 7

    Late Fall Homeschool Class

    November 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Late Fall Homeschool Class

    Homeschool Art Class Thursdays: November 7, 14, 21, *Thanksgiving Break* December 5, 12, 19 10:00-11:30am Fall Semester Second Session Students Age 6 - 12 Come join us to learn how

  • Thu 7

    Thursday Afterschool Art Club

    November 7, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday Afterschool Art Club

    Thursday Afterschool Art Club Thursdays: November 7, 14, 21, *Not Thanksgiving* December 5, 12, 19 4:00-5:30pm Fall Semester Second Session Students Age 6 - 12 Come join us to learn

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Costumes, crafts, and trick-or-treating! Bring you Costumes, crafts, and trick-or-treating! Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Golden’s Little Monster Mash for a free, family-friendly Halloween party. Explore three Golden locations with Halloween-themed stories, activities, and crafts, including making your own colorful ghost at Foothills Art Center.

Golden Library: Halloween themed read aloud and make your own pillowcase trick-or-treat bag
Golden History Park: Make your own Halloween mask and  see the historic cabins

Saturday, October 31 | 2–4 PM
Foothills Art Center – Astor House

Free, no registration required. Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers. Hosted in partnership with Golden Library and Golden History Museum & Park.
Ready to take your art career to the next level? J Ready to take your art career to the next level? Join artist Kathy Beekman for Marketing Your Art: Learn the Secrets, a workshop packed with practical marketing strategies, creative tools, and ways to navigate the challenges of building an art business.

Saturday, November 7 | 10–11:30 AM Creative Campus
All skill levels welcome. Member: $40 / Friend & Non-Member: $80.
Get creative with clay this fall! In this teen han Get creative with clay this fall! In this teen hand-building class, you’ll learn how to shape, carve, and texture your own three-dimensional ceramic pumpkin using pinch pot techniques. 

No experience necessary, and all materials are included.

Sunday, October 25 1–4 PM Creative Campus
Ages 12+
$80 members / $100 friends and non-members
Art Sprouts is back this November with a morning o Art Sprouts is back this November with a morning of story time, gallery exploration, and hands-on art making. Led by Amanda Pfister, this free program invites toddlers and their caregivers to explore the joy of making art together.

November 5th 10:30–11:30am
FREE | Reserve a child ticket for each child attending
Step into a world of mythical creatures, nature-in Step into a world of mythical creatures, nature-inspired art, and imaginative storytelling with artist Kelly Patton.

At our next Golden StArt meetup, Kelly will share her creative journey and the magical world behind Secret Creatures, her art and stationery brand inspired by the mysteries of the natural world. Come connect with fellow creatives, hear about Kelly’s work across painting, illustration, writing, and more, and spend an hour talking about art.

October 21  3–4pm
FREE RSVP recommended
Bring Colorado’s landscapes to life with gouache! Bring Colorado’s landscapes to life with gouache!

Join artist and educator Katy Betz for a hands-on workshop exploring this vibrant, versatile painting medium. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, you’ll learn color mixing, brushwork, layering, and atmospheric perspective while creating your own landscape inspired by Colorado’s mountains, skies, and open spaces.

October 17 10am–3pm
Members: $95 Friend & Non-Members: $135
All Levels - Creative Campus
A new name for a familiar tradition. Our annual M A new name for a familiar tradition.

Our annual Members’ Show is becoming In Practice. A new name that reflects what this exhibition has always celebrated: the ongoing process of making, experimenting, learning, and growing as an artist.

And this year, we’re opening the call to artists beyond FAC membership. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning to develop your practice, we want to see what you’re making.

Ready to put your work In Practice? Learn more and submit your work at foothillsartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
See Life in Color from a new perspective. Take a See Life in Color from a new perspective.

Take a 25-minute guided tour through Life in Color: Portraits, Paintings, and Monumental Collages by CarolAnn Wachter. Explore the themes, details, and ideas behind the work through focused observation and conversation with one of our friendly Gallery Guides.

October 10 11–11:30am
FREE
Bring the colors of fall into your artwork! In Fa Bring the colors of fall into your artwork!

In Fall Leaf Nature Art, artist and instructor Shelby Chenault will guide you in creating unique seasonal artwork using colorful autumn leaves and natural materials. Explore your creativity while taking inspiration directly from the beauty of the local environment.

October 3 - 10am–12pm
Members: $45 Friend & Non-Members: $85
All Levels - $10 materials fee paid directly to the instructor
You heard that right. It’s called fART day! Friend You heard that right. It’s called fART day! Friends and family art day! 

Bring your family and friends to Foothills Art Center on Sunday, October 4 for a free afternoon of creativity and glass mosaic making! Start by exploring Sue Rose’s vibrant mosaic exhibition for inspiration, then create your own glass mosaic piece to take home.

Thanks to Colorado Glass Works in Boulder for generously donating the beautiful stained glass for this event. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.

October 4 1–3pm
FREE 
 All ages welcome
Make your own character come to life with artist T Make your own character come to life with artist Tom Sarmo!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll paint and personalize a wooden character totem while exploring color, shape, shading, and your own imagination. No experience necessary just come ready to create something uniquely yours.

October 3  10am–1pm
Members: $60 Friend & Non-Members: $100
Explore the possibilities of gouache with artist a Explore the possibilities of gouache with artist and educator Katy Betz.

On Friday, October 2, Katy will demonstrate the unique qualities of traditional artist gouache, exploring layering, texture, shape, and design while bringing a painting to life. This free demonstration is a great introduction to the medium and a preview of her upcoming Intro to Gouache workshop on October 17.

October 2 | 1:30–5pm
FREE

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