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Introductory Artmaking: Basic Materials and Techniques of Painting and DrawingJoin 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.A variety of mediums are welcome: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, ink, and charcoal. The class size is kept small so that John is able
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Creative Campus Open Studio RoomSeptember 8, 15, 22, 29 *No class on Sept 1Monday 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 |
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First Wednesday of select months, from 5:30-7:30pm. Please check our event calendar for specific dates. Facilitated, independent study of figure drawing with a professional nude fine arts model via Art of Modeling. All skill levels welcome. Age 18+In this 2 hour session, poses vary from short 1 minute gestures to 20 or 30 minute studies. Bring
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Members $100 / Friends & Non Members $140***To receive the member rate - please "login" on the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***Have you ever wanted to write your life story but felt overwhelmed or unsure where to start? Join us for an inspiring and transformative Contemplative Memoir |
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After School Art Club: Spring Sessions Students Age 7 - 12 Twelve consecutive Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:30pm September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, November 6th, 13th and 20th Come join us to learn how we can apply creative thinking to our lives through diverse projects and activities. |
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Join us Friday, September 5, 2025 from 5-7pm for the Member Reception of The Psychology of Adornment: Wearable Sculpture by Jesse Mathes and Sarah Tenney & Jenna Annunziato. The Psychology of Adornment: Wearable Sculpture by Jesse Mathes Inspired by the commanding presence of Queen Elizabeth I, artist Jesse Mathes explores how wearable sculpture can both |
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Creative Campus Open Studio RoomSeptember 9, 16, 23, 30Tuesday Nights 5:30 - 7:30*NO CLASS on Sept 2Artists 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 |
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Come spend a few hours creating beautiful hand painted papers to add to your collage art. Haven’t started any collage art lately? Then this workshop will jump start your creativity. We will explore various techniques including:Dendritic paper- creating corral/branch-like images from acrylic paint with plexiglass.Small gelli printsPainting with stencils, stamps, bubble wrap etcTextured paper using
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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 a group |
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Foothills Art Center Painters’ Trip to Galway, Ireland September 14-21, 2025 Join Foothills Art Center for a watercolour painting trip to the scenic community of Galway, Ireland with Janet Nunn. We will paint plein-air in the at various sites in the area, including Clonmacnoise https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/clonmacnoise-monastic-site, the Ashford Castle - https://ashfordcastle.com and Cliffs of Moher -https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie. |
2 events,This two day workshop is designed to give participants an overview of the encaustic process and allow folks (you!) to try various tools and techniques. We will briefly discuss history, safety, materials and equipment. Then we will dive right in with demos and hands-on work, so you can try this luxurious medium yourself. No experience |
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Weekly En Plein Air sessions with professional artist, J Michael Gatlin!Thursdays, 9 - 11amSeptember 18, 25 & Oct 2, 9Participants 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.Each of the four sessions
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Thursday September 18 from 5:30 - 8 pm In person at Foothills Art Center Creative CampusKintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese art form of the mending of ceramics — creating beauty from brokenness. Kintsugi’s philosophy reflects Japanese culture and teaches us the importance of cherishing and caring for things in our mass consumption society, |
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Wednesday, September 24th from 3-4pm 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 grab a cup of coffee with food and beverage photographer, Rick Souders, on Wednesday, September 24th from 3-4pm. |
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Saturday, September 27, 10am - 12pm Members $40/ Non-Members & Friends $80 ***To receive the member rate - please "login" on the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership*** Discover the art of basket weaving in this engaging workshop where you'll learn to start, shape, and finish
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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 11am on select Saturdays. To join a tour, check our event calendar for registrations. Drop-ins are also welcome!If you're visiting with a group of 10 or more, consider booking ahead |
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In this 5 session watercolor class, 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
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First Wednesday of select months, from 3-5pm. Please check our event calendar for specific dates. Facilitated, independent study of figure drawing with a professional nude fine arts model via Art of Modeling. All skill levels welcome. Age 18+In this 2 hour session, poses vary from short 1 minute gestures to 20 or 30 minute studies. Bring |
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Members $35 / Friends and Non-Members $40 ***To receive the member rate - please "login" on the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership*** Making a Point | Youth Art Workshop Saturday 4 October, 10-11:30am Hands On Gallery, 1133 Arapahoe St, Golden Are you ready to unleash your |
