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SUMMARY:Art 101 - December
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Artmaking: Basic Materials and Techniques of Painting and Drawing \n \nArt 101 is for beginners and artists getting back to their art after a time away. Join artist John Passaro as we explore the basics of creation in an ongoing exciting month-to-month journey. Everyone is welcome. You’ll find us a warm and supportive group enjoying our weekly get-togethers. \nWhether you’re looking for a particular medium to express yourself\, or if you already work in acrylics\, oils\, watercolor\, drawing\, or fabric\, the ideas remain the same: color\, dark and light\, composition\, line\, and more. \nThe time we spend together is centered around individual feeback on everyone’s work and goals\, visual studies of subjects\, and the instructor paints or draws demonstrations each week. \nIf you don’t have any materials\, it’s okay!\, the instructor will give you some basics to experiment with. \n \nDecember 1 \, 8\, 15\, 22 \nMondays\, 4 – 5 pm \n \nCreator Members $40/ Catalyst & Explorer Members $80 / Non Members $110 \n***To receive the member / open studio rate – please “login” the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/art-101-december/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251201T193000
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SUMMARY:The Fundamental Principles of Art - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Creative Campus Open Studio Room \nDecember 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 \nMonday Nights 5:30 – 7:30 pm \n  \nWhether 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 the trade such as color\, line\, composition\, values\, shapes\, and other essential skills. All levels of experience are welcome. Acrylic\, oil paint\, watercolor\, gouache\, and any drawing medium are welcome. \n  \nCreator Members $40/ Catalyst & Explorer Members $80 / Non Members $110 \n***To receive the member / open studio rate – please “login” the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/the-fundamental-principles-of-art-december-2025/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20250725T205338Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Elements of Art - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Creative Campus Open Studio Room \nDecember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \nTuesday Nights 5:30 – 7:30 \n  \nArtists 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 in a spirit of fellowship with the intent of finding and/or enhancing our own personal voices. \n  \nCreator Members $40/ Catalyst & Explorer Members $80 / Non Members $110 \n***To receive the member / open studio rate – please “login” the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/exploring-the-elements-of-art-december-2025/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20250310T185259Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Kintsugi - December
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 3 December from 1:30 – 4 pm  \nIn person at Foothills Art Center Creative Campus \n \nKintsugi 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\, and the beauty of brokenness/imperfection in our things and in ourselves. \n \nIn this workshop we will guide a small group through a modern method of this ancient craft. You will see and feel the beauty you have created from the brokenness and reflect on your own life’s journey. All welcome and all materials needed for the experience will be provided. \n \n*NOTE* Each participant will need something broken or chipped to mend. Please do not break anything on purpose; the instructor will provide ceramic tiles for those who need one. \n \n$22 materials fee paid to instructor on day of workshop. \nMembers $100/ Non-Members & Friends $140 \n \n***To receive the member rate – please “login” on the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/modern-kintsugi-december/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251204T193000
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SUMMARY:Ugly Sweater Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Ugly Sweater Decorating \nStart Date: Thursday\, December 4\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00- 7:30pm \nCost: Free for Catalyst Members and Above\, $10 for Friend & Non Member \nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 15th Street.  \nCourse Description: \nUgly sweater decorating is BACK! Bring your plain old sweater to the Creative Campus and turn it into the ugliest\, most glorious holiday creation ever. We’ll have free supplies\, drinks\, and all the glitter you can handle. Space is limited\, RSVP to join the fun! 21+ event! \n***To receive the Member / Open Studio rate – please “login” the upper right- hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/ugly-sweater-decorating/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T120000
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SUMMARY:2025 Gingerbread House Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Gingerbread House Workshop \nInstructor: Amanda Pfister \nStart Date: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 \nSchedule:  Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, 10:00am- 12:00pm \nCost: Member $5 / Friend & Non-Member $10 \nSkill Level: All Levels \n  \nCourse Description: \nGet ready for some sweet holiday fun at the Creative Campus! While your parents shop at HART at the Astor House\, you can design your very own gingerbread house — no baking required! We’ll use sturdy cardboard houses and decorate them with candy\, paint\, hot glue\, and all kinds of fun craft supplies. Come make a colorful creation that’s good enough to “eat”! \n  \nContact: For any questions\, please email Amanda Pfister at amanda@foothillsartcenter.org. \n  \n***To receive the Member / Open Studio rate – please “login” the upper right- hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/2025-gingerbread-house-workshop/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T140000
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Notecards - Dec 6
DESCRIPTION:Join a fun day of designing and painting notecards. Perfect for sending warm wishes to family and friends\, or for framing! Learn a variety of watercolor techniques including applying color washes with a variety of brush strokes to create your own set of notecards. Guidance on how to design and create a variety of imagery will be included. \n \nMaterials fee and supplies list available with registration. \nClass takes place on Saturday 6 December\, 10am – 2pm. \n \nMembers $80 / Friends and Non-Members $120 \n \n***To receive the member rate – please “login” on the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/watercolor-notecards-dec-6/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T150000
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SUMMARY:Be Bold. Be Free. Paint What You See! | December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Be Bold. Be Free. Paint What You See! | December 2025 \nInstructor: Michael Gatlin \nStart Date: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025 \nSchedule: December 10 & 17 at 1 – 3pm \nCost: Member $60 / Friend & Non-Member $100 \nSkill Level: All Levels \n \nCourse Description: \nIn this 2 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 those elements to communicate the emotion behind the subject matter.  \n \nLed by accomplished artist\, J Michael Gatlin\, whose work is in many public and private collections. As an instructor\, he’s engaging and supportive of each student’s vision for painting\, as well as able to effectively demonstrate all of the techniques you’ll need to paint in watercolor. \n \nSupplies list available with registration. \n \nContact: For any questions\, please email Leslie Fitzsimmons at leslie@foothillsartcenter.org. \n \n***To receive the Member / Open Studio rate – please “login” the upper right- hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership*** \n \nPlease Note: Classes and workshops may be cancelled if enrollment minimums are not reached. You will be notified by telephone at least 3 days prior to the scheduled start date should cancellation become necessary.
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/be-bold-be-free-paint-what-you-see-december-2025/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20251114T172116Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Visual Arts Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Winter Visual Arts Juried Exhibition organized by Foothills Art Center Open Studio group on December 11\, 2025 from 5-8 PM at the Creative Campus (809 15th St.\, Golden\, CO 80401). \nA variety of media\, including watercolor\, pastel\, oils\, ceramics\, jewelry and mixed media will be on display created by Foothills Art Center Studio Artists and Members of Open Studio. The show will be judged and awards given to the winning artists. \nParking is available in the CSM lot west of the building.
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/winter-visual-arts-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20251211T162736Z
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SUMMARY:Photos with Santa 2025
DESCRIPTION:Photos with Santa! \nDate: Saturday\, December 13\, 1:00-3:00pm \nCost: Free for FAC Members \nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe St  \n \nSpend some time with Santa before he drops down your chimney! He’s stopping by Foothills Art Center for pictures from 1-3 pm! There are limited tickets\, so snag your spot for Santa today. \n \nContact: For any questions\, please email Anna Schoen at anna@foothillsartcenter.org.
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/photos-with-santa-2025/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:FAC Closed
DESCRIPTION:Foothills Art Center will be closed today for the holidays.
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/fac-closed-2/
LOCATION:CO
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
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SUMMARY:Foothills Art Center – Astor House Closed for Installation
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URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/foothills-art-center-astor-house-closed-for-installation/
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