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SUMMARY:Golden Hour: Music & Art - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Golden Hour: Music & Art\nFriday\, October 2\, 6:00 – 8:00pm \nCost\nMembers: $15 *login to receive member pricing\nNon-Members: $20\nKids: FREE!\nYour admission supports Foothills Art Center’s mission to create stronger community through art. Foothills Art Center is a nonprofit organization with free admission to exhibitions\, public programs\, and youth and adult art classes. \nLocation\nFoothills Art Center\, Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe St\, Golden\, CO\, 80401 \nJoin us for Golden Hour at Foothills Art Center\, where stunning sunsets\, live music\, and demonstrating artists come together in the heart of Golden! Unwind in our courtyard\, surrounded by mountain views\, and enjoy delicious food and drink from local businesses.  \nFeaturing\nLive Tunes: Blues/Rock\, Allen Anderson and Friends\nLive Art: Live Tattoo\,  Local Tattoo Artist\nLocal Brews & Bites: King Of Wings \nImportant Notes\nNo outside alcohol or food\, please!\nEvery ticket includes a free drink to get your evening started.\nEnjoy food and additional beverages available for purchase. \nMark your calendar for all of our Golden Hours!\nOctober 2
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/golden-hour-october-2026/
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour: CarolAnn Wachter
DESCRIPTION:Gallery Tour- Life in Color: Portraits\, Paintings\, and Monumental Collages by CarolAnn Wachter \n \nSchedule: Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, 11:00am-11:30am \nCost: Member Free / Friend & Non-Member Free \nSkill Level: All Levels \nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe St  \nCourse Description: \nJoin us for a engaging 25-minute gallery tour led by a friendly Gallery Guide! You’ll discover fascinating themes and artworks through focused observation and conversation. We can’t wait to explore with you! \n \nIf you’re visiting with a group of 10 or more\, consider booking ahead of time by calling 303-279-3922 or email leslie@foothillsartcenter.org. \n \nContact: For any questions\, please email Leslie Fitzsimmons at leslie@foothillsartcenter.org. \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/gallery-tour-carolann-wachter-october-2026/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T143000
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SUMMARY:SPARK! - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! \nStart Date: Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026 \nSchedule: Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm \nCost: Member $Free / Friend & Non-Member $Free \nSkill Level: All Levels\, designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers \nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe St.  \nCourse Description: \nSPARK! at Foothills Art Center is a free program designed to make art accessible for people experiencing mild memory loss\, early-stage Alzheimer’s\, or a related dementia\, and their family\, friends\, and guests. Join a trained facilitator for an engaging afternoon in a welcoming environment. Participants will enjoy an insightful tour and conversation followed by an art activity inspired by the featured artworks. All materials will be provided. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while connecting with fellow attendees during each session. This monthly program is free with advance registration. \nContact: For any questions\, please email Leslie Fitzsimmons at leslie@foothillsartcenter.org. \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*** \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/spark-october-2026/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261014T180000
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SUMMARY:MashUp | Ghouls' Night Out
DESCRIPTION:MashUp | Ghouls’ Night Out\nPresented By:\nGolden Business Community x City of Golden x DDA x Visit Golden \nDate: Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\nSchedule: 6:00 – 9:00pm\nCost: FREE!\nSkill Level: All Levels\nLocation: Foothills Art Center\, Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe St and participating business below. \nFoothills Art Center is teaming up with Middlemist Floral Co\, Adorne Artisan Jewelry & Goods\, Golden Makers\, and Old Barrel Tea Co to bring you a fun community project! \n“Witches Brew”\nVisit three locations to gather your supplies\n– Middlemist Floral Co\n– Adorne Artisan Jewelry & Goods\n– Old Barrel Tea Co\nThen meet up with Golden Makers at Foothills Art Center to assemble your project and enjoy tea refreshments from Old Barrel Tea Co. \nLeave with a keepsake that captures the spirit of the spooky season\, made by you! \nContact: For any questions\, please email Nathaniel at nathaniel@foothillsartcenter.org.
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/mashup-ghouls-night-out/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Artful Journeys - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Artful Journeys  \nStart Date: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 \nSchedule: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm \nCost: Member $Free / Friend & Non-Member $Free \nSkill Level: All Levels\, designed for seniors. \nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe St.  \nCourse Description: \nArtful Journeys offers seniors creative engagement beyond their home and daily routines\, fostering a vibrant social life and shared experiences. Each session is designed to inspire creativity and connection in a relaxed setting. Enjoy a guided exhibition visit\, art projects\, engaging discussions\, special guests\, and refreshments. All for free! \nContact: For any questions\, please email Leslie Fitzsimmons at leslie@foothillsartcenter.org. \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*** \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/artful-journeys-october-2026/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Gouache: Painting the Colorado Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Gouache: Painting the Colorado Landscape \nInstructor: Katy Betz \nStart Date: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 \nSchedule: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, 10:00am- 3:00pm \nCost: Member $95 / Friend & Non-Member $135 \nSkill Level: All Levels \nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 15th St   \nCourse Description: \nDiscover the versatility and vibrant color of gouache while painting landscapes inspired by Colorado’s mountains\, skies\, and open spaces. Often described as abridge between watercolor and acrylic\, gouache is an approachable and forgiving medium that offers rich color and expressive possibilities. Through demonstrations\, guided exercises\, and individualized instruction\, students will learn the fundamentals of gouache painting while creating a finished landscape painting. \nTechniques \n\nIntroduction to gouache materials and paint handling\nColor mixing and palette organization\nBrushwork and mark-making\nSimplifying landscape subjects into shapes\nAtmospheric perspective\nPainting skies\, clouds\, trees\, and landforms\nLayering and opaque painting techniques\nFinishing and refining a landscape painting\n\nSupplies: \nAssorted watercolor or mixed-media brushes \nPencil and eraser \nMaterials fee: \n$25 \nArtist Bio \nKaty Betz is an artist\, illustrator\, and art educator with more than 15 years of teaching experience. She has taught at colleges and various art programs\, helping students of all skill levels build confidence while developing strong artistic foundations. Alongside her teaching\, she maintains an active studio practice centered on landscape painting and nature inspired illustration. \nThrough her YouTube channel\, online courses\, and educational workbooks\, Katy encourages artists to slow down\, observe deeply\, and cultivate a sense of wonder through the creative process. Her workshops combine practical instruction with an encouraging\, curiosity driven approach that makes art both approachable and meaningful. \nContact: For any questions\, please email Nathaniel Drake at nathaniel@foothillsartcenter.org. \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*** \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/143889/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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SUMMARY:Painted Collage Workshop with CarolAnn Wachter
DESCRIPTION:Painted Collage Workshop with CarolAnn Wachter \nDate: Saturday\, Sept 19 2026 \nTime: 10:00 – 3:00pm (with a lunch break) \nCost: Member $180 / Friend & Non-Member $210 \nSkill Level: All Levels \nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 15th Street \nCourse Description: \nJoin renowned artist and designer CarolAnn Wachter as she shares her expertise in color\, shape\, and composition! \nStarting with a still life as the point of departure\, students will observe\, paint\, and draw using scissors to discover and develop a personal visual language of shape\, color\, and texture. Through 3–4 quick studies of the still life\, CarolAnn will guide you in strengthening composition\, shape\, and understanding color as light. You’ll also focus on color mixing\, exploring color relationships\, and establishing a clear hierarchy of value within your work. \nTechniques taught\n\nObservation first – seeing like an artist\nColor relationships – how colors influence each other on the page\nPractical composition tools – hierarchy\, focal point\, balance\nTexture and mark-making – painting decisions that feel alive\n\nCarolAnn Wachter: Painted Collages is on view at Foothills Art Center from August 15 to October 25\, 2026.\nSupplies List: \n\nDaler-Rowney FW acrylic inks\n\nwhite \nred earth \nblack\nturquoise\nsap green\nrowney blue \nindian yellow\nred\n\n\n4- 5 sheets of watercolor cold pressed (Canson)\n\nStudents can work 11 x 14 inches or larger depending on their preference.\n\n\narchival or Elmer’s glue\nscissors\nbrushes\n\nArtist Bio: \nCarolAnn Wachter is both a fine artist and a designer living in Boulder. CO. With a background in figure painting/ observational oil painting as well as fashion design\, she is now exploring her experiences with figure painting and pattern drafting to explore the intersection of those skills in a painted collage medium. Exploring shape\, color and light in vibrant saturated color collages she abstracts figurative elements to contemplate what it feels like to be human and encourage expressions of joy. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and has built a reputation as an accomplished painter\, teacher and fashion designer. \nContact: For any questions\, please email Nathaniel at nathaniel@foothillsartcenter.org. \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*** \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/painted-collage-workshop-with-carolann-wachter/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Class
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SUMMARY:Young Creatives - Fall Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Young Creatives – Fall Session 2\, Ages 7-12 \nInstructor: Amanda Pfister \nDates: Every Tuesday for 6 weeks- Oct. 20\, Oct. 27\, Nov. 3\, Nov. 10\, Nov. 17 & Dec.1 \nTime: Tuesdays 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm \nCost: Member $120/ Friend & Non-Member $150 \nCourse Description: Join us and discover how creative thinking can be part of everyday life! In this after-school program\, we’ll explore a wide variety of art forms through fun\, hands-on projects and activities. Rather than focusing on just one medium\, students will explore many ways to express their ideas — from drawing and painting to sculpture\, mixed media\, and more. \nThis program is perfect for curious young artists who love to experiment\, explore\, and try it all! \nContact: For any questions\, please email Amanda Pfister at amanda@foothillsartcenter.org. \n  \nPlease “login” the upper right-hand corner of this page with the email associated with your membership***
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/young-creatives-fall-session-2/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus\, 809 Fifteenth Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261022T170000
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT @ Astor House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a late night at Foothills Art Center – Astor House!  \nDate: Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\, 5:00-7:00pm\nCost: FREE! No registration required\nLocation: Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe Street\, Golden\, CO 80401 \nOn View: \nStructure\nA collection of ceramic works focused on foundation and quality. Once a solid foundation is established\, the artist elaborates on the structure’s physical and conceptual direction of growth. This lifelong pursuit blends professionalism with the flexibility to build upon previous concepts. We hope you enjoy this body of work\, created with adoration\, persistence and dedication. \nPortraits in Glass: Sue Rose\nSue is relatively new to the world of mosaic\, but she has shot off like a rocket. \nCarolAnn Wachter\nA show that unites works on paper\, large-scale painted collages\, and oil paintings created over the last 8-10 years by CarolAnn.
URL:https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/late-night-astor-house-2/
LOCATION:Foothills Art Center – Astor House\, 1133 Arapahoe Street\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
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