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  • January 2025

  • Mon 6

    The Fundamental Principles of Art – January 2025

    January 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Fundamental Principles of Art – January 2025
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Creative Campus Open Studio Room January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th Monday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pm Whether you're beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time

  • Tue 7

    *SOLD OUT* Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Mornings

    January 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Mornings
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS   SPRING SESSION 1   This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or

  • Tue 7

    Exploring the Elements of Art – January 2025

    January 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Exploring the Elements of Art – January 2025

    Creative Campus Open Studio Room January 7th, 14th, 21th, and 28th Tuesday Nights 5:30 - 7:30 pm   Artists take on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an

  • Tue 7

    *SOLD OUT* Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Tuesday Evenings

    January 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Thursday Evenings
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    WHEEL-THROWING INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED   SPRING SESSION 1   This class is designed for experienced wheel-throwing students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. Instruction will be in throwing more

  • Wed 8

    *SOLD OUT* Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings

    January 8, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Wednesday Evenings
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS   SPRING SESSION 1   This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. The basics of throwing on the wheel will be covered as well as use of equipment, safety and management of materials. Instructors will work

  • Thu 9

    Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Thursday Mornings

    January 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Spring 1 Wheel-Throwing – Thursday Mornings
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    WHEEL-THROWING ALL LEVELS   SPRING SESSION 1   This class is designed for the beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced students. Students must be 18 years of age or older. The basics of throwing on the wheel will be covered as well as use of equipment, safety and management of materials. Instructors will work

  • Thu 9

    Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Thursdays

    January 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Thursdays
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    THURSDAY CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO   SPRING SESSION 1   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 without instruction and open Thursdays 1pm to 4pm. Signing up for this time slot does not permit students to go to the

  • Thu 9

    Intro to Portraits in Watercolor

    Featured January 9, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intro to Portraits in Watercolor
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Learn the basics of painting the human face in watercolor in this four week class. Students are given step by step instruction on anatomy, drawing and painting the human face.

  • Fri 10

    Spring 1 Multigenerational Ceramics Class

    January 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spring 1 Multigenerational Ceramics Class
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Multigenerational Ceramics Class   SPRING SESSION 1   Fridays 4pm-6pm: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28   Spring Semester Ages 7+   Join us for a

  • Sat 11

    Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays

    January 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Spring 1 Ceramics Open Studio – Saturdays
    Foothills Art Center 809 15th Street, Golden, CO, United States

    SATURDAY CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO   SPRING SESSION 1   This is designed to be a work and practice time for students concurrently enrolled in a Creative Campus ceramics/wheel-throwing class. Studio

  • Sat 11

    EnVision Boards, Collage Workshop

    January 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, CO, United States

    Create an original piece of art using images to dream, conceive, conjure, imagine or manifest who you are or what you want to be. Collage artist, Erika Vassallo, will lead

  • Fri 17

    Golden StArt with Leslie Fitzsimmons

    Featured January 17, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Eddy Taproom & Hotel 1640 8th St, Golden, CO, United States

    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 join

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Another Artsweek Festival is in the books. This y Another Artsweek Festival is in the books.

This year’s celebration filled downtown Golden with art, music, creativity, and community. From exploring the work of more than 70 artists to learning new skills with our free Artsweek classes, the festival was a reminder of what happens when a community comes together around the arts.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, taught, sponsored, and helped make Artsweek 2026 a success.

Proudly Sponsored By: 
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A huge congratulations to our 2026 Artsweek Golden A huge congratulations to our 2026 Artsweek Golden Festival award winners!

Best of 2D - Johanna Mueller
Best of 3D - Shane Porter
Best of Colorado - Wes Henry
Best of Show - Hana Felix

We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding artists and the incredible work featured throughout the festival. A heartfelt thank-you to our jurors for their time and expertise!

Join us tomorrow for the final day of the festival in Parfet Park, open from 9am–5pm. Come explore the art, shop from local and national talent, and soak up the sunshine!
Plan your route, find your favorite artists, and e Plan your route, find your favorite artists, and explore all 70+ booths at the ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Festival this weekend!  Save this post for easy reference during your visit!
Artsweek Festival is this weekend! Head to downto Artsweek Festival is this weekend!

Head to downtown Golden for two days of art, creativity, and community featuring 70+ artists, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, local vendors, and more. All with free admission.

This year, the festival grounds are fully fenced, which means you can grab a Coors beer and stroll the festival while you explore. Even better? Dogs are welcome, so bring your four-legged art lover along for the fun.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make Artsweek possible: Golden Chamber of Commerce, Atomic Cowboy, YoColorado, and Coors. Their support helps us bring free arts programming and experiences to the community.

See you this weekend in Golden!
Artsweek is almost here! Next week, Foothills Art Artsweek is almost here!

Next week, Foothills Art Center will be celebrating creativity with 7 free classes and workshops designed to help you explore new skills, try new mediums, and make art alongside your community.

The week culminates with the Artsweek Festival, a two daycelebration featuring artists, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, performances, and opportunities to experience the arts throughout Golden.

Whether you’re a lifelong artist or simply curious to try something new, Artsweek is your invitation to create, connect, and celebrate the power of art. Visit the Foothills Art Center website to explore the full schedule of free classes and festival events.
Artsweek is just around the corner! Starting next Artsweek is just around the corner!

Starting next week, Foothills Art Center is celebrating with 7 free classes and workshops designed to inspire creativity and make art accessible to everyone. Whether you’re looking to try a new medium, learn a new skill, or simply spend time creating, there’s something for every experience level.

Explore, experiment, and create with us during Artsweek. Visit the Foothills Art Center website to see the full schedule and reserve your spot before classes fill up.
Meet the robots. The Articulate Robots of Chris M Meet the robots.

The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora showcases a collection of playful, handcrafted sculptures that blend engineering, artistry, and imagination. Built from steel, stainless steel, and brass, each articulated robot is full of personality, inviting viewers to slow down, look closer, and reconnect with a sense of wonder.

From the towering Goldie greeting visitors outside the Astor House to the intricate details found throughout the exhibition, Chris Mora’s work proves that metal can be both technically impressive and delightfully fun.

On view through July 26 at Foothills Art Center.
Bring a character to life at Paint Your Own Wooden Bring a character to life at Paint Your Own Wooden Character Totem with artist Tom Sarmo on Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 am–1:00 pm at the Creative Campus.

Using a custom wooden character shape, you’ll draw, paint, and design your own colorful totem while learning imaginative character-building techniques, color theory, shading, and painting methods from Tom himself. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply looking to explore your creativity, this workshop is all about experimentation, play, and having fun with the creative process.
All art materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished wooden totem that’s uniquely your own.

$60 Members | $100 Non-Members
+$50 materials fee payable directly to the instructor
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Golden Hou Thank you to everyone who joined us for Golden Hour at the Astor House. 

From live music by Allen Anderson and Friends to artist demonstrations, local food and drinks, and a courtyard full of great conversation, it was an evening that perfectly captured the spirit of community through art.

Thanks for spending your Golden Hour with us. We can’t wait to do it again!
See craftsmanship in action at a free Artist Demo See craftsmanship in action at a free Artist Demo with Dave Hawley on Friday, June 5 from 10:00 am–1:30 pm at the Astor House.

Watch as Dave transforms a simple piece of wood into a beautiful finished object, sharing the techniques, tools, and creative decisions behind the art of woodturning. Whether you’re an artist, maker, or simply curious about the process, this is a unique opportunity to experience the skill and precision that goes into every piece.

Free | No registration required
Build your own robot with artist Chris Mora at the Build your own robot with artist Chris Mora at the Build-Bot DIY Workshop on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00–6:00 pm at the Astor House.

Inspired by his exhibition The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora, this hands-on workshop gives participants the chance to assemble their own articulated robot head using steel, stainless steel, and brass components 

Participants will leave with a one of a kind robot sculpture to take home.

$45 Members | $55 Non-Members
+$30 materials fee payable directly to the artist

Open to all skill levels.
Take a closer look at Aiming to Miss during a guid Take a closer look at Aiming to Miss during a guided gallery tour of Tom Sarmo’s exhibition on Saturday, June 13 from 11:00–11:30 am at the Astor House.

Led by a Gallery Guide, this free 25-minute tour invites visitors to explore the themes, ideas, and imaginative works behind Sarmo’s latest exhibition through observation and conversation. A great opportunity to experience the show from a new perspective.

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