{"id":141936,"date":"2026-05-07T14:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foothillsartcenter.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=141936"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:19:18","slug":"en-plein-air-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/foothillsartcenter.org\/event\/en-plein-air-august-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"En Plein Air &#8211; August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">En Plein Air<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Instructor<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">: J Michael Gatlin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Start Date<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">: Wednesday, August 12, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Schedule: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Wednesday, August 12 and 19, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">, 9:00am- 12:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Cost: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Creator Member $60 \/ Explorer and Catalyst Members $100 \/ Friends and Non-Members $140<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Skill Level<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">: All Levels<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Location<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">: Foothills Art Center &#8211; Creative Campus, 809 15th Street.<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif;\">Course Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Participants 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Each of the sessions will build upon each other as we focus on: learning what art materials are really necessary, basic drawing techniques, capturing a quick expression of the scene, basic compositional ideas, painting techniques, and so much more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Join our vibrant art class and connect with fellow creatives! Experience the joy of painting and drawing en plein air in a supportive environment, where you can share ideas and inspire one another.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">* En plein air Location to be shared in one week prior class reminder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u201cWhether I\u2019m sitting with my sketchbook in a local coffee shop or behind an easel overlooking a mountain vista, painting out of doors is one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of my work. 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