A continuation of Hand Building in Clay I, although new students are welcome to join. Advanced methods of building by hand will be taught. Learn a variety of methods in hand formed ceramics to gain confidence in the material. Larger forms, lidded objects with additions, and funky techniques will be brought into this course. Supply […]
Explore slab construction to hand build whimsical lidded boxes from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to free-standing using simple measurements and your own handmade flat patterns. These boxes are pure joyful self-expressive whimsy! Supply list online. Instructor: Rui Haagen Ages 16–Adult Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior […]
While both reviewing and solidifying the aspects covered in Introduction to the Elements of Art, this course will introduce exciting new artists and projects. We will continue to create unique art pieces each day, as well as plan and implement your own designs for final projects. Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9. Instructor: Aaron Bauer
This event has been cancelled. Please check back for future First Friday events. On stage: Final weekend of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella IMPORTANT COVID-19 guidelines, policies, and reservations
In celebration of the new exhibition Kukuli Velarde: CORPUS, we are offering free museum admission on Saturday, January 15. Reservations are required. IMPORTANT COVID-19 guidelines, policies, and reservations
In honor of the 2022 Martin Luther King Day Celebrations CHECK CASHING DAY and STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS Jazz speaks for life. The Blues tell the story of life’s difficulties, and if you think for a moment, you will realize that they take the hardest realities of life and put them into music, only to […]
Presenting an evening of spoken word inspired by the legacy of Dr. King, on FAC Connect. Featuring Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius, Albuquerque Slam Champion Mercedez Holtry, and Writer & Activist Angela Kong Colorado College class of 2017. Hosted by FAC Executive Director and Poet Idris Goodwin, this special event brings together three dynamic […]
Haiku originated in the 1600s in Japan but remains widely read today. In fact, its concision and brevity lend itself to today’s life. In this class we will learn the history and various forms of haiku. We will read traditional haiku and examples from today, including the contemporary journal Modern Haiku. You will come away […]
This workshop will target those painters who are experienced in painting in watercolor yet who have still unrealized goals in the medium. The instructor will work individually with each painter to develop skills they already possess but want to improve upon. Various short demonstrations during the day will be provided for additional techniques but won’t […]
Beginners to experts will have fun in this informative workshop about watercolor basics. No drawing skills? Not needed. Never tried watercolor cause you heard it was hard? No problem. Using 8 pigments, 2 brushes, and 1 painting knife, you will be amazed at what you can create. By the end of the session, you will […]
Learn traditional painting techniques while giving your paintings a breath of life! You will learn fundamental techniques of drawing and painting and be introduced to color theory, paintbrush techniques like dry brushing, wet on wet techniques, layering, and so much more! Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12.
Discover techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self–awareness. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. There are many benefits to using art to express emotions: art can furnish a healthy outlet and an alternate way to communicate something that one cannot always put […]
