Fine Arts Center

Virtual: Dena’s Art Dialogues
2021-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Virtual
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one previous course offered by Dena Peterson.
If you are a previous student of Dena Peterson’s, you are invited to meet with her and other past students for an in-depth discussion of a variety of topics related to painting. Explore different themes each month based on students’ interests. Together, the class will investigate a wide variety of art, engage in lively discussion, and navigate new ideas. In addition to dynamic discussions, this course features live demonstrations and painting critiques. This will be a safe and fun group in which to grow as an artist! This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Adult class.
Instructor: Dena Peterson

Whimsical Lidded Boxes
2021-07-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Enjoy this unique, semiprivate studio experience. Learn slab construction and glazing techniques to handbuild whimsical lidded boxes from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to free-standing using simple measurements and flat patterns. The boxes you build can be further embellished with decorative elements made from slabs, coils, and pinched shapes. These lidded boxes are pure joyful, self-expressive whimsy! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 4. Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Rui Haagen

Cutting into Color
2021-07-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Matisse traded in his paint brush for a pair of scissors and you can, too! Explore collage using various layering techniques as Matisse did. Use found, prepared, and altered papers of various textures along with paints and pastels to create fabulous out-of-the box compositions. There is an $8 material fee per person payable to the instructor for supplies on the day of class. Fun for the whole family! Youth course ages 6-9. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5
Instructor: Barbara Dimond

City as a Venue: Front Range Fables
2021-06-26 10:00 - 14:00 | CO
Three fantastical fairy tales based on historic events in the Pike’s Peak region, to entertain, educate, and foster empathy. By filtering these stories through the lens of Fairy Tale and Fable, we invite students to experience history in a very approachable manner. These plays are written by three local playwrights and will be cast with 15 local actors. Each play will be performed 3 times allowing for many families to socially distance view the productions in each location. June 26 FAC Outdoor Stage | July 3 | Hillside Community Center | July 10 | Meadows Park | July 17 | Acacia Park Bandshell | July 24 | Deerfield Hills Community Center | Aug. 7 | Concrete Coyote
Pre-registration encouraged

Virtual: Beginning Acrylic Painting
2021-06-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
This introduction to acrylic painting is a fun way to breathe new life into your paintings! Learn fundamental techniques of drawing in different mediums. Discover different painting techniques such as wet on wet and dry brush processes, color mixing, layering, and so much more. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Supply list online. Youth course ages 12-16.
Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Virtual: Military Artistic Healing
2021-06-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
Discover techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self-awareness. Explore artistic possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supply list online. Adult Please note, this class is only open to active duty military and veterans. An active duty, retiree ID, or DD-214 must be presented in order to participate.
Instructor: Kim Nguyen

Virtual: Fundamentals of Digital Photography
2021-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this beginning photography course, you’ll learn the basic functions of your camera, including how to bring together the elements of manual mode to create intriguing images using shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for different lighting situations. We will cover classic compositional approaches and how to use them to express your creative vision. An introduction to digital processing will round out the course to maximize the potential of your images. This virtual course includes live Zoom sessions. Supply list online. Ages 16–Adult
Instructor: Michelle Mondragon

Tantalizing Textured Mugs
2021-07-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Take advantage of this unique opportunity for a mindful, semiprivate studio experience. Learn slab construction and glazing techniques to handbuild two tantalizing mugs from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to free-standing using simple measurements and flat patterns. Build mugs that are round, oval, three or four footed, or darted with pedestals. You won’t be able to resist filling your mugs with your favorite beverage! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 4. Ages 16–Adult
Instructor: Rui Haagen

Ceramic Serving Set
2021-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Dive into this crash course in ceramics, using handbuilding techniques to create your own tableware. You will be presented with project ideas from which you will design, create, and glaze a small set of unique utilitarian ware based on the slab, coil, strap, and molding techniques demonstrated. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Adults
Instructor: Cara McKinley

City as a Venue: Musical Theatre Concert
2021-07-24 13:00 - 16:00 | CO
Saturdays in the Park with the FAC
FREE – pre-registration recommended | Acacia Park Bandshell
Fine Arts Center Pit Orchestra
REgister for 1 p.m. performance
Join the Fine Arts Center Pit Orchestra for a special outdoor performance downtown. Big Band, swing and musical theatre are all part of this joyful walk down memory lane. With special guest vocalists and FAC favorites Jennifer DeDominici and Nathan Halvorson joining in to bring back fond memories of the musical theatre history of the FAC!
Jerry McCauley and Friends
Register for 2:30 p.m. performance
Join Jerry McCauley and Friends (Kelli Dodd, Rebecca Myers, Cheerish Martin, Aria McCauley, Miranda McCauley, Miriam Roth) for an afternoon of songs and storytelling! Classical, R&B, pop, musical theatre — you’ll be pulled into the rich narrative of Jerry’s four decades as a pianist, singer, and music director. Making music and telling stories from behind the piano has always been where Jerry feels most alive, and he wants to share that joy with you!

She Loves Me
2021-07-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance. The Mikos Lazlos play Parfuemerie, on which it is based, has inspired many adaptations, including the beloved film You’ve Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

Pleasing Pitchers
2021-07-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Seize this opportunity to engage in a mindful, semiprivate studio experience. Learn slab construction and glazing techniques to handbuild a pleasing large, medium, or small pitcher from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to freestanding using simple measurements and flat patterns. Add coiled decorations, pinched flowers,
or animal forms to your pitcher bodies, handles, and spouts. Wow your friends with your pleasing pitcher! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 4. Ages 16–Adult
Instructor: Rui Haagen

City as a Venue: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2021-07-31 13:30 - 15:00 | CO
Saturdays in the Park with the FAC
Theatreworks presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
FREE – pre-registration recommended | Acacia Park Bandshell
Three fairies wreaking revenge, four people escaping in love, and six workers aspiring to artistic greatness all add up to chaos during one magical, mystical night in the woods in one of Shakespeare’s most bubbling, lyrical, and ridiculous comedies. Six actors play multiple roles in this hilarious romp courtesy of Theatreworks’ Free-For-All program. This performance runs 75 minutes.
Creative Team
Kathryn Walsh, Co-Director
Caitlin Lowans, Co-Director
Pheobe Boynton, Costume Designer
Cast
Arantxa Chavez
Lily DiSilverio
Rachel Fey
Dante Finley
GJ Noel
Colton Pratt
Sierra Tune
AJ Vafiades
register for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Refine Your Black and White Darkroom Printing Skills
2021-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Spend three hours learning to refine your black and white darkroom printing skills with private instruction in contrast filters, split-filter printing, cropping, and positioning for artful presentations. This darkroom experience will help you bring your printing skills to the next level and encourage you to produce prints that you will be excited to enter in local photography exhibitions. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 2. Adult
Instructor: Angela Crews

First Friday at the FAC | Papel Chicano Dos final weekend
2021-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Join us for a special outdoor First Friday at the FAC August 6, 5-8 p.m.
Free and open to the public, meet us in the FAC parking lot to hear from Dr. Nancy Ríos, CC Department of Southwest Studies about the FAC outdoor murals from internationally renowned muralist, painter and sculptor Emanuel Martinez. Stay to celebrate the closing of the exhibition Papel Chicano Dos: Works on Paper from the Collection of Cheech Marin. Enjoy access to museum galleries, an outdoor bar, hands-on art activities from Bemis School of Art, dancing and DJ’d music made possible by CC Mobile Arts.
Please note: This event is taking place outdoors in the FAC parking lot, check the weather and plan accordingly. Bring a chair if you’d like, but with the jams our guest DJ will be spinning we hope to see you all on your feet dancing in celebration of summer, community, and the arts.

Handbuilding at Large
2021-08-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
In this ceramics workshop, we will investigate different techniques for building large-scale ceramic ware using molds, slabs, and coils. Impress yourself by creating something you’ve always dreamed of making! Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Adult class.
Instructor: Cara McKinley

Plates, Platters, & Tumblers
2021-07-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Working from templates, we will handbuild and decorate a plate and tumbler. Slab rolled clay will be transformed into functional ware that is fun and useful! After your pieces have been fired once, they will be decorated with underglaze decals to reflect your own personal artistic statement. Colors, patterns, and designs
are determined by each individual. Join the fun, learn a new decorating technique, and make some clay art! There is a $5 material fee per person payable to the instructor for underglazes on the first day of class. Supply list online. Maximum number of students from the same household: 5. Ages 16-Adult
Instructor: Maggie Quinn
