Fine Arts Center

Hand Building in Clay II
2021-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 list online. Adult
Instructor: Cara McKinley
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Pleasing Pitchers
2021-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Learn slab construction to hand build a pleasing pitcher with whimsical forms using textured clay slabs. Move from flat to freestanding using simple measurements and flat patterns. Further embellish your pitcher with decorative elements made from coils that are attached to bodies, handles and spouts. Everyone will love your one-ofa-kind pitchers! Supply list online.
Instructor: Rui Haagen
Ages 16–Adult
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner
with no prior experience in the medium.

First Friday
2021-12-03 16:30 - 20:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Join us for a First Friday celebration at the FAC! Museum admission is FREE from 5-8 p.m. Drinks and small plates will be available in Deco Lounge (credit card payments only).
In the Ladyfingers shop: Local designer Noel Dolan will be in the shop hand lettering custom ornaments
On stage: Celebrate the opening of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
In the museum: Catch Ronny Quevedo: at the line before it closes Dec. 4
There will be live music and performances by Colorado College students in the exhibition Ronny Quevedo: at the line. Performing on the floor installation, at the line, students will respond to the themes of movement, fragmentation, and displacement which are exhibited throughout Ronny Quevedo’s work. Come watch these performances and experience the exhibition in its final days at the FAC. Performances begin at 4:30 p.m. and run until 7 p.m.
Performance schedule:
4:30-4:45 – Primo Seat
4:50-5:05 – Leo Patternity
5:10-5:25 – Twit
5:30-5:45 – Tenderheart
5:50-6:05 – Rocky Mountain Tops
6:10-6:25 – Funk Off!
6:30-6:45 – Tiny Tomboy

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Introduction to the Elements of Art II
2021-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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

Finding your Voice! Self Expression for Teens
2021-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
This workshop uses several creative activities to unlock your expressive voice through your art! Zine making and blackout poetry are just two ways we will dive into finding your own unique narrative and learning how to assert power through your creative endeavors. In addition, you will be provided with links to virtual content to explore on your own time outside of class if you so choose. These examples include political contemporary artists using zine making as a tool for artivism, examples of online black-out poetry, and resources to learn more about black-out poetry on YouTube. Supplies will be provided. Ages 12-16.
Instructor: Jasmine Dillavou

Whimsical Lidded Boxes
2021-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 experience in the medium.

First Friday January 2022
2022-01-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
This event has been cancelled. Please check back for future First Friday events.
On stage: Final weekend of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

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Kukuli Velarde: CORPUS
2022-01-14 - 2022-04-09 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
An installation of sculpture and textiles that encourages reflection on the meaning of survival in the face of colonialism by blending Indigenous and European aesthetics in a critical representation of the celebration of Corpus Christi in Peru.
Image: Patrón Santiago, 2012, Low fire clay, underglazes, casein paint, gold leaf. 33 x 19.3 x 10.45 in., Inspired by work from the Tiwanaku culture (Bolivia). Images courtesy the artist.

Museum Free Day
2022-01-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
In celebration of the new exhibition Kukuli Velarde: CORPUS, we are offering free museum admission on Saturday, January 15. Reservations are required.

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CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE ENSEMBLE
2022-01-17 - 2022-01-21 | FAC Digital, CO, United States
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 come out with some new hope or sense of triumph. –Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This event is part of a week-long celebration of the legacy of Dr. King organized by Colorado College. View full event list on the Colorado College website.

Action Words: Spoken Word
2022-01-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
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 poets with ties to the region. Beaming in from three different cities, they will share original spoken word poetry inspired by the messages and legacy of Dr. King.
Live streamed Tuesday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. MST on FAC Connect

This event is part of a week-long celebration of the legacy of Dr. King organized by Colorado College. View full event list on the Colorado College website.

The Art of Haiku
2022-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 with a better understanding and appreciation of haiku, as well as a batch of your own finely tuned haiku. Ages 16–Adult
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.

Advanced Watercolor Workshop: Achieving Your Goals
2022-01-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 take away from your painting time.
Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – 2-3 or more classes or a year or more of experience.

Watercolor: Fun & Easy
2022-01-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 have at least 1 painting to frame.
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Introduction to Acrylic Painting
2022-01-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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.

Military Artistic Healing
2022-01-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 into words. The art can provide safe containment for emotions that are expressed and reflecting on the art can give new understanding and insight about feelings. Visual thinking strategies will be used to increase group cohesion. Supplies will be provided.
Level A – All levels welcome.

Crystalline Glazes
2022-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Learn how to properly make, apply, and fire crystalline glaze while discovering the most attractive forms for these spectacular glazes. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your knowledge of glazing in general and produce beautiful pieces of pottery. Supplies will be provided.
Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium — two or more classes or a year or more of experience.

Virtual: Military Artistic Healing
2022-01-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 into words. The art can provide safe containment for emotions that are expressed and reflecting on the art can give new understanding and insight about feelings. Visual thinking strategies will be used to increase group cohesion. This course includes live Zoom class sessions.
Level A – All levels welcome.

Drawing with Your Eyes, Head, Heart and Hands
2022-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observations, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. Class includes learning about materials, perspective, highlights and shadows, and personal expression.
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Beyond Relief: Dry Point and Paper Litho
2022-01-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Have you done some printmaking and want to do more? In this class you will learn to expand your printmaking vocabulary to include paper lithography and dry point. Learn how to use these techniques in addition to relief and mono prints.
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.

Intermediate Wheel Throwing
2022-01-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
This re-introduction to wheel throwing will focus on the basic methods of centering clay while throwing bowls and cylinders such as mugs and vases. Use a variety of finishing and glazing techniques to produce finished works of art.
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.

Rings: Peyote Style
2022-01-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
One Ring to rule them all! Rings made of tiny beads are fun to wear and fun to make. One ring may not be enough to satisfy your creative appetite, and you may find it hard to stop thinking of more possibilities! Previous beading experience is helpful for this class as we will be using Delica beads, graph paper, and the flat Peyote stitch method. $15 materials fee due to the instructor on the day of class.
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.

Handbuilding Ceramics
2022-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
A beginner’s guide to hand building clay, this course covers traditional and not-so-traditional building techniques to create by hand. A variety of texturing and glazing techniques will also be covered, while celebrating individual’s style and interests.
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Meet the FAC’s New Theatre & Museum Directors
2022-01-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region’s Angela Seals for a special episode of Peak Radar Live introducing the community to two exciting new leaders at the Fine Arts Center: Michael Christiano, Director of Visual Arts & Museum, and Pirronne Yousefzadeh, Producing Artistic Director of the Theatre Company. Angela will dig into how their careers led them to join the creative community of the Pikes Peak region and their visions for the future of the FAC. Watch live or catch a recording on FAC Connect after if you miss it.
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