Join teacher Amanda Smolinski from Soulshines Yoga for a one-hour yoga class in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family gallery. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum for free after class. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Water is allowed during class, but not in the museum galleries. Suggested donation of […]
Due to popular demand, we've again partnered with the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for another downtown history stroll. This member only, "Law & Disorder" tour explores how Colorado Springs officials fought to remain a "dry town" in "wet times," the captivating story of how local law enforcement, concerned citizens and the Gazette newspaper worked to […]
Have you ever seen an art covered car driving around town and wished you could create mobile art? Well now’s your chance to learn the steps to creating art on wheels with Cheyenne Teague! Come paint a car with us — all supplies provided! The first morning session will help prep the car for spray […]
Class for ages 16-adult. Here is your chance to have some serious fun using an inexpensive plastic film camera or that vintage camera that’s been gathering dust. Learn how to use simple cameras, with their perceived flaws such as soft focus and vignetting, to create beautiful, inspiring images. This course is a terrific opportunity for […]
Join us for the next stop in our new FAC happy hour series celebrating the “liquid arts.” No formal programming involved, just a casual gathering of FAC supporters getting out to socialize in new and different venues across our beautiful city. Highlighting local bars and restaurants in town, we hope to see you at Bell […]
Ages 6-9. Learn how to create prints by carving into Styrofoam. You will be introduced to the art of printmaking and learn about lines, patterns, and contrast. Explore printing on varied materials, such as paper and fabric, as well as how to use found objects in printing with ink.
Dancing Paintings: An Interactive Guide to Abstract Expressionism The lecture coincides with Action/Abstraction Redefined, an exhibition currently on view at the FAC. For many years I had a secret: to understand works of art, I would have to dance them. Discreetly, of course, or risk being thrown out of the museum. Years later, I was […]
Two wildly fun, life-changing days with very cool people and intriguing dialogue offer life-altering insights and deep music listening from Bach to Rock. Explore how six human behavior patterns (archetypes) –the Victim, Wanderer, Warrior, Caregiver, Innocent, and Magician–aim to run your life’s show. Discover how to choose music to positively direct that show to the […]
A fun filled evening of crafting awaits! Instructor Julia Barrett will provide supplies and step-by-step instructions to create your own macramé sunflower wall hanging, just in time for Fall! Space is limited so grab a friend and buy your tickets today! Cash bar available. Attendees will receive free admission to the museum from 4-5 p.m. […]
