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 […]
In celebration of Black History Month enjoy this reading of Idris Goodwin’s play, The Raid, recorded in 2021, based on the events that took place Oct 16–18, 1859. John Brown is convinced only bloodshed will dismantle American Slavery. After fighting alongside his sons in Kansas, Brown plots to make real his vision: To free and […]
Don’t be bored with round, get out of round! Alter, cut, carve, and stamp your bowls. Learn to throw basic bowl forms in preparation for each type of alteration process. Staining and glazing will be taught to suit this project. Be the envy of the party with your own unique functional clay art serving pieces! […]
The Actions Words Series is a FAC Connect program devoted to conversation and literary arts that respond to social issues and collective conversation. Engagements range from spoken word poetry performances, to play readings, panel discussions and more. In this episode, join Betty Hart and Jon Cherry in a conversation about The Raid.
This quick taste of beginning painting offers a look at traditional painting techniques like dry brushing, drawing in different mediums, color theory, and under painting. Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12
This exciting workshop will focus on the techniques of handbuilding to communicate your style. Build what you want and learn how to transform a malleable ball of clay into a piece you love. This course demonstrates different building techniques and how to finish your work with glazing. Level 0 – This class is for the […]
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.
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 […]
