CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A visit to the Fine Arts Center can be something planned for months (and our most popular shows and classes sell out quickly, so a bit of planning can put you ahead of the pack), or it could be delightfully spontaneous. With so many things to do here, we strive to be as flexible as you are. See current exhibitions on view
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November 2020
Now. Here. This.
FAC Theatre School Benefit Performance. 11 Students. Guest Appearances. 60 Minute Virtual Musical Performance. The show follows the evolution and adventures of a group of friends as they journey through time — from the present to the past and back again. They share their stories about friendship, hoarding, hiding, laughing, living, dying and middle school in an attempt to step directly into that elusive “present moment.”
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
Using the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as a complete omnibus, each 15-minute episode can be listened to individually and in any order.
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Creature Sculpture Design
Let your ideas soar and your creatures roar! Explore your creative creature side using traditional art methods & materials in this unique & exciting virtual course. Take your ideas to the next level from two-dimensional concept design to three-dimensional sculpture. With polymer-based clay, the boundaries are almost limitless. This virtual course includes live Zoom sessions. Ages 16-Adult
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Beginning Drawing – Using Your Eyes, Head, Heart, & Hands
Learning to draw involves connections with your subjects and with yourself. In this virtual course, learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observation, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. You will learn how to practice drawing and see improvement in your drawing skills and perception. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Ages 16-Adult
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Fundamentals of Drawing
Whether you want to improve your drawing skills or gain new ones, this virtual class is for you. Learn how to build a solid foundation in drawing. Delve into mark-making, perspective, gradient scale, color theory, and more with a friendly group of students learning and practicing together. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions. Ages 12-16
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Ceramic Plaque Making
This virtual course focuses on plaque tile making through a series of personalized prerecorded video demonstrations, exciting zoom presentations, and fun class interactions to celebrate the techniques of building in clay. Texturing, slip decoration, glazing techniques, and how to work from a photo reference will be covered. This process can be done by anyone anywhere, from outside in a park to the kitchen counter. This course includes live Zoom class sessions, live Zoom studio hours, and prerecorded content. A detailed…
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Fundamentals of Colored Pencil
Bring a whole new light to your art with various colored pencil techniques. We will explore color theory, color blending, & other methods to advance your way of thinking in color. We will investigate still life studies to understand depth, light, texture, and much more. Enhance your artistic style and express your creative voice. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions and prerecorded content. Ages 9-12
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Virtual FAC Play Club!
First Thursday of the month, Oct. 1–May 6 (8 sessions) 7–8:30 p.m. Join FAC Theatre Company’s Producing Artistic Director, Scott RC Levy, for lively conversations about plays! It’s a book club for play lovers! Each month, a new play will be dissected, discussed and celebrated.
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