Please join us and many other Downtown Shops for a Mom’s Night Out!

We will be featuring beautiful exhibits and artisan goods accompanied by Jewelry by Suzy Gardner of Dreamfollower, Jewelry by Terri Hamm Johnson, Earrings and Ceramics by Chelsea Boucher, Floral Arrangements by Christy Metz, Custom Fragrance by Kelsee Swan of Good Intentions, and Clothing by Luna’s Sustainable Fashion.

Make a night of it and stop by other participating shops such as…
Ashley’s Attic, Boucher Art&Stage, Cacao Chemistry, Eclectic CO, ELKE, Good Eye, Halo Boutique, Hunt + Gather, Icons, Luna’s Boutique, Mountain Standard Goods, Novis Mortem, Pikes Peak Lemonade, Salad or Bust, Title Nine, True North Gallery,
RM Soap Market and Sweetest Secret Boutique.

Artists will create many different types of art in this hands-on art course taught by an experienced elementary art teacher, Julie Vassar.

Some of the projects that we will work on will be printmaking, painting, mixed
media, sculpture, and much more! The goal of each course is to introduce the
students to a variety of mediums to become well-rounded artists. Each class
will run Tuesday through Friday. We hope that you can join us!

WHEN:
June 17th-20th (Tuesday-Friday)
9am-12pm

WHO:
Elementary Aged Children

WHERE:
Auric Gallery
125 E Boulder Street
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COST:
$250 (includes supplies)

*Please pack water and snacks for your kiddos.

Artists will create many different types of art in this hands-on art course taught by an experienced elementary art teacher, Julie Vassar.

Some of the projects that we will work on will be printmaking, painting, mixed
media, sculpture, and much more! The goal of each course is to introduce the
students to a variety of mediums to become well-rounded artists. Each class
will run Tuesday through Friday. We hope that you can join us!

WHEN:
July 15th-18th (Tuesday-Friday)
9am-12pm

WHO:
Elementary Aged Children

WHERE:
Auric Gallery
125 E Boulder Street
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COST:
$250 (includes supplies)

*Please pack water and snacks for your kiddos.

Because your creativity isn’t lost—it’s just under the laundry pile of life.

Let’s be real: sometimes the muse shows up with jazz hands and a tambourine, and sometimes she’s face-down on the couch eating saltines. This workshop is for both of you.

In Unscripted, we’ll spend three messy, brave, beautiful hours using psychodrama—a soulful mix of role play, improvisation, and embodied storytelling—to get curious about the stuck places and the shimmering ones.
Psychodrama is like therapy in motion, where you give voice to the parts of yourself you usually shush, and maybe even meet your inner critic in person (they’re exhausting, but also kind of hilarious).

This isn’t about performance. It’s about permission.
Permission to play, to tell the truth, to remember what it feels like when your creativity isn’t trying to be good, just real.

No experience necessary—just a willingness to show up, breathe, and maybe be surprised by what’s still alive in you.

When:
June 29th, 2-5pm

Where:
Auric Gallery, 125 E Boulder Street, CSC, 80903

Cost:
$60

This season is perfect for adventures and new experiences! In this workshop, we will focus on skills and techniques to help you capture your stories and memories while on the go. Through our travel sketchbooks we can preserve memories, deepen our connection with a destination, expand our knowledge, enhance artistic techniques and narrow in on your style.

What to Expect:

• We will explore various art journaling methods to document moments on your travels
• Methods for swiftly capturing people on the go
• Discovering your unique storytelling style and approach
• I will share a minimal travel art supply list that I love to use while traveling

Don’t have any trips planned? No problem! You can always explore places from home or discover the beauty of your own city through these journals.

Encaustic painting is a process of painting using beeswax and tree resin, and melting it into layers.

In this four hour session, students will learn and expand on encaustic basics. Students will experiment with encaustic paint, embed materials, shellac burn, and create layers to include oil paint and gold leafing.  Students will walk away with a practice piece, a 6”x6” panel, and an 8”x8” cradled panel ready to hang.

Prior experience with encaustic basics is not required. Come ready to get messy and creative. Looking forward to sharing my passion with you!

All supplies are included. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy in, bring your own drink of choice and Shannon will supply some light snacks.

Sunday, July 20th at 1-5pm

$170

Interested in learning how to paint your own landscapes? This workshop covers all the basics from color mixing to various techniques of how to apply paint to canvas.
Become familiar with handling this forgiving medium to help understand ways to approach a painting and break it down into simple steps. Students can expect to have their own finished piece to take home along with new skills to work on throughout their painting journey. If you are inspired to learn more, try Ben's

4-week Acrylic Landscapes course!

This class happens as part of Cottonwood Center for the Arts’ satellite partnership at Auric Gallery, 125 E. Boulder.
Enjoy the natural light and curated beauty of this lovely space, as well as nearby dining and shopping.

MATERIALS

All supplies provided with a $20 fee payable to the instructor at the start of class. Please bring a smock or wear clothes that can get messy.

First Friday Artwalk is a must-attend event in Colorado Springs!

Our Arts Community is so vibrant and there are so many galleries and venues that participate all over Colorado Springs, in particular the art corridor from Downtown Colorado Springs, to Old Colorado City into Manitou Springs.

Auric Gallery has from 1-4 new exhibits monthly and our opening receptions are the First Friday of every month from 4-8pm.

Join Lora in the beautiful space of Auric Gallery for an All Levels Flow, with an emphasis on matching breath and movement. This is not your typical flow class. Lora will encourage you to engage with the art, the colors, and the energy of the space during your practice.

Bring yourself, a mat and some water.

Come join us, the 3rd Tuesday of every month!!

(NBCBC) is a group of Colorado Springs based Artists, Musicians, Poets, Filmakers, Chefs, Nerds, Weirdo's, etc. whose goal is to meet monthly to share and communicate ideas; by swapping books, articles, web links, play lists and experiences.

This event was created in order to break down the traditional ideas of learning found in school systems while also bridging art cliques in COS.

We feel the most important information out there is what individuals curate into their own lives. We want to create and aid in the construction of safe places for open discussion and free expression.

NBCBC meets at Auric Gallery on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 7pm.

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm for Artist Talks!

Artist talks provide a unique opportunity to better understand the artist’s creative process and the inspiration behind their work.

Whether you're an artist, collector, an art admirist, or someone curious about the creative world, attending an artist talk can inspire new ideas, provide context for exhibitions, and offer a chance to engage with our art community.