Please join us for a Holiday Open House!
Finish your holiday shopping while sipping on a beverage from Sovereignty Wines and meet some of our artists!

Saturday, December 20th, 11am-3pm at Auric Gallery.
125 E Boulder Street, CSC, 80903

Start your year off creatively with this yoga and encaustic art class! Begin the day with yoga, led by the beautiful Lora Lantz of Cambio Yoga who will guide you with breath, movement, and meditation. Then Lori DiPasquale will encourage you to play with the hot wax medium of encaustics, using colors and collage to create an expressive and meaningful piece of art for your own Word of the Year. Encaustic is a wonderful medium to do collage and embed small and lighter objects into the wax. Feel free to bring with you to class any images or small objects that represent your word. You can even print out your word prior in different fonts and sizes to see which one you would like to use. I will bring lots of colorful wax and some magazines to look through for inspiration, as well as tools for marking, scraping, and some stencils as well. Let me know if you have any questions!

When: Saturday, January 10th from 9 am-12 pm
Cost: $50
Class size limited to 12 participants

What to bring:
Yoga mat & water and any objects, collage items you would like to use for your word of the year art.

Come get your creative juices flowing with a glass of wine to sip and savor while you create your Word of the Year!
Play with the medium of encaustics (hot bees wax, damar varnish and pigments) to create an expressive and meaningful piece of art for your own Word of the Year.

Encaustic is a wonderful medium for collage and embedding small and lighter objects into the wax. Feel free to bring to class any images or small objects that represent your word. You can even print out your word prior in different fonts and sizes to see which one you would like to use. I will bring lots of colorful wax and some magazines to look through for inspiration, tools for marking, scraping, and some stencils as well. Let me know if you have any questions!

When: Saturday, January 4th from 2-4pm
Cost: $55

Class size limited to 12 participants, includes all materials, a glass of wine and some nibbles.

What to bring:
Any objects, collage items you would like to use for your word of the year art

Join collage artist Melissa Porter for a transformative Vision Board Workshop on January 25th at Auric Gallery.

A vision board is a collage made up of visual images, symbols, or words that encapsulate the life you aspire to lead, similar to a dream board. Picture traditional magazine cutouts arranged on a bulletin board; this represents a tangible declaration of your desires. The concept of vision boards gained popularity through the 2006 book “The Secret,” where they were introduced as a tool for manifesting dreams and engaging the subconscious mind effectively.  

In this workshop, you'll discover the power of vision boards as effective tools for clarifying your goals and directing your energy. A vision board serves as a visual reminder, guiding your thoughts and actions toward what you aspire to achieve. To maximize the effectiveness of your board, it's crucial that it remains visually appealing, as this enhances its role as a motivational touchstone. 

We'll explore various design aesthetics, the impact of color, and effective collage techniques to help you craft a vision board that is not only relatable but also eye-catching. Using mixed media, collage images, and symbols, you will create a personalized vision board during this three-hour session. All necessary materials and supplies will be provided, giving you everything you need to bring your vision to life. This includes collage elements, drawing tools, a board, adhesives, brushes, and plenty of encouragement to help you think big. 

This workshop aims to create a safe and inspiring environment where your imagination can flourish and your creativity can take flight.  

You are also encouraged to bring any personal materials or tools you might wish to incorporate.  

Regardless of what you aim to accomplish, a vision board can assist in achieving your goals—provided you actively engage with it. Its purpose is to help you remember what is truly significant, especially during times when you might lose sight of it.

*Supplies are included, but you are welcomed and encouraged to bring any materials or favorite tools you have on hand.

When: January 24th, 3-6pm
Where: Auric Gallery, 125 E Boulder Street, CSC 80903
Cost: $95

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.