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.

Saturday, April 18th from 1-5pm

$170

Thursday, April 16th, 5:30-7pm

The Vault Gallery at The Mining Exchange
8 S Nevada Ave, CSC 80903

Please Join Us! April 16th, 2026 from 5:30-7PM at the Mining Exchange.

Come enjoy some passed champagne and hors d'oeuvres while browsing beautiful works by Tara Kelley Cruz and Meghan Wilbar, on exhibit now at the Vault Gallery.

The Vault Gallery is located in the 2nd and 3rd stairwells of The Mining Exchange, located at 8 S. Nevada Avenue, CSC 80903.

Saturday, April 18th

3-4:30PM at Ross Studios
2712 Northgate Blvd. CSC 80921

Please join us for an afternoon at Ross Studios. Enjoy a beautiful collection of work of Landscapes by 10 Local Artists while enjoying a tasty beverage in Ross Studio's wonderful space!

NBCBC and Auric Gallery Present MOSS, a night of collaborative sound and performance art.

4pm: a movement performance by NBCBC Leadership Jasmine Dillavou, JD Sell, Caleb Butcher and Cymon Padilla

4:30: a collaborative work by Charles Stromberg and Jacqueline Moulton

RSVP Required to attend please use the link below to save your seat. The ticket is free but an optional donation at door will be available to support the artists.

WHEN:
May 9th at 4pm

WHERE:
Auric Gallery
125 E Boulder Street
CSC 80903

COST:
Suggested Donation

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.

Class will run Tuesday through Friday. We hope that you can join us!

WHEN:
June 16th-19th (Tuesday-Friday)
9am-12pm

WHO:
Elementary Aged Children

WHERE:
Auric Gallery
125 E Boulder Street
CSC 80903

COST:
$250 (includes supplies)

*Please pack water and snacks for your kiddos.

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 Slow 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.