Magazine of the Western Colorado Center for the Arts Volume 4, Issue 3 Summer 2019
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Director’s Letter
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About The Art Center
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Development
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Art Center Benefit
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Exhibitions Contemporary Figure 2019 Remembering Our Roots Dreaming in Color Annual Student/Instructor Exhibition
Events Music in the Grapevines Summer Concert Series
Youth & Teen Education Teen Programs Youth Programs
Adult Education
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How To Enroll
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Extras
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Workshops 2D Classes Ceramics
On The Cover: Nick Stamas, Afi from Teikrom Art Matters Summer 2019 gjartcenter.org
CONTENTS
Art Matters
WELCOME
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Coming soon—more opportunities to see your Art Center’s permanent collection! In 1989 Dr. Arch Gould made a challenge to The Art Center: He would donate 30 Navajo rugs from his collection ($100,000 value) to The Art Center’s permanent collection. He also pledged $100,000 to help build a new gallery (the Gould Gallery) if The Art Center could raise another $100,000 to expand the facility, and $100,000 to maintain the facility and the collection. Dave Davis, who was executive director at the time, said, “If we get this rug collection, we’re going to have people from all over the country coming to The Art Center. It’s one of the most prestigious collections in the country.” The Gould Challenge Committee was formed and was chaired by Herb Bacon of United Bank and Representative Tim Foster. Honorary co-chairs were Representative Ben Nighthorse Campbell and artist Paul Pletka. The committee was made up of community members including Peggy Foster and Max Krey, and many others. The committee successfully raised the matching funds thanks to gifts from local businesses, individuals, and civic groups (including a sizable gift from The Grand Junction Lions Club), and the Gould Gallery was dedicated in January of 1991. The original purpose of the Gould Gallery was to predominantly display artwork and rugs from The Art Center’s permanent collection, which includes Native American weavings, as well as a large collection of 2-D and 3-D artwork. But over the years, the needs of The Art Center changed, and the Gould Gallery became one of four general purpose galleries showing a wide array of exhibitions from local, national, and international artists. Only occasionally was it used to display our permanent collection. The Art Center’s remarkable permanent collection has remained stowed securely and safely away in our archives. Now and then a few pieces are brought out and displayed, but for the most part it remains unseen. Please understand, it is not a lack of desire to display the collection that has kept it locked away for so long. It’s a lack of space! We’re very proud of the permanent collection and would love to share it with everyone, all the time. But, The Art Center essentially ran out of space decades ago. We have four gallery spaces. But one of them is a glorified hallway. Another is a combination gallery, classroom/workshop space, and live theatre/concert/lecture venue. And since we mount over twenty exhibitions each year, we’ve had to maximize our gallery usage as much as possible. We’ve been trying for some time to configure our schedule in such a way that we can display more of the collection, more often. We found that it’s not currently possible to dedicate the Gould Gallery to the permanent collection full-time. We have some exhibitions each year that require either all four galleries, or the Gould gallery specifically. We are excited to announce that as of this year, The Gould Gallery will be dedicated to exhibitions of our permanent collection for as many as nine months of each year. Details about upcoming permanent collection exhibitions will be coming soon. There’s some remarkable work in the permanent collection. And now we’re going to be able to share that work with Art Center members, and the community, on a more regular basis!
Lee Borden, Executive Director
Board of Trustees
Art Center Staff
Lancer Livermont – President Jeremy R Franklin – 1st Vice President Ronya Anna – 2nd Vice President Chris Briardy – Treasurer Anita Pisciotte – Secretary Kay Ambrose Kirk Granum Jack Griggs Kari Henning Kendra McDaniel Dr. Michael Neste Mykan White Cathy Zippert
Lee Borden
Executive Director
Jennifer Clark
Director of Development
Matt Jones
Curator, Programs & Exhibitions
Rachel Egelston
Youth & Special Needs Education Director
Terry Shepherd
Artist-in-Residence, Ceramics Director
Keith Brewer
Membership & Gift Gallery Coordinator
Haley Van Camp
Design and Communications Manager
Milo Cameron
Facilities Manager
Art Center Hours
9am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday Admission $3 (free to members and children under 12) There is no charge to visit the Gift Gallery
Tuesdays are free to everyone thanks to a generous sponsorship by Home Loan & Nationwide Insurance
Operational funding provided in part by
ABOUT US
Our Mission: The Art Center is a community arts organization dedicated to improving quality of life by promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and related arts through studio art instruction, educational programs for children and adults, exhibitions, and the acquisition, care and display of a permanent art collection.
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DEVELOPMENT
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From the Desk of the Development Director Hello Friends, Happy Spring! It’s hard to believe the first quarter of 2019 is behind us already. Time moves very quickly here at The Art Center because there is so much going on day after day. Last August, I was hired as the organization’s first-ever director of development. I am often asked, “What exactly do you do?” That’s a fair question, so I thought I would take a moment to spell out what fund development looks like here at The Art Center. In its simplest terms, I am charged with searching for, and securing, the funding it takes to support all aspects of our operations. Specifically, external funding supports our exhibitions, youth and special needs programs, special events, capital improvements, and general operating needs. Research is done to identify potential funders that are a “fit,” meaning their funding priorities and areas of interest align with out initiatives. These funders are solicited via grant proposals and face-to-face meetings. In addition to the ask, fund development is all about strategic targeted marketing, relationship building, and crafting powerful messaging that encourages and yields investment. Our external resources come from a variety of sources that include local businesses, corporate and family foundations, and a host of wonderful individual donors committed to supporting us through annual financial contributions. Recently, The Art Center received funding from corporate foundations including Rocky Mountain Health Foundation and Kinder Morgan Foundation. Their investments have a direct impact on our community through their support of Artability: Arts for All and Spring Art Week. The Bacon Family Foundation has awarded significant funding for our capital improvement needs, while corporate institutions such as Alpine Bank, Family Health West, and Home Loan are shining examples of businesses supporting The Art Center and other local nonprofits through sponsorship. The challenge to raise funds year after year is significant, and our operating budget is a hefty one—half a million dollars each year. Federal funding for the arts has decreased and competition for donor dollars is at an all-time high. While we do meet a portion of our revenue needs through our fee-forservice classes and activities, we must secure the remaining funds necessary to operate. It is the combination of individual, business, corporate, and foundation support that makes it possible to provide our offerings. There are so many ways to support The Art Center—through membership, class registrations, youth programs, or buying fine art! In fact, our annual fine art fundraiser benefit is right around the corner. After 20 years of holding our annual fine art auction fundraising event, we are mixing it up this year. On Saturday, May 4, we will be hosting our Paint the Town: An Art Center Benefit – and All That Jazz, a fine art auction and roaring 20s prohibitionera party. This year’s event will include live entertainment and performances, bathtub gin and bourbon cocktails, era-themed appetizers, speakeasy decor, and more. For tickets, go online or give us a call to be sure you don’t miss out on a fantastic benefit. Jennifer Clark
EXHIBITIONS ART CENTER BENEFIT
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An Art Center Benefit
Saturday, May 4, 2019 Doors open at 5pm Tickets: $30 for one, $50 for two
Preview on First Friday, May 3, 6:30-9pm
This annual event is held to raise funds and show community support for our organization and the arts. • • • • •
Musical Vaudeville performances Fine Art & Silent Auctions Bathtub gin & Bourbon cocktails Cook County Jail Photo Booth A chance to bid on trips to see Hamilton in New York, to visit Tuscany for a culinary experience, and more!
Generously sponsored by: Media sponsors:
EXHIBITIONS
CONTEMPORARY 2019
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May 14 – June 22 Opening Reception June 7, 6:30-9pm Ron Hicks, Juror Samuel Reeves, Suicidal Runs
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~ Plutarch Faces, forms, movement, and life find their way onto The Art Center’s walls in this exhibition focusing on the portrayal of the figure. Join The Art Center on June 7 for the Biennial Contemporary Exhibition, juried by nationally recognized artist and former Art Center exhibitor Ron Hicks. Hicks' appreciation and knowledge of a wide array of figurative works varying in style, medium, and portrayal of the subject matter are evident in his selection. Of over 450 submitted works, 61 were selected for this exhibition showcasing 43 artists from across the nation. Photography, realism, impressionism, oil paintings, and abstract works will be represented. Hicks' work can be described as the seamless fusion between abstraction and realism reminiscent of academic impressionist paintings of the 19th century, yet communicating strong contemporary content. The rendering of figures in their moments of intimacy seem frozen in time, giving the viewer a stolen glimpse of romantic encounters, which are often overlooked. His poetic brush strokes marrying the layers of crisp colors and muted grey tones enhance the dramatic atmospheres in the scenes.
EXHIBITIONS
"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks."
EXHIBITIONS
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Ruth Moss, Untitled
The Founders Collection July 5-28 Opening Reception July 5, 6:30-9pm The Art Center is pleased to have on display works from its permanent collection. The founders established this organization to facilitate a growing need to create, display, and engage in creative dialogue through their united and shared passion for the arts. Since its inception, the organization has blossomed into a fullfunctioning center for the arts.
In this exhibition featuring works from the founders, we celebrate those who made The Art Center a reality. Members will have the opportunity to see the works of the passionate and committed individuals who were fundamental in establishing this organization through their painted landscapes, bronze reliefs and the printed works they left behind. Their memory, vision, and collective mission live on through their legacy, and we honor their works and commitment to the arts in the Grand Valley.
EXHIBITIONS
Remembering our Roots
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EXHIBITIONS
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Dreaming in Color
Pastel Society Biennial May 15 – June 22 Opening Reception June 7, 6:30-9pm This show is open to all members of the Master Circle Medallion from the Pastel Society of Colorado.The diversity International Association of Pastel of pastel as a medium offers a wide Societies, along with many other range of aesthetics. national accolades. Huber’s technique The members in " Color! What this exhibition will when painting gives demonstrate the the pastels an oila deep and expressive qualities like quality, diverse mysterious of this medium in its from the traditional language of way of working with full range. pastels. His work dreams." Judge Gary Huber depicts landscapes ~ Paul Gauguin from a wide array will award over $750 of locations from in cash prizes for this exhibition. Gary is a renowned pastel the west coast, western landscapes, to artist from Wyoming who is a Master back east. Huber is currently focusing Signature member of the Pastel Society on works that express the concepts of of Colorado and a recipient of the light and atmosphere.
Beverly O'Neil, Family Legacy, detail
July 5- 28 Opening Reception July 5, 6:30-9pm Artwork Drop-off: Saturday, June 29, 10am-2pm Artwork Pick-up: Monday, July 29, 10am-2pm Join us on July 5th to illuminate the halls of The Art Center with artwork from our beloved students and instructors. This is a time for us to embrace the act of learning, artistic development, and technical growth. The exhibition is open to all styles, mediums, ages, and abilities. Instructors and students who have participated in a class or workshop throughout the past year are encouraged to exhibit their works.
The Art Center is proud to honor our educational programs with this exhibit. The exhibition will feature artwork from our children’s programs, adult programs, and Artability programs. This exhibition allows The Art Center to present to the community the ignited passion for the arts that resides in our students and instructors.
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." ~ William Butler Yeats
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." ~ Henry Ford
EXHIBITIONS
Annual Student/Instructor Exhibition
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EVENTS
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Ticket Price $15 per person, all ages Tuesday, May 21 7:00 pm – Stray Grass Tuesday, June 18 7:00 pm – Katie Walters & Friends Tuesday, July 16 7:00 pm – The Scones Tuesday, August 20 7:00 pm – Bryan Savage Tuesday, September 10 7:00 PM – Soul Habit Concerts take place outdoors at the beautiful Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway, Redlands, CO. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music and relaxation in the shadows of the Colorado National Monument. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. Please, no other adult beverages permitted. All proceeds benefit The Art Center (Western Colorado Center for the Arts) For more information call (970)243-7337 ext.2 or email sjroberts1@earthlink.net CONCERTS ARE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY ANB BANK
Monday – Friday, 12:30-4:30pm Tuition: $55 member / $67 non-member per week, per student Need-based scholarships available All materials provided Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle! June 10-14: Animation Ages 15-18
An introduction to the concept of 4D and Motion Design and the idea of the 12 Principles of Animation. Make paper zoetropes and paper phenakistoscopes that will be built from patterns and then be animated. Learn how to create stop-animation.
June 24-28: Drawing Ages 15-18
An introduction to drawing from life. Learn how to draw things as you see them realistically, proportionally and in perspective, and how to apply these skills to your interests. Become equipped to draw from your imagination.
July 8-12: Painting Ages 16-18
Learn about color and how to paint using gouache and acrylic! An introduction to color theory alongside the process of painting from sketch to finished project.
July 15-19: Sculpture Ages 13-15
Discover how to create 3-Dimensional form. Explore using different materials to create a sculptural piece.
July 29-Aug 2: Cartoon Art, Manga, and Comic Books Ages 13-17
Bring your characters and ideas to life by learning about the basics of cartooning and storytelling through sequential pictures.
TEEN
Summer Teen Workshops 2019
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YOUTH
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Summer Art Camp Ages 5-13 Tuition per day per child: $22 member / $27 non-member All materials provided Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle! Week 1, June 3-7: I Heart the Outdoors (Camp will meet at the Botanical Gardens Wednesday, June 5) Explore the natural world to find eco-friendly inspiration. Students will work with clay, pastels, and pencil. We will create mandala rock paintings, handmade paper, natural dyes, and flower and leaf pressings. Students will discover the works of Andy Goldsworthy and Alice Aycock. We will study conservation groups, including the Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and Oceana to develop projects.
Week 2, June 10-14: Unlikely Art Tools and Materials The class will explore combining familiar and unfamiliar art materials! Students will make classic art with unusual tools from forks to sticks and more. Also included in this class is paper bead making, bottle fish, Capri Sun bags and shoe painting. From mixing colors to making flubber, children will gain a deeper confidence in experimentation and art making.
Week 3, June 17-21: What's the Story How do you use art to create a character, become a character, or record a moment in your own personal story? Come explore artistic methods for creating characters, developing illustrations, creating storyboards and comics, mask making, and more! Develop you own character. Learn the process of sketch note taking which aids in the retention of academics. Come ready to bring your stories and ideas to life! Visiting guest artist will be Sharyl Peterson from Spellbinders.
Week 4, June 24-28: Imagination Workshop Students will learn to paint, draw, and sculpt from their imagination. It may be beautiful, funny, or even a little spooky. Clay, papier-machĂŠ, recycled art, watercolor, pencils, markers, and mixed media will be some of the projects covered. This week we will focus on creating art from what we visualize in our imagination. Visiting guest artist will be Gayle Gerson, mixed media artist.
Week 5, July 1-5, skipping July 4: Open Studio and Process Art (Four days; $88 member / $108 non-member) This four-day week will allow students to investigate their creativity by using assorted 2- to 3-dimensional art materials and supplies. Students will be allowed to follow their passion and interests.
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Students will work with clay, creating different possibilities of making potpourri dishes and candlesticks. Discover the art of yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques. Students will engage in writing journals, creating scented sachets, making their own potpourri, learning about tessellation, and more.
Week 7, July 15-19: Art-estra Students will explore a variety of visual art materials as they create their own instruments and learn to play them. Students will create a ceramic mosaic and a batik. Visiting guest artist will be Rachel Davis from Opera Performance Society.
Week 8, July 22-26: STEAM and Functional Art Discover why educators put Art in STEM. Projects will include Jackson Pollock “egg drop,” newspaper shoe challenge, morphing drawing, erupting paint, rainbow paper, and more. Students will create functional clay pieces and learn to weave and sew. Visiting guest artist will be Robbie Breaux, ceramic artist.
Week 9, July 29-Aug 2: Art from Around the World and from History Students will discover art making from different regions. Projects will include gyotaku, Sumi-e, Kabuki masks and God’s eyes. African mud and sugar skulls, as well as India folk art, Guatemalan worry dolls, Kente cloth, and more will be included. Visiting guest artist will be Masayo Weaver, Japanese Koto expert.
Week 10, Aug 5-9: Hemberger Sustainable Architecture Imagine a building that uses very little energy, generates what power it needs, and fits in with its surroundings, then imagine how this building helps the people that live, work, or play in it. Students will bring this building to the drawing board and then construct it out of various materials. Students will learn techniques in drawing and creating perspective while using colored pencils and markers. Visiting guest artist will be Ed Madaris, master carpenter. All youth classes address the Colorado Model Content Standard for visual arts. Content standards used in class will be provided upon request. Students and parents are assured of a unique classroom and project experience whether it be in fall, holiday, winter, spring, or summer sessions.
YOUTH
Week 6, July 8-12: Art Can be Relaxing
WORKSHOPS
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Ned Axthelm
Paint Sketching?
Improve brush handling, color mixing, and simplification of details by executing quick sketches in your chosen paint medium. This focused, intentional practice will free you from artistic inhibitions and open new possibilities for your art-making. Take your painting to the next level through discussion, demonstration, and hands-on exercises. Artists working at any level will benefit from the personal instruction and multiple paint sketching sessions each day in this workshop. Some painting experience is recommended.
MY WORK IS ABOUT. . . Writing the Artist Statement Lily Cain Saturday & Sunday, June 1-2, 1-4:30pm $123 member / $148 non-member Supply list available
The Artist Statement is the bridge to the content of your practice. Learn how to write and talk freely and confidently about your work in this 2-day workshop. We will be going over how to write an Artist Bio, refine a competitive Artist Statement, and open your practice up to more confidence. Artist Statements can feel intimidating, but you should not be intimidated! No one knows your work better than yourself. Having an amazing Artist Statement sets you apart in an overcrowded competitive market. This is a step to becoming more successful as a Professional Artist and Maker.
Shibori – Stitching to Dye Julia Crocetto Saturday, June 29, 9am-4pm $145 member / $180 non-member Supply list available Using needle and thread, learn to manipulate cloth to create detailed patterns. Starting with traditional Japanese stitching techniques for making repeated patterns and pictorial imagery, learn to modify stitches to create your own unique expressions. The stitch-resist method is ideal for indigo vat dyeing; we will investigate the effects of blue on white as well as over-dyeing colored cloth. $10 per person materials fee (dye and related supplies will be provided, as well as some cloth samples; participants will need to provide cloth and basic tools.)
WORKSHOPS
Ned Axthelm Saturday & Sunday, July 27-28, 10am-4pm $280 member / $315 non-member Supply list available
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Portraits in Charcoal Chris Troutman Sunday, September 8, 9am-1pm $125 member / $160 non-member Supply list available Registration deadline: August 8 This half-day portrait workshop will focus on basic use of drawing materials, charcoal and charcoal pencil, as well as methods for drawing accurately, such as measuring and observing basic anatomy. The workshop will introduce the drawing materials during a demonstration, which will show how to sequence the use of charcoal and measuring, as well as the final goals of the drawing by reinforcing helpful vocabulary. Following the demonstration, problemsolving and further application of demo topics will be reviewed through one-on-one interaction, culminating with a brief group critique. Chris Troutman
Linoleum Relief Printing Erin Holscher Almazan Saturday, August 3, 9am-4pm $245 member / $280 non-member Supply list available Learn the step-by-step process of linoleum relief printmaking. Workshop instructor Erin Holscher Almazan will walk participants through her approach to creating linoleum cuts, from planning and drawing an image for a block to finding a desired mark-making approach through various cutting techniques. Workshop participants will each create a small block to be cut and printed by hand.
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Erin Holscher-Almazan
CLASSES
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Painting 1
Introduction to Painting and Materials Lily Cain Thursdays 5-8pm, June 6 – August 1, skipping July 4 $120 member / $145 non-member Supply list available This class is an introduction to the dynamics of painting and color theory through gouache. Do you find watercolors intimidating because of their delicacy? Do you love acrylics but they dry too fast? Meet gouache, your new best friend. Gouache is water-based and, like watercolor, uses water to become translucent but can be opaque like acrylic, and is very forgiving. Each week we will build a still life with different textures and colors that challenge our sense of depth and dimension. All levels welcome.
Drawing 1 Rebecca Woods Wednesdays 6-9pm, June 5 - July 31 $140 member / $165 non-member Supply list available Develop your observational drawing skills through individual instruction and hands-on exercises in drawing still lifes, interior spaces, and urban landscapes. This class explores basic one-, two-, and three-point perspective used in drawing, as well as using sighting and a "basic unit" for proportions. This class is for artists wishing to improve their observation skills through proportion and perspective. This is not a drafting class, but rather a way for artists to develop problem-solving strategies for when they encounter these common problems in their work.
Rebecca Woods
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We got it going on, on Wednesdays Lectures, Tutorials, Workshops – Oh My! 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm Free and open to the public Come get your creative juices flowing! On the 1st Wednesday of every month, CMU Alumni of Art and Design will host the night’s activities. Whether it's lectures, tutorials, or instructional workshops, there is always something new. CMU Night is held from 6:30 to 8:30pm and is free to the public. Visit The Art Center's Facebook page to find out what's happening each month.
Drop-in Figure Drawing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 6-9pm $10 member / $15 non-member If you’re a CMU student, flash your CMU ID and receive an instant discount!
On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month, The Art Center offers drop-in figure drawing sessions from 6 to 9pm. Come relax and unwind while you draw without the pressure or obligation of the classroom. We currently have 4 models on rotation offering both themed and nude figure drawing sessions. Visit Art Center Figure Drawing on meetup.com to view each week's theme and any other updates.
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Fundamentals in Clay Beginner/Intermediate $223 member / $263 non-member Robbie Breaux Mondays 6:30-9:30pm, June 3 – July 29 This course is for both beginner and intermediate students. Beginners focus on simple forms (bowls and mugs with handles), glazes, and glazing techniques. Intermediate students receive instruction on techniques they want to hone, such as lidded vessels, plates, or stacked forms. Throughout the session, students are introduced to different surface designs to enhance one’s work. Instruction will be tailored towards the students' interests! Instructor email: chuckrobbiebreaux@gmail.com
Ashtonn Means Tuesdays 1-4pm, June 4 – July 30 This course is designed for both beginning and intermediate students. The projects and demonstrations will be geared toward the skill level and interest of each student. Throughout this course students will learn techniques for wheel-throwing and glaze application, while forming a strong understanding of materials and firing practices associated with the medium. We will discuss in detail, during demonstrations and projects, the design principles for functional pottery, the fundamentals of form and form alteration, as well as aesthetic surface design techniques. Beginners will be encouraged to focus on bowls, cups, and mugs as a method for gaining comfortability with the materials. Intermediate students can continue to explore these basic forms or stretch their abilities with more complex forms and techniques.
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Escape into the world of clay. Students learn the basics of hand-building, then dive into the skills needed to throw fundamental forms which have been used through the ages. At times Gary will provide pre-thrown pots for students to practice glazing. Come relax and tap into your right brain.
Bob Jappe Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm, June 6 – August 1, skipping July 4 $200 member / $240 non-member Give your wheel-throwing skills another perspective. This course offers students of varying abilities the opportunity to explore and improve their command of the clay medium. The class will focus largely on specific vessels students would like to create during the session with instruction designed to broaden their range of clay techniques, problem-solving, and best practices. Sharing of design ideas, texture enhancement, and glazing techniques will be robust throughout the session. Command the fundamentals, learn new techniques, and begin to develop your individual style as a potter.
Terry Shepherd Thursdays 1-4pm, June 6 – August 1, skipping July 4 $200 member / $240 non-member This course is for entry level beginners and intermediate students with some previous experience in throwing and hand-building. Students will focus on the fundamentals of technique in throwing forms and explore handbuilding skills and surface design including decorative slip techniques and a wide variety of surface design approaches. Instruction in glaze application and material properties of glaze elements and firing process will be studied. Basic vessel forms for mugs, bowls, pitchers, oil bottles, and other forms will be studied in detail. Instruction is tuned to the individual to help students develop confidence in exploring the boundless and curious potential of clay and ceramic process in their pursuit of creative expression! Students will make work for a Raku firing scheduled for the 7th week of class and will engage in constructive critique to challenge themselves to improve their skill level. Notebook and basic pottery tool kit are required. All sessions of Fundamentals include Raku, a fun and quick firing technique.
CERAMICS
Gary Andrews Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, June 4 – July 30
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All Levels Hand-building Nina Williams Mondays 1-4pm, June 3 – July 29 $223 member / $263 non-member
Not all beautiful ceramic work is thrown on a wheel! Students will join together slabs of clay, forming exquisite pieces using a variety of techniques and surface patterns. This course will focus primarily on decorative and ornamental work. In addition to slab-building, there will also be coiling and extrusion projects throughout the class. Nina Williams
Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, June 5– July 31 $223 member / $263 non-member Take this course if you are confident when it comes to wedging and centering, can throw a 6-8" cylinder using 2-3lbs of clay, and have experience with basic hand tools and slab rollers. Techniques like altered throwing are introduced. Come with an open mind, ready to engage in constructive critique and explore and develop a more in-depth approach to ceramics. Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
Advanced Ceramics
Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, June 5 – July 31 $223 member / $263 non-member Take this course if you meet the requirements for intermediate ceramics, have confidence when it comes to throwing a 10-14" cylinder using 5-10lbs of clay, and have a desire and willingness to acquire a deeper understanding of the material properties of different clays (such as cone 10 stoneware and porcelain) and glazes, and alternative firing processes. Students engage in constructive critique and challenge themselves in order to improve their skill level. Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
Sculpting in Clay
Ron Cloyd Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm, June 7 – August 2 $223 member / $263 non-member Whether you are a novice or seasoned clay artist, this course is one that will help you transform your visions into finished fired forms. With a focus toward whimsy and humor, Ron’s sculpture class will consist of demos and discussions about project inspiration (“where did you come up with that idea?”), use of tools, clay manipulation, firing, and finishing. You will be able to work through instructorguided projects, or immediately begin sculpting from your own ideas. Some tools are available, but students are encouraged to bring their own as well. Instructor email: roncloyd@gmail.com
Included in every ceramics tuition is one, 25-lb. bag of clay and 3000 cu. in. of glaze firing (firing fee after 3000 cu. in. is 2 cents/cu. in.)
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The Nitty Gritty Summer registration opens Tuesday, May 7 Students must register three days before the start of a class to secure a spot.
Registration: Registration can be
completed online at gjartcenter.org, over the phone, or in person at The Art Center. For phone registration, call 970-243-7337, x. 2. To register in person, stop by during gallery hours, Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm.
Payment: Payment can be made by
American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, check, or cash. Class space will not be reserved without full payment. Please be aware that classes require a minimum number of students and are subject to cancellation. The best way to ensure that the class you are interested in does not get canceled is to register early, and don’t forget to urge a friend to sign up!
Cancellation Policy: To cancel a class or workshop registration, notify The Art Center at least 14 days before the start of the class or workshop. If given the required 14-day notice, The Art Center will issue class credit in full or will refund your payment minus the registration fee ($15 for adults and $5 for children). No refunds or class credit will be issued for cancellations
made within 14 days of the start of the class or workshop. If you register for a class or workshop within the 14-day period, you will receive no refund or class credit for cancellation. Sorry, no refunds or class credits for no-shows. This registration policy helps instructors plan and prepare for upcoming classes, ensuring you receive ample notice if a class has insufficient registration.
Art Supplies: Supply lists for each
class are available on our website. Unless otherwise specified, the student is responsible for purchasing art supplies. Some supplies are available at The Art Center Gift Gallery. Tuition for ceramics classes includes one, 25-lb. bag of clay and 3000 cu. in. of glaze firing (firing fee after 3000 cu. in. is 2 cents/cu. in.) Ceramics students will need a pottery tool kit, not covered by tuition and available from The Art Center Gift Gallery for $20.99 plus tax. Need-based scholarships are available. Visit our website’s scholarships page for more information!
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Image Transfer On March 6th Emmi Hall-Farris, co-president of the CMU Alumni of Art and Design Chapter, led a hands-on demonstration covering techniques and methods dealing with image transfers. Emmi has a bachelor’s degree in Design from Colorado Mesa University and works as an instructor for the arts at WCCC. Her engaging personality and comfort with the techniques made learning easy. After demonstrations, students selected high-quality images and prepared them for transfer onto a variety of substrates including canvas, aluminum, and wood. The CMU Alumni of Art and Design events are free to the public and meet the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30pm at The Art Center.
A Word from the Wise I try to educate people about materialism through my work. I try to show them real visual luxury. ~ Jeff Koons Jeff Koons’ work is widely disputed within the arts community. His highly polished and tightly rendered conceptual works have incited much debate concerning the legitimacy of his creations. Koons’ approach of commissioning talented artisans to handle all the hands-on components of the creative process leave many feeling cheated. However, his insights, leadership, and financial backing have led to works of substantial influence and scale. Though his works generally deal with materialism, the real challenge his work poses to the arts community is the question of authenticity and authorship. Who should receive the credit for the creation of a masterpiece—those who conceive or those who create?
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