Art Matters: Summer 2023

ART MATTERS

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Dear members and fr iends,

You probably know that The Art Center of Western Colorado offers a wide variety of programming which includes around thirty exhibitions a year, art classes for hundreds of people of all ages and abilities, concerts, plays, dance concerts, lectures, outreach programs, caring for an archive of hundreds of works of art which chronicle the history of art in Western Colorado, and on and on. TAC does a lot.

Making this happen is a small staff of seven full-time employees, around twenty-five part-time employees, many independent contractors and teachers, a Board of Trustees, an Art Center Foundation Board of Directors, and an army of volunteers – most notably, The Art Center Guild.

So why do all these people spend their time and energy making TAC the center of all things art in Western Colorado? Because the arts matter. Here are just a few ways the arts impact our lives:

The arts can be a powerful tool for social change. The arts enrich our lives by providing a way to express ourselves, to connect with others, and to make sense of the world around us, all while being a source of great joy and beauty.

The arts promote social cohesion by bringing people together from different backgrounds and cultures, helping us to understand and appreciate each other's perspectives. They educate, inspire, and teach us about history, culture, and the human experience. They also inspire us to be more creative, to think outside the box.

The arts bolster the local economy and are a major economic driver, supporting millions of jobs and generating billions of dollars in tax revenue each year in the United States. The arts attract tourists to our communities, which helps to boost our economy. The arts help to attract businesses to our communities, as they are seen as a sign of a vibrant and healthy community. And the arts also help to increase property values in our communities. Studies have shown that the arts can reduce stress, improve our mood, and even boost our immune system and that exposure to the arts can help to reduce aggression and violence.

The arts help us to learn and grow. The arts help us to develop our critical thinking skills, our problem-solving skills, and our creativity.

I’m proud of what we do because the arts enrich our lives in so many ways. And I appreciate you, TAC’s members, employees, trustees, volunteers, supporters, and patrons. You are the reason The Art Center of Western Colorado is a cultural icon in Western Colorado. You are why the arts are a vibrant part of our community.

Thank you,

Lee Borden, Executive Director

Our Mission: The Art Center of Western Colorado is a regional arts organization dedicated to enriching lives by promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the arts.

Board of Trustees

Dr. Michael Neste –President

David Price – Vice President

Anita Pisciotte – Secretary

Terri Chinn – Treasurer

Gisela Ferguson

Elizabeth Fogarty

Jennifer Foster

Jerry Gryglak

Ajay Gustafson

Lynne O'Connell

Sheri Ray

Mykan White

Cathy Zippert – Art Center Guild President

Art Center Staff

Lee Borden

Executive Director

Matt Jones

Curator, Programs & Exhibitions

Rachel Egelston

Director of Youth Education & Art for All

Terry Shepherd

Artist-in-Residence, Ceramics Director

Damien Sweet

Membership & Gift Gallery Coordinator

Haley Van Camp

Design and Communications Manager

Charley Gordon

Facilities Manager & Exhibition Preparator

Anna Walters

Accounting

Sarah Dishong Gift Gallery

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

Contact Us: 970-243-7337 | gjartcenter.org

Tuesdays are free to everyone thanks to a generous sponsorship by Home Loan & Nationwide Insurance

Operational funding provided in part by

This powerful painting by Paul Pletka is one of the pieces of art in the Art Center’s Permanent Collection that is under the auspices of the Art Center Foundation. In fact, the Foundation was set up about 30 years ago to ensure that this magnificent example of our Western culture would be enjoyed by our community in perpetuity. Would you like to ensure that our extraordinary collection of regional, Western, Asian, and Native American art continues to be shared with gallery visitors?

Our Art Center Foundation Endowment Fund is asking for

donations of principal in the form of grants and bequests to invest to provide a continuous source of funding to maintain all programs that the The Art Center offers. We would like to grow this endowment fund so that its earnings are a meaningful part of The Art Center's operating budget. There are many ways to accomplish this – through wills, beneficiary agreements, and outright grants.

Do you want more information? Contact Gayle Gerson (Art Center Foundation Board President) at gaylestarr48@gmail.com.

Paul Pletka, Nothing Lives Long Except the Earth and Mountains, detail

Thank you to all our supporters!

Gallery sponsors:

Atrium Gallery - Kate Denning

Kephart Gallery - Chuck and Kendra McDaniel

Gould Gallery - Chuck and Robbie Breaux

2023 Exhibit sponsors:

Dr. Michael Neste and Family Health West

Chuck and Kendra McDaniel

Dean and Mary Harris

Jennifer Foster and Patricia Dowell

Chuck and Patti Shear

Bill and Julie Milius

Patricia Feinberg

Circle of 100 & above:

Kenny & Faith Alevy

Judy and Don Allerheiligen

Kay and Lee Ambrose

Larry Andres

Mary Ellen Andrews

John and Diane Anglim

Marty and Dick Arnold

Judith & Steve Axthelm

Laura May Bacon

Dalton and Diana Barnett

Laurie Barnhill-Pfost

Betty and Joel Bechtel

Michael D. and Deborah L. Berry

Laura Bishop

Art and Marcia Blom

Miffie Blozvich

Hannah Bou-Matar

Timothy Brady

Jim & Judy Brock

Lynn Brownson

Mary Beth and Bernie Buescher

Shanna Burke

George and Judy Callison

Laura Carney

Pam & Malcolm Childers

Terri Chinn

Ron & Dixie Cloyd

Gaynell and Doug Colaric

John and June Colosimo

Janice Copeland

Kate Denning

Jennifer Foster

Cynthia Duff & Greg Tapp

Clare Dupont

Lynnda Ebright

Nancy Fallis

Rand E. Fay

Patricia Feinberg

Cindy Fenster

William Findlay

Mark and Debb Francis

Jeremy R Franklin

Gayle and George Gerson

Carolyn Gillett

Mary Grande

Jack Griggs

Mary and Dean Harris

Gary Hauschulz and Susan Metzger

Tim Heckel

Ellen Heffernan

Sherron Helms

Karoline and Samuel Henning

Ron Henry

Terri and Steve Hickman

Shelly Hyde and Nick Doutis

Doris and Bob Janowski

Carolyn Jayne

Rob and Lou Ann Jenkins

Leslie Randolph

Ken Johnson

Phil and Melissa Jones

Sandra L. June

Gregg and Kristine Kampf

Virginia Keller

Deborah Kennard

Pat Kephart

Loralee Kerr

Karen Lee and Dennis L. Kiefer

Ed and Suzanne Krebs

Rick and Kim Krueger

Carol and Don Leche

Ruth and Terry Leever

Barbara Leopoldt

Pam Lindsay

Luis & Maggie Lopez

Suzanne Love

Mark and Karen Madsen

Glenn and Debra Mallory

Bob and Kathy Martin

Maria Connie Martinez

Linda McBride

Martha and Roger McCoy

Terry McDaneld

Kendra and Chuck McDaniel

Jean McIntyre

Michael and Blakely Mechau

Bill & Julie Milius

Ellen Moore and Ellsworth LeBeau

Carole Moritz

Vera and Mel Mulder

Cindy Murray

Gloria Nedved

Clifford and Judy Neste

Bob Noble & Carolyn White

Amy Nuernberg & Owen O'Fallen

Lynne O'Connell & Tim Donovan

Carol Oglesby

Brian and Joyce Olson

Beverly O'Neil

Terri Owen

Elizabeth Owens

Frank and Katherine Payne

Katherine A Payne

Roberta Peterson

Sharyl & Bob Peterson

Anita Pisciotte

Joanie and Charlie Post

Brooks and Benson Powell

Tricia Powell

Peggy Pretti

Elise and Dan Prinster

Tony and Sally Prinster

Erle and Jacquie Reid

Paul Rhymer and Carolyn Thome

Gudrun Rice and Charles Kerr

Deborah and Joel Robinson

Cheryl Roy

Allison and Tim Sarmo

Dick and Sharon Scariano

Jon Schler

Herbert Schweikke

Patricia Severson

Chuck and Patti Shear

Terry and Suzi Shepherd

Stephen and Pirie Smith

R. and S. Sollenbarger

D. Randall Spydell and Debra A. Clark

Helen Stenmark

Linda Stout

LC Sugar

Pat Tucker

Barry & Gail Tuohig

Bonnie and Paul Van Camp

Sally Ann Verkamp

Rudy Vokoun

Susan and Alan Wallace

Mary Nyassa Watson

Georgie Weir

Cheryl Wenzinger

Cheryl and Dan Wenzinger

Del and Joe Wharton

George E. Wheeler

Lawrence Wild

Arlena Wood

Les and LeAnn Zetmeir

Art Center Guild

CONTEMPORARY: Biodiversity

Juried by Lily Cain

Sponsored by Dean & Mary Harris

May 16 – June 30

Reception Date: June 2

This national juried exhibition features artists working in 2D mediums such as paint, fiber, print, etc., with a focus on the biodiversity our world has to offer.

The juror for this exhibition is Lily Cain. Cain holds an MFA from the Royal College of Art, London. Her work is inspired by the beauty of botanicals and other natural forms. Her focus on the feminine and life-giving aspects of nature corresponds to the vibrancy of color and movement that can be seen in her compositions. The juxtaposition of realistic and abstract forms creates a harmony amongst the visual elements and sets the viewer at ease and reminds us to take in the beauty of the world we inhabit.

Lily Cain, Indian Paintbrush and Blanket

A

The Soil & Stone of Wonder

display of artworks

June 19 – July 29

by Lily Cain

Opening reception July 7

I have always believed my most valuable qualities have been fueled by an emotional understanding articulated through imagination and creative instincts. I was raised in a family centered in the arts –my mother, an artist and teacher; my father, a shipwright; my sister, a design strategist. Our love language is making.

Originally from San Diego, CA, I received my undergraduate degree in Printmaking and Painting from Sonoma State where I was technically trained in painting and drawing under Kurt Kemp. I went on to obtain my MFA from the Royal College

of Art in London, England, in Printmaking under the mentorship of Mark Hamstead, Jo Stockham, and James Dyson. I've settled down now on the Western Slope of Colorado.

I fi nd that I collect things I'm drawn to from memory or attraction that stems from life. There is a fantastical biodiversity that happens within the building blocks of my work, how the soil and stone of ideas connect to one another. Each of the insects, wildlife, colorful atmospheres, and negative spaces work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and

support an emotional psychology that is being crafted. I think currently there is too much emphasis put on exceptionalism and individualism in the arts. Always trying to promote how you are special, an individual style. I don't believe making is about that. It’s about learning and experiences – learning how to deconstruct the elements to fi nd connections. Everything has a behavior and

rhythm and energy to it. That’s what stimulates memories and focus. For instance, there is a rhythm to how the wind blows or how we slump in a chair (or on a rainbow), and if you could capture the essence of that sound or feeling and mimic it in the visualization – that is essentially the energy I strive for behind my making, my love language I want to share.

“There is a rhythm to how the wind blows or how we slump in a chair (or on a rainbow), and if you could capture the essence of that sound or feeling and mimic it in the visualization – that is essentially the energy I strive for behind my making, my love language I want to share.”

Lily Cain, Bearbow

CROSSROADS

An Exhibition of Artworks by Gerald Fritzler

May 2 – June 16

First Friday opening June 2

This very special exhibition titled "CROSSROADS" is a glimpse into my career and journey as an artist. For over four decades I have built a nationally known career as one of the country’s top watercolor artists. Today, I continue my artistic journey toward Abstract Expressionism. Years of work have informed and allowed me the complete freedom of the creative process along with the knowledge of color, composition, and design. Now, instead of painting a specific scene or subject, the painting itself takes over and arrives at its effect. I don't think about or plan the painting but instead let it come together based on my feeling. Abstraction to me is about the exciting emotional response of brushwork, color, and the surface texture created during the moment you express your feeling on the canvas.

My skill and love for the watercolor medium developed during my studies at the American Academy

of Art in Chicago, under the instruction of Irving Shapiro and Bill Parks. After completing my studies at the Academy, a move north to Milwaukee landed me an Illustrator’s position at an established art studio where I continued to hone my talent and skills on a commercial level. A few years later I left the commercial art field to pursue my goal as a full-time watercolor artist and paint the world as I responded to it. My watercolors are a slice of my life, a personal view of the natural beauty of the landscape and the world that I have experienced in my travels both at home and abroad.

Included in this exhibition are some privately collected watercolors that have not been seen in public, watercolor landscapes and European scenes, and a group of motorcycle-inspired works based from my riding travels and friendships over recent years. I hope you enjoy the exhibition.

STUDENT INSTRUCTOR

An Exhibition of The Art Center’s Students’ and Instructors’ Artworks

Sponsored by LTC. Jack Griggs

July 7- 28

Artwork drop-off: Monday, July 3, 10am-1pm

Artwork pick-up: Saturday, July 29, 10am-1pm

Calling all artists who have taken a class within the 20222023 course year. Now is the time to put your talents on display. This exhibition is open to all mediums and will include ceramics, drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and more.

Whatever the medium, you are encouraged to participate. Visit The Art Center’s website to register, and don’t forget to list your instructor’s name in the title of the work. We look forward to seeing your work in the galleries.

Robbie Breaux, Rockin' By, Baby

Let There Be Light

An Exhibition from The Art Center’s Permanent Collection

Sponsored by Bernie and Mary Beth Buescher

May 12 – June 30

First Friday opening June 2

This exhibition will feature a grouping of artworks sourced from The Art Center’s permanent collection that focuses exclusively and light and shadow. Chasing the light is a recurring theme in many artists’ creations and came to define entire genres work. This June you are invited

to enlighten your senses with the luminescent and brighten your day with the sublime. The works have been casually selected and curated out of the 500-plus works in our permanent collection. The combination of styles and mediums makes this display a unique and inspiring exhibition.

Alfred Nestler, Dune

Rust, Dust, Scrape, Scar

An Exhibition by the Rocky Mountain Collage Society

Sponsored by Kay & Lee Ambrose

May 12 - June 30

First Friday opening June 2

The Rocky Mountain Collage Society started in 2007 and is a group of artists from around Colorado who provide education about collage and encourage the understanding of collage as a fine art form. The title of the show – Rust, Dust, Scrape and Scar –not only reflects techniques used in collage, but also impressions derived from what comes from internal or external responses to rust, dust, scrape, and scar.

Our annual membership enables members to partake in organized

shows throughout the year and attend workshops at a discounted price. We have quarterly meetings with a variety of activities from demos to mini workshops and critiques. Membership is $30 dollars. To become a member contact Sylvia Wilhelm at sbwdesigns@gmail.com.

Join us Saturday, May 13, for World Collage Day! Artists from the Rocky Mountain Collage Society will be giving demonstrations in conjunction with this exhibition. See you there!

Deborah Robinson, Rust Magnified

Mark your calendars!

Opening Concert of Music in the Grapevines:

STRAY GRASS

Tuesday, May 23, 7pm Two Rivers Winery

Additional Concerts:

EXIT 42

Tuesday, June 20

WILD FLIGHT

Tuesday, July 18

STILL HOUSE STRING BAND

Tuesday, August 15

STRAY GRASS

Wednesday, September 6

For tickets and additional concert information, visit artcenterguild.org

Sponsored by

Upcoming 2023 Art Center Art Excursion Tours

Please visit gjartcenter.org/events for more information

Note: Prices and dates are approximate and might change depending on demand, availability, and unforeseen opportunities.

May 16-20

Native Art of Highway 66 Journey with The Art Center on this fantastic road with stops in Taos, Santa Fe, Acoma, Gallup, and Winslow with a side trip to visit historic trading posts on the Navajo Reservation.

Members Only: $1,250 per person. An additional $250 for single occupancy lodging. Includes admission, tips, transportation, and lodging.

May 18

Unaweep Canyon, Gateway Canyon Resort and Car Museum

Ferdinand Hayden compared Unaweep Canyon to Yosemite. It is easy to see why. We drive the Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic Byway to Gateway Canyons Resort and share stories ranging from horse thieves to ghost towns to testing for atomic blasts. Once at the Gateway Canyon Resort, we will eat at the Paradox Café and then tour the Gateway Auto Museum, one of the world’s premier collections of American automobiles.

Members Only: $120 per person. Includes admission, transportation, and lunch at Gatewood Canyon Resort.

May 20-21

Denver Art Scene

A visit to Meow Wolf Denver,

an evening at the theatre–either mystery theatre “Murder on a Harley” or CATS the Musical. Overnight stay at The Art Hotel, and a visit to the Denver Art Museum exhibition “Near East and Far West.” With Zebulon Miracle and Art Center Curator, Matt Jones.

Members Only: $875 per person. An additional $100 for single occupancy lodging. Includes admission, tips, transportation, and lodging.

June 1-2

Rock Art of San Rafael and NineMile Canyon

Two-day, one-night trip to view the rock art of San Rafael and Nine-Mile Canyon in Utah, with Historian Zebulon Miracle.

Members Only: $675 per person. An additional $60 for single occupancy. Includes admission, tips, transportation, permits, and lodging.

August 17

Historic Crystal Valley: Carbondale, Redstone, Marble

A day trip to see the sights and history of Marble and Redstone with Dr. Peter Booth.

Members Only: $95 per person. Includes admission, tips, transportation, and permits.

Paint the Town Fabulous Fifties the

an art center benefit

May 6, 2023

Fine Art Auctions to support the art center themed cocktails, entertainment & More

Doors open at 5pm Tickets $30 for one, $50 for

two

A unique experience every week

Ages 5-13

Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

$115 member / $140 non-member per week, per child

Need-based scholarships available

Classes are broken down by age: 5-7 and 8-12. Classes are designed to challenge and teach to the ability of the students in that class. Please dress appropriately for messy art (including shoes).

Don’t forget to bring a snack and a water bottle!

Summer Art Camp gives children the opportunity to explore art in all its forms and encourages those students to explore their own creativity.

Summer Art Camp is taught by both professional and certified art teachers. A reception is held at the end of each week, and families and friends are invited into The Art Center to see the work that the campers have accomplished during the week.

This year’s Summer Art Camp collaborative community project is “What Is My Story” and will run throughout June to allow campers to build friendships and a feeling of contributing to something bigger than themselves. The “What Is My Story” project will be displayed in the July Student/Instructor Exhibit.

May 30-June 2: Artist Toolbox

$93 member / $115 non-member (4 days only, skipping May 29)

June 5-9: Let’s get crazy and serious with our art (STEAM)

June 12-16: Discovering Other Worlds

June 19-23: Legos Meets the Art World

June 26-30: Animal Week Returns

July 5-7: Once Upon Time

$69 member / $84 non-member (3 days only, skipping July 3-4)

July 10-14: Great Outdoors

July 17-21: Cartoons and Characters; Exploring the Imaginative World of Surrealism

July 24-28: Messy Week

July 31- Aug 4: Appreciating Art from Different Cultures

August 7-11: Sorcerer Art Apprentice

For full descriptions of each week, visit gjartcenter.org

School’s Out Art Days

Ages 5-12

8:30am-4:30pm

Tuition per day per child: $35 member / $40 non-member

All materials provided

Experience an entire day of in-depth art exploration! Projects range from drawing, painting, and sculpture to process art and more through hands-on learning. Each day includes open-ended creative exploration with art instruction. Children enjoy learning, exploring, observing, and creating in an inclusive and inspiring environment. Students are asked to bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle.

May 24: Explore Art and Crafts – soft sculpture, tie-dye bandannas, mixed media collage, playing with color with paint and colored pencils, charcoal.

May 25: Children will learn an appreciation for the incredible state of Hawaii. Projects: paper lei, Koru painting, miniature surfboards, paper ocean batiks, watercolor koi fish and sandcastle keeper. Will have sampling of a Hawaiian dish.

May 26: Art is not just drawing, painting, and sculpture: Music, using improv to create a skit, literature/storytelling, dance movement, and printmaking.

Summer Teen Workshop

Lindsey Weaver

Monday – Friday, June 19-23

12:30-4:30pm

Tuition per day per child: $70 member / $75 non-member

Need-based scholarships available; all materials provided

Calling all comic book, manga, and cartoon drawing lovers who are eager to express themselves creatively and have FUN in the process! In these engaging and inspiring comic, cartoon, and manga drawing art class, learn to express yourself creatively while tapping into your inner artist! Learn the fundamental techniques of drawing comics, cartoons, and manga while unlocking your unique artistic voice and personal expression. Explore and discover tips, tools, and techniques necessary for drawing comics, manga, and cartoons. Students will learn to bring their characters and ideas to life by learning about the basics of cartooning and storytelling through sequential pictures.

Watch our website, gjartcenter.org, for future teen workshops.

Plein Air Workshops

Philip Carlton

$200 member / $245 non-member (per workshop)

Workshop 1 – Saturday, May 20

Workshop 2 – Saturday, June 3

Workshop 3 – Saturday, June 10

Explore the outdoors with one or all three plein air workshops offered by Master Landscape Painter Philip Carlton. Students will meet on location, discuss the process of choosing the dynamic composition and be guided through their paintings with onsite demonstrations and first-class instruction. Philips’s fun and enthusiastic personality makes for an enjoyable painting experience. Classes will meet 8am-12pm and all locations will be within walking distance of parking. Remember to bring a bottle of water and snacks. See you in the great outdoors.

Locations will be provided via email prior to each workshop.

Philip Carlton, Kingsview, Late Night, detail

The Art of the Still

Matthew Jones

$250 member / $295 non-member

Saturday, June 17 – Sunday, June 18, 10am-4pm

This two-day workshop facilitated by The Art Center’s curator, Matthew Jones, brings to life techniques from Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer. Students will be lead through a systematic approach to painting that will reinforce foundational skills associated with observational art. Through exploring still life, students will learn the essentials of composition, perspective, lighting, color theory, and modeling techniques that give classical works their unique look.

A lecture on the foundational ideas and values of the enlightenment period will accompany the workshop to orient students toward an approach to painting that is the underpinning of classical rendering.

Art Uncorked Art of the 19th & 20th centuries

Matthew Jones

Wednesdays 6 -7pm, May 31 – July 26

$100 member / $145 non-member

Enjoy drinks with The Art Center's curator while learning about the fascinating history of art in the 19th and 20th centuries. This course focuses on the intellectual roots of esoteric movements and their influence on the formation of Modern Art. Though Modern Art has developed in distinct directions since its inception, a study of its historical development sheds light on it as an artistic practice today.

Matthew

Fundamentals in Wheelthrowing

Beginner/Intermediate

$242 member / $287 non-member

Ashtonn Means

Mondays 6:30-9:30pm, June 5 – July 31

Tuesdays 1-4pm, May 30 – August 1, skipping July 4th

Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel

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. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.

Instructor email: potterybyashtonn@gmail.com

Fundamentals in Wheelthrowing

Beginner/Intermediate

$242 member / $287 non-member

Mary Kain

Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm, June 1 – July 27

Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel

This course is for both beginner and intermediate students. Beginners focus on simple forms (mugs with handles, and bowls), glazes, and glazing techniques. Intermediate students receive instruction on techniques they want to hone, such as lidded vessels, plates, or stacked forms. Instruction will be tailored towards the students' interests. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.

Gary Andrews

Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, May 30–August 1, skipping July 4

Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel

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. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time. Instructor email: garyartc@gmail.com

Terry Shepherd

Thursdays 1-4pm, June 1 – July 27

Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel, notebook

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 hand-building 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 9th week of class. Students will engage in constructive critique and challenge themselves in order to improve their skill level. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.

Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org

Intermediate Wheelthrowing

Terry Shepherd

Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, May 31 – July 26

$242 member / $287 non-member

Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel, notebook

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 such as 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. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.

Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org

Advanced Wheelthrowing

Terry Shepherd

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, May 31 – July 26

$242 member / $287 non-member

Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel, notebook

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, as well as alternative firing processes. Students engage in constructive critique and challenge themselves in order to improve their skill level. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.

Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org

Beginning Figure Sculpture

Beginner/Intermediate

Carole Langan

Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm, June 2 – July 28

$242 member / $287 non-member

Come find the secrets of making sculpture easy! Have you loved looking at sculptures and figurines but thought, “I wonder how they did that?” This is the class that answers your questions! From making a little figure for your home or a gift, to creating your personal masterpiece, the simple 1-2-3 approach of this new sculpting class can take you there.

There will be demos on solid, slab, and coil construction, as well as an emphasis on armature possibilities and options on finishing your pieces. Whether you have previously worked in clay and want to grow your skills, or you are brand new to clay and want a class with lots of info and assistance, this is the class for you!

Whimsical Forms

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced

Ron Cloyd

Wednesdays 1-4pm, May 31 – July 26

$242 member / $287 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 instructor-guided projects, or immediately begin sculpting from your own ideas. Some tools are available, but students are encouraged to bring their own as well. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.

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.)

Ron Cloyd

FARM Class

Off-site at Means Pottery, Fruita Arts Recreation Marketplace

158 S Park Square

Fruita, CO

8-week course

Pottery Throwdown

Beginning/Intermediate Wheelthrowing

Erin Stephens-Marner

Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:30pm

May 24 – July 12

$200

Newbie or oldie, come explore wheelthrowing and discover your inner potter! This course will focus on functional pottery and is for beginners or those who would like to brush up on the basics of throwing. The course will be an overview of functional ceramics and will cover shaping clay on the wheel, learning to trim and pulling handles, along with some surface design and glazing techniques. There will be a demo in each class.

Instructor email: juxtamama@gmail.com

We will have open studio hours outside of class for students to finish work that was produced during class time and continue work on their current projects.

Supplies required for all Means Pottery classes at FARM: 1 bag of cone 10 clay, a basic tool kit, a towel/apron. We will have clay available for purchase as well as a studio clay that is mixed in-house. We will have some studio tools available, but it is best to purchase your own tool kit. Some of the ones we recommend are listed below (both are available on Amazon):

- U.S. Art Supply 26-piece Pottery & Clay Sculpting Tool Sets with Canvas Cases

- Kemper 9 Pc Pottery Tool Set w/Fettling Knive for Ceramic, Polymer Clay #ATPTK

For additional FARM classes, visit byallmeansarts.com

Erin Stephens-Marner

The Nitty Gritty

Summer registration opens Tuesday, April 25

Students must register by Thursday, May 25, 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, TuesdaySaturday 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 $29.75 plus tax.

Need-based scholarships are available. Visit our website’s scholarships page for more information!

We love early registration!