ART MAT TERS
Magazine of The Art Center of Western Colorado Volume 5, Issue 5 Holiday 2020
First Fridays Studio Colorado Presented by: Sponsored by:
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Art Matters
Director’s Letter About The Art Center Announcements Exhibitions Faces of Cannabis It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud, World Brush & Palette
Events Art Center Benefit: Paint the Town Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair
Youth & Teen Education Youth Programs Youth & Teen
Extras Art Hacks Adult Education 2D Classes Workshops Ceramics How to Enroll
On The Cover: Nichole Montanez, Fly Teapot Art Matters Holiday 2020 gjartcenter.org
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I am a supporter of and advocate for the arts. I’m sure that’s no big surprise. And I imagine, since you’re reading this publication, chances are you are an arts supporter, too. But, just what do we mean when we say, “the arts?” Do we mean visual art? Fine art? Performing arts? Painting, sculpture, ceramics, theatre, dance, classical music, opera, and literature? What about pop music, fi lm, and T.V.? Absolutely. These are all driven by the arts and by artists. Art is all around us, everywhere we look all day long. The sleek beautiful lines of the fancy phones we’re tethered to were designed by artists. The cars we drive, the logo on your athletic shoes, the characters of the video game you’re obsessed with, the pop or country or whatever music you listen to, the jingle advertising an amazing new detergent, the script to the T.V. series you binged all weekend … all created by people. By artists. Back in 2009, The Art Center’s curator at the time, Camille Silverman, presented an exhibition called “How They Made It,” featuring local architect Lancer Livermont, CMU theatrical scenic designer and scene painter David M Cox, and lead character designer for Blizzard Software, Paul Warzecha. Architect, theatrical stage painter, video game designer. Each one a talented artist and each one either living in Grand Junction, or having grown up and studied here. Three different industries, three different backgrounds, and all influenced and driven by a love for the arts, in one form or another. When you support the arts, you’re supporting more than the fine arts industry itself, you’re supporting almost all industries. By supporting the arts, you’re bolstering our economy. The Art Center of Western Colorado’s mission is dedicated to making life better for everyone on the Western Slope by promoting the arts. That mission takes on many forms. From exhibitions by artists with vastly different backgrounds and lifestyles to lectures, theatre, music and dance concerts, classes, and much more. Whether it’s through giving visitors insight into new worlds of art, inspiring someone to go into the arts, or actually helping to educate someone in one art form or another, The Art Center works hard to promote the arts in all its forms, in order to make life richer for everyone. We truly believe that art is for everyone. And we believe that the arts not only make lives fuller and more beautiful, but that the arts touch every person in ways they don’t even realize. The arts drive economic growth every single day, and most of us don’t even realize it. Arts organizations are suffering right now, just like many other industries. But arts organizations are often overlooked during difficult times, in favor of nonprofits that focus on human services. That’s understandable. But as the end of the year approaches, and you begin making plans for end-of-year giving, please remember that the arts, in all its forms, is, at its core, a human service. The Art Center can use your support, and we truly value your gifts, more than we can say.
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WELCOME
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
Art Center Staff
Lee Borden Jeremy R Franklin - President Executive Director st Ronya Anna - 1 Vice President Matt Jones Dr. Michael Neste - 2nd Vice President Curator, Programs & Exhibitions Terri Chinn - Treasurer Rachel Egelston Anita Pisciotte - Secretary Youth & Special Needs Education Director Joseph Gonzales Terry Shepherd Jack Griggs Artist-in-Residence, Ceramics Director Kari Henning Keith Brewer Pavia Justinian Membership & Gift Gallery Coordinator Kendra McDaniel Haley Van Camp Karen Moore Design and Communications Manager Lynne O’Connell Charley Gordon Facilities Manager Sheri Ray Mykan White Cathy Zippert – Art Center Guild President Michael Davis - ex-officio WCCA Endowment Foundation
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
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BE A HERO
While at The Art Center, be a hero and please: Do not visit The Art Center if you or anyone in your household is ill or has been ill recently Wash those
hands frequently
Wear a protective cloth face-covering
Maintain a minimum six-foot distance between yourself and others not in your party
Follow posted occupancy limits for each gallery/ classroom
Do not shake hands or engage in unnecessary physical contact with others Use provided hand sanitizer when entering the building 6 | ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to our major supporters! Gallery sponsors: Gould Gallery - Chuck & Robbie Breaux Studio Colorado - Dr. Michael Neste & Family Health West North Gallery - Your Name Here Atrium Gallery - Dr. Tonya Wren
Exhibition 2020-2021 sponsors: McBride Family Foundation Chuck and Kendra McDaniel Chuck and Robbie Breaux Dean and Mary Harris
Friend, Supporter, Champion, and Title Supporters: The Art Center Guild Kay and Lee Ambrose Robert Armstrong Judy Axthelm Chuck and Robbie Breaux Lynn Brownson Gaynell Colaric Patricia Feinberg Jeremy R Franklin Harry Griff Jack Griggs
Dean & Mary Harris Ken Johnson Pat Kephart Max Krey Bob & Kathy Martin Chuck & Kendra McDaniel Jean McIntyre Don Meyers Bill Milius Carole Moritz Dr. Michael Neste Lynne O'Connell
Brian and Joyce Olson Sharyl & Bob Peterson Peggy Pretti Sue Samuelson Jim Sebela Judy Vanderleest Del and Joe Wharton Carolyn White Wilson Family Larry Wild Dr. Tonya Wren
Colorado Creative Industries Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture Grand Junction Junior Service League Home Loan & Investment McBride Family Foundation Rocky Mountain Health Foundation Western Colorado Center for the Arts Endowment Foundation William & Mai Robinson Charitable Trust
If you haven't already, become a supporter of The Art Center by joining us at the $100 level or higher! More information on all membership and supporter levels is available on our website at gjartcenter.org. ANNOUNCEMENTS | 7
Faces of C annabis Nichole Montanez October 2 – November 14 View reception details on The Art Center website Gaze into the eyes of youthful faces wanting to tell their stories in this exhibition brought to you by photographer Nichole Montanez. Montanez captures the casual expressions of children at play, careless and joyful, all the while living with lifealtering circumstances such as epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, and other debilitating conditions. The figures, some cast in deep chiaroscuro, record innocence of smiling faces, courageously navigating through tragic obstacles. In addition to their bravery, these children have something in common – they all have been impacted by growing advancements in the field of medical marijuana (CBD). This topic is close to
Montanez’s heart, as she is the aunt of a young girl with Dravet syndrome whose seizures have improved with the use of medical marijuana. Montanez started this project with the hope of enlightening individuals about the benefits of medical marijuana by sharing the photographs and stories of each child. Montanez states on her website, “My goal is to open eyes in an attempt to change hearts, minds, and possibly legislation.” The American Academy of Pediatrics only supports medical marijuana for children with "lifelimiting or severely debilitating conditions and for whom current therapies are inadequate."
"My goal is to open eyes in an attempt to change hearts, minds, and possibly legislation."
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Nichole Montanez, Caden
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It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud, World Gallery sponsored by Chuck and Robbie Breaux October 2 – November 16 View reception details on The Art Center website It’s a muddy world for these mud slingers, mud daubers, and hairy potters. Explore ceramic art that’s hot from the kiln and into your hands. This exhibition brings together artists from across the Western Slope in both functional and sculptural ceramics at various levels of ability.
has shown itself to be one of the region’s leading organizations committed to the growth and betterment of ceramic arts in western Colorado. The GJCAG facilitates community involvement through clay by exhibitions, group meetings, workshops, and creating comradery within the ceramic community.
Grand Junction Clay Arts Guild was founded in 2001 by a small Interested in becoming a member? group of local ceramic artists. In Contact GJCAG president, Ron its 19 years of existence this group Cloyd, at roncloyd@gmail.com.
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Paul Tholl
Ron Cloyd
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Sharon Hutchings, The Cat and the Lamp
Brush & Palette
Juror Ajay Gustafson Gallery sponsored by Dr. Michael Neste / Family Health West October 2 – November 14 View reception details on The Art Center website The 73rd annual Brush and Palette exhibition will feature artwork by amateur, emerging, and professional artists. The juror for this exhibition is Ajay Gustafson. Gustafson’s current body of work brings together patterned surfaces and delicately painted objects and figures. There is a fusion between the patterned background and translucent glazing techniques. She has a broad range of technical expertise with a variety of painting styles. Gustafson draws inspiration from her own family, the duality of femininity and masculinity, and the simplicity of still life forms. Gustafson utilizes a reduced color palette and brings objects
Ajay Gustafson, Becoming
into the foreground with thicker applications of paint. Subtle translucent glazes help the objects to stand off the flat surface of textured backgrounds. The suggestion of threedimensionality is further achieved through precisely formed shadows cascading across the painting's focal point or implying a depth of space residing in the background. There is a juxtaposition with the flatness of the background and the dimensionality of forms in the foreground. This clash of classical and contemporary techniques brings together a broad range of artistic styles indicative of the kinds of artistic fusions used by artists working today.
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aint the Town Take Two! An Art Center Benefit
Saturday, September 26
Live & Silent Auctions • Mixology Lesson • Art Lesson • and more! 6-7 PM: Pre-show Party via Zoom
7-8 PM: Live Benefit Auction via Handbid Livestream 8-9 PM: After Party via Zoom
General Tickets: $30 for one, $50 for two
VIP Tickets: $50 for one, $80 for two
available at 970-243-7337 ext. 2 or events.handbid.com/auctions/paint-the-town-take-two 14 | EVENTS
Generously sponsored by:
Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair Friday, November 20, 6-8:30pm Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22, 9am-4pm
We are currently making plans to hold our Annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair this year, but are proceeding with caution. As the date for the Art & Craft Fair approaches, we will work with Mesa County Public Health Department to make sure that the Fair is as safe as possible for both vendors and shoppers. Rest assured, the safety of you and our vendors will be our number one priority. As we get closer to the event, look for updates on our website. Every year, The Art Center holds its annual Holiday Art and Craft Fair on the weekend before Thanksgiving. There are gifts for all ages and all budgets. Nothing stays in a home longer than a handmade clay bowl, a handcrafted wooden wine stopper, or a hand-painted silk throw. They are unique and will be handed down for generations. This event is the second largest annual fundraiser for The Art Center and is great for artists, giftgivers, and gift-receivers alike. Everybody wins big for the holidays.
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COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS for Y O U T H & T E E N S
• All staff and visitors will be wearing protective cloth face-coverings. • Classroom space will be sanitized every 2 hours, and there will be frequent hand-washing sessions. • Students will be issued a private box of materials to use during their time at The Art Center. • Classroom seating will be in 6-foot increments. • Students will have their temperature checked with a no-touch forehead thermometer during morning drop-off. • Any student with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be sent home. • All staff will adhere to same temperature monitoring as students.
After-School Program: Art Making Ages 5-13 Rachel Egelston and guest artists Fridays 4:30-6pm Tuition per session: $30 member / $ 37 non-member Discover drawing, painting, sculpture, and everything in between. Students will learn foundational skills of visual art and design and will develop their own artistic voice while building their critical thinking skills. Extend your student’s learning beyond the classroom with this afterschool program. These ongoing sessions offer an evolving curriculum. Session 1 Nov 6-20: Just in time for Halloween! Maman Spider Sculpture, working with clay, create your own Edvard Munch “Scream” painting. Session 2 Dec 4-18: Seasonal pastel painting, secret homemade gifts to give, and more. 16 | YOUTH
Home School Program: Wonderful World of Art Ages 5-13 Rachel Egelston Thursdays 1-2:30pm, Oct 22 – Dec 17, skipping Nov 26 $105 member/$155 non-member All materials provided; need-based scholarships available Welcome to the wonderful world of art. Join in the fun and learning while we discover some of the different fields that make up the art world. Students will experiment with different mediums, and develop art appreciation by developing their observation skills and critical thinking while expanding their art vocabulary. Students will learn art principles while expanding their imagination, expressing themselves artistically through every changing curriculum. Mediums covered are clay, fresco painting, colored pencil, watercolor, oil pastel, charcoal, acrylic, and mixed media.
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School’s Out Day Camp Ages 5-13 8:30am-4:30pm October 12 & 13; November 30 Tuition per day per child: $25 member / $30 non-member All materials provided Monday, Oct 12: Imaginary Worlds – Consider the possibility of alternate worlds, dreamscapes, and imaginary landscapes where adventure occurs and imagination takes over. Students will use a variety of 2D and 3D materials. Tuesday, Oct 13: All About Me – Self-portrait sculptures, cartooning, large Picasso faces, how to draw a face, happy/sad watercolor books. Monday, Nov 30: Winter Art Project, how to create with oil pastels and watercolors, Decalcomania printing. School's Out Day Camp and Fall Break Day Camp sponsored by:
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Artwork by camp students
Fall Break Day Camp Ages 5-13 8:30am-4:30pm, November 23-25 Tuition per day per child: $25 member / $30 non-member All materials provided Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Monday, Nov 23: Art and craft: Fall luminaries, watercolor and ink shadow trees, printing with nature. Tuesday, Nov 24: Let’s get crazy! We will create art in unusual ways by using fly swatters, marbles, pendulums, painting, and more. Wednesday, Nov 25: Construction: Group Lego™ sculpture, make paper horse that walks, paper mosaic, twirling parrot.
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Artwork by Holiday Art Camp students
Holiday Break Day Camp Ages 5-13 8:30am-4:30pm Tuition per day per child: $25 member / $30 non-member All materials provided Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Monday, Dec 21: It Is the Season of Giving: Students will create a large sculpture using food cans. These cans will be donated to the homeless shelter following deconstruction. We will also create greeting cards by printmaking, and there will be secret gift making. Tuesday, Dec 22: Winter is Here: Painting with frozen paint, salt and watercolor snowflakes, winter chalk drawing, process art. Wednesday, Dec 23: Holiday Traditions around the World: Come join art making from holiday traditions around the world. Monday, Dec 28: STEAM: (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) projects. Tuesday, Dec 29: Get your Cavemen Skills On: Sand painting, T-rex sculpture, draw the “Croods,” prehistoric art lesson. Wednesday, Dec 30: Art Sampler: Pencil, watercolor, marker, pastel, and mixed media. Thursday, Dec 31: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Art Center: We will make Chinese drums and party hats, create our own “firework” explosion with paint, and celebrate with refreshments. Monday, Jan 4: Inspired by Our Western Colorado Backyard: Drawing animals, sand painting, landscapes, sunset collage and more. Tuesday, Jan 5: Get your Game On: Super hero selfies, ”Pokeman art,” create your own puzzle, printmaking Emojis. Holiday Break Day Camp sponsored by:
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Teen Workshops 12-4pm Tuition per day: $25 member / $30 non-member All materials provided The following workshops are designed just for teens and present a variety of ways to approach art. Students learn different techniques and develop their own personal style. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Ages 13-15: Drawing is the foundation of the visual arts, and anyone can learn to draw. This workshop takes a contemporary and individualized approach to the basics of drawing and offers "out-of-the-box" approaches to tackle fundamental drawing issues. Learn to render realistically using line and contour, shape and form, light and shadow, space and depth, and proportion and perspective. Get acquainted with a range of drawing materials to translate perceptions onto paper and learn the principles of composition. Wednesday, Dec. 23 Ages 13-15: Want to learn more about the world of anime/manga? Then you’ve found the right place! Students will learn about comic book-style drawing, particularly the Japanese practice of manga. This workshop will cover dynamic perspective to classic anime facial features. Effective techniques for drawing and constructing storylines will be taught, and students will begin to master their own unique style of comic art. Have fun and join the crowd of anime/manga lovers! Tuesday, Dec. 29 Ages 16-18: Portfolio Development: This workshop supports students as they develop strong habits toward creative decision-making. In this one-day workshop of intensive collaboration with the instructor, students will learn how to strengthen their techniques. Each student will end the day with at least one strong piece of artwork and an artist’s statement. If you don’t see a class that fills your schedule and needs, a class may created for at least 6 participants, contingent on studio/instructor availability. Contact Rachel Egelston at regelston@gjartcenter.org or 970-243-7337x7.
Scouts Many of our classes fulfill the requirement for badges at all levels, or we can create one. Contact Rachel Egelston at regelston@gjartcenter.org or 970-243-7337x7 for more information.
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ART IN MOTION
Art Project in a Box: Clay, Collage, Watercolor, and Chia-me boxes available
Here is a chance to get your creative juices flowing! The Art Center of Western Colorado understands the challenges that are here during these uncertain times, so we would like to give you different opportunities to be creative. An Art in Motion box will give you a hands-on fun opportunity to create a piece of art! Whether you’re a total beginner or you have worked with the materials before, the supplies and lesson plans in these art boxes are designed to encourage, support, and enhance your experience. The Art In Motion boxes are geared to all ages from 5 to 105. Boxes are available to order online or by calling 970-243-7337 ext 2. After your purchase is made, we will deliver the Art in Motion box to your front porch (no contact), or you can pick it up at The Art Center, Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm. Please allow 48 hours after your purchase for us to process and get your box ready for pickup.
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. Classes are taught by art teachers and teaching artists. COVID-19 Precautions on page 16
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COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS in
RED DOOR & STUDIO COLORADO We are working hard to ensure your safety as we continue classes in Red Door and Studio Colorado. Below are the things we will do for you: • Tables (and students) are limited to 5 at a time. Chairs are 6 feet apart. • We will supply gloves for those who want them. To ensure we are all safe, we need your help with the following: • EVERYONE must wear a mask at all times while in the classrooms. • Procedures will be in place to clean tools and environment between use. We will update this list as new information is received. Our primary focus is your safety.
Creating a Series in Mixed Media Gayle Gerson Intermediate/Advanced Mondays 1pm-4pm, October 26- December 14 $127 member / $163 non-member Are you ready to get serious about doing a series of artworks with a common thread? Participants will write journaling pages and then transform their ideas and images into a series of mixed media artwork exploring a common theme of their choosing. This weekly workshop is designed for artists who have had some mixed media experience. 26 | CLASSES
Experiments in Mixed Media Gayle Gerson Intermediate/Advanced Wednesdays 9am-12pm, October 28 – December 16 $127 member / $163 non-member Gayle Gerson is teaching a workshop-like class to give artists of all skill levels practice in working with experimental painting and collaging techniques to create beautiful compositions, both representational and abstract. Students will be able to devote plenty of time to each of 4 or 5 artworks, creating a pleasing image that releases the sparkle of the artist’s personality. At the beginning of each class, Gayle will present a “mini-workshop” to build compositional skills and strengthen the “creative habit.” Art journaling and drawing sessions will also be part of this dynamic class.
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Modern Art
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Art History (Online) Art Center Curator Matthew Jones Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm, October 28 – December 16 $80 member / $125 non-member An in-depth look at the works and lives of the most popular artists from the Modern Art movement. Discover the events that led explosive changes in style, ultimately transforming the culture and artistic identity of the West.
Sculpting with Daphna Instructor Daphna Russell; assisted by Ron Cloyd Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 9am-4pm with 1-hour lunch break; $185 member / $200 non-member Each section begins with a demo by Daphna. Advanced and professionals may use time to participate or work on their own while listening. The clay used will be Soldate, a clay which has many firing possibilities – low, medium, and high temperatures. On Sunday, we will discuss the firing techniques for each piece. Critiques will be offered through the process. All work will remain at The Art Center following the workshop and will be bisque-fired. Bring your own tools and or use Daphna's and Ron's. Please mark the tools you bring. Wear old clothes. Bring questions. Bring your lunch or go out. Be prepared to have fun! Take giant steps! 28 | CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Let’s Talk Mugs Zoom Workshop (Online) Ashtonn Means Saturday, November 14, 1-4pm $50 member / $85 non-member Join ceramic artist Ashtonn Means in this demonstration-only Zoombased workshop exploring mugs. This workshop will provide a glimpse into Ashtonn’s daily studio practice as she creates a mug from start to finish. This workshop will take you through the process of throwing the form; altering, attaching handles, surface treatments and slip-trailing. Students will be able to interact with Ashtonn and each other using the Zoom platform, allowing for discussions and questions throughout the demonstration. This workshop is for students of all levels. Course Requirements: Students will need to have access to a computer or smartphone with internet, a webcam, and microphone. Students will need to access Zoom to attend the workshop. Feel free to contact Ashtonn with any questions: potterybyashtonn@gmail.com
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COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS in
THE CERAMICS STUDIO We are working hard to ensure your safety as we continue classes in the ceramics studio. Below are the things we will do for you: • Wheels (and students) are limited to 5 at a time. Wheels are 6 feet apart. • We will have adequate paper towels in case you don’t want to use a towel. • All wheels, handles, doorknobs, and tables will be cleaned between classes. • We will supply gloves for those who want them. To ensure we are all safe, we need your help with the following: • EVERYONE must wear a mask at all times while in the studio. • Aprons and towels are available, but we ask that you choose one and “make it your own” for now. Please take aprons and towels home and clean them there. • Procedures will be in place to clean tools, sponges, and bats between use. • Signups for Open Studio will be conducted through SignUp Genius. You will receive an email with a link when classes start.
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We will update this list as new information is received. Our primary focus is your safety.
Fundamentals in Wheelthrowing Beginner/Intermediate $200 member / $240 non-member All sessions of Fundamentals require a basic pottery toolkit and include Raku, a fun and quick firing technique.
Robbie Breaux Tuesdays 1-4pm, October 27- December 15 Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm, October 22 - December 17, skipping November 26 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. 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
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Fundamentals in Wheelthrowing Gary Andrews Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, October 27 – December 15 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.
Terry Shepherd Thursdays 1-4pm, October 22 – December 17, skipping November 26 Notebook required 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 8th week of class. Students will engage in constructive critique and challenge themselves in order to improve their skill level. Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
Ashtonn Means Mondays 6:30-9:30pm, October 26 – December 14 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. 32 | CERAMICS
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All Levels Hand-building Robbie Breaux Mondays 1-4pm, October 26 – December 14 $200 member / $240 non-member Use slabs of clay to make beautiful artwork. We’ll focus on functional ware – mugs, casseroles, bowls, etc. Various hand-building techniques, surface treatments, and glazing will also be discussed. Students with prior knowledge in clay will have freedom to work on personal projects. Instructor email: chuckrobbiebreaux@gmail.com
Intermediate Wheelthrowing Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, October 28 – December 16 $200 member / $240 non-member Notebook required 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. Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
Advanced Wheelthrowing Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, October 28 – December 16 $200 member / $240 non-member Notebook required 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. Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
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The Nitty Gritty Holiday registration opens Tuesday, Sept. 22
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, TuesdaySaturday 9am-4pm.
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 Payment: Payment can be made upcoming classes, ensuring you by American Express, Visa, receive ample notice if a class has Mastercard, Discover, check, insufficient registration. or cash. Class space will not be reserved without full payment. Art Supplies: Supply lists for each Please be aware that classes require class are available on our website. a minimum number of students Unless otherwise specified, and are subject to cancellation. the student is responsible for The best way to ensure that the purchasing art supplies. Some class you are interested in does not supplies are available at The Art get canceled is to register early, Center Gift Gallery. and don’t forget to urge a friend to sign up! Tuition for ceramics classes includes one, 25-lb. bag of clay Cancellation Policy: To cancel and 3000 cu. in. of glaze firing a class or workshop registration, (firing fee after 3000 cu. in. is 2 notify The Art Center at least cents/cu. in.) Ceramics students 14 days before the start of the will need a pottery tool kit, not class or workshop. If given the covered by tuition and available required 14-day notice, The Art from The Art Center Gift Gallery Center will issue class credit in for $20.99 plus tax. full or will refund your payment minus the registration fee ($15 Need-based scholarships are for adults and $5 for children). available. Visit our website’s No refunds or class credit will scholarships page for more be issued for cancellations made information!
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