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All of these things have been made possible through the hard work of volunteers and staff and through the generous financial support of individuals and businesses.
First Fridays are back in all their glory, and we’re thrilled. They’re always the highlight of our month and a great way to start the weekend. Please join us for a First Friday soon.
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WELCOME
Lee Borden, Executive Director
So many individuals and businesses gave generously to help with our capital improvements; it was truly overwhelming.
It’s been an eventful year for The Art Center. After navigating the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, 2022 has been dedicated to trying to find new paths as we get back to something close to normal.
One of our most momentous accomplishments this year was the opening of the Jac Kephart Gallery. The beautiful new gallery marks the first major expansion of The Art Center in thirty years. Along with that expansion have been several improvements and renovations like new carpet in The Gould Gallery and the installation of a fire mitigation sprinkler system; this will make the building safer for students and visitors. We’re making much-needed repairs in other areas such as many sections of our roof which have needed attention for some time.
But there’s always more to be done, and more need for your support. Our programs and operations need your support as well. The Art Center does charge for classes, memberships, facility rentals, etc. But in order to keep those prices low enough for our community members and groups to be able to afford them, we rely on your support to help pay the bills. Without your ongoing support, this seventy-year-old institution would not be able to function. So, please consider making a donation to help keep your Art Center a vibrant part of our community. Any amount helps, and no donation is too small. And please believe me when I say that we truly appreciate your support. None of us are working or volunteering here to get rich. We’re here because we believe that the arts are vital to the human condition. I think your support shows that you feel the same.
Classes are back up to pre-pandemic registration limits. In fact, Summer Art Camp sold out early, almost as soon as we opened registration, and our other children’s and adult classes have been selling out almost as fast. The Art Center Guild’s summer concert series, “Music in the Grapevines,” was back in full swing and offered five amazing concerts which broke previous records raising money to support The Art Center. We’ve started working with local performers like The Theatre Project to present live theatre, dance, music, and more.
Happy Autumn!
An anonymous donation of $300,000 to build the Kephart gallery was the impetus for our Fund Development Committee to take on the herculean task of raising more than $500,000 more that has made it possible to bring The Art Center building up to code and begin the work of beautifying the exterior as well.
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“Although his verbal skills have continued to improve through the years, art continues to be one of his favorite forms of communication.”
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– Jill, Daniel’s mother
“When we moved to Grand Junction 16 years ago, services outside of school were very limited. But Daniel's sister attended art workshops at The Art Center and met Rachel Egelston. That is how we found out about Art Center classes for all abilities.” Daniel started taking classes in the Artability program in 2009 and has been coming ever since. “His art ability continued to progress through his relationship with The Art Center and with the help of a fabulous art teacher at Central High Danielschool.”hasbeen
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“Daniel was diagnosed with Autism at three years old. He was non-verbal at the time and would get very frustrated with his inability to communicate. While speech therapy was a daily event and his language skills were slowly developing, it quickly became apparent that art was his favorite form of communication – he loves to create!
working on a mural at The Art Center for two years. “The Art Center has always been a ‘happy place’ for Daniel; he has always felt welcomed. He looks forward to coming to The Art Center every week to work on his mural. The mural at The Art Center really shows a lot about Daniel – his ability to draw freehand is incredible.
“In addition to the mural he created at The Art Center, he was asked by the librarian at West Middle School to paint a mural for the library.
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CLAY ROCKS!
Interested in becoming a member of the Grand Junction Clay Arts Guild? Contact Grand Junction Clay Arts Guild President, Ron Cloyd, at roncloyd@gmail.com.
was established in 2001 by a group of local ceramic artists. This dynamic group brings together some of the most talented ceramic artists from the Western Slope in both functional and sculptural ceramics. Their ongoing mission is community sharing and encouragement to advance the level and appreciation within the clay world. In its many years of support, the guild has shown itself to be one of the region’s leading organizations toward the growth and betterment of the arts within Western Colorado.
for an exhibition of ceramic art presented by the Grand Junction Clay Arts Guild. Works within this exhibition will range from high-fired to mid-rangefired, raku-fired, saggar-fired, and more. Each artist has developed their individual techniques, firings, surface design, and styles for their work. Wander through the Gould Gallery to see the variety of work produced by ceramic artists in Western Colorado. In conjunction with the exhibition, GJCAG will have a mug sale with 100% of the proceeds from this sale donated to
An Exhibition of Ceramic Art from The Clay Arts Guild
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Clay as an artistic material has been utilized by humans for thousands of years. From the Venus of Willendorf to the vessels of the Jomon period, people have explored their creativity through this unique medium. Its use throughout our society varies among sculptural, functional, and industrial purposes. The ceramic artist creates forms and aesthetic decorations through a variety of applications. The aesthetic objects that are created enhance our experiences of the world and range from the mundane to the aweJoininspiring.us
October 7 – November 4
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GJCAG has monthly meetings at the Mesa County Public Library or at a local artist’s studio. Contact Ron to receive an invitation to the next meeting and details about becoming a member of this active clay organization.
An Exhibition of Paintings by Philip Carlton
Carlton has shown his work on both the east and west coasts, received first-place honors in multiple plein air competitions, and has been featured in Plein Air Magazine.
Since his transition from midwestern city life to rural living on the Colorado Plateau, Carlton's time behind the easel has increasingly been spent in search of the kind of color and depth that can only be found in the great expanses of the American West. He feels most artistically at home in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming, as well the deserts of Utah and Arizona.
evolve, his paintings still carry with them the same soul of his early plein air work. They have always served as a visual journal of his life and travels, and as such tell a story which can vary wildly between both the classically grand and the uncomfortably gritty locales that he explores.
His artistic philosophy centers on the belief that painting is just as much about process as it is about product. Consequently, all of his work is started and finished on location, often over multiple days as light and conditions dictate. For Carlton, painting “en plein air” is its own form of expression and is not just a stepping stone towards creating larger works or a means by which to study an environment; creation in nature is at the core of his artistic practice.
Philip Carlton
Although his chosen subject matter may change with the season and his visual style continues to
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EXHIBITIONS
October 7 – November 4
Philip Alexander Carlton is a selftaught plein air painter who takes delight in the endless challenge of observational painting. Although his foray into outdoor painting began in the urban midwest, his artistic passion for scale and atmosphere left him painting extensively throughout the western United States before settling in Fruita, Colorado.
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Philip Carlton, Viridian Dreams
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October 7 – November 4
Unconformities Crocetto,
An Exploration in Layers and Time Fiber Art by Julia Crocetto
This body of work was inspired by the unconformities and peculiar formations of the Colorado Plateau, reflections on geologic time vs. human time, experiences of socio-political turmoil, the forces at work in shaping them, and my emotional responses to the anomalies witnessed. My ongoing inquiries revolve around the contemplation of place and layers of memories, expressed with mark-making through painting, printmaking, and stitching. Through wrapping, collecting, and mapping, I create tangible, meaningful connections with place, embracing the perceived futility of harnessing the intangible. In this work I have layered my thoughts of loss, grief, beauty, and joy which are stratified and eroded through processes of stitching, unstitching, and re-stitching. My work is influenced by living in the Greater West and witnessing our fraught relationship with wilderness and wildness. I am curious about the overlap of systems, points of friction, adaptation, and cooperation, and seek the poetic conversations that can be found there. My practice leverages process and alchemy to imbue the work with the complexity I encounter and Employingexperience.creative mapping, I layer found materials, impressions
recorded on location, scientific data, and actions such as tracing, collecting, wrapping, binding, stitching, and unstitching. Mental states of solastalgia (pain related to loss of home/place), topophilia (love of place and landscape), and biophilia (love of nature) are parts of the equation. By using aerial views, satellite imagery, and crosssections, I attempt to recalibrate my perspective. In this data I find facts and poetry, unmistakable traces of humankind and beautiful abstractions of truth. Meshing macro with micro, I integrate these tangible attributes with my field notes and memories, attempting to articulate intangible aspects of place through incubation, hand work, and alchemical interactions with materials. Akin to dealing with grief, these “slow” processes cannot be accelerated. The resulting artifacts, which have been drawn, printed, stitched, folded, buried, neglected, rusted, painted and/or dyed may be seen as maps, journals, or objects of contemplation; image and object become intertwined. Textiles have a history of carrying narratives; the quilt is the iconic storyteller of the West. I embrace the quilt for its oscillation between image and object, and fiber as a medium because of its response to my techniques and for its intimate relationship with humans.
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Out of the Void
An Exhibition of Painting and Prints
Top left: Martha McCoy, Dream Hat 2, detail
by Roger and Martha McCoy
Roger’s work is focused on finding a visual idea that expresses the human condition, while Martha’s art emphasizes her dreams and poetry. The process of making art is the same. They both believe in the importance of having not only an open mind free from any precise outcome, but also one that catches and expresses what is true and hopefully beautiful. It is this attitude that allows them to freely dance with the void of the working surface and to explore the unknown mystery within them, which is both horrific and sublime.
This artistic partnership over a lifetime has made them healthier and more psychologically integrated. As Marion Woodman, a psychoanalyst and writer, states: “A life truly lived constantly burns away veils of illusion, burns away what is no longer relevant, gradually reveals our essence, until, at last, we are strong enough to stand in our naked truth.”
“A life truly lived constantly burns away veils of illusion, burns away what is no longer relevant, gradually reveals our essence, until, at last, we are strong enough to stand in our naked truth.”
September 2 – November 11
Bottom left: Roger McCoy, Atonement, detail
Over the last 52 years, Martha and Roger McCoy have profoundly influenced their individual development as artists. This show is about those processes, critiques, and encouragements that have affected their work and who they are.
Roger’s work tends to be more rational, while Martha’s work leans towards the irrational. A work of art that is strictly rational will only be a lifeless corpse, and work that is solely produced from an irrational point of view will be just a chaotic mess. An insightful image must include its opposite to be consequential. This is one example of where their differences have helped them produce more substantial work and personal growth.
- Marion Woodman
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EXHIBITIONS An Exhibition of Painting October 7 – November 4
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Brush and Palette (B&P) will fill the walls of Studio Colorado at The Art Center of Western Colorado (TAC) with beautiful artwork in a variety of media showcasing the talent of its 71 members. The show also accepts entries from the public. Artists may submit their artwork in one of four categories: professional, advanced, amateur, and nonjudged. Monetary prizes from sponsors are awarded for bestin-show, first-third places and honorable mentions in each category. Additionally, individual patrons may purchase Honor Ribbons for artists’ paintings. Honor Ribbons are tokens of remembrance for special people, pets, or events in patrons’ lives.
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This year’s exhibition is juried by nationally recognized plein air painter Philip Carlton. He will be presenting a workshop on Saturday, October 8, 9am-4pm at The Art Center. Registration for this workshop opens Tuesday, September 20. Carlton will present a lecture on his life and methods prior to the workshop. Carlton will be exhibiting his artworks in TAC’s Atrium Gallery in conjunction with the B&P exhibition.
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B&P is the oldest art club in Grand Junction and has been offering art education, display opportunities, and art shows for almost 75 years. The club’s beginning dates back to a few years after WWII when a group of artists established the Hutchings,
Enjoy this Holiday excursion to the Grand Canyon with its natural wonders wrapped in a winter splendor. We will travel to the Grand Canyon in first class luxury on the Grand Canyon Railroad and stay at the legendary El Tovar Hotel.
Art Excursions Tour Series
B&P and TAC hope many of you will participate in this year’s Fine Art Show, visit to view all the lovely artwork that will hang in Studio Colorado and The Atrium Gallery, and join Philip Carlton’s workshop and lecture.
Theshows.Brush & Palette club’s mission is to encourage within Grand Junction, Colorado, and surrounding communities an appreciation for the fine arts. It provides its members with opportunities to learn from other members, as well as from leading professionals within the field. Members benefit from interaction and friendship with other artists in the community. They provide members with timely information about fine art activities and events within the community, mount exhibitions of members’ work, and support, whenever feasible, The Art Center of Western Colorado.
Note: Prices and dates are approximate and might change depending on demand, availability, and unforeseen opportunities.
They offer monthly demonstration programs presented by guest artists that are designed to be interesting and educational while exploring a wide variety of media and techniques: watercolor, oil, pastels, ink dyes, colored pencil, and more. Please attend their monthly art demonstrations/ meetings which are held on the third Thursday of the month (no meetings in the summer months of June, July, and August) at 1pm in Colorado Studio at TAC. All meetings are open to the public and are free of charge.
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The Grand Canyon by Train in the Holidays
2022 Art Center
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Members Only: $1,550 / $200 Single-Supplement. Includes transportation, train tickets, lodging, admission, tips, and more. Does not include meals.
Upcoming Tour:
Brush and Palette Club. While working in a house next to the current Art Center location, the members organized meetings and art
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Have you ever stopped to listen to the sounds of creation? When you look at a piece, do you hear the sound of charcoal on paper, the striking of a hammer on metal, the pottery wheel turning the clay, the squeaking gears on the printing press, the paint squeezing from the tubes, the music in the artist’s studio?
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Demo Night
October 7, 6:30-9pm
Join us for the First Friday of October for an Oktoberfest-themed reception! We'll have Ramblebine Brewery's Oktoberfest beer available and themed hors d'ouevres. October 7 is also the kickoff date for the 7th Annual Downtown Art Festival presented by Alpine Bank. Pick up a gallery passport at TAC, collect stamps at participating galleries, and turn in a completed passport for a discount on beer at Ramblebine!
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November 4, 6:30-9pm
Demo Night is open to all ages and takes over the entire building. This event gives the general public a glimpse into the artisans' creative processes and gives artists an opportunity to interact with the public and share their knowledge. This event proudly showcases The Art Center’s mission of bringing artists from all mediums together to express community sharing through a love and appreciation for the arts.
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We are breaking the silence and making some noise at this year's Demo Night. This event is one of Grand Junction’s largest collaborative demonstrations and brings together a multi-faceted group of artists to show off their skills during an evening of artcentered activities.
I know your elves are very busy this time of year making toys for all the children around the world and I appreciate you taking the time to read my letter. All I want for the holidays this year is for everyone to find joy this holiday season!
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Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus, How have you been? I have been very good this year. I have done all my homework and all my chores most of the time and was really nice to my little sister…even though she takes my things without asking.
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This year join Santa at The Art Center for your holiday shopping. A handmade gift will bring joy to everyone on your list, both young and old. (We cannot guarantee that the actual Santa Claus will be attending this Members-onlyevent).preview:
Nov 18, 6-8:30pm
THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY
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Public hours: Nov 19, 9am-4pm and Nov 20, 10am-3pm
Fine Art Auctions to support entertainment & More Call for Artists! Paint the Town Fabulous Fifties Save the Date! We invite artists and collectors to donate their best work for a fine art auction to sell in support of The Art Center’s work and mission Visit gjartcenter.org to learn more EVENTS20 |
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YOUTH Not a member? Join today and save $5 per day per child! A 1-year Family membership is just $55.
child: $35 member / $40 non-member
Nov 21: Let’s get crazy! Fly swatters, marbles, snap painting, mud art, pulled art, and more.
The arts are endlessly beneficial to children. Through the arts, children learn to think creatively, build confidence, are challenged to solve problems, hone their ability to focus, and much more!
School’s Out Art Days
Ages Tuition8:30am-4:30pm5-12perdayper
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 has 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.
Nov 22: Explore your imagination – as in the “Strange World” movie. We will explore using unique color palettes and create bizarre creatures, chalk landscape drawings, watercolor painting, and learn how to make a doll figure.
Nov 23: Fall Crafts. Thankful tree, pinecone animals, turkey leaf lanterns, Folk Art.
Nov 4: Discover different arts and crafts – mixed media animals, amazing things to do with crayons, bad hair day drawings, Shrinky plastic jewelry, and rock art.
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child: $35 member / $40 non-member
Dec 28: Discover Wacky Ways to paint and sculpt
Dec 23: Watercolor, abstraction, one-point perspective, hand-printed patterns for card-making, oil pastels
Jan 3: Draw your own selfie, zentangles, how to create a cartoon character
Jan 4: STEAM projects, celebrating NASA through art projects
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Dec 22: Learn about holiday crafts and customs from different cultures, holiday ornaments
Dec 30: Celebrate New Year’s Eve by making New Year glasses, Chinese drums, party hats, good-luck clay Chanachitos from Chile
Dec 26: Lego™ sculpture, how to use markers, artist trading cards
Dec 29: Strengthen your drawing skills, Surrealist art games, painting with oil pastels
Dec 27: Soft sculptures, color theory, how to build a painting, and more
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Jan 5: Find your inner superhero, the ins-and-outs of painting, printmaking
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Jan 2: Fiber art, color pencil, and watercolor techniques
Break Art Days
Jan 6: Develop your imagination through animal yoga, making games, and a variety of art making
All materials provided; don't forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle!
Welcome to the wonderful world of art! After School series is geared toward any child who loves to draw, paint, and use a variety of material. Join in the fun!
After School Program
All materials provided; need-based scholarships available
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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.
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Holiday Session: Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2: Drawing techniques, batik bandana, clay treasure box
Ages ThursdaysRachel5-13Egelston1:00-2:30pm,
Let your imagination soar! This class encourages creative thinking through a variety of media, including collage, paint, clay, pastel, and found objects. Students will discover not only the building blocks of art—color, line, texture, shape, and composition—but also new ways to see and express the world around them. People, animals, landscapes, architecture, and the work of renowned artists will serve as sources of inspiration. This course is designed for students to have fun while learning about art. Projects will vary from other sessions to accommodate returning students.
Nov 3 – Dec 22, skipping Nov 24 $79 member / $117 non-member
Home School: Art Explorers
Ages TuitionFridaysRachel5-12Egelston4:30-6:00pmpersession:$55
member / $70 non-member All materials provided
Highlighting works from The Art Center's Permanent Collection
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Hilton uses a unique technique in which he folds, pushes, and rips the clay in a way that creates a very specific, organic-textured surface. This highlights his exploration of how the clay behaves while also maintaining the form
Hilton began his career with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geology from Missouri State University. He was a high school science teacher for 15 years before he fell in love with ceramics. He started working with clay after a colleague, who taught ceramics at the same high school where he instructed, insisted he should try it. Hilton went back to university and received a Master of Arts in Art Education from MSU and then a Master of Fine Art in Ceramics from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts in Arizona. He has since served as an art professor at Midwestern State University in Texas from 2006 to present. Hilton has also served on the Board of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA).
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of a traditional functional ceramic vessel. The entire body of the teapot is built using this technique. It is made from a stoneware clay, fired, and then cold-finished with layers of washes. Not only do I see Hilton's teapot as a beautiful work of art, but I also enjoy all the textures and techniques that were used to create it.
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When I see a piece of art, I wonder, “Where did the artist learn their skills? Under whom did they study? What relationships did they build while they were developing their abilities? How have they evolved?” In questioning these things, I feel a sense of connection to something that is much bigger than myself.
While walking through The Art Center recently, I came upon a teapot made by Steve Hilton. The teapot is one of many that Hilton made for a larger installation, comprised of several teapots that hung as a grouping, on the wall. This installation was originally presented at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft in Texas. The teapots have since been dispersed to different museums and private collections, including the one gifted by Camille Silverman in 2018 to The Art Center of Western Colorado for its Permanent Collection.
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career in fashion design before developing a passion for ceramics. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Washburn University in Kansas. She went on to get her Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics from Southern Illinois University. She was invited to serve as the first Artist in Residence for two years under Hilton at MSU. After her residency, she accepted a professorship at CMU.
Oh uses many beautiful techniques, and each has its own origin story. One technique that can be seen in both Hilton's and Oh’s work involves folding and tearing of the clay to create organic textures. Oh’s work encompasses her influence between traditional Asian values and modern Western society. She uses contrasting textures and negative and positive space inspired by nature to create a sense of balance and
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Hilton travels frequently and has his work displayed all over the world. He gains inspiration from the environments that he loves and has explored in his many travels. As an environmentalist, he is cognizant of the footprint his work may leave behind. Because of this, much of his work is left unfired. This has led him to explore and study what properties the clay has naturally and how different elements in the environment can influence and change it.
I knew right away that I wanted to learn more about Hilton and his process. For me, understanding how information is passed down from mentors to students could better help me understand the work I’m making today. KyoungHwa Oh, my mentor, is an Associate Professor of Art at Colorado Mesa University. Like Hilton, Oh didn't start out in ceramics. She had a
In the process of creating, I have found incredible healing. I aim to create artwork that, when touched, gives our senses a little reminder of the harmony and peace that is within and surrounds us every day in nature. Therefore, I am lucky my mentor, and hers before her, just happen to also be inspired by nature. Though we all utilize similar techniques, we have made them our own and are connected through the passage of knowledge.
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In contrast are the skills and techniques I have learned from Oh and my other professors at CMU. These are rich with history, dedication, passion, and a wellstudied understanding of subject and material. They have taught me to not only question what I see, but to find the answers. Learning from my mentors is much more valuable to me because of the relationships I am honored to have built with them. That connection gives me a sense of validation in knowing where I come from. It has taught me the importance of making connections to communities of artisans in order to create something beautiful and magical. I feel if we honor our mentors and keep that connection to the past, we can be timeless.
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I loved seeing the lineage of knowledge and skill that has been passed down from teacher to student. I believe that connection is fundamental in building a sense of belonging, but it also provides a sense of validation within the field. Not only am I able to use these techniques and skills that were passed down to me by Oh, an incredible ceramicist, as it was passed to her from Hilton, but I am now also able to more fully appreciate that connection. I feel a great admiration and respect for their dedication, drive, passion, and hard work. I feel honored to be a part of their lineage and will
Oh has since passed down to me Hilton’s techniques of surface decoration. Like Oh and Hilton before me, I did not start out in ceramics. I have worked the past 10 years in the human service field, and the last five years with at-risk teens. I knew if I wanted to do more in that field, I would need to seek degree advancement. That is when I fell in love with ceramics.
continue to add to the knowledge and skill that I have been given.
In our modern world you can learn how to do almost anything from online tutorials. These online tutorials are what I like to call “superficial skills.” I have dubbed them such because I know nothing about the person who created the tutorial. I have a ton of tools in my artistic tool bag that I have obtained from various online sources. I appreciate them and they have their uses, but all I know is what is shown in the video or written in the instructions. They are techniques passed to me without any knowledge of character or lineage.
This workshop is for painters of all ability levels, and will be especially valuable to painters looking for tips on how to transition from painting in a studio to a plein air setting. Although students may work in any medium, instruction is tailored towards painting in oil or acrylic.
Painting Workshop with Philip Carlton
Join nationally recognized artist Philip Alexander Carlton for a oneday workshop covering techniques for observational painting with an emphasis on capturing the landscape. The workshop will begin with a talk about Philip’s artistic background as a plein air painter and a brief introduction to the basic ideas, themes, and techniques that go into any painting – with a focus on the importance of drawing and how and when to simplify elements of any scene. After a demonstration of his process from start to finish, students will get to work on their own paintings with frequent one-on-one guidance.
Saturday, October 8, 9am-4pm (Lunch on your own 12-1pm) $185 member / $200 non-member
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Students should bring painting materials, a blank canvas or panel, and an image (either printed or accessible via their phone or tablet) to use as inspiration for their own scene.
WORKSHOPS
This workshop will be held at The Art Center in Studio Colorado. See you
Projects and Processes in Mixed Media
day to register: Thursday, Oct 13
Please note: all classes in Holiday session are 8
Tuesday,
Gayle Gerson, Doors
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WednesdaysBeginner/IntermediateGerson9am-12pm,
Sep 20, at 9am
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Gayle
October 19 – December 7
CLASSES
$144 member / $184 non-member
Join Gayle Gerson in the Red Door Studio for exploration and practice in ways to approach the limitless world of mixed media. Participants will create four projects that employ different techniques in collage, prepared papers, prints and assemblage. No experience necessary; just bring your creative spirit and a mind open to the possibilities of paint, glue and found images and objects.
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Mondays 1-4pm, October 17 – December 5
This class is open to everyone interested in learning how to create a beautiful oil painting from beginning to completion. This will be a fun, casual class full of information, and Dan will be there to answer any questions that you might have about making art. Dan teaches a method that is simple and easy to understand which will bring you positive results. All skill levels are welcome!
$144 member / $184 non-member
Sketching Animals
9am-12pm, October 18 – December 6
Oil Painting
Dan TuesdaysLogé
Dan MondaysLogé
$144 member / $184 non-member
Is it a drawing or is it a painting? Actually, it’s both! This class is designed to improve your drawing skills by sketching animals with oil paint. The sketches are not finished paintings, but they show the student the importance of how most paintings begin, with a gesture or quick study of the subject. The sketches will be done monochromatically (limited palette) and with a time limit of 10, 20, and 30 minutes in duration. The instructor will supply photo references of various animals and birds that students can choose from.
9am-12pm, October 17 – December 5
Dan Logé
CERAMICS Ashtonn Means, Floral Foot Mug30 |
– December 5
Instructor email: garyartc@gmail.com
Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel
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. Throughout the session, students are introduced to different surface designs to enhance one’s work. Instruction will be tailored towards the students' interests! Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.
CERAMICS
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.
Robbie TuesdaysBreaux1-4pm, October 18 – December 13, skipping Nov 22 Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm, October 20 – December 15, skipping Nov 24
Gary TuesdaysAndrews6:30-9:30pm, October 18 – December 6
Instructor email: potterybyashtonn@gmail.com
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Instructor email: chuckrobbiebreaux@gmail.com
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.
Fundamentals in Wheelthrowing
MondaysAshtonn$215Beginner/Intermediatemember/$255non-memberMeans6:30-9:30pm,October17
Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
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15, skipping Nov 24
Fundamentals in Wheelthrowing
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 8th 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.
ThursdaysTerry$215Beginner/Intermediatemember/$255non-memberShepherd1-4pm,October20–December
$215 member / $255 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
Robbie WednesdaysBreaux1-4pm, October 19 – December 14, skipping Nov 23 $215 member / $255 non-member
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CERAMICS
Terry WednesdaysShepherd6:30-9:30pm, October 19 – December 7 $215 member / $255 non-member Supplies required: basic pottery toolkit, towel, notebook
Terry WednesdaysShepherd9:30am-12:30pm, October 19 – December 7
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: Advancedtshepherd@gjartcenter.orgWheelthrowing
All Levels Hand-building
Intermediate Wheelthrowing
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. Open studio time is available and strongly encouraged to practice skills learned during class time.
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.
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 FridaysCloyd9:30am-12:30pm, October 21 – December 16, skipping Nov 25
SculptingCERAMICS in Clay
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$215 member / $255 non-member
Instructor email: roncloyd@gmail.com
Students must register by Thursday, October 13 to secure a spot.
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 $27.49 plus tax.
Need-based scholarships are available. Visit our website’s scholarships page for more information!
The Nitty Gritty
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
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 upcoming classes, ensuring you receive ample notice if a class has insufficient registration.
Holiday registration opens Tuesday, Sep 20
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We love early registration!
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