Sepember / October 2017

Art Matters

Current and upcoming exhibitions Classes and workshops Art Center news

Magazine of the Western Colorado Center for the Arts

Volume 2, Issue 4 Fall 2017

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Art Matters Contents

Director’s Letter

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About The Art Center

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Exhibitions Common Threads 65 – 26: Debby Flug & Robert Burch Watercolor Society Members’ Biennial

Programs Buddhist Monks Lectures and Other Events Annual Pottery Sale

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Education Youth Programs

16-18 19-23 24-26 27-29 30

Adult classes Ceramics Workshops How To Enroll

On The Cover: work by instructor Ahna Adair. See page 20 for her jewelry class.

Art Matters Fall 2017 gjartcenter.org

WELCOME

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Ah, a day in the life of The Art Center: On any given day, when you drive past The Art Center, you may notice a whole bunch of cars in the parking lot. On other days, it looks somewhat empty, and it appears that there isn’t much going on. But, as the old adage says, “don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Even when the front parking lot looks empty, there’s a good chance that the parking spaces in back of The Art Center are packed with the cars of ceramic students and artists attending a workshop or class in Studio Colorado or Red Door Studio. The buses and vans bringing excited students to Rachel Egelston’s Artability classes and kids’ art camps come and go regularly. Don’t let looks deceive you; it isn’t often that the inside of The Art Center isn’t bustling.

As I write this, I hear local and out-of-town visitors discussing the new displays in our four galleries. There are adult students in Merri Roderick’s “Sculpting in Clay” class, and ceramics students are taking advantage of open studio time at the potters’ wheels. The kilns are winding down from another firing. That’s in addition to teachers and volunteers, The Art Center staff, 31 children in Summer Art Camp, and 50 students from Rifle on a field trip to tour the center. While the front lot seems quiet, the inside of the building is anything but.

It takes a lot of dedicated people to make all the activities at The Art Center possible. Our hard-working and talented staff often goes above and beyond the call, and I can’t thank them enough. We are a small staff, and we in turn can’t thank our volunteers enough. We can’t do it all. It also takes an army of volunteers to make The Art Center tick.

Our volunteers believe in The Art Center and its mission so much that they happily give their time to help keep The Art Center functioning smoothly.

Volunteers help hang and install our exhibitions, run our used book store, perform office tasks, and bartend at First Friday openings. They guide tours for school field trips, assist with Artability and children’s programming, cook, clean, and help organize and catalog our permanent collection. The revamp of our Bonsai garden is entirely the sweat and skill of volunteers. Art Center supporters volunteer so much time, and perform so many necessary tasks, that it’s impossible to list them all in this short column. The Art Center Guild alone has over 40 members who all dedicate their time to making The Art Center shine.

Sometimes we get so caught up with what we’re working on that we forget to say thanks as often as we should. So, volunteers, thank you! Thank you for everything you do for your Art Center. Please believe me when I say, we and our members appreciate you and everything you do.

We would like to invite all Art Center members, volunteers, and community members to a BBQ and garden party at 12 pm on Saturday, Sep. 9, at The Art Center. Come help us celebrate our volunteers and thank them in person! We’ll have food and soft drinks, entertainment, and more.

This party will correspond with our annual meeting, annual report, and board election. These short-but-vital functions define how our non-profit will proceed into the future. Please rsvp by Aug. 31 to (970) 243-7337 x2 or info@gjartcenter. org. Mark 12 pm, Sep. 9, on your calendar, and let us say thank you in person!

Lee Borden, Executive Director

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Board of Trustees

Robbie Breaux (President) Rob Jenkins (Vice President) Dan Ryan Dean Harris (Secretary) Jeremy R Franklin Kirk Granum Chris Briardy (Treasurer) Lancer Livermont Cathy Zippert (Art Center Guild Representative) Kay Ambrose (Art Center Foundation President)

Art Center Staff Lee Borden

Executive Director

Avery Glassman Curator

Rachel Egelston

Youth & Special Needs Education Director

Terry Shepherd

Artist-in-Residence, Ceramics Director

Nicole Byrnes

Membership & Gift Gallery Coordinator

Haley Van Camp

Administrative Assistant

Steve Morely

Facilities Manager

Art Center Hours

9am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday Admission $3 (free to members and children under 12) There is no charge to visit the gift gallery Tuesdays are free to everyone thanks to a generous sponsorship by Home Loan & Nationwide Insurance

Operational funding provided in part by

ABOUT US

Our Mission: The Art Center is a community arts organization dedicated to improving quality of life by promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and related arts through studio art instruction, educational programs for children and adults, exhibitions, and the acquisition, care and display of a permanent art collection.

EXHIBITIONS

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Common Threads

Aug. 4-26 Sponsored by Dean & Mary Harris First Friday reception Aug. 4, 7-9pm What do silk and sinew have in common? Both are materials used in Fiber Art, a multifarious genre that continues to become more relevant as the art world’s historic categories blur and redefine. The exhibition Common Threads presents a Fiber Art survey featuring primarily local artists. It strives to revalidate fibers as an art form while also maintaining space for more functional works in fibers, thereby expanding viewers’ definitions of what materials and processes constitute art.

Until the second half of the twentieth century, Fiber Art was seen as craft, secondary and subordinate to painting and sculpture. The 1950s saw the beginning of a shift away from this relegation of craft and, more generally, from the traditional classifications that had limited art’s scope up to that point. With artists like Lenore Tawney and Eva Hesse paving the way in the 1960s and 70s, work made of natural and synthetic fibers made significant contributions to contemporary art.

Common Threads includes examples of weaving, papermaking, felting, knitting, and embroidery. Mary Hertert (Grand Junction) embodies the fashion and installation art potential of fibers, with dyed and batiked kimonos and an interior garden made out of a myriad of fabrics. Pat Hickman’s (Garnerville,

Left: Naomi Adams, Kindred (detail); Right: Pat Hickman, Still Counting

Related Workshop: The Artful Mat Judy Brock Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 12-13, 10am-4pm All materials provided; $30 paid to instructor $125 member / $165 non-member

Rug or mat hooking is a uniquely North American fiber art. It typically involves using a simple hook to pull continuous loops of fabric strips through a woven foundation. Pioneers of this art form drew their own designs and utilized recycled scraps of fabric. Participants in this workshop, in addition to making their own 8x10-inch hooked mat, will learn about the history of rug hooking and see examples of different design styles that have evolved over the years.

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NY) freestanding forms made of animal membrane and wood pulp highlight the Fiber Art’s sculptural possibilities. Artists from Grand Junction’s Art Quilt Association (AQuA) demonstrate the possibilities of fibers’ two-dimensionality, with a dazzling array of quilts that range from abstract to representational.

Both the AQuA artists and Linda Jean Strand (Aurora, CO) paint with cloth, rendering depth and perspective to convey scenes viewers can imagine themselves in. Also included in the exhibition are Naomi Adams (Pocatello, ID), PJ Bergin (Salida, CO), and Navajo rugs from The Art Center’s permanent collection. All four Art Center galleries are devoted to the exhibition, and not only that—local anonymous yarn bombers have bedecked The Art Center’s courtyard as well.

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Sep. 1-30 First Friday reception Sep. 1, 7-9pm Sponsored by Chuck & Robbie Breaux

Debby needed someone to grind steel for her. After nearly 30 years of metalworking, the arthritis that had been creeping up in her joints was proving to be quite a nuisance. Robert, a glassblower and all-around handyman, needed somewhere to park the tiny house he had built and had been towing around cumbersomely on a trailer. Debby’s yard, on a hillside overlooking Mt. Sopris, would be a more than halfway decent spot, provided he and Debby could stand each other’s eccentricities. In the end much more came to pass than a mere exchange of services; luckily what did was for the benefit of all parties, including The Art Center.

The strong inter-generational friendship that resulted between Debby Flug and Robert Burch has influenced their individual studio practices and led to fruitful collaborations. All of this is on display in 65 – 26, an exhibition of Burch and Flug’s work that runs for the month of September in The Art Center’s North and Atrium galleries. Flug and Burch are multimedia artists; Burch’s primary material is glass, which he combines with wood and abandoned industrial parts to dramatic, alchemical effect. 65 – 26 will debut his process of pouring bronze into glass.

Flug is a painter, sculptor, and transformer of found objects. Her collage and assemblage art pieces contain elements of pop and folk art traditions. Together their work is at once rough and delicate, raw emotion and refined idea.

An ambitious approach to craftsmanship and form belies certain social underpinnings. In Burch and Flug’s own words, “We hope to provide a lighthearted glimpse into our views on the state of the world. The work unavoidably engages with the political climate. Statements are subtle and balanced like the sculpture itself. These pieces are meant to allow viewers to draw their own conclusions. The goal is for people to leave feeling inspired, and questioning their own opinions.”

Robert Burch began working with glass at the age of 16. After graduating from high school in Carbondale, Colorado, he went to work for Tadashi Torii in Atlanta, Georgia. Subsequently he moved to Seattle and worked as a gaffer, cold worker, shipping supervisor, and metal fabricator for some of the world’s most skilled glass artists, including Martin Blank. Through Blank, Burch landed an apprenticeship with Dale Chihuly’s team of glassblowers, assisting with experimental color research and development for the Persian Series within Chihuly, Inc. He returned to Colorado in 2016 and has worked as an independent artist since then, both locally and globally.

Debby Flug grew up in Denton, Texas, and makes art “‘cause I can’t stop myself.”

She attended the University of Texas, where she majored in “goofing off,” and moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in the 1970s. There she enrolled in art classes at Delta College and suddenly became a straight-A student, working primarily in photography. Debby went on to study at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, where her professors encouraged her to expand into painting, and eventually at the School of Visual Arts in New York from 1983 to 1985. She then moved to Aspen, Colorado, where she took up metal sculpture. She has resided in Carbondale since 2002.

Left: On the Wings of Bees #1 (Burch & Flug collaborative piece)

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65 – 26: Debby Flug & Robert Burch

EXHIBITIONS

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Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition Sep. 1-30 First Friday reception Sep. 1, 7-9pm

The Western Colorado Watercolor Society (WCWS) has a members’ show every other year. While the show is open to all members, it definitely has a local flavor, as all work must be hand-delivered, no shipments. This is a watermedia exhibition, being open to acrylics and gouache as long as paintings have the appearance of watercolor. The local talent does a variety of work, from abstract to representational, and portrays a range of subject matter. While the show is not juried, it is judged. This year’s judge is Patricia Barr Clark. Ms. Clark will also conduct a plein-air workshop with a half day spent painting in the Monument.

Watercolor is fun and cleans up easily. Lighting, gestures, and feelings can be captured quickly. There are year-round opportunities to learn the skills on exhibit through the knowledge of WCWS members. Several of the exhibiting artists will be present at the opening reception and available to discuss their work and techniques. Additional information can be found in the show prospectus, which is on the WCWS website: wcwsociety.org.

Arena Shawn, Fire Dance

Upcoming Events

PROGRAMS

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Gaden Shartse in Grand Junction

Buddhist Monks Visit for the First Time in Four Years Aug. 16-20 The Art Center is thrilled to welcome back monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastic College in Mundgod, Karnataka, India, this August for the creation of a sand mandala as well as several educational programs. Visitors are encouraged to come watch as the monks complete a Green Tara mandala. Green Tara is a devi, or celestial being, whom Tibetan Buddhists revere as a Bodhisattva of Compassion. Brightly-colored grains of sand are used to depict the four gates to her mansion and other features such as mythical treasures and animals.

Art Center hours Aug. 16-20: 11am-6pm Wednesday – Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday (regular $3 admission for nonmembers). Special programs listed below: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7pm: About Gaden Shartse

Location: KAFM Radio Room (1310 Ute Ave. in Grand Junction) Suggested Donation: $15/person The lamas and monks will take us on a photographic tour of the Gaden Shartse Monastery, talk about a day in their lives, show us how they learn through debate, and perform chants.

Thursday, Aug. 17, 7:30pm: Vajravidarin Healing Ritual

Location: Koinonia Church (730 25 Rd. in Grand Junction) Suggested Donation: $20/person Vajravidarin is a ritual of purification and has three stages: purification and removing negativities, removing subtle negative imprints, and offering protection. The vajra master will take the form of the Buddha of Purification and use his power to cleanse participants.

Friday, Aug. 18, 7:30pm: Interactive Discussion with Monks

Location: Art Center Suggested Donation: $15/person The lamas will give a presentation on Tibetan Art—its history, aesthetics, and symbolism—while also discussing the spiritual significance of ritual cakes, and demonstrating how to make them out of barley flour.

Saturday, Aug. 19, 11am-12:30pm: Butter Sculpture Workshop

Location: Art Center Suggested Donation: $10/person Geared toward children, but all ages welcome. Tormas, or butter sculpture, has been practiced in Tibet for thousands of years. Butter is molded by hand into figures such as gods, humans, auspicious symbols, animals, and flowers. The sculptures are then

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Saturday, Aug. 19, 7pm: Tara Puja

Location: Movement Therapies Studio (201 W Park Dr. in Grand Junction) “Liberation from Sorrow,” the Tara Puja is a ritual that empowers attendees to use the mantra of Green Tara.

Sunday, Aug. 20, 2pm: Closing Ceremony

Location: Art Center The monks from Gaden Shartse will conclude the five-day sand mandala ritual.

Beginning at The Art Center with a reminder of impermanence, they will take the remains of the mandala to the Colorado River to be offered as a blessing to end suffering for all sentient beings.

Sunday, Aug. 20, 7pm: Lecture on Climate Change and the Six Delusions

Location: Movement Therapies Studio (201 W Park Dr. in Grand Junction) Suggested Donation: $15/person Tibetan Buddhism teaches mankind will suffer the consequences of climate change until we overcome the six root delusions—attachment, anger, pride, ignorance, doubt, and wrong view. Overcoming delusions will bring us back into alignment with the way life works on this planet.

This visit is part of a larger tour that serves as a fundraiser for the monastery, helping it maintain its temples, classrooms, library, and grounds, as well as support its over 1000 students.

Volunteer Appreciation and Annual Meeting BBQ! Saturday, Sep. 9, 12pm Art Center courtyard, rain or shine

Each year, The Art Center holds an annual meeting for all Art Center members.

That’s when we’re able to share with you what The Art Center has been up to for the past 12 months, and it’s also your opportunity to meet and vote for new Board members.

This year, instead of holding the annual meeting the same evening as a First Friday opening, we’re combining it with a chance to thank all of our volunteers. There will be food, soft drinks, and positive vibes. Rsvp by Aug. 31 to info@gjartcenter.org, or by calling 970-243-7337 x2. Please join us for this important meeting, election, and celebration.

PROGRAMS

transformed through ritual into inexhaustible bliss, and are offered to please the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and celestials, requesting their blessings for the realizations and attainments necessary to achieve enlightenment.

PROGRAMS

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Conner Burns Lecture Saturday, Aug. 12, 5pm

Conner Burns is a studio artist working in his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi.

In this lecture he’ll discuss the inspirations behind his work, his career trajectory, and more.

Building the Surface Encaustic Demo Thursday, Sep. 14, 1-2pm

Watch and learn as local artist Susan Delgalvis demonstrates encaustic, or painting with hot wax. Encaustic dates as far back as Ancient Egypt. Using different tools, the wax can be built up in layers to create paintings that are highly sculptural.

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Friday, Sep. 15, 5:30-7pm

Each year, the United States honors the contributions that Latinos have made to our country with a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that runs from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. The Art Center is pleased to co-host the annual kick-off celebration again this year with the Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Affairs Project. This is a free event for the community, featuring music and dance performances, the presentation of the Hispanic Advancement Award, and keynote speaker Aline Silva, pastor at Koinonia Church.

Saturday, Oct. 7, 11:30am

Monika Meler is a printmaker, painter, and Professor of Art at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. In this one-hour presentation, she will explain her artistic development over the last ten years. This lecture will specifically focus on the content of her work, artistic process, the role that artist residencies have played in her development, and the strategies she uses to keep pursuing her practice while raising three children under the age of five.

Events are free and open to the public, courtesy of Sara Ransford, Betty & Joel Bechtel, Chuck & Kendra McDaniel, the Art Center Guild, and

September Pottery Sale

Sep. 1-30; ceramics studio and Art Center courtyard

The Art Center’s annual pottery sale is a fundraiser for the Ceramics Department, contributing to the acquisition and maintenance of equipment and tools. Funds also go toward class and workshop scholarships. Not only is the sale a way to support the Ceramics Department, but it’s also an opportunity to find fantastic deals on hand-made ceramics made by Art Center instructors and students.

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Monika Meler: Process, Pace, Time

Youth Education

17 Rachel Egelston Ages 5-13 Thursdays 1-2:30pm, Sep. 7 – Oct. 26 $105 member / $155 non-member

Bring your young artist for an exciting class where your child will experience art exploration. Each lesson focuses on a different medium, allowing students to learn new creative techniques and ways of making art. Lessons will also cover different periods in Art History. Media explored in this session include pencil, watercolor, collage, charcoal, clay, and plaster. All materials provided.

Little Art Explorers (Pre-K/Tots) Nora Hughes Ages 3-4 Wednesdays 10-11am, Aug. 23 – Sep. 13 $40 member / $48 non-member per session

Join us for a four-week session of art-making. Kids will experience being in a studio setting, with access to many different materials in our hands-on class.

Different topics are introduced each week, using new media and techniques to bring our creative ideas and imaginations to life. We paint, draw, and sculpt to create an exciting series of art projects with themes such as “underwater” and “art and culture around the world.” Young artists are encouraged to think big and bring their ideas to life while having freedom to discover sensory play, fine motor skill activities, and collaborative and individual projects. All materials provided.

Afterschool Program: Art Sampler Rachel Egelston Ages 5-13 Fridays 4:30-6pm Tuition per session: $55 member / $70 non-member

Session 1, Sep. 8-29: Pottery, drawing, watercolor, process-based art Session 2, Oct. 6-27: Clay sculpture, how to use colored pencils and markers, cartooning A multimedia program designed to inspire students’ imaginations. Children will discover their artistic potential and have a great time in the process. All materials provided.

YOUTH

Home School: Art Explorers

YOUTH

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School’s Out Day Camp

Ages 5-13 9am-4pm Sep. 1, 5, and Oct. 16, 26, and 27 Tuition per day: $20 member / $25 non-member

Experience an entire day of in-depth art exploration! Projects range from drawing, painting, sculpture, process art, and more, through hands-on learning.

Each day balances 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. All materials provided.

All youth classes address the Colorado Model Content Standard for visual arts. The writeups for these 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 designed for the students to be able to work at their own ability and development level.

Adult Education

CLASSES

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Experimenting with Watermedia Diane Saulnier Mondays 1-4pm, Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 $140 member / $180 non-member Supply list available

In this introductory class, students will experiment with watercolors, gouache, and fluid acrylics in an open-ended and playful environment. Learn the basics of watercolor washes, wet-on-wet painting, and how to effectively layer color. We will discover how these media can work together for interesting visual effects.

Most importantly, Diane will show students how to have fun with watermedia.

For people who think there is only one way to do something, this class will challenge you in the best sense!

Instructor email: dbsaulnier@gmail.com

Cool Connections: An Introduction to Jewelry Making Ahna Adair Mondays 6:30-9:30pm, Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 $170 member / $210 non-member All materials provided

In this informative and fun class students are introduced to foundational jewelry making skills and create 2-3 finished pieces. The class focuses on the versatile technique of riveting, which allows for the connection of metals and alternative materials without the use of soldering. Riveting is a worthwhile skill whether you are a budding metalsmith or someone wanting to learn a different way to build jewelry pieces. Students also learn how to make complicated shapes and designs out of sheet metal through the use of the jeweler’s saw, explore various ways to apply texture and color to metal, and set a stone by wire-riveting a bezel cup onto a pendant.

Tool kits are supplied to each student for a $100 deposit (payable to the instructor on the first day of class). At the end of class students can choose to keep the tool kit or be refunded the fee.

Instructor email: ahna@ahnaadair.com

Gayle Gerson Tuesdays 1-4pm, Sep. 5 – Oct. 24 $140 member / $180 non-member Supply list available

This class will explore experimental techniques for making mixed media art, such as collage, painting, and transfer. Students of all skill levels will be able to devote plenty of time to 4 or 5 projects and create works of art that release the sparkle of the artist’s personality. Mini-workshops, art journaling, and drawing sessions will also be part of this dynamic class.

Instructor email: gaylestarr48@gmail.com

Not What You Think You See: Basic Drawing Susan Claffey Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Sep. 5 – Oct. 24 $150 member / $190 non-member Supply list available

“The word drawing has almost always been used in relation to the visual arts, implying the making of a mark by pulling or dragging a tool across a receptive background, usually paper. Drawing, however, goes beyond the act of simply making marks; it is making marks to communicate and visually share responses to perceptions and experiences.” (Mendelowitz and Wakeham, A Guide to Drawing) Students will learn to express perceptions through a comprehensive aesthetic and systematic approach to drawing focusing on the fundamentals of line (contour/ blind contour), shape, form and balance (positive/negative space), perspective (one point/two point), value and gesture (figurative).

Instructor email: claffey_susan@hotmail.com

Linoleum Cut Printmaking Lauren Stern Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Sep. 6 – Oct. 25 $150 member / $190 non-member Most materials provided; supply list available

This class will explore the basics of relief carving on linoleum. Students of all skill levels will be able to explore and create a composition with basic structures of line and shape using tools to carve away linoleum to create an image. This course will involve the steps of printmaking from creating a design to printing the created image in a cooperative environment.

Instructor email: lsternart@gmail.com

CLASSES

Adventures in Mixed Media

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23 Mark Posey Wednesdays 7-8pm, Sep. 6 – Oct. 25 $110 member / $150 non-member

This class is intended for all levels of fitness and body awareness. Tai Chi is a system of movement designed to reduce your stress level, boost your immune system, and promote optimal functioning of your body and mind. Learn valuable methods for aiding in relaxation so that you can enjoy the season, and your life, more. The movements of Tai Chi improve your balance, joint function, and range of motion. They make it easier to move, help prevent and heal injuries, and generally help you to stay active longer and with more comfort and energy.

Instructor email: info@coloradotaichi.com

Live Model Open Studio – Long Form Ages 18 and up No instruction Mondays 6-9pm, Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 $80 member / $120 non-member

Draw or paint from a nude model. There is no instructor; participants work independently, though camaraderie is encouraged. A facilitator leads the group in starting with a few short warm-ups before settling in to a series of 20-minute poses. Open to all levels and media. Traditionally centered around drawing, open studios are a venue for artists to hone their skills and understanding of elements such as line, shape, value, and proportion.

Live Model Open Studio – Short Form Ages 18 and up No instruction Thursdays 6-7:30pm, Sep. 7 – Oct. 26 $40 member / $60 non-member

Artists develop foundational skills for figure drawing (gesture, line quality, directional strokes and an eye for proportion) by practicing short poses. This open studio offers artists of all genres an opportunity to capture dynamic poses by nude models. The poses will progress from one minute in length to a final 20-minute pose. All sessions are guided by a facilitator.

CLASSES

Introduction to Tai Chi

CERAMICS

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Fundamentals in Clay $195 member / $235 non-member

All sessions of Fundamentals end with raku, a fun and quick firing technique.

Robbie Breaux Mondays 6:30-9:30pm, Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 Tuesdays 1-4pm, Sep. 5 – Oct. 24

This class is for both beginner and intermediate students. Beginners focus on simple forms—bowls, mugs with handles, glazes, and glazing techniques.

Intermediates 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. Emphasis is on what you want to know more about!

Instructor email: chuckrobbiebreaux@gmail.com

Gary Andrews Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Sep. 5 – Oct. 24

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, Sep. 7 – Oct. 26

Primarily for true beginners. If you have no previous experience in ceramics, or if it’s been years since you were last in the studio, you’ll fit right in. Intermediate students can expect to work more independently if registered for this section of Fundamentals. We’ll cover the foundational techniques of wheel-throwing and hand-building.

Dan Patten Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm, Sep. 7 – Oct. 26

Dan’s easy-going teaching style makes his classes for beginning through intermediate ceramics relaxing and social events. Want to have fun while learning about wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing of functional and/or artistic clay expressions? Then Dan’s class is just the ticket.

Instructor email: cdpatten@msn.com

Included in every ceramics tuition is one, 25-lb. bag of clay and 3000 cu. in. of glaze firing (firing fee after 3000 cu. in. is 2 cents/cu. in.)

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CERAMICS

CERAMICS

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Intermediate Ceramics

Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, Sep. 6 – Oct. 25 $195 member / $235 non-member

Take this class if you are confident when it comes to wedging and centering, can throw a 6-8” cylinder using 2-3lbs. of clay, and have experience with basic hand tools and slab rollers. Techniques like altered throwing are introduced. Come with an open mind, ready to engage in constructive critique and explore and develop a more in-depth approach to ceramics.

Advanced Ceramics

Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Sep. 6 – Oct. 25 $195 member / $235 non-member

Take this class 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.

All Levels Hand-building Nina Williams Mondays 1-4pm, Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 $195 member / $235 non-member

Not all beautiful ceramic work is thrown on a wheel! We will join slabs of clay into beautiful works of art using a variety of techniques and surface patterns. We will focus primarily on decorative and ornamental work this session. In addition to slab-built work, there will also be coiling and extrusion projects throughout the class.

Sculpting in Clay

Merri Roderick Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm, Sep. 8 – Oct. 27 $195 member / $235 non-member

This class will explore techniques of sculpting your ideas in clay. Bring good reference photos to try your hand at dimensional work. It could include sculpting the head, a favorite pet, a bas relief landscape or any fun idea you have in mind.

Basic tools are available for use but if you already have tools, please bring them.

Merri will also provide suggestions for where to buy and what tools might best suit your needs.

Instructor email: merri.studio@gmail.com

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Robert Burch Thursday, Aug. 31, 6:30-9:30pm $45 All materials provided

Learn the introductory skills needed to begin lampworking, fusing glass, and glass blowing. The class will include a brief overview of the history of glass working in America. We’ll work together around a portable kiln. Teacher Robert Burch has worked and studied under such notable glass artists as Tadashi Torii, Martin Blank, and Team Chihuly. Limited to six participants.

Watercolor in the Wild

Sheri Worth Saturday & Sunday, Sep. 23-24, 10am-4pm (hour lunch break) Supply list available $136 members / $176 non-members

Expressive and immediate, watercolor is alluring—and its portability and accessibility make it the perfect medium for plein-air painting! Watercolor’s spontaneity, transparency, and glow allow artists to capture the natural world with their own personal style. In this class, both indoors and out, Sheri will guide students as they explore and experiment with color, value, composition, and technique to find a meaningful expression of their vision. With a kit that fits in your pack or bag you can always have your paints at hand to give voice to your everyday life or special travels. This class is open to all students—beginners and experienced watercolorists alike.

WORKSHOPS

A Glass Act

WORKSHOPS

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Stencils, Abstraction, and Play Monika Meler Friday & Saturday, Oct. 6-7, 2-5pm $172 members / $212 non-members Most materials provided; supply list available

In this workshop, participants will discover the tactile, colorful, and playful possibilities of working with hand-cut stencils, using the pochoir printmaking technique. Pochoir dates back to turn-of-the-century Paris, where it was often used in the decorative designs of Art Nouveau. Exhibiting artist Monika Meler will guide each participant as they explore the process of abstraction from observed sources and images to make a series of prints. Color theory, hand cutting, and basic printmaking techniques will be covered, making this the perfect workshop for both beginners and advanced artists.

Brushing up on Landscapes and Florals Nancy Lewis Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 9am-4pm $125 members / $165 non-members Supply list available

The goal of this workshop is to inspire the artist within as you develop new skills in a fun, supportive environment. It is designed for artists with some previous painting experience who have a desire to learn more about landscape and floral painting. Come learn the building blocks of painting and how to enliven your art.

We will experiment with layout, color combinations, value studies, and pigment application. Emphasis is on painting technique, palette layout, material discussions, color theory, and design principles. Teaching artist Nancy Lewis will present these concepts through demonstrations and specific exercises. This workshop is open to all painting media (oil, acrylic, pastel, gouache, watercolor, etc.).

Cooperative Workshops at the Blue Pig Gallery

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Wineglass Fest

WORKSHOPS

Call 970-464-4819 to register (open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm in Palisade)

Gary Hauschulz Session 1: Thursday, Sep. 14, 10am-12pm Session 2: Friday, Sep. 15, 10am-12pm $30/session; all materials provided by local wineries

Cheers! Start your Wine Fest weekend by painting a glass of wine “with wine.”

Merlot, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and assorted fruit wines will make up your palette. Combine lines with controlled spritzes and splatters to create a lasting visual memory on rice paper. Have fun with techniques that easily translate to watercolor.

Mixed Media Exploration

Susan Stanton Saturday, Oct. 21, 10am-4pm, and Sunday, Oct. 22, 12-5pm $120 All materials provided; $30 paid to instructor

Enjoy a smorgasbord of papers, paints, stencils, wax, and demonstrated techniques!

This is a fun, welcoming workshop for beginners to step into the world of art and for advanced artists/professionals to step up their game. Feel free to bring your own special stash of small found objects, papers, or old art projects that you hid away or never completed. You’ll come away inspired with tools to move forward and with at least one finished piece.

Instructor email: spgarden@aol.com

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The Nitty Gritty Fall registration opens Tuesday, Aug. 8. Students must register three days before the start of a class to secure a spot.

Registration and payment: Registration can be completed online at gjartcenter.org, over the phone, or in person at The Art Center. For phone registration, call 970-243-7337, x. 2.

To register in person, stop by during gallery hours, Tuesday-Saturday 9am to 4pm.

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 less the registration fee ($15 for adults and $5 for children). No refunds or class credit will be issued for cancellations made

within 14 days of the start of the class or workshop. If you register for a class or workshop within the 14-day period, you will receive no refund or class credit for cancellation.

Sorry, no refunds or class credits for no-shows. This registration policy helps instructors plan and prepare for upcoming classes, ensuring you receive ample notice if a class has insufficient registration.

Art Supplies: Supply lists for each class are available on our website. Unless otherwise specified, the student is responsible for purchasing art supplies.

Some supplies are available at The Art Center Gift Gallery.

Tuition for ceramics classes includes one, 25-lb. bag of clay and 3000 cu. in. of glaze firing (firing fee after 3000 cu. in. is 2 cents/cu. in.) Ceramics students will need a pottery tool kit, not covered by tuition and available from The Art Center Gift Gallery for $20.99 plus tax.

Need-based scholarships are available.

Visit our website’s scholarships page for more information!

We love early registration!

Did you know?

The Art Center offers need-based scholarships year round. Our scholarship program enables students of all ages to enroll in classes at the amount they can afford. Visit gjartcenter.org/wp/educationhome/scholarships.

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