Wednesday, August 31, 2022

It's Labor Day Weekend! Join Us For Fine Arts on the Lawn!

Fine Arts on the Lawn!

THIS WEEKEND!

An Outdoor Sale of Artwork on the

Lawn and Front Porch of the CAA!


Hours:

Saturday, September 3rd , 10-5pm

Sunday, September 4th , 10-5pm

Fine Arts on the Lawn is sponsored in part by the Otsego County Community Grant Program.

Featuring:

Artwork Display on the Front Porch will feature work by CAA Member Artists, including:

  • Margo Armstrong
  • Dianne Bordley
  • Galina Dorofeeva
  • Marie Elefante-Lebert
  • Judith Ellers
  • Mary Lou Ganio
  • Kristen Griger
  • Maureen Heroux
  • Judith Snedeker Jaquith
  • May-Britt Joyce
  • Alan Knight
  • Dianne Kull
  • Joanne Lentner
  • Kathy Minnig
  • Mary Nolan
  • Lesley A. Powell
  • Helen Truszkowski
  • George Turszkowski-Young
  • Verrici,
  • Cheryl Ann Wright
  • and more!

Artist Tents!


Featuring jewelry by Karin Bremer, of Windfall Designs,


Marieanne Coursen,

oils and watercolors & Barbara Luhmann, printmaking,


Deborah Geurtze,

painting & printmaking,


and


Ceramics by Christina Milliman of Azure Arts,




We will have Live Music All Weekend with a great lineup of talented local musicians!


Saturday:

11am - 1pm: Jeff Syman

2 - 4pm: John Houshmand



Sunday:

11am - 1pm: Evan Jagels & Wyatt Ambrose

2 - 4pm: Mike Herman




CAA Exhibits & Gallery Shop!

After checking out all of the artwork outside, don't forget to come inside to see the CAA's two current exhibits and our Gallery Shop!

Gallery A:

Made in New York:

Glass & Fiber

A Fine Craft Invitational


Gallery B:

Paint the Point

artwork created on location at Brookwood Point as part of Otsego Land Trust's Plein Air painting event



Both exhibits are on display through September 23rd!


[607-547-9777]  [gallery@cooperstownart.com]  [www.cooperstownart.com]
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Friday, August 26, 2022

Fall 8-Week Classes and Open Studio!

Fall Classes & Open Studio!
*Studio Closed Oct 10
*New Monday Open Studio Time
Advanced Wheel Throwing w/ Adam Jennett
Mondays, 1:30pm -4:30pm, 8 weeks, Sep 5 - Oct 31 (No Class October 10)
$280.00 w/ bag of clay
*Intermediate Wheel Throwing Skills Required
Description: In this class we will be working on more advanced wheel throwing techniques, as well as more complicated surface decorations with glaze and slips. While the wheel will be the primary tool in this class we will explore some techniques off the wheel as well!
*8-Person Capacity

Teen Mindful Wheel Throwing w/ Karla Andela
Tuesdays, 5pm - 8pm, 8 weeks, Sep 6 - Oct 25
$280 w/ bag of clay
*No experience required
Description: We will weave together mindfulness and playfulness in this unique class for teens. We will start and end class with some stretching and centering and use the material of clay to explore mindfulness in action. The focus of the class will be on basic wheel throwing skills with some hand building sprinkled in for good measure. Beginners are welcome! Centering the potter and the clay to end the day on a good note. 
*8-Person Capacity

Centering the Potter and the Clay w/ Karla Andela
Wednesdays, 6pm -9pm, 8 weeks, Sep 7 - Oct 26
$280.00 w/ bag of clay
*No experience required
Description:
All levels welcome- 
Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this fun and relaxing evening class. I’ll lead some stretching and breathing to shift from our busy day into this space of creativity! With an attention to body alignment to increase safety, we will practice making multiple forms on the wheel. Throwing, trimming, glazing and some hand building techniques are all included in this 8 week class.
*8-Person Capacity

Creative Clay Slab Constructions Hand Building w/ Megan Irving
Wednesdays, 10am - 1pm, 8 weeks, Sep 7 - Oct 26
$280.00 w/ bag of clay
*Some Clay Experience Helpful
Description: In this playful and independent class we will learn about handbuilding with clay slabs—making and attaching pieces together to build vessels, structures, and tiles. Other handbuilding techniques like coils and surface work will be covered as needed. Taking a few risks by trying something adventurous while you have the support of a class structure will be encouraged so bring your fresh ideas and we will work together to create them. Partway through the eight week session we will spend a little time learning from each other by showing each other our progress. During the second half of class some students may wish to work on display options, preparing their work for a gallery or home setting while other students may make another version or multiples of their first projects. Some experience with clay will be helpful and allow for more ambitious projects but beginners are welcome.
*8-Person Capacity

Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Mug Emphasis w/ Eileen Anania
Thursdays, 9am - 12pm, 6 weeks, Sep 22 - Oct 27
$220.00 w/ bag of clay
*Intermediate Wheel Experience Required
Description: This 6 week intermediate class will focus on throwing cylinders with special emphasis on mugs, shaping, and handles. We will start with "boot camp" the first week to get back in to the groove. The session will end with glazing instruction.
*8-Person Capacity

Intro to Wheel Throwing w/ Adam Jennett
Fridays, 10am - 1pm, 8 weeks, Sep 9 - Oct 28
$280.00 w/ bag of clay
*No Experience Required
Description: This course will be geared towards beginners looking to get into wheel throwing! We will cover all the basics from wedging, centering, and throwing to trimming and glazing. Starting with cylinders we will move through a range of basic forms and techniques! 
*8-Person Capacity
8-Week Open Studio Sep 5 - Oct 28
*Studio Closed Oct 10

*Open studio entails scheduled times for people to come work independently with no instruction.

*If no open studio participants have arrived within 1.5 hours of a session, the studio will close.

8-Week Open Studio Fee-$180.00
*One Bag of Clay Included

Open Studio w/ Class- $90.00

*Classes and open studio are ages 18 and up, unless marked otherwise.
Open Studio Schedule:

Monday 10am-1pm *New Time
Tuesday Closed
Wed. 1:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday 6pm-9pm
Friday 1:30pm-4:30pm

*Open Studio Drop-In Fee: $30 per Session
How To Register:

  • Payment can be made on the first day of class by check, cash, or credit card.
*The studio will require anyone taking a course or open studio to be fully vaccinated, and provide proof with vaccination card or empire pass.

*Mask wearing will be optional for everyone working in the studio, but we do reserve the right to change this policy.

*We appreciate your cooperation!
Be sure to check out the Smithy Clay Studio website
for information about our ongoing Studio and Kiln Rentals!
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

CAA Member Artists - Fine Arts on the Lawn Reminder!

Time is Running Out

Please RSVP for

Fine Arts on the Lawn!

Up-to-date CAA Members will have the opportunity to exhibit on the Front Porch display during Fine Arts on the Lawn, our annual outdoor artwork sale on Labor Day Weekend, September 3 - 4, 2021!
The Details:

  • Must be an up-to-date CAA Member to participate (join or renew your membership any time, online or in person!)

  • There is a $10 registration fee to participate

  • You may display up to five original 2D artworks (no reproductions!)

  • Your work must be labeled with a card on the front that includes your name, city, title, medium and price! (Remember that the CAA retains a 30% commission on all sales)

The Dates:

Artwork Delivery:
Friday, September 2nd , 11-4pm
Saturday, September 3rd , 8-9am

Fine Arts on the Lawn Event:
Saturday, September 3rd , 10-5pm
Sunday, September 4th , 10-5pm

Artwork Pick Up:
Sunday, September 4th , 5-6pm
To RSVP:

Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to participate in Fine Arts on the Lawn this year!


Email: gallery@cooperstownart.com

Phone:
(607) 547-9777

Interested in Reserving an Artist Tent Space on the Lawn?

We also have opportunities for artists to exhibit in the Front Lawn Tents! For details and to apply for this option, please visit our website and fill out the application by clicking the button below!
Artist Tent Details!
[607-547-9777]  [gallery@cooperstownart.com]  [www.cooperstownart.com]
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