Friday, March 31, 2023

REMINDER! Spring Classes & Open Studio at The Smithy Clay Studio

Spring Classes & Open Studio Sessions

April 10 - June 2, 2023


Time Is Running Out & Space Is Limited!


Sign-Up By Wednesday, April 5, To Secure Your Spot!


Call or Email The Smithy Clay Studio to Sign-Up Today!

(607) 547-8671 or gallery@smithyarts.org

Introduction to Handbuilding

with Ann Geiger


4 weeks | April 3 - April 24

$150 w/ bag of clay


Mondays

10:00am - 1:00pm


*No Experience Required*


Description: All levels welcome- 

Ann will teach handbuilding techniques beginning with the basic building block of clay slabs. Inexperienced students will focus on the building techniques. More experienced students may take the techniques and work on more complex designs. Come and try!


*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

Introduction to Wheel Throwing

with Kris Gildenblatt


8 weeks | April 11 - May 30

$280 w/ bag of clay


Tuesdays

6:00 - 9:00pm


*No Experience Required*


Description: All levels welcome- 

This 8-week introductory class is for beginners with little or no throwing experience. We will systematically work through the basics of using the potter's wheel to make cylinders and cups. In addition we will learn about making handles and finishing our mugs with texture and glaze. Come give it a whirl!


*INSTRUCTOR REQUIRES FACE MASKS BE WORN BY ALL PARTICIPANTS. SPECIFIC TO THIS CLASS.


*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

Handbuilding

with Megan Irving


8 weeks | April 12 - May 31

$280 w/ bag of clay


Wednesdays

10:00am - 1:00pm


*No Experience Required*


Description: All levels welcome-

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. We will talk about templates and repeating processes so students may choose to make sets or variations on a theme. 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.



*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

Centering the Potter and the Clay

with Karla Andela


8 weeks | April 12 - May 31

$280 w/ bag of clay


Wednesdays

6:00 - 9:00pm


*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 careful attention to body alignment to increase safety, we will practice making multiple forms on the wheel. Throwing, trimming, glazing, and some handbuilding techniques are all included in this 8-week class.


*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

8-Week Open Studio April 10 - June 2

*Our Open Studio Sessions are open to anyone and everyone, but knowledge and skill of hand building and wheel throwing is required as Open Studio is a place for experienced clay artists to work on personal projects. There will be no instruction provided during Open Studio.


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


*Classes and Open Studio are ages 18 and up, unless otherwise indicated.

Open Studio Schedule:


Monday, Wednesday, Friday

1:30 - 4:30pm


Thursday

6 - 9pm



8-Week Open Studio Only:

$180.00

One Bag of Clay Included


8-Week Open Studio w/Class:

$90.00


Open Studio Drop-In Fee:

$30 per Session

Clay Sold Separately

How To Register:


  • Payment can be made on the first day of class by check, cash, or credit card.

*We ask that everyone work together to keep our studio healthy and safe. With that said, we strongly advise anyone who is experiencing any COVID or flu-like symptoms to not attend class or open studio until it is safe to do so. Please err on the side of caution, and feel free to email the studio with any questions you may have about attending class or open studio. We appreciate your cooperation!


*Mask requirements are determined by instructor for all classes at the Smithy Clay Studio.

Be sure to check out the Smithy Clay Studio website
for information about our ongoing Studio and Kiln Rentals!
Visit our website

Monday, March 20, 2023

Community Murals Opens Tomorrow, Come Meet The Artist!

MEET THE ARTIST!

Max Jones will be at the CAA Galleries on Tuesday, March 21st, from 5-7pm!

GALLERY HOURS:
TUESDAY - SATURDAY from 11AM-4PM
The Cooperstown Art Association will be hosting a Meet & Greet with Max Jones, a Senior at Cooperstown Central School on Tuesday, March 21st from 5-7pm.

Friends, family, and the community are invited to view Max's work starting March 21st
through March 31st.

Our galleries are open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am-4pm

In addition to Max's murals, we will also be displaying murals in memory of Frank M. VanAuken.

We hope to see you there!
The Cooperstown Art Association is Located at 22 Main St. in Cooperstown, NY
*This exhibit is only on display until March 31st*
Gallery A:
Community Murals: Spanning Generations
featuring murals by Max Jones & Frank M. VanAuken
Gallery B

Wings, Stings & Other Things
Gallery Shop

Artwork by Member Artists
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays - Saturdays , 11 - 4pm
Contact us at:
607-547-9777
gallery@cooperstownart.com

Announcing Spring Classes & Open Studio at The Smithy Clay Studio

Spring Clay Classes & Open Studio Sessions

April 10 - June 2, 2023

Introduction to Handbuilding

with Ann Geiger


4 weeks | April 3 - April 24

$150 w/ bag of clay


Mondays

10:00am - 1:00pm


*No Experience Required*


Description: All levels welcome- 

Ann will teach handbuilding techniques beginning with the basic building block of clay slabs. Inexperienced students will focus on the building techniques. More experienced students may take the techniques and work on more complex designs. Come and try!


*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

Introduction to Wheel Throwing

with Kris Gildenblatt


8 weeks | April 11 - May 30

$280 w/ bag of clay


Tuesdays

6:00 - 9:00pm


*No Experience Required*


Description: All levels welcome- 

This 8-week introductory class is for beginners with little or no throwing experience. We will systematically work through the basics of using the potter's wheel to make cylinders and cups. In addition we will learn about making handles and finishing our mugs with texture and glaze. Come give it a whirl!


*INSTRUCTOR REQUIRES FACE MASKS BE WORN BY ALL PARTICIPANTS. SPECIFIC TO THIS CLASS.


*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

Handbuilding

with Megan Irving


8 weeks | April 12 - May 31

$280 w/ bag of clay


Wednesdays

10:00am - 1:00pm


*No Experience Required*


Description: All levels welcome-

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. We will talk about templates and repeating processes so students may choose to make sets or variations on a theme. 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.



*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

Centering the Potter and the Clay

with Karla Andela


8 weeks | April 12 - May 31

$280 w/ bag of clay


Wednesdays

6:00 - 9:00pm


*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 careful attention to body alignment to increase safety, we will practice making multiple forms on the wheel. Throwing, trimming, glazing, and some handbuilding techniques are all included in this 8-week class.


*4-Person Minimum

*8-Person Capacity

8-Week Open Studio April 10 - June 2

*Our Open Studio Sessions are open to anyone and everyone, but knowledge and skill of hand building and wheel throwing is required as Open Studio is a place for experienced clay artists to work on personal projects. There will be no instruction provided during Open Studio.


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


*Classes and Open Studio are ages 18 and up, unless otherwise indicated.

Open Studio Schedule:


Monday, Wednesday, Friday

1:30 - 4:30pm


Thursday

6 - 9pm



8-Week Open Studio Only:

$180.00

One Bag of Clay Included


8-Week Open Studio w/Class:

$90.00


Open Studio Drop-In Fee:

$30 per Session

Clay Sold Separately

How To Register:


  • Payment can be made on the first day of class by check, cash, or credit card.

*We ask that everyone work together to keep our studio healthy and safe. With that said, we strongly advise anyone who is experiencing any COVID or flu-like symptoms to not attend class or open studio until it is safe to do so. Please err on the side of caution, and feel free to email the studio with any questions you may have about attending class or open studio. We appreciate your cooperation!


*Mask requirements are determined by instructor for all classes at the Smithy Clay Studio.

Be sure to check out the Smithy Clay Studio website
for information about our ongoing Studio and Kiln Rentals!
Visit our website