Monday, August 8, 2016

Handprints Class Cancelled This Week, 8/9 and 8/11

PLEASE NOTE:  
Unfortunately, the Hand Prints Summer Workshop at the CAA
Polymer Clay Collage Class with Wendy Reich
Tuesday & Thursday, August 9 & 11
has been
CANCELLED!

However, we will still be accepting registrations for 
Origami with Kevin Gray
Thursday, August 18 from 1-3pm 
Reserve your spot today!
(see below for details)

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Hand Prints Summer Art Workshops
at the Cooperstown Art Association
for children ages 7 and Up
 
Please call (607) 547-9777 for details and for registration. Registration is limited to 10 per workshop, so don't delay!
 
Thursday, August 18: Origami with Kevin Gray
1 - 3pm
$25 Members/$30 Non-Members    
*All materials included.
On Thursday, August 18th from 1-3pm, children will learn how to fold paper into interesting animals and objects using the Japanese art of origami.  Using brightly colored paper (and also some giant sheets of paper) kids will learn the basic folds needed to make a great variety of designs.  By the end of the class kids will take home many different folded paper creations, including a bird that flaps its wings!
 

The Cooperstown Art Association's Hand Prints Workshops will be held at the CAA upstairs classroom space at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown, NY.
 
The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries are located at 22 Main Street in the Village Building on the corner of Main and Fair Streets.
Hours: Daily 11-4, Sunday 1-4. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit us on the web at www.cooperstownart.com.
The Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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Thursday, August 4, 2016

NEXT WEEK: Hand Prints Summer Art Workshops at the CAA!


Hand Prints Summer Art Workshops
at the Cooperstown Art Association
for children ages 7 and Up
 
Please call (607) 547-9777 for details and for registration. Registration is limited to 10 per workshop, so don't delay!
 
Tuesday & Thursday, August 9 & 11:
Polymer Clay Collage Class with Wendy Reich
1 - 3pm
$50 Members/$55 Non-Members    
*All materials included.
On Tuesday & Thursday, August 9th and 11th, from 1-3pm each day, Wendy Reich will be teaching a Polymer Clay Collage Class. In this two part class, students will learn how to make tiles utilizing polymer clay, paint, stamps, beads and found objects to create a colorful mosaic collage. Students are encouraged to bring in items of interest to add to their collage, such as buttons, beads, broken jewelry, shells, etc.
 
Thursday, August 18: Origami with Kevin Gray
1 - 3pm
$25 Members/$30 Non-Members    
*All materials included.
On Thursday, August 18th from 1-3pm, children will learn how to fold paper into interesting animals and objects using the Japanese art of origami.  Using brightly colored paper (and also some giant sheets of paper) kids will learn the basic folds needed to make a great variety of designs.  By the end of the class kids will take home many different folded paper creations, including a bird that flaps its wings!
 

The Cooperstown Art Association's Hand Prints Workshops will be held at the CAA upstairs classroom space at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown, NY.
 
The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries are located at 22 Main Street in the Village Building on the corner of Main and Fair Streets.
Hours: Daily 11-4, Sunday 1-4. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit us on the web at www.cooperstownart.com.
The Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Third Summer Concert at The Smithy: Thursday, 8/11 at 7:30pm!

Announcing the Third Summer Concert of the Season at The Smithy!

Penny Knight Band

Original Rock Band
Thursday, August 11th at 7:30pm
55 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY!


Tickets Available at the Door:  $12 - Adults, $10 - Seniors (65+)/ Students, Kids 6 and under FREE

The Smithy is located at 55 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY.
For more information please call 607-547-8671 or go to our website at wwww.smithyarts.org    
The Smithy, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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Monday, August 1, 2016

Smithy Announcements: Opening Tonight & Open House this Weekend!

Announcing the Third Opening
Reception of the Season at The Smithy!
Monday, August 1     5-7pm
First Floor:     "Nuances," oil paintings by Susan Jones Kenyon
Second Floor:  Room 1: Megan Gray
Room 2: Jane Carr, Ashley Cooper, Chelsea Gibson, David Krchelich, Ted Lott, Kurt Ofer, David Wilson
Room 3: "Materials of the Artist," Installation by Charlie Bremer
Third Floor:    "Interior Spaces" - Member Artist Theme
The Smithy Clay Studio Annual Show
Garden: Terry Slade Summer Installation
Music by The Local Seisiun Trio / Catered by Mel's at 22

55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown
607-547-8671
www.smithyarts.org
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The Smithy Clay Studio Open House Weekend!
Saturday & Sunday, August 6th & 7th
Join us for an exciting weekend of demos, sales, and activities for anyone interested in the art of pottery!

Featuring a $1 Pottery Sale, as well as a raffle for a beautiful handmade piece made by one of The Smithy Clay Studio artists!
 
Saturday, August 6th:
1-6pm:
Pottery Shop Open
1pm:
Eileen Murphy, Bowls & Production Pottery Demo
2pm:
Karla Andela, Dinnerware Set Demo
3pm:
Rita Payne, Carving & Slips Demo 
4-6pm:
Free Workshop: Slab Cups & Plates
(rsvp suggested)

This opportunity made possible with help from  
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation

Sunday, August 7th: 
1-6pm: Pottery Shop Open
1pm: Kris Gildenblatt, Mug in 7 Steps Demo
2pm: Bob McCann, Large Vessel Demo
3-6pm: Free Workshop: Paint Your Own Pottery!
(rsvp suggested)

This opportunity made possible with help from  
Price Chopper's Golub Foundation

6pm: Raffle Winner Announced! 
 
1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown
607-547-8671
www.smithyarts.org
Smithy Center for the Arts, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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Thursday, July 21, 2016

An Evening of Auctions, Music and Food at The Smithy!

Join us for The Smithy's Annual Garden Fundraiser, 
Raise Your Cup!
on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 - 9pm!

Tickets in Advance$100 a Couple; $55 Adults;  $35 Children 12-18
Tickets at the Door$120 a Couple; $65 Adults;  $45 Children 12-18

*Tickets are available for purchase at The Smithy 607-547-8671
 or at the Cooperstown Art Association 607-547-9777*



This year's fundraiser features an exclusive preview of 
Susan Jones Kenyon's solo show, "Nuances."
"Bittersweet", oil on linen, by Susan Jones Kenyon


 Enjoy music by The Doc Orloff Duo, heavy hors d'oeuvres by Origins Cafe
an Ice Cream Sundae Bar, and a Live & Silent Auction featuring our always entertaining auctioneers, Don Raddatz and Michael Stein!  

Each patron takes home a lovely one-of-a-kind cup crafted by the Smithy Potters!

All proceeds benefit The Smithy Gallery and Clay Studio.
This event will take place rain or shine!


Last but not least!
Here is a little sneak peek of a few works of art 
featured in this year's live auction!

"Garden of Eden", an original oil painting by Janet Munro

"Cooperstown Ski Tow", an original watercolor by Jeanne Warneck

**Please Note**
 The Smithy Galleries & Clay Studio and The Cooperstown Art Association 
are CLOSED this weekend, July 23rd & 24th, 
due to Hall of Fame Induction.
The Smithy, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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Monday, July 18, 2016

Second Summer Concert at The Smithy is THIS Thursday, 7/21 at 7:30pm!

Announcing the second Summer Concert of the Season at The Smithy!
Heaven's Back Door: Thursday, July 21st at 7:30pm
55 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY!
The Smithy, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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Monday, July 11, 2016

The National Juried Art Exhibition Opens THIS Friday, July 15th at the CAA!

The 81st National Juried Art Exhibition
Opens THIS Friday, July 15th
with a Preview Party from 5 - 7pm
Awards at 6pm
at the Cooperstown Art Association!

Catered by Origins Cafe
 
Music by Jeff Syman
 
On Display July 15 - August 19, 2016 in Galleries A, B & C

 
The Cooperstown Art Association is located at 22 Main Street in the Village Building on the corner of Main & Fair Streets.

*The front entrance to the Cooperstown Art Association and Village Library has been closed for repair and painting, but WE ARE STILL OPEN!  Please use the side entrance on Fair Street by the Village Police. 
The Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
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