Friday, August 19, 2022

MADE IN NEW YORK & Paint the Point - Opening Tonight!

MADE IN NEW YORK:
Glass and Fiber
A Fine Craft Invitational

&

Paint the Point!
A Collection of Plein Air Paintings Done at Brookwood Point
in Conjunction with Otsego Land Trust
OPENING RECEPTION:

TODAY, AUGUST 19, FROM 5-7PM
Exhibit Information
GALLERY A

"Made in New York: Glass & Fiber" is the annual Fine Craft Invitational show devoted to both glass and fiber mediums including both functional and nonfunctional creations. Featuring 15 artisans and craftspeople, this year's show will include sculptures, mosaics, mirrors, scarves, wall hangings and more!
                                                                    
Participating Artists exhibiting in Made in New York include Noelle Adamoschek, Gary Avanzato, Tabitha Gilmore Barnes, Mother Elizabeth Czwikla, Lynn Deichman, Fiona Dejardin, Doug Hallberg, Erik Halvorson, Darius Homayounpour, Wendy Reich, Janet Rigby, Marcie Schwartzman, Terry Slade, Janet Teschke, and Steve Ziglar.
GALLERY B 

"Paint the Point!" is an exhibition of artwork by the participants of the Otsego Land Trust’s plein-air painting event at Brookwood Point in Cooperstown, New York in conjunction with the Cooperstown Art Association. The Otsego Land Trust organized this event for weekend of August 6th & 7th to bring visibility to one of the many beautiful public lands they manage in Otsego County. The goal was to draw interest to the area through a weekend long event that resulted in 25 plein-air artists convening on Brookwood Point and painting at their leisure while the public was welcome to come and enjoy and view the area alongside them. All participating artists were also given the opportunity to display and sell their work at the Cooperstown Art Association to further celebrate “Paint the Point” and share their work with the public.

Where:

The CAA Galleries
22 Main St. Cooperstown, NY 13326
Additional Information:

  • Food and Beverages on the Porch
  • Masks are recommended but optional
Questions?

Phone: (607) 547-9777
Email: gallery@cooperstownart.com



Thursday, August 18, 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!

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Kid's Art Camp this Summer at the CAA!

This Summer at the Cooperstown Art Association
KID'S ART CAMP
with Emilie Rigby
click the image above for a closer look at our flyer
 
Kid's Art Camp with Emilie Rigby
Monday - Friday | August 15 - August 19 | 1:00 - 3:30pm 
Members $30/day or $145/week
Non-Members $35/day or $170/week

This year for kids art week, we are blending art with science and nature observation. We will meet at the art association classroom, and many of the classes will have an outdoor component. Please bring weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a snack if you would like. This is a great opportunity to get out of the house, meet some new friends, and learn about the natural world and how to use it as inspiration for your art!

What to Expect
Emilie Rigby will be instructing a five day summer camp style set of classes this summer at the CAA! This is perfect for children looking to get out and into nature for a week and explore the creativity within them. Each day offers a new experience, a chance to learn a new set of skills, and an excuse to explore the natural beauty of our environment. Emilie is well-versed in the art of blending the natural world around us into meaningful artistic expression, and will aim to spark the creative drive within the children who sign-up for her camp sessions.

What to Bring
--   Appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and snacks if you would like
--   An unlined notebook for the session on Aug. 15th
--   All other materials will be provided

To Pre-Register
Contact us at 607-547-9777 or gallery@cooperstownart.com

About the Instructor
Emilie has a wealth of knowledge on all of these subjects and will be providing plenty of demonstrations, examples, and personalized instruction for your children to get the most out of this week-long session. For more information on Emilie Rigby and her work, you can visit her website here.

The Cooperstown Art Association classroom space is located on the Upper Level at 22 Main Street in Cooperstown, NY, in the Village Hall on the corner of Main and Fair Streets. Please contact the Cooperstown Art Association at 607-547-9777 to register today! For Cooperstown Art Association exhibit information, classes, special events and more please visit www.cooperstownart.com
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Pre-Register Today!

Phone: (607) 547-9777
Email: gallery@cooperstownart.com


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