Saturday, November 19, 2022

Sign up for Figure This! Open Studio Life Drawing

Feeling Creative?
Life drawing is back at the Cooperstown Art Association
Join us for Open Studio Life Drawing
Important Details Below
 
Figure This! Open Studio Life Drawing
Wednesday Evenings | Nov. 30 & Dec. 07 | 6 - 9pm

$15 donation per session with CASH payment upon arrival to each session.

These sessions will be held in the CAA's classroom space. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants per-session.
For more information about these sessions click here.

*Painting is not allowed during these sessions, water colors are allowed*

How To RSVP For These Sessions?
  • Call us at 607-547-9777
or
  • Email us at gallery@cooperstownart.com
or
  • Respond to the form below by selecting "I'll definitely be there!" for each session you wish to participate in
11/30 Session
Would you like to attend this Open Studio Session on 11/30
DATE AND TIME
11/30/22 6:00pm - 11/30/22 9:00pm

If your plans change and you can no longer attend please contact us as soon as possible as attendance is limited for this session
I'll definitely be there!
12/07 Session
Would you like to attend this Open Studio Session on 12/07
DATE AND TIME
12/07/22 6:00pm - 12/07/22 9:00pm

If your plans change and you can no longer attend please contact us as soon as possible as attendance is limited for this session
I'll definitely be there!

22 Main St., Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: (607) 547-9777
Email: gallery@cooperstownart.com


www.cooperstownart.com

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Thursday Open Studio Cancelled

Open Studio Cancelled Thursday!
Open Studio will be cancelled this Thursday, 11/17/22 due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience!


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

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The Holiday Show & Sale Opening Soon!


OPENING SOON!
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, Nov. 11, from 5-7pm
SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

The Holiday Show & Sale is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts made by talented local and regional artists!

Our exhibit is full of paintings, woodworking, jewelry and more. We have something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
NO SALES WILL BE ALLOWED UNTIL THE OPENING RECEPTION

Due to time constraints with the preparation of The Holiday Show & Sale all sales of featured items will be withheld until the Opening Reception on Friday, November 11th starting at 5pm.
Trying to avoid the crowd?

We are open Tuesday - Saturday from 11-4pm and The Holiday Show & Sale will be on display until December 23, 2022
The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries are located at 22 Main St. in the Village Hall, on the Corner of Main & Fair Street in Cooperstown. For more information, visit www.cooperstownart.com

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Last Reminder! Late Fall 4-Week Classes and Open Studio!

 

Late Fall Classes & Open Studio!

*Studio Closed Nov 21-25

*New Monday Open Studio Time

 
 

Advanced Wheel Throwing w/ Adam Jennett

Mondays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, 4 weeks, Nov 7 - Dec 5

$150.00 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



Creative Clay Constructions: Hand Building w/ Megan Irving

Wednesdays, 10am - 1pm, 4 weeks, Nov 9 - Dec 7

$150.00 w/ bag of clay

*All Levels Welcome

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.

*8-Person Capacity



Centering the Potter and the Clay w/ Karla Andela

Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm, 4 weeks, Nov 9 - Dec 7

$150.00 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 4-week class.

*8-Person Capacity


One on One w/ Eileen Anania

Times Variable, 4 weeks, Nov 7 - Dec 9

$75.00 per session *Clay not included

*Open to all levels

Description: Want to learn a new throwing skill or sharpen the skills you already have? If so, sign up for a two-hour, one on one lesson with Eileen. After contacting the studio you will contact Eileen directly to schedule a mutually agreed upon time (including evenings and weekends).



*FULL Intro to Wheel Throwing w/ Adam Jennett

Fridays, 10am - 1pm, 4 weeks, Nov 11 - Dec 9

$150.00 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. We will focus on cylinders and cups!

*8-Person Capacity

4-Week Open Studio Nov 7 - Dec 9

*Studio Closed Nov 21-25


*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.


4-Week Open Studio Fee-$90.00

*One Bag of Clay Included


*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.

*We ask that everyone work together in keeping our studio healthy and safe. WIth that said, we strongly advise anyone who is experiencing any covid, flu, or cold symptoms to not attend class or open studio until it is safe to do so. If you were a close known contact of a covid positive individual we also ask that you stay home. 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.


*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!

 
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