Kid's Clay Week
(6 years and over)
with Erin Dowling.
In addition to being an experienced ceramicist, Erin has years of professional experience working with kids.
Mon, Tues, Wed 3:30 - 5:30pm, and one more Tues 3:30-5:30 the following week to glaze
Aug 23- 25, and Aug 31 (4 classes)
$55 includes clay, glazes and firing.
In this class students will be introduced to the joys of throwing pots on the wheel, as well as hand building clay creations. In the last weeks we will explore glazing and fire our artworks to completion. Parents are encouraged to attend and share in the fun.
Basics and Beyond Adult Ceramics
with Cynthia Stoetzer
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM
September 8 - 29, 2010
$90 includes 12 lbs. of clay, glazes, and access to open studio times
Teton Arts Council Ceramics Studio
110 Rodeo Drive, Driggs
Click here to register by September 6th deadline
Learn the basics of wheel throwing and handbuilt ceramics, or expand on your past learnings and take it to the next level. Use this opportunity to make functional ceramics, or tap your most creative self and create unique sculpture. All approaches will be explored. Cynthia Stoetzer has an MFA in ceramics, painting, and sculpture, and has been a practicing professional artist for over 20 years.Visit her web site at www.cgstoetzer.com
The Raku Sessions
with Cynthia Stoetzer & Tim Rein
Tim has an MFA in Ceramics from The University of Indiana and years of experience teaching. He also maintains a stone carving studio.
Two Wednesday Evenings, Aug 11 & 18, 6-8p
and one Saturday Aug 28th 10-3p
$90 includes 12 lbs clay, glazes, firing, and use of open studio during three week course.
Unlock the secrets of Raku! Our raku process involves pulling the pieces from the kiln while glowing red hot and putting them in a barrel of combustible materials, usually newspaper, or sawdust, and covering the burning materials to create a reduction atmosphere. Along with the unique effects of this particular atmospheric firing we will learn to develop crackle and lustre surfaces.
Mudtots (for kids under 6)
with Amber PetersWednesdays July 28th-Aug 18, 1-3
Among the projects we'll have fun with are: fridge magnets, and summer "wreaths". Parents are encouraged to attend with their child.
$50 includes all materials
Ceramics Open Studio
Tuesdays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Drop in for $14 or purchase a 10 use punch card for $110
Come play with clay! During independent study hours, the studio is open for your use. No instruction during open studio, but open studio staff will be available to answer your questions about the use of the studio, and to sell you punch cards or clay. Prior instruction, particularly in glazing is required.
* For children's classes in ceramics, please click on the classes in the ceramics section.
Teton Arts Council presents
ART-REACH bringing art into our classrooms
The aim of ArtReach is to support area schools in providing art education to its students. Art is a critical component of every child's educational experience. It contributes to whole brain development and teaches cooperative learning, problem solving, and self-direction as well as an appreciation for art in and of itself. In art class there is no right or wrong answer and all ideas are valid; a welcome part of anyone's day!
The Teton Arts Council has created several art kits for classroom use.
Each kit comes with art supplies for 30 students at a time, optional lesson plans, and a real live resident artist to implement the lesson, if so desired.
This is a flexible program that is extremely user friendly with many advantages for the teacher:
* Art kits can be used just for their materials.
* Art kits can come with specific lesson plans which anyone can implement--teachers or parent volunteers.
* All lesson plans are suitable for Grades K-6.
* The Teton Arts Council can provide a volunteer artist to come into the classroom.
* Lessons can be suited to any time frame, including multi-day units.
* Teachers are encouraged to contact the Teton Arts Council so we can create art lessons to fit your unit of study.
Currently, we have kits for drawing, painting, and printmaking.
Each art kit includes a variety of materials to keep lessons fresh and exciting so that the kit can be used several times without repeating the same lesson.
Please contact the Teton Arts Council to schedule an art lesson in your classroom. Contact Info:
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or call 208-354-4ART.
OPEN FIGURE DRAWING
has found a new home!
170 N. Main in Victor
Downstairs from Circus Gallery and Tinnelli Bros. Tattoos (formerly Habitat)
Every other Thursday evening (9/2, 9/16, 9/30...)
5:30--7:30pm
Cost is $10 per session.
There is no instruction. We provide the model, easel and chair. Please bring your medium of choice.
ADULT DRAWING CLASS:
"Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain"
If you enjoy drawing or even if you feel you can't draw, this course will show you how to gain the drawing skills you have always wanted. This course is based on the principles of Dr. Betty Edwards' amazing book " Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain." It will help you release your creative potential and tap into the special abilities of the visual, perceptual, right hemisphere of the brain. You will be amazed at what you can do!
Course taught by Ms. Devon Meyer
Based on book by Dr. Betty Edwards "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" (3rd Edition)
These items can be purchased in Driggs or Idaho Falls or online. If you have trouble finding an item, please let us know.
1. Book "The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" (1999, 3rd Edition) by Dr. Betty Edwards
2. Pencils (preferably "graphite stick #4B", available at most art supply stores)
3. Erasure (pink pearl or white plastic erasure
3. Sheet of clear plastic (8" x 10")
4. Two pieces of cardboard (8" x 10") {make "view finders": cut centered rectangles - first piece with 4-1/4" x 5-1/4" rectangle and second piece with 6" x 7-5/8" rectangle}
5. Non-permanent black felt-tip marker
6. two (2) paper clips to hold the plastic sheet onto the viewfinder
7. pencil sharpener
If you have any questions about this course, please email the Teton Arts Council at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or leave a voicemail at (208) 354-4ART (4278)
ATTENTION PAINTERS and SKETCH ARTISTS!
The Teton Arts Council is looking for Painters and Sketch Artists who want to host an Open Studio Period at the Teton Arts Council building in Studio #1. This space is available for the Summer 2010 season and we need you to make it happen! Email TAC at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or leave a voicemail at (208) 354-4ART (4278).
Writers' Group
led by Lydia Griffin
every 3rd Thursday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Sessions are held at Teton Arts Center Studio #1 on 110 Rodeo Drive in Driggs (just north of the airport)
Please bring 5 pages of writing photocopied 6 times. If you don't have 5 pages-- just bring what you have. If you have questions, feel free to call Lydia at (970) 409-8857.
New Art Center
The Teton Arts Council is developing a plan for land improvement around the existing Arts Center on Rodeo Drive, Driggs. The land is currently unimproved area but could be so much more. The view of the Grand Teton is tremendous! Our goal for the land improvement will include an outdoor art park with space to hold gatherings, outdoor workshops, and small events. We would love to hear from our Members! Look for invitations to come out this summer and tell us what you think.
Our Sponsors
Many of the programs offered by The Teton Arts Council would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We greatly appreciate your support and participation.
We are equally grateful for the countless members of our community that have stepped up to the plate to volunteer time, talent, and sometimes a little money of their own.
Our Mission
The mission of the Teton Arts Council is to develop, nurture, and celebrate our cultural life through education, performances, exhibitions, and community opportunities.
In 2007, we started the volunteer Resident Artists Program to plan, organize and execute the art programming. These volunteers are well-respected artists who give back to the Artist Community by ensuring that the arts classes and workshops continue to offer compelling and relevant education opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering as a Resident Artist, please contact the Board Chair by sending email to info@tetonartscouncil.com