Alpine, WY, 83128
USA
Visit R Park to see and interact with artwork designed to inspire and activate the land. This annual event is made possible by the Jackson Hole Land Trust and JH Public Art.
Observator R. Park needs your help in cataloging the various imaginary creatures who call R Park home.
Hand Building: From the Simple to the Outstanding
Hand building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using the hands, fingers, and simple tools. Handbuilding techniques allow for a wide range of creativity which allows us to create simple cups, bowls, and sculptures and imbue them with interesting and other unique textures, found and created. This class with concentrate on building several utilitarian and sculptural forms and conclude with 2 weeks of slip and glaze decoration.
Taught by Sam, this class meets in the ceramics studio at the Art Association
During this class, students will learn techniques that emphasize the creation of forms on the potter’s wheel; cups, bowls, and plates by learning to throw, trim, alter, pull handles, and basic glaze decoration. Students are encouraged to take additional classes to learn the art of glazing.
Your class fee provides one bag of clay, firing, glazing and open studio in the duration of the class.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets in the ceramics studio
Save the date! Jenny will be participating in PARK(ing) Day 2019. This public art event started in 2005, see how other artists and communities participate here.
Jackson Hole Public Art coordinates this project in Jackson, stay tuned for details. Jenny’s space will be in front of Habits at 35 W Deloney.
Drawing Topics - a 6-week drawing class. Each class meets from 10am - 12pm, sign up for one or a few or all 6. Learn the basics of drawing, or brush up your technique.
October 2: Line / Shape
October 9: Positive & Negative Space
October 16: 1 point perspective
October 23: 2 point perspective
October 30: Value / Shading
November 6: Composition / Balance
Taught by Jenny, this class meets in the Painting & Printmaking Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts.
Basic business skills for artists, in 4 sessions. Sign up for just 1 or all 4:
October 3: Present Yourself 1 - words
Artist statement, bio, resume, elevator speech - all those helpful documents. We will go over what these documents mean, ways to write them, and how they can come in handy.
October 10: Present Yourself 2 - images
Learn how to photograph your artwork - from casual photographs for social media to high resolution images for show entries & portfolios. We will also cover the basics of social media presentation: the website, online portfolios, facebook, instagram, pinterest… bring your questions and ideas, successful and otherwise for a round table discussion.
October 17: Etsy 101
Whether you have a slightly dusty Etsy shop or are curious about starting one, this will be the place to discuss Etsy pros & cons plus learn how to set up a successful shop. We will talk about images, shipping artwork, plus lots of marketing tips & tricks.
October 24: Marketing DIY
From the email newsletter, to business cards, to ads in local magazines - learn the basics of marketing your business.
Taught by Jenny, these classes meet in the Painting & Printmaking Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts.
In this 9-week comprehensive intermediate class, co-teachers Sam and Jenny Dowd will cover everything from throwing successful forms on the potter's wheel to getting predictable and interesting results from slip and glaze decoration. There will be fun couple’s banter as well as serious discussions about selling your pottery and aesthetics. Students will help decide the course direction through forms and subjects that they are interested in.
Your class fee provides one bag of clay, firing, glazing and open studio in the duration of the class.
Taught by both Sam & Jenny! Class meets in the Ceramics Studio
Come and play with clay in this Christmas themed 2-session class. Build your own clay toys, presents, and clay food. You may also choose to make your own nativity scene or add to one that you already own. The first session will be all clay building, and the second session we will paint the details with acrylic paint. All materials provided.
Taught by Jenny, this class will meet in the Ceramics Studio
Make your own unique cards! Use collage techniques to create patterns using a variety of papers and sew them together with a sewing machine. This is a great introduction to sewing plus an unexpected use of this tool. Make unique cards to send or give as gifts.
Jenny will bring her paper collection, feel free to bring yours as well!
Taught by Jenny, this class will meet in the Painting & Printmaking Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts.
Make your own unique holiday cards and learn the basics of monotype printmaking. We will make prints with and without the press. Learn simple techniques while creating cards that can be mailed, tied to gifts or handed out for your holiday 'do! Perfect for last minute presents too!
Taught by Jenny, this class will meet in the Painting & Printmaking Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts
More details coming soon!
In a collaboration with Dancers’ Workshop and David Dorfman Dance - Sam and Jenny are making a giant pole puppet! Dancers’ Workshop & David Dorfman Dance will preform with 5 large puppets in a parade and dance performance.
Festivities will start at the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts at 6pm!
Dowd House Studios will have a booth at the August Art Fair Jackson Hole located in Miller Park in downtown Jackson Hole!
This 3-day fair features artists from all over the country. Booth #158
Friday, August 9: 10am - 6pm
Saturday, August 10, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, August 11, 10am - 4pm
Join Jackson Hole Public Art and Jenny Dowd for a morning of art and treats!
Jenny will talk about her art making process, especially the chalk drawings she will be working on in the week prior to the talk.
Meet at the Pavilion on the Center for the Arts lawn!
Dowd House Studios will participate in the Makers Market on Sunday July 7! Stop by and check out locally made goods! 8am-2pm at the Virginian Lodge in Jackson
Join us and lots of local Jackson potters for a 2-day sale on the sidewalk outside of the ceramics studio at the Art Association!
Thursday June 20, 10am - 7pm & Friday June 21, 10am - 5pm
An introduction and refresher to drawing skills for the artist who wishes to improve this basic skill set required to become an artist. Four weeks of innovative classical drawing instruction emphasizing observation and eye-hand coordination: line, shape, space, perspective, value, and composition.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets for 4 Wednesdays in the Painting Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts.
During this class, students will learn techniques that emphasize the creation of forms on the potter’s wheel; cups, bowls and plates by learning to throw, trim, alter, pull handles, and learn the ins and outs of high fire glaze decoration.
Beginners welcome.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets from 11:30 - 2 in the Ceramics Studio in the Center for the Arts
Wake up your inner chemist and learn how to safely create, test and fire glazes. Discussions and demonstrations will include studio safety, documentation, glaze starting points, the major chemical groups and what they do in the kiln atmosphere, how to use the gram scale, and how to fire your tests in both electric and gas kilns. This class will also include a soda firing during the 5th week of the class.
Taught by Sam, this class meets in the Ceramics Studio in the Center for the Arts
An introduction and refresher to drawing skills for the artist who wishes to improve this basic skill set required to become an artist. Four weeks of innovative classical drawing instruction emphasizing observation and eye-hand coordination: line, shape, space, perspective, value, and composition.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets for 4 Wednesdays in the Painting Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts.
You've taken beginning throwing, participated in open studio, now what?
While revisiting basic techniques, expand your throwing skills to include lids, plates, altered pots, throwing in production and larger forms. Glazing will also be addressed so you may achieve more predictable results. Bring your questions and ideas, this is the place to troubleshoot and expand your horizons!
Taught by Sam, this class meets in the Ceramics Studio at the Center for the Arts.
During this class, students will learn techniques that emphasize the creation of forms on the potter’s wheel; cups, bowls and plates by learning to throw, trim, alter, pull handles, and learn the ins and outs of high fire glaze decoration.
Beginners and those looking for a refresher welcome.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets in the Ceramics Studio in the Center for the Arts from 11:30 - 2.
Learn the basics of monotype printmaking, a process that can be quick or layered. We will explore techniques to make marks using an etching press as well as techniques that you can do at home without a press.
Monotypes are one-time prints that I find truly special and sometimes haunting. Whether you love to draw & paint or are a little intimidated by paper - you will make interesting designs, patterns, and images that are exciting and one-of-a-kind.
We will also add to the layers of our prints with chine-collé and collage techniques.
Taught by Jenny, this 2-week class meets from 1 - 4 in the Painting Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts
5-week class. Beyond beginner.
Learn to use underglazes and slips, stencils and transfers, wax and glaze to enhance your ceramic surfaces. Choose from a variety of techniques to build your own unique style. Class time will be spent working on surface design, for the first class bring a few leather-hard pots or tiles for practice.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets in the Ceramics Studio located in the Center for the Arts
During this class, students will learn techniques that emphasize the creation of forms on the potter’s wheel; cups, bowls and plates by learning to throw, trim, alter, pull handles, and learn the ins and outs of high fire glaze decoration.
Beginners welcome.
Taught by Sam, this class meets from 11:30 - 2 in the Ceramics Studio at the Center for the Arts
Dowd House Studios will join several local makers and artists for this one-day holiday sale! A great place to find that perfect gift, be sure to stop by the Old Wilson Schoolhouse.
Make your own unique holiday cards and learn all about the basics of monotype printmaking. This is a process that I love- it's very forgiving, you can use a press or not, you can go back and draw or paint onto your print... there are many many options!
Taught by Jenny, this class will meet in the Painting/Printmaking studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts.
Tired of dunking your pottery in glazes with disappointing results? Instead of giving up, refine your technique! In this class we will take your work to another level, uniquely yours. From start to finish, learn new ways to apply cone 10 glaze, achieve beauty through pattern and simplicity. This class will focus on glazing; bring bisque-ware that has been filling up your shelves. Firing and glaze included in class cost. Beyond beginner. 3 week class.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets on 3 Monday evenings in the Ceramics Studio
On Thursday, November 29 and Friday, November 30, the Art Association hosts the ever-popular annual Teton Mudpots Holiday Sale in the Art Association’s Art Gallery and Loft. The sale features ceramics, prints, paintings and jewelry for sale by local artists. Thousands of pots will be available from all of the potters who create in our studio. Choose from cups, mugs, bowls, plates, casseroles, bottles, soap dispensers, pitchers, teapots, sculptures and strange creations.
On Thursday, November 29 join us at the sale for cocktails and nibbles from 5-7 pm. As always, there will be the ever-popular bargain tables with prices starting as low as $3. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. All sales are final. 30% of the proceeds benefit the Art Association Studios and art education.
Make your own unique cards! Start out making basic prints of patterns, lines, shape... then in the afternoon collage papers together using a sewing machine to make your very own cards.
Taught by Jenny, this class will be located in the Painting studio on the 3rd floor of the Art Association
Sam will teach you how to use the MIG and Stick welding methods. Students will gain experience on other machines like the drill press, metal band saw, bench grinder and chop saw, in order to create several small projects. Week 1, we will make a garden hand rake, Week 2 & 3, students will choose between a simple toilet paper or paper towel holder. Discussions will include welding safety, settings, the positives and negatives of different welding techniques, and how to get started with your own set-up.
Taught by Sam this 3-week class meets in the Multi-Purpose studio at the Art Association, Thursday evening from 6-9pm
This six-session workshop series will be offered for free; key topics for the professional artist including crafting the artist statement, CV development, effective marketing, and fine art photography. The workshops will be moderated by area professional Jenny Dowd. Her lectures will be supplemented by additional artist presentations.
For dates & topics plus more information on enrollment click HERE
This daytime class is perfect for the beginner who wants to learn to create bowls, dishes, vases, tiles and more without the potter’s wheel. Sculptural forms will also be created and how they may be transformed into utilitarian objects. We will create basic but fun forms using hand building and then learn to add that personal touch using sculpting, alteration, stamps, stencils, painting, slip, stains, sgraffito, found objects and more.
Taught by Jenny, this class meets in the ceramics studio at the Art Association, Wednesday afternoons from 12 - 2pm
An introduction and refresher to drawing skills for the artist who wishes to improve this basic skill set required to become an artist. Six weeks of innovative classical drawing instruction emphasizing observation and eye-hand coordination. Take all 6 or drop in. Weekly topics are as follows:
Oct 2: Line
Oct 9: Shape & Space
Oct. 16: 1 point Perspective
Oct. 23: 2 point Perspective
Oct. 30: Value
Nov. 6: Composition
Taught by Jenny, this class meets in the Painting Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts on Tuesday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm.
Learn to enhance your pottery by practicing techniques that will make your work unique through decoration. Take one class or all; sessions are non-sequential. The aim of this class is to make you better at decorating your pottery. Your class fee provides one bag of clay, firing, glazing and open studio in the duration of the class.
September 12: Carving / Stamping / Sprigging
September 19: Sgraffito & Slip Trailing
September 26: Mishima and Inlay, + staining pieces from 1st week
October 3: Stencils & Glazing
October 10: Monotype Transfers
October 17: Decals - How to Design and Print your Own
Taught by Jenny, classes meet in the ceramics studio at the Art Association, Wednesday evening 6 - 9pm
Dowd House Studios will have a booth in this annual local's art fair!
This locals only art fair takes over the streets of Town Square for one Sunday during the Fall Arts Festival and coincides with the foodie event, Taste of the Tetons and the Rotary Supper Club’s Fall Arts Festival Wine Tasting.
Dowd House Studios will have a booth in the August Art Fair! Booth #155
Now in it’s 52nd year, Art Fair Jackson Hole is our largest fundraiser of the year! Please take a moment to plan your trip to Jackson Hole and the Art Fair so you can take advantage of what this valley can offer you. Every dollar we receive from admission goes to keep our exhibitions and art education programs free to the public all year. In 2017, our jury hand-picked 150 high-caliber artists and the fairs saw over 5,000 in attendance. This small, boutique fair attracts an engaged, affluent audience and is supported by a strong group of staff and volunteers.
Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m; Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free for Art Association Members. $5 for Adults; Kids 10 & Under Free.
From business cards, e-newsletters, print ads, to Instagram and Facebook… marketing is everywhere. It’s all about how you present yourself and form a voice (or brand.) Let’s demystify the options and simplify your own marketing strategies.
This class is part of a series of subjects taught by Jenny, check out the details here: http://artassociation.org/education/adult-classes/?filter=dept_14
Where: In the lawn behind Nest (on Pearl Street in Jackson)
Who: Lisa Walker, Noa Staryk, Arcy Hawks, Susan Fleming, and Jenny Dowd
Friday June 29, 4 - 7pm
Saturday June 30, 10am - 4pm
Learn to enhance your pottery by practicing techniques that will make your work unique through decoration. Take one class or all, the sessions are non-sequential. The aim of this class is to make you better at decorating your pottery.
Your class fee provides one bag of clay, firing, glazing and open studio in the duration of the class.
Topics:
In Wet Clay:
June 26: Carving / Stamping / Sprigging / Thinking about Glazing and Staining
On Leather Hard Clay:
July 3: Sgraffito (Slip or underglaze)
July 10: Mishima and inlay (Underglaze)
July 17: Monotype Transfers (Slip)
July 24: Many ways of Stencils (Slip)
After Being Glazed:
July 31: Decals - how to design and print your own
Class is taught by Jenny, in the ceramics studio at the Art Association.
Join us on the Sidewalk on the Glenwood side of the Center for the Arts for this two-day sale of locally made art! This sale is a fundraiser for all of our studios - including the ceramics studio, the multi-purpose studio, painting/printmaking studio and photography studio.
Thousands of pots will be available from the many potters who create in the Art Association's ceramics studio. Choose from cups, mugs, bowls, plates, casseroles, bottles, soap dispensers, pitchers, teapots, sculptures and other eclectic creations. Also NEW ADDITIONS - paintings, prints, drawings and jewelry! It's a one stop shop!
Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. All sales are final. 30% of the proceeds benefit the Art Association studios. For more information, please contact 307-733-6379.
HOURS:
THURSDAY FROM 10AM-7PM
FRIDAY FROM 10AM-5PM
