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

This week Sam and Jenny will join Jackson’s creative community in a Town Square Takeover!

On Wednesday from 4-6pm Sam will demonstrate how he decorates his animal mugs

On Friday from 5-8pm Jenny will encourage participation in her pop-up flower factory

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

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.

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

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.

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 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 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.