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 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 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 #154
Friday, August 9: 10am - 6pm
Saturday, August 10, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, August 11, 10am - 4pm
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.
Location & details coming soon!
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.
Class meets for 6 Thursdays, from 11:30am - 2pm
Your class fee provides one bag of clay, firing, glazing and open studio in the duration of the class.
Save the date! Jenny will be participating in PARK(ing) Day 2019. This public art event started in 2005, read all about the history here.
Jackson Hole Public Art coordinates this project in Jackson, stay tuned for details.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
This class will meet in the Painting & Printmaking Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts
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 on the Sidewalk on the Glenwood side of the Center for the Arts for this two-day sale of locally made ceramic ware.
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.
This 4-week class meets from 6-9pm 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.
This 6-week class meets from 11:30am - 2pm in the Ceramics Studio at the Art Association
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.
This class meets from 6 - 9 in the Painting Studio on the 3rd floor of 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.
This 4-week class meets from 1 - 4 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.
This class meets for 6 weeks from 11:30am - 2pm in the Ceramics Studio at the Art Association
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.
This class meets from 12 - 3 in the Painting Studio on the 3rd floor of the Center for the Arts.
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.
This class meets for 6 weeks from 11:30am - 2pm in the Ceramics Studio at the Art Association
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!
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.
This class meets from 6 - 9pm 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, 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 $5. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. All sales are final. 30% of the proceeds benefit the Art Association Studios and art education.
Thursday 10am - 7pm | Friday 10am - 5pm
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.
Animal | Shelter is an invitational exhibition that asked artist to consider how animals shelter themselves and how they share the natural world with those around them- human, animal, and other.
Meet the artists at the opening reception on November 1, 5 - 8pm
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.
A year in the making, and now a published cookbook, the original illustrations that make up Inspired Kitchen, Recipes from CWC’s Culinary Arts Program are now on display in the Theater Gallery at the Center for the Arts.
Illustrators, Jocelyn Slack, Cal Brackin, and Jenny Dowd brought 40 recipes to life on paper. Each recipe was created by former and current students, as well as instructors from Central Wyoming College’s Culinary Arts Program.
Meet the chefs, illustrators, and organizers at the closing reception Friday November 2, 5 - 7pm
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. Weekly topics are as follows:
Drop in for one or take all six!
Oct 2: Line
Oct 9: Shape & Space
Oct. 16: 1 point Perspective
Oct. 23: 2 point Perspective
Oct. 30: Value
Nov. 6: Composition
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
Dowd House Studios will have a booth in the August Art Fair located in Miller Park in downtown Jackson Hole, Wyoming! This fair hosts nearly 200 artists from all over the country. Check back for our booth number.
Friday & Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 10 - 4
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, check out the details here: http://artassociation.org/education/adult-classes/?filter=dept_14
June 26 – July 31
Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm
6-sessions, students should have taken at least beginning throwing
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.
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
There are so many website, blog, and online platform options available, in this session we will work to figure out what is right for you.
This class is part of a series of subjects, check out the details here: http://artassociation.org/education/adult-classes/?filter=dept_14
In this session let’s put it all together by discussing how to find and apply for opportunities: show entries, residencies, grants, etc.
This class is part of a series of subjects, check out the details here: http://artassociation.org/education/adult-classes/?filter=dept_14
During this 6-week 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 slip decoration. Students are encouraged to take additional classes to learn the art of glazing.
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.
This class meets for 6 Mondays from 12:30 - 2:30pm
YOUR CLASS FEE PROVIDES FIRING, GLAZING AND OPEN STUDIO IN THE DURATION OF THE CLASS. ADDITIONAL CLAY $10 TO $18 PER BAG.
7-sessions, students should know at least Wedging, Centering, Getting Started.
Each session Jenny will address specific aspects in clay usage including; using tools, advanced hand building, troubleshooting your throwing, and discussing design and form. Take one class or all, the sessions are non-sequential. The aim of this class is to make you better at working with clay.
April 11: Spiral and Ram’s Head Wedging, Centering, Cylinders
April 18: Cylinder workshop (getting the cup form efficient)
April 25: Put a handle on mugs and pitchers
May 2: Trimming - bowls and cylinders
May 9: Plates & Wide Bowls
May 16: Sgraffito - carving in color
May 23: Paddle, facet & small alterations - with wheel thrown ware
In the second session of this class, students will build flower pots, garden gnomes, bird baths- and other garden things to welcome the return of Spring. They will learn how to manipulate clay using coils, slabs and pinch pots to create these inventive items.
This class is for 3rd - 5th graders and meets after school every Monday from 3:45 - 5:15 from April 9 - June 4.
During this class, students will learn techniques that emphasize the creation of forms on the potter’s wheel; cups, mugs, bowls and plates by learning to throw, trim, alter, pull handles, and slip decoration. Students are encouraged to take additional classes to learn the art of glazing as this is primarily a throwing class. Your class fee provides one bag of clay and bisque firing.
Your class fee provides one bag of clay, firing, glazing and open studio in the duration of the class.
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. Weekly topics are as follows:
Jan 9 - Line & Shape
Jan 16 - Perspective & Space
Jan 23 - Value & Depth
Jan 30 - Composition + Putting it All Together
Drop in for one, or sign up for all 4!
