Cynthia Guild Stoetzer: Ceramics Program Director
Cynthia Stoetzer is a multidisciplinary artist known for her work in ceramics, painting and garden design. She earned her MFA from Utah State University in sculpture and ceramics, and her BFA from California College of the Arts, in painting and graphic design. Maintaining a studio in Teton Valley for the better part of the last 21 years, she has exhibited nationally and internationally, and in 2008 was awarded the Idaho Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. Visit her website at www.cgstoetzer.com
Create a class! Get at least three people together and design your own class for your school or club group, family or friends. Email Cynthia at
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Wheel Throwing
with Cynthia Stoetzer
Thursday Evenings 6:00p - 8:00p
January 12 - February 9 (5 weeks)
$110 includes 12 lbs of clay, glazes, and studio use during open studio sessions. (Class liimited to 6 students)
This class will focus on the wheel as a tool for forming pots. Once we've covered the basics of centering and forming, we will practice our skills by making cylinders and bowls. More advanced students we will work on plates, covered forms and throwing off the hump. Finally we will cover trimming, glazing, and firing finishing techniques, in this five week intensive suitable for all ability levels.
Click here to register by the January 5th deadline.
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Ceramic Sculpturewith Tim Rein Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00p January 17 - February 14 (5 weeks) $110 includes 12 lbs of clay, glazes, and studio use during open studio times |
Majolica Workshop
with Alison McKinley Saturdays 2 - 4 pm: Jan 28 - Feb 11 (3 weeks)*Majolica is the art of painting over a brilliant white based glaze on low fire earthenware to achieve wondrous decorative effects.
$65 includes 12 lbs of clay, glazes, and studio use during open studio sessions
In this 3 session class, we will experiment with making tiles and decorating them in the Majolica style. In the first class we will create the tiles and in the last two classes we will decorate them, or make other items. Other simple small items that can be made are trivets, house numbers, butter and soap dishes, or anything else you can think of!
Cick here to register by the January 25th deadline
Pottery For Middle Schoolers
(11-14 year olds) with Michele Walters
Thursdays 3:30 - 5:00pm, January 19 - February 9 (4 weeks)
$70 includes clay, glazes and firing.
This class will target projects for ages 11 through 14. Each week the students will be presented with a FUN handbuilding project that will build their understanding of the properties of clay. Students with an interest in the wheel will be given the option to spend their class time building their skills in this area.
Kid's Clay
7 years and over
with Patty Reed
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00pm, January 18 - February 8 (4 weeks )
$65 includes all clay, glazes, and firings.
In this class students will be introduced to the joys of creating useful objects from clay. Participants will build tableware to use in eating and drinking, boxes to hold things, and embellish them with stamps and colorful glazes.
Little Kid's Clay (3-6 yrs old)
with Michele WaltersSaturdays 10-11, January 21-February 4th (3 weeks)
Give yourself a quick break, and send your little one to Little Kid's Clay!
Have fun meeting new friends and getting your hands and feet! in the clay. In each class we will explore a different way to make things in clay, such as pinching, coiling, and stamping techniques. We will see our projects through the wet clay stage to the completed glazed and fired pieces.
$35 includes all materials
Click here to register by the January 16th deadline
Ceramics Open Studio
Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 - 4:00
Mondays 6-8, Wednesdays 11-3, & 6-8pm, Thurs 11-3
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.
Drop in for $14 or purchase a 10 use punch card for $110
Click here to purchase 10-use punch card - $110New 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