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	Yellow Springs Arts Council
Contact us: art@ysartscouncil.org	P. O. Box 459, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

Opportunity for Artists!!

Open Studio Hours

Open Studio Tour :
www.ysarts.org

Become a member of the
community pot shop!

Arts Council Classes

Yellow Springs Arts BLOG!!!!

www.ysarts.blogspot.com

Potty Art Gallery

Pot Shop Workshop: Tilemaking, Architectural Ceramics and Public Art

Our Mission:

* To promote artists and arts-related activities in Yellow Springs

* To facilitate and encourage artists and art groups to create and to contribute their talents to Yellow Springs

* To develop and foster art awareness and appreciation in the Yellow Springs community

* To serve as a catalyst to bring people and art together

Programs

John Bryan Community Pot Shop - classes, studio space rentals, ceramic firings

Community Art Classes - available Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer - Winter 2007Class Schedule is below

Scholarships for Community Art Classes - available to those with demonstrated need

Art in the Schools - discretionary funding for materials and supplies

High School Art Awards - cash awards given for best artwork at the annual high school art exhibition

John Bryan Community Center Gallery - a place for local artists and groups to display work

Permanent collection - hung at the Old Union Schoolhouse to preserve the legacy of local visual artists

Yellow Springs Area Artists Network - information exchange for local artists

Mini-grants to local artists and arts-related organizations

Grants administration - functions as fiscal agent for local artists and organizations, provides assistance in grant writing

Arts Council Landmarks in Yellow Springs
	John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street Site of YS Arts Council's Community Gallery and John Bryan Community Pot Shop

	Old Train Station on Xenia Avenue Brochures available here
	Old Union Schoolhouse, 314 Dayton Street Site of YS Arts Council's Private Collection of Works of Local Artists

Specials Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Yellow Springs Arts Council – Classes

The Yellow Springs Arts Council has been conducting community art classes since the 1950’s. If you are interested in teaching a class for the Arts Council, contact the Arts Council by email (art@ysartscouncil.org). Artists or galleries wishing to advertise on our webpage should email the Arts Council at art@ysartscouncil.org

Winter 2007 CLASSES

Introduction to Art History Children's Class

Tuesdays January 16 - February 13, 2007

7:00 - 7:45 pm

Where: Arts & Craft Room, John Bryan Center

FEE: $20.00

Children ages 6 - 10 will learn the basics of art history while they also practice using different techniques to create works of arts during a five-week class. These classes will run parallel with the adult classes. Parents are welcome to stay with their children.

To register, call Dawn Thomas at (937) 660-5415 or email: dawnsh@camden.rutgers.edu

Introduction to Art History Adult Class

Mondays January 15 - February 12, 2007

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Where: Arts & Craft Room, John Bryan Center

FEE: $30.00

Adults will learn the basics of art history in a discussion-based lecture. Each week will feature a different artist, theme, and stylistic period.

To register, call Dawn Thomas at (937) 660-5415 or email: dawnsh@camden.rutgers.edu

Kids' Clay Class

Kids have great fun creating with clay! We will introduce projects for
the kids to choose from including mystical animals, real pottery, and
fantasy landscapes! Bring a snack and we’ll take a break.

Instructor: Jeff May

THURSDAYS 4:00 - 6:00 Feb 8 - March 29

Where: John Bryan Community Pot Shop
(100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH)
Fee: $75, plus $15.00 clay fee.
To register: contact 937/767-9022

OPEN STUDIO - John Bryan Community Pottery Studio

Every Sunday from 12 - 3 pm

Hourly fee: $3

Drop in to work independently, or become a member ($60 month or $165 for three months) for access all month long!

Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Learn a new skill or improve the skills you already have.
This class teaches the principals of wheel-thrown ceramics,
including wedging, throwing, trimming, glazing, and aesthetics.

Instructor: Cindy Butler-Jones

Mondays 6:30 - 9:00 February 5 - March 26

Where: John Bryan Community Pot Shop
(100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH)
Fee: 8-week class: $110, plus $15 per bag of clay
To register: contact 937/767-9022

Handbuilding & Sculpture

Develop skills in the basic handbuilding techniques of pinch, coil, and slab construction. Through demonstrations, informal individual dialogs, and critiques each student will further develop their handbuilding skills and creative voice. All forms of work, functional, figurative, and abstract, will be encouraged.

Instructor: Alice Robrish

Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:00 February 7 - March 28

Where: John Bryan Community Pot Shop
(100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH)
Fee: 8-week class: $125, plus $15 per bag of clay
To register: contact 937/767-9022

Alternative Low Firing

Explore the alternative methods of pit firing, saggar firing, and flash firing. The technique of burnishing and application of terra sigillata will also be introduced. Basic pottery skills are recommended.

Instructor: Tommy Williams

Thursdays 6:30 - 9:00 February 8 - March 29

Where: John Bryan Community Pot Shop
(100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH)
Fee: 8-week class: $110, plus $15 per bag of clay
To register: contact 937/767-9022

Saturday Morning Wheel Throwing

Through demonstrations and individual assistance learn the fundamentals of throwing or build on the skills you already have. Open to all skill levels.

Instructor: Jason Dryden

Saturdays 10:30 - 1:00 February 10 - April 7

Where: John Bryan Community Pot Shop
(100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH)
Fee: 8-week class: $110, plus $15 per bag of clay
To register: contact 937/767-9022

Beginning, Intermediate Belly Dance
Instructor: Janna (Janet Mueller) 937/767-4791 or
dancewithjanna@yahoo.com

Location: John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street. Dance Room, Second Floor.

When: Tuesday evenings, ongoing
Fee: $10/class

TAI CHI

STONE RIVER SCHOOL offers weekly classes as well as workshops in both Tai Chi and Qigong.

Instructor: Brad Fraley
Beginning Class: Wednesday at 6:30.
Try it out at our FREE Saturday morning practice.

Contact the STONE RIVER SCHOOL at 937/767-7011 or www.stonerivertaichi.com for more information.

Opportunities for Artists!!!

Show your ART in our Community Gallery

The Yellow Springs Arts Council coordinates gallery shows in the John Bryan Community Center. Call JoAnn McKee at 767-8432, to schedule a show in the Community Gallery, or email art@ysartscouncil.org. We have many openings for the upcoming months for your show.

Show your art at the K12 Gallery in Dayton! Works sold on consignment. Contact the curator, Muriel Meray, at 937/461-5149.

POT SHOP WORKSHOP:

March 10-13, 2007: Tilemaking, Architectural Ceramics and Public Art. A two-day demonstration or two-day demo and additional two days hands-on workshop with Shel Neymark, ceramic artist from New Mexico.

Contact Kaethi Seidl at seidl@yellowsprings.com or 937-767-1348 for more information.

OPEN STUDIO HOURS at the John Bryan Community Pot Shop

Sundays 12 - 3 pm

Join the Yellow Springs Community Pottery Studio
        Ever thought of becoming a member of the John Bryan Community Pottery Studio?
        Rent is only $60 per month or $165 for three months. For more
        information stop by the pot shop during open studio hours or call 767-9022.

Join the Yellow Springs Arts Council!

Art Angel ..........$100 or more
Patron...............................$50
Family...............................$30
Individual .........................$20
Artist.................................$15
Senior................................$5

Contact us to join!

Recent Glassblowing Workshop for Artists Only

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