Beginner and Intermediate Middle and High Schoolers are invited to join us for this immersive 10-week pottery course taught by Amy Gitchell. This class caters to all ability levels with mixed methods (hand-building and wheel-throwing) and is a student led approach to ceramics.
Those new to pottery will learn the basics of wheel-throwing, hand-building, decorative treatments and glazing. Experienced potters can brush up on their craft and expand on their existing skill with the guidance of an expert ceramic artist. With a small class size (8 max) students will receive whole group instruction as well as one on one guidance. This class is open to students ages 11-17.
All materials and equipment are provided but participants are invited to use their own tools if desired. Participants in this class also gain access to weekly open studio sessions. Participants must pre-register for the Open Studio at the cost of $20 to secure a space.
If you are going to be absent for more than two classes during the session, you are encouraged to register for a different class or a future class. ONLY TWO classes may be made up due to illness or extenuating circumstances.
There is an additional fee for ceramicists wishing to throw or build more than 10 vessels during the 10-week class. In addition to the class fee, a shelf fee of $30 will be charged if you wish to exceed this limit. Additional clay is available for purchase at the rate of $30/bag.
Participants in Arts Council of Big Sky Classes do NOT need to have a BASE pass to sign up.
Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
Connect and create at the Arts Council studio! ARTventures are all about exploring art, having fun and trying new things. ARTventure will meet in the ACBS studio MOST Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout the school year. Register and drop your kids off to enjoy an hour and a half of fun after school!
All materials are included.The ES Tuesday & Thursday ARTventure classes are open to kids currently in 1st-5th grades with a limited enrollment of 8. Each class must be signed up for individually. Pre-registration is required.
The class is held in the Big Sky Center for the Arts, 77 Lone Peak Drive. Students can take the bus from Ophir and get dropped off at BASE, then the after-school instructor will walk the kids over to the Art Center. End of the day pick-up is in the art center's youth classroom, entrance on the rear NW corner of the building. Students not riding the bus can also be dropped directly at the classroom at 4 p.m.
Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
August 11th, & 28th
TU, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Ages 0-6
Art Start is an early childhood free art program designed to introduce preschool-aged children to visual learning, creativity, and self-expression. Each session blends interactive story time with a hands-on art activity, allowing children to explore ideas, materials, and artistic concepts in an engaging and age appropriate way.
Through creative play and guided instruction, children build visual literacy, spark their imagination, and develop early skills that support confidence and future academic success. Art Start also emphasizes social and emotional growth by encouraging communication, cooperation, and respect in a warm, supportive environment.
Classes are intentionally small and limited to 10 children. Parent or guardian attendance is required, encouraging shared creativity and support.
Due to popular demand, we are having an additional week of summer camp with Amy Gitchell and Mayla Sheil! Anything goes as the summer winds down to an end. We hope to see you there!
Camp includes art projects, games, light snacks and outdoor playtime (weather permitting). Campers should plan on bringing their own lunch, a water bottle, a snack, and clothing appropriate for the weather and be ready to have fun and make art!
Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Please pre-register your child for this camp.
Participants DO NOT need a BASE membership or to be enrolled in BASE after school programs. Any class payments above the suggested class fee (Take a Class/Give a Class, Help a Neighbor, Sponsor Materials) are tax deductible and will be acknowledged via email for tax purposes.
If you have any enrollment questions, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@bigskyarts.org