Created: 10-15-21
Last Login: 07-25-26
Grand Marais Art Colony
The Grand Marais Art Colony, established in 1947, fosters the exploratory growth and experimental power of artists through classes for all ages and skill levels, studio access in its five studios, and community events.
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Community Clay Events at the Art Colony
Description: Community Wood Firing Aug. 13th - 14th Visiting artist and kiln builder, Henry Crissman will be on site with us in August and anyone interested is invited to come observe the kiln at work! This is a two-day, all day event so stop by when you can and see the magic of wood firing live and in process. For those who have pre-made work and would like to reserve space in the firing, reach out to ceramics@grandmaraisartcolony.org. The fee for firing work is signing up for a slot to support the firing with your enthusiastic physical labor. Empty Bowls Open Studios Aug. 19th & 26th | 1pm - 4pm Every year our studio members and broader clay community make about 200 bowls to donate to the Empty Bowls fundraiser for food insecurity programs in Cook County. We’re opening our clay studio doors to anyone who wants to be part of the effort and learn some new skills. These open studio dates are for hand building only (slabs, coils, pinch, etc) so there’s no experience required. We are hoping that everyone who is interested can come try out making a few bowls with clay. We will have some pre-defined projects outlined but participants are encouraged to try out other ideas as they please.
Publish Date: 07-25-26
Let’s Talk Monotype Prints with Sarah Smelser
Description: Come down to Studio 21 for an exciting artist talk with Sarah Smelser, professor at the Wonsook Kim School of Art and Design, Illinois State University. Focused on monoprinting, this event is a great opportunity for artists of any medium. A wanderer and traveler, Sarah Smelser makes monotypes in response to walking, noticing, and documenting. She uses mark making, color, and intuition to describe her personal interactions with place, cobbling together varied stimuli to create abstract landscapes. Thursday, July 16 4:30 - 5:30 Studio 21 21 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais
Publish Date: 07-15-26