Crested Butte Arts: March 8 – 14, 2012

Classes & Workshops
8 FOCUS ON THE WHEEL Join master potter, Laura Elm, in a six-week course in clay that focuses on the wheel. While some hand-building techniques will be included, students will primarily work on honing their throwing skills in this three-hour class. All levels are wel-come, as Laura will teach beginner and experienced students individualized programs within the same class. 1:30—4:30 p.m. $275 (includes materials). Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

8 AERIAL DANCE CLASSES (BEGINNER) Come join the circus in a three-week intensive with the Crested Butte Dance Col-lective! Learn how to twirl, fly, climb and do tricks on the aerial hoop, trapeze and aerial fabric while increasing core strength and balance. Taught by Joan Grant, co-founder of the CB Dance Collective and member of the Salida Circus’ aerial dance act ―The Fabulous Flying Femmes,‖ and Kate Orr, co-owner of the High Attitude Dance Academy. 6:00—7:30 p.m. $15 per class (Classes on March 8, 15 & 22). Cen-ter for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

10 SECOND SATURDAY POTTERY PAINTING ―Paint Your Own Pottery‖ is open the second Saturday of every month of r the community to paint ready-made pottery pieces. Leave the piece with us to get it fired and come by in a few days to tak ehome your one-of-a-kind treasure. Price range is from $5—$55. Instructor: Melissa Mason. 2:00—6:00 p.m. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Ave-nue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

12 AFRICAN DANCE CLASS The Crested Butte Dance Collective and Center for the Arts bring in the rhythm with African Dance. These high-energy dance classes to live drumming explore a variety of traditional African movements and rhythms from Guinea to Zim-babwe. All levels and drop-ins welcome. $10. 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

14 INTRO TO WATERCOLOR Meet every Wednesday from March 7—April 25 for eight weeks of watercolor classes. This course is designed for non-art majors who are looking to learn the basics of watercolor paintings or improve upon current painting skills. No experience required. Instructor: Gail Sovick. $175 + $35 materials fee. 6:30—8:30 p.m. The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Special Gallery Showings

13 ARTIST RECEPTION: DUSTY DEMERSON, PHOTOGRAPHY. “A CELEBRATION OF WINTER”
Photographing Crested Butte for over 20 years has given Dusty numerous opportunities to capture unique photographs of the area. His images have won international awards and are seen in the Crested Butte Land Trust Calender and the Crested Butte Magazine among many other pub-lications as well as the walls of homes and offices. Show runs from March 10 through March 21 and may be viewed Monday through Fridays from 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Reception: 5:30—7:30 p.m. Free. Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.

Through March 25 GAIL & ANDY SOVICK, PHOTOGRAPHY & PAINTING Local Artists Gail and Andy Sovick feature photography and paintings from their six-month cross-country bike adventure in New Zealand. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1:00—5:00 p.m. Free. The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487, ext. 6. www.crestedbuttearts.org.