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WORKSHOP: Watercolor Sketching Intensive—For Those on the Go! WITH JIM CALDWELL
Sun Valley Museum of ArtAwaken your creativity. In this 8-day intensive, learn to draw and paint: first in ink, then in watercolor. Capture travel scenes in a pocket sketchbook with Prismacolor and ink, draw and paint from still life setups as well as from projected images. Each 3-hour class will start with a slide show of watercolors by favorite artists and end with a group critique. Treasure the souvenirs! All materials and supplies will be provided. Age & ability: 17+, beginners welcome! THIS 8-SESSION WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE MON–THU, AUG 5–8 AND AUG 12–15, FROM 10AM–1PM DAILY. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jim Caldwell graduated from Williams College in 1964 as an Art Major and spent the next year in Paris studying printing and etching at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In 1969, he received his Master of Architecture Degree from the Yale School of Architecture. Jim has had over 45 one-man shows, and his paintings are represented in more than 450 collections worldwide. Though he has spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim’s Sun Valley connections go back to the 1950s. This will be the fourth class he has taught in Sun Valley.
$500 – $550
Ketchum Farmers Market
Forest Service ParkCome join the fun, shop, taste the freshness of local produce, get to know your farmers, buy in-season produce and plant starts, listen to free music with family and friends and enjoy the atmosphere of the Wood River Farmers’ Markets. Support local-made and grown products and help strengthen and build our local economy! Your health will thank you. Wednesdays from 12-4 pm Forest Service Park June 12th-October 9th, 2024.
Community Knitting & Needlepoint @ Knit+Needle
Knit+NeedleJoin us in the shop every Wednesday from 2-5 with your needlepoint, knitting or crochet work in progress & enjoy an afternoon of stitching. All skill levels welcome.
Free
Sun Valley Culinary Institute Tours
Sun Valley Culinary InstituteThe Sun Valley Culinary Institute is pleased to offer tours open to the general public. Come see why we have become one of the most important and entertaining sites to visit in the Wood River Valley. As a full time location for both student culinary classes year round and personalized classes for the general public, SVCI is proud to open our doors and welcome visitors with coffee and donuts. Come see for yourself…free tours are offered every Thursday at 10AM
WORKSHOP: Watercolor Sketching Intensive—For Those on the Go! WITH JIM CALDWELL
Sun Valley Museum of ArtAwaken your creativity. In this 8-day intensive, learn to draw and paint: first in ink, then in watercolor. Capture travel scenes in a pocket sketchbook with Prismacolor and ink, draw and paint from still life setups as well as from projected images. Each 3-hour class will start with a slide show of watercolors by favorite artists and end with a group critique. Treasure the souvenirs! All materials and supplies will be provided. Age & ability: 17+, beginners welcome! THIS 8-SESSION WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE MON–THU, AUG 5–8 AND AUG 12–15, FROM 10AM–1PM DAILY. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jim Caldwell graduated from Williams College in 1964 as an Art Major and spent the next year in Paris studying printing and etching at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In 1969, he received his Master of Architecture Degree from the Yale School of Architecture. Jim has had over 45 one-man shows, and his paintings are represented in more than 450 collections worldwide. Though he has spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim’s Sun Valley connections go back to the 1950s. This will be the fourth class he has taught in Sun Valley.
$500 – $550
OPEN STUDIO: Watercolor Tips & Tricks WITH JIM CALDWELL
Sun Valley Museum of ArtA drop-in Open Studio focused on watercolor painting and a chance to learn some tips and tricks from Jim Caldwell. No prior experience necessary. Though not an instructed class, Jim will be on hand to share some of his watercolor skills. All materials and supplies will be provided. Age & ability: 12+ years old; beginners welcome! THIS OPEN STUDIO TAKES PLACE THU, AUG 15, FROM 1:30–3:30PM. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jim Caldwell graduated from Williams College in 1964 as an Art Major and spent the next year in Paris studying printing and etching at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In 1969, he received his Master of Architecture Degree from the Yale School of Architecture. Jim has had over 45 one-man shows, and his paintings are represented in more than 450 collections worldwide. Though he has spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim’s Sun Valley connections go back to the 1950s. This will be the fourth class he has taught in Sun Valley.
Free
BILINGUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: Textiles WITH MARIA DE LOS ANGELES
The Hunger CoalitionFamilies and community members are invited to join nationally known artist Maria de Los Angeles for an afternoon of textile arts. Participants will make fabric patches that will become part of a sculpture the artist is creating for an exhibition at SVMoA in the summer of 2025. Learn new textile techniques while contributing to a Museum exhibition! All ages and abilities welcome! THIS WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE FROM 2–5PM AT THE HUNGER COALITION IN BELLEVUE.
Free
Book Around the Block!
The Community LibraryJoin us for a summer open house at The Community Library, Gold Mine Thrift, Gold Mine Consign, and the Wood River Museum of History and Culture. We're going to "Book Around the Block" for literacy, history, shopping, community, food, and fun, with activities for all ages.
Free
EVENING EXHIBITION TOUR: Tina Barney: Homecoming AND ROB DAVIS: RECORDS
Sun Valley Museum of ArtJoin SVMoA’s curators for a tour of the exhibitions Tina Barney: Homecoming and Rob Davis: Records. Refreshments will be served. Tina Barney: Homecoming features photographs Barney made between 1976 and 1980, when the internationally renowned artist was living in Ketchum, Idaho, and taking photography classes at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts (now Sun Valley Museum of Art). Made with a Pentax 35mm camera, the images document the daily life and activities of the people closest to Barney. They are representative of a key stage in her trajectory as an artist, before she began working with a large format camera to make carefully composed and directed photographs. In contrast, the images in this exhibition, which were made in Sun Valley, Rhode Island, and New York, are more spontaneous. But like her later photographs, these early works illuminate the subtle interactions and psychological tensions that occur among family and friends even in moments of leisure – at weddings and on squash courts, at the beach, waterpark, or a ski race. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1970, the artist Rob Davis has spent the past six years making paintings that mine his childhood memories – specifically those from ages five to ...
Free
TEEN WORKSHOP: Skateboard Deck Design WITH RYAN BONILLA
SVMoA Hailey ClassroomJoin artist, designer, skater, and snowboarder Ryan Bonilla for a morning of skateboard deck design. Participants will use paint, stencils, decals, and more to create a rideable work of art. Age & Ability: 12–18; all levels; beginners welcome! THIS WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE FROM 10AM–1PM AT THE HAILEY CLASSROOM.
$20
FINE ART EXHIBIT - ROBIN LAYTON
Understory Sun ValleyAugust 16-31, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception August 16th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. World Renowned Artist l Photographer, Robin Layton, will be exhibiting her Fine Art Photography and her Unique/Vintage Mixed Media Works, at Understory. 580 4th Street East, Ketchum, ID.
Free
Hailey Farmers Market
Roberta McKercher ParkSaturdays from 9am – 1 pm at Roberta McKercher Park. No market on October 5th due to Trailing of the Sheep Festival Enjoy some live music and ready to eat foods. Customers are encouraged to bring their own bags and market baskets. BATHROOM FACILITIES ARE VERY LIMITED. June 8th through October 19th, 2024