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The arts are alive and growing in Elkford
The Elkford Art Studio opened in October 2012 hosting art classes that have included drawing, painting, pottery and sculpturing. These classes are well received by community members of all ages and skill levels.
Community members are encouraged to explore their ‘artistic side’ and practice different art media. Those who participate in the painting classes are taught composition, design and the art of mixing paints. Pottery participants learn the basics about the preparation of clay, and create hand-built clay pieces, as well as wheelwork pieces such as bowls and cups. Each piece is then finished with a variety of glazing techniques.
Inspired and led by instructor/painter Teri Cleverly (pictured above), members of the community are working to create the Elkford Arts Council Society to promote the arts.
The purpose of the society is to:
- Positively impact the social well-being of community members by using art as a vehicle for social growth;
- Create a vibrant community art space sensitive to the needs of community members;
- Establish community art events to promote the arts in Elkford; and
- Support children and youth in our rural community by providing a creative outlet.
With support and grants from the District of Elkford and the Columbia Basin Trust, the group plans to purchase additional equipment and supplies to offer a professional art space featuring nine banding wheels, kiln, extruder and glazes for the potters and easels, paints and palettes for painters.
To learn more, come to the Art Studio, upstairs in the Elkford Recreation Centre, to see displays of the artist’s work and meet some of the members during the CBT Culture Tour on August 9 & 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
