Join us at The Bray as long term Resident and Bray Fellow Megan Thomas along with Bray Administrative Manager and Accessibility Coordinator Brad Robinson share the stage and get audience members ready for spring as they share their research and knowledge of birds, pottery, and the local Helena trail systems (yes, you read that right!) […]
In Person or Streaming Online! Join us October 12th at 6:30pm MST as internationally recognized art appraiser Timothy Gordon takes us on a journey of his adventures, discoveries, and experiences throughout his 25+ year career. From the estates of Montana artists Rudy Autio, Frances Senska, and Charles M. Russell to Princess Diana Spencer’s Gown Collection at Kensington Palace, Timothy will share […]
In Person or Streaming Online! Join us as former long term resident artist Adam Field presents Bread and Butter, a demonstration and conversation around developing and maintaining a sustainable studio practice and career. Engage with Adam through audience Q&A as he demonstrates two of his most frequented forms while sharing his experiences as a full time […]
Always wanted a date night that’s muddy, fun, and results in a handmade bowl of your very own!? Join us at The Bray for a couples throwing night that’s sure to energize any relationship. Romance not required, bring your partner, spouse, or friend to this crash course on the wheel. Best suited for beginners, this class will […]
Join us at The Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement for this free public artist lecture featuring Bray Visiting Artist Paolo Porelli. See Porelli's works in person at the Holter Art Museum for his exhibition Figure Out; Catastrophe or Regeneration from July 28th - September 29th. About the exhibition: Proelli presents a sculptural group […]
This class is for anyone looking to expand on their surface decorating techniques, explore narrative hand built forms, or get their hands in clay for the first time! We will be drawing inspiration from the work of Grayson Perry to talk about the ways personal histories and identities can be represented on ceramics. We'll make small hand […]
Join us for this 21+ class and develop your wheel-throwing skills while making a fun and functional beer-drinking vessel. An excellent class for both beginners and those with previous experience. Beginners can expect to learn the foundations of wheel throwing, and those with experience looking to develop their abilities further can expect individualized instruction to […]
In Person or Streaming Online! POSTPONED, RESCHEDULE TBD:Join us at The Bray as long term Resident and Visions West Fellow Colby Chapentier shares insight into his artistic practice and research. My studio research is centered around intentionally misunderstanding the world so that I can break the frame and reintroduce myself to what I know…I prioritize […]
Join the Bray and former Resident Artists Haylie Jimenez for a night of creative exploration in clay! Discover the possibilities of slab built cups or mugs, while enjoying community and conversation around queer art, artists, artistic possibilities, and the possibilities that open up with these ideologies. This class is open to all experience levels, but […]
Take two of this class delivers the same awesome ideas of Comics on Clay; Tile Edition but instead of tiles, you’ll be creating and decorating your very own, custom vase! Learn about the historical use of comic-like imagery and the impact it’s made on the ceramic field, then use that inspiration to create a slab built vase […]
In Person or Streaming Online! Join the Artists of this year’s First Fire intensive studio program as they share in conversation with one another about their backgrounds, processes, and their experience while here at The Bray. Learn more about each of the artists below. Anita Fields (Osage), creates works of clay & textile that reflect […]
Join the Bray and former Resident Artists Haylie Jimenez for a night of creative exploration in clay! Learn to use bisque molds to make your very own functional bowl, while enjoying community and conversation around queer art, artists, artistic possibilities, and the possibilities that open up with these ideologies. This class is open to all […]
