The Art of Taming Emotions is an immersive abstract expressionist exhibition by Aatmica Ojha that explores emotional awareness as a pathway to healing and well-being.

More info: Taming Emotions Through Art | BDAC

PRICE: $149 6-Week Tuition https://visual-art-institute.jumbula.com/Winter2026/DrawingCaricature Mix up your day with clay! Complete beginners or advanced students new to VAI, this half session option is designed for you. Adults and teens 14 and older, come have fun with us while getting to know our studio and the ceramics process. This mixed level class is designed for both beginners seeking a shorter try-it out option and advanced students looking to sample clay studios. Our experienced instructor will work with students by following an adaptive schedule of hands-on demonstrations. Peer-to-peer support is encouraged along with comfort in working independently as projects may vary greatly. Instruction will be woven into lessons to build knowledge in the areas of throwing, hand-building, glazing techniques, functional wares, object design, and expression. After demonstrations, students may work freely on their own projects with instructor support. While projects can vary, practice and repetition in an instructor led environment are powerful tools for progressing. Students are highly encouraged to repeat classes, support each other, and communicate with instructors their course related questions, needs, and curiosities! OPEN STUDIO: Adult students currently enrolled in regular session ceramics classes, have access to posted open studio hours within the ceramics area. Sign in is required and while the schedule changes slightly each session, access is unlimited for those over the age of 18. Average weekly access includes 30+ hours outside of class time. All students must become familiar with and follow our clay studio rules which are posted and emailed. Pottery wheel access is, first come, first serve. Students should expect occasional posted closures of some parts of the clay studio for special groups such as birthday parties and corporate retreat classes. One must be a current ceramics student to use open studio. TEENS: Open studio for teens under the age of 18 is limited to 12-15 hours a week during posted CORE hours unless an adult guardian is present in the studio with them. PERSONAL ATTIRE: Personal apron, closed toed and slip proof shoes. A personal water bottle and clothing you don’t mind getting stained or dirty. MATERIALS: Our studio carries all the tools and materials you will need. The first ½ bag of clay ($25) is automatically added on at checkout. This fee includes glazes, slips, firings, waxes, and supplies. A second ½ bag may be purchased during the term. Outside ceramics materials are not allowed in our studios. If you have questions about the ceramics facility and/ or classes or if you would like to donate a bag of clay for community outreach classes, you can send an email to: ceramics@visualartinstitute.org ABOUT OUR CLAY BODIES: For student use we carry moist, water-based clay in 25lb bags from 2 different regional manufacturers as well as, carefully processed, de-aired pugged recycled clay. We offer 6-8 recipes of varied stoneware clay bodies which are midrange in temperature. Color choices include whites, tans, browns, dark reds, and speckled clays. CERAMICS CAN BE TRICKY! While clay is a fun and therapeutic material, it is also quite technical. The learning curve can be steep. Though students often find the technical side fascinating! Unexpected changes and damage to objects made such as warping, cracking, breaking, and glaze defects are common in the learning process. Staff and faculty will do what they can to help prevent technical problems. However, all students should expect that technical hurdles are a part of the learning process and at times even necessary for learning. Not all artwork will survive handling, glazing, and firings. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own artwork. Any unclaimed leftover moist clay, bisqueware, and glazeware may be subject to removal in the following session. LOCATION: Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah INSTRUCTOR: This class is taught by Tristyn Bustamante. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty DROP-INS: This class is NOT open for drop-in students. Projects take multiple weeks to complete. We are unable to have people drop-in to this class. REFUND POLICY: We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class. TRANSFER POLICY: We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability. CLASS CANCELLATION: We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English. MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT: When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! Please contact the front office for this discount. ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS: Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Come celebrate the opening of Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation—an exhibition of prints, textiles, and sculptures that trace the artist’s thirty-year journey of storytelling through art. Cocktail Attire | 21+ Small plates, desserts, cocktails, and music. Tickets $100 per person.

Event info: Preview Party - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Tickets: Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt Preview Party

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday is extra special, as it is also the opening day for the new special exhibition Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation!

Event info: Third Saturday for Families: Tell Your Story in Art - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Grab your sketchbook and head on over to a Drop-in Drawing Disco at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! This free, laid-back event is artist-led and invites you to explore your artistic potential.

Event info: Drop-in Drawing Disco - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

The event will feature multiple art-making stations focused on play, curiosity, and wonder – encouraging families to experiment, explore, and create together. In addition to this family day, attendees can continue their curiosity at Swaner’s new interactive exhibition, Life on the Edge, for a free admission day! Visitors to this exhibit can explore extreme environments on Earth and how they help us understand possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.

More info and to RSVP: Wonder in Nature and Art: Family Day at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter with Kimball Art Center - Kimball Art Center

The event will feature multiple art-making stations focused on play, curiosity, and wonder – encouraging families to experiment, explore, and create together. In addition to this family day, attendees can continue their curiosity at Swaner’s new interactive exhibition, Life on the Edge, for a free admission day! Visitors to this exhibit can explore extreme environments on Earth and how they help us understand possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.

More info and to RSVP: Wonder in Nature and Art: Family Day at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter with Kimball Art Center - Kimball Art Center

The event will feature multiple art-making stations focused on play, curiosity, and wonder – encouraging families to experiment, explore, and create together. In addition to this family day, attendees can continue their curiosity at Swaner’s new interactive exhibition, Life on the Edge, for a free admission day! Visitors to this exhibit can explore extreme environments on Earth and how they help us understand possibilities for life in our Solar System and beyond.

More info and to RSVP: Wonder in Nature and Art: Family Day at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter with Kimball Art Center - Kimball Art Center

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Grab your sketchbook and head on over to a Drop-in Drawing Disco at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! This free, laid-back event is artist-led and invites you to explore your artistic potential.

Event info: Drop-in Drawing Disco - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

This workshop is perfect for curious creatives! Learn how to use Procreate, a popular digital illustration app, to turn your ideas into eye-catching designs. Crezna will walk you through the basics and show you how to use its tools with simple graphic design principles to create artwork you’ll feel proud of. No experience needed—all skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re brand new to digital art or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is a great place to start. Come ready to experiment, ask questions, and have fun creating! FREE and open to the public with a $20 suggested donation. Parking is validated at OCA. Bring your creativity and dive into the world of digital design!

RSVP: Ogden Contemporary Arts | Kindful