BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2018
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- Organization
- BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS INC (EIN 35-2287763)
- Tax period
- 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31
- Filed
- 2019-11-13
- IRS object ID
- 201903179349203890
- Schema version
- 2018v3.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2019-11-13T16:01:15-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2018-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 202037634 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CHRISTY A MCPHERSON CPA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 101 E BULLION ST STE 2G | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | HAILEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | ID | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 833336000 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2018-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 352287763 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | BOUL | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2087264484 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 3725 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KETCHUM | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | ID | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 83340 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SUSAN CONNER | PersonNm |
| Person Title | TREASURER | PersonTitleTxt |
| Signature | 2019-11-11 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | CHRISTY A MCPHERSON CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00190526 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2087262741 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2019-11-11 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
Filing Security Information FilingSecurityInformation
IP Address IPAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| I Pv4 Address | 167.68.16.49 | IPv4AddressTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 2019-11-13 | IPDt |
| IP Tm | 16:01:15 | IPTm |
| IP Timezone | CS | IPTimezoneCd |
| Filing License Type | P | FilingLicenseTypeCd |
| At Submission Creation Device Id | 2AF561AED5CF417DF4A8F4480DC7452C8E7912DA | AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId |
| At Submission Filing Device Id | 2B8C93D922C4DF1CD5B09BFE3ACBC95D8EFE7CC5 | AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2018 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2020-01-14 16:20:31Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Website Address | WWW.BOULDERMTNCLAY.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $179,778 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $87,059 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Program Service Revenue | $50,379 | ProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| Membership Dues | $25,016 | MembershipDuesAmt |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $17,324 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Special Events Net Income Loss | $17,324 | SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt |
| Total Revenue | $179,778 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Bnft | $53,238 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $23,323 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Occupancy Rent Utlts And Maint | $8,986 | OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt |
| Printing Publications Postage | $377 | PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt |
| Other Expenses Total | $45,220 | OtherExpensesTotalAmt |
| Total Expenses | $131,144 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | $48,634 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $27,028 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $75,662 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $28,178 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $79,847 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total Detail OtherAssetsTotalDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,062 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,681 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $29,240 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $81,528 | EOYAmt |
Sum Of Total Liabilities SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,212 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,866 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $27,028 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $75,662 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY 1. OFFERING INSTRUCTION IN CLAY AND OTHER MEDIA TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN. 2. PROVIDING A CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE WHERE CLAY ARTISTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR VISION. 3. SCHEDULING EVENTS THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN BETTER APPRECIATE THE CLAY ARTS. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description Program Srvc Accom | BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS OFFERS CLAY ART INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN FOR BOTH RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY. WE PROVIDE A CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE AND FACILITIES WHERE CLAY ARTISTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR VISION, AND BRING PROJECTS TO AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL NON- PROFITS TO FOSTER ARTS EDUCATION AMONG THEIR CONSTITUENCIES. IN 2018, WE HAD 33 FULL-TIME AND 30 PART-TIME MEMBERS WHO PURSUE THEIR OWN PROJECTS, COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS, AND GENERALLY WORK SIDE-BY SIDE IN THE STUDIO AND PROVIDE KNOW-HOW, INSPIRATION, AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHER MEMBERS IN THE PROCESS. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH A HUGE RANGE OF LARGE AND SMALL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, TOOLS, WORKSPACES, AND MATERIALS WITH WHICH TO CREATE THEIR VERY MESSY CLAY ART. AMONG THE RESOUCES WE PROVIDE, BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS HOUSES AND OPERATE THE ONLY CONE 10 KILN IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, WHICH FIRES AT THE HEAT REQUIRED TO PRODUCE THE HIGHEST QUALITY, AND IMPERMEABLE STONEWARE. IN 2018, BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS' SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED 65 CHILDREN IN OUR 7 YOUTH CLAY CAMPS, 38 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OUR TEEN THROWING CAMPS, AND 39 ADULTS IN OUR GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, 74 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ONE-DAY OR FAMILY WORKSHOPS. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE TAUGHT ADULT 4 WHEEL-THROWING CLASSES FOR 44 STUDENTS, 2 SCULPTURE CLASSES, AND 1 HANDBUILDING CLASS FOR A TOTAL OF 27 ADULTS. WE HAD 16 STUDENTS IN THE CHILDREN'S CLAY CLASSES. OUR STUDIO ALSO OPENS ITS DOORS TO CHILDREN AND ADULT BIRTHDAY PARTIES OR OTHER CLAY EXPERIENCE EVENTS. IN 2018, WE SERVED 400 PEOPLE IN THIS WAY. WE BROUGHT CLAY PROJECTS TO THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFITS: KETCHUM PARKS AND RECREATION, THE LOCAL YMCA, SAGE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SCHOOL, WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, CAREY HIGH SCHOOL, STANLEY SCHOOL, BIG WOOD PRE-SCHOOL, AND SYRINGA SCHOOL. 40 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FROM HIGHER GROUND ATTENDED CLASS AT THE STUDIO. IN ADDITION, 15 VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR STUDIO BROUGHT CLAY PROJECTS TO CAMP RAINBOW GOLD WHERE APPROXIMATELY 160 CHILDREN (WHO ARE CANCER SURVIVORS WITH THEIR SIBLINGS)MADE DRAGONS. STUDIO MEMBERS BROUGHT ALL THE CLAY, GLAZES, AND TOOLS FOR THIS PROJECT AND SPENT 3 EIGHT-HOUR DAYS WORKING WITH THE CAMPERS. WE RETURNED TO THE STUDIO TO DRY, OVERGLAZE, AND FIRE THESE PIECES. WE RETURNED TO THE CAMP WITH THE COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR THE CAMPERS TO TAKE HOME. WE BROUGHT THE SAME PROJECT TO THE CHILDREN SERVED BY THE HUNGER COALITION'S FREE LUNCH TRUCK THREE SEPARATE TIMES DURING THE SUMMER. OUR ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. STUDIO MEMBERS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS MADE OVER 350 SOUP BOWLS THAT WERE SOLD AT THE EMPTY BOWL LUNCHEON, WHICH RAISED OVER 7200. THESE FUNDS BENEFITED THE HUNGER COALITION OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY TO HELP FEED THE LESS FORUNATE IN BLAINE COUNTY. WE HOSTED 15 "EMPTY BOWL" MAKING PARTIES WHICH WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 150 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED. WE DONATED THE INSTRUCTION, CLAY, GLAZE, FIRING, AND FACILITIES REQUIRED TO MAKE THE BOWLS IN ORDER TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A WONDERFUL CAUSE. IN ADDITION, OUR STUDIO MANAGER AND VOLUNTEERS HELP ORGANIZE AND STAFF THE ACTUAL EVENT. BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS, ITS MEMBERS, AND VOLUNTEERS DIRECTLY TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 750 PEOPLE IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, AND BY RIPPLE EFFECT WE TOUCH THE LIVES OF MANY MORE. | DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt |
| Program Service Expenses | $117,952 | ProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $117,952 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (15 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| PAM SABEL | ||
| SECRETARY | 3.00 | $0 |
| ROGER CRIST | ||
| DIRECTOR/OF | 000.00 | $0 |
| KATHY JONES | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| MAUREEN JENNER | ||
| PRESIDENT | 4.00 | $0 |
| JUDI NICKELSON | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| MARY ANN CHUBB | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 1.00 | $0 |
| PAMELA DOUCETTE | ||
| GRANT WRITIN | 4.00 | $0 |
| JO LOWE | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| ERNIE KENDLER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| CRAIG L FELDBAUM PHD | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| SUSAN CONNER | ||
| TREASURER | 3.00 | $0 |
| CLIFF FRATES | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| DIANE WALKER | ||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| BETH WARD | ||
| ADVISORY BOA | 000.00 | $0 |
| JEN SMITH | ||
| VICE PRESIDE | 3.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BOULDER MTN CLAYWORKS INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 471 10TH ST 6B | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KETCHUM | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | ID | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 83340 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2087264484 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $23,733 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $30,090 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $26,558 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $34,734 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $87,059 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $202,174 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $23,733 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $30,090 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $26,558 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $34,734 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $87,059 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $202,174 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $70,611 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $131,563 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $202,174 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $428,902 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.65070 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.73380 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | BENEFIT AUCTION | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $36,079 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $18,755 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $17,324 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $36,079 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $18,755 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $17,324 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $17,324 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | BENEFIT AUCTION FUNDRAISER EVENT EXPENSES 5,307 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 15,836 BANK FEES 3,349 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,635 SUBSCRIPTIONS 80 COMPUTER EXPENSE 213 TRAVEL 85 GENERAL INSURANCE 1,668 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 1,504 FEES & LICENSES 234 STUDIO SUPPLIES 10,352 OTHER 320 SCHOLARSHIP 911 KILN REPAIRS 225 BAD DEBT 39 DISCOUNTS 299 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 3,163 TOTAL 45,220 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 1,062 1,681 KILN 0 3,163 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 0 3,163 TOTAL 1,062 1,681 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 | ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES -38 3,832 CONSIGNMENT 69 102 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 1,911 1,706 SALES TAX PAYABLE 270 226 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY 1. OFFERING INSTRUCTION IN CLAY AND OTHER MEDIA TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN. 2. PROVIDING A CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE WHERE CLAY ARTISTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR VISION. 3. SCHEDULING EVENTS THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN BETTER APPRECIATE THE CLAY ARTS. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS OFFERS CLAY ART INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN FOR BOTH RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY. WE PROVIDE A CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE AND FACILITIES WHERE CLAY ARTISTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR VISION, AND BRING PROJECTS TO AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LOCAL NON- PROFITS TO FOSTER ARTS EDUCATION AMONG THEIR CONSTITUENCIES. IN 2018, WE HAD 33 FULL-TIME AND 30 PART-TIME MEMBERS WHO PURSUE THEIR OWN PROJECTS, COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS, AND GENERALLY WORK SIDE-BY SIDE IN THE STUDIO AND PROVIDE KNOW-HOW, INSPIRATION, AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHER MEMBERS IN THE PROCESS. WE PROVIDE THEM WITH A HUGE RANGE OF LARGE AND SMALL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, TOOLS, WORKSPACES, AND MATERIALS WITH WHICH TO CREATE THEIR VERY MESSY CLAY ART. AMONG THE RESOUCES WE PROVIDE, BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS HOUSES AND OPERATE THE ONLY CONE 10 KILN IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, WHICH FIRES AT THE HEAT REQUIRED TO PRODUCE THE HIGHEST QUALITY, AND IMPERMEABLE STONEWARE. IN 2018, BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS' SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED 65 CHILDREN IN OUR 7 YOUTH CLAY CAMPS, 38 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OUR TEEN THROWING CAMPS, AND 39 ADULTS IN OUR GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION TO THIS, 74 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ONE-DAY OR FAMILY WORKSHOPS. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE TAUGHT ADULT 4 WHEEL-THROWING CLASSES FOR 44 STUDENTS, 2 SCULPTURE CLASSES, AND 1 HANDBUILDING CLASS FOR A TOTAL OF 27 ADULTS. WE HAD 16 STUDENTS IN THE CHILDREN'S CLAY CLASSES. OUR STUDIO ALSO OPENS ITS DOORS TO CHILDREN AND ADULT BIRTHDAY PARTIES OR OTHER CLAY EXPERIENCE EVENTS. IN 2018, WE SERVED 400 PEOPLE IN THIS WAY. WE BROUGHT CLAY PROJECTS TO THE FOLLOWING NON-PROFITS: KETCHUM PARKS AND RECREATION, THE LOCAL YMCA, SAGE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SCHOOL, WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, CAREY HIGH SCHOOL, STANLEY SCHOOL, BIG WOOD PRE-SCHOOL, AND SYRINGA SCHOOL. 40 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FROM HIGHER GROUND ATTENDED CLASS AT THE STUDIO. IN ADDITION, 15 VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR STUDIO BROUGHT CLAY PROJECTS TO CAMP RAINBOW GOLD WHERE APPROXIMATELY 160 CHILDREN (WHO ARE CANCER SURVIVORS WITH THEIR SIBLINGS)MADE DRAGONS. STUDIO MEMBERS BROUGHT ALL THE CLAY, GLAZES, AND TOOLS FOR THIS PROJECT AND SPENT 3 EIGHT-HOUR DAYS WORKING WITH THE CAMPERS. WE RETURNED TO THE STUDIO TO DRY, OVERGLAZE, AND FIRE THESE PIECES. WE RETURNED TO THE CAMP WITH THE COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR THE CAMPERS TO TAKE HOME. WE BROUGHT THE SAME PROJECT TO THE CHILDREN SERVED BY THE HUNGER COALITION'S FREE LUNCH TRUCK THREE SEPARATE TIMES DURING THE SUMMER. OUR ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS FUNDRAISER WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. STUDIO MEMBERS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS MADE OVER 350 SOUP BOWLS THAT WERE SOLD AT THE EMPTY BOWL LUNCHEON, WHICH RAISED OVER 7200. THESE FUNDS BENEFITED THE HUNGER COALITION OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY TO HELP FEED THE LESS FORUNATE IN BLAINE COUNTY. WE HOSTED 15 "EMPTY BOWL" MAKING PARTIES WHICH WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 150 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED. WE DONATED THE INSTRUCTION, CLAY, GLAZE, FIRING, AND FACILITIES REQUIRED TO MAKE THE BOWLS IN ORDER TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR A WONDERFUL CAUSE. IN ADDITION, OUR STUDIO MANAGER AND VOLUNTEERS HELP ORGANIZE AND STAFF THE ACTUAL EVENT. BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS, ITS MEMBERS, AND VOLUNTEERS DIRECTLY TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 750 PEOPLE IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY, AND BY RIPPLE EFFECT WE TOUCH THE LIVES OF MANY MORE. |
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