Sawtooth School for Visual Art

Hello, all!

Just a friendly reminder that Sawtooth will be closed this Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We'll reopen Saturday, June 20th, during our regular business hours.

We wish you all a safe, mindful, and restful holiday!

Our face when we heard that the Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale is not quite over!

If you missed our Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale last week, no worries! We have the remaining pottery available to purchase for a limited time at Sawtooth’s gallery shop in downtown. We’ve marked down the remaining pottery to unbelievable prices (can anybody say HALF off??). We’ve got pieces of all sizes, so check them out!
 
Visit us Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see what treasures are still available (We’ll be closed this Friday. 6/19 for Juneteenth).
 
We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale last Thursday. It was a big success! Your support has helped us raise more than $12,000 for Sawtooth’s programming, which serves people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
 
Have any other questions? Give us a call at 336-723-7395
 

The Artist of the Year program, which ran from 1987 to 2006 in partnership with the , celebrated outstanding artistic achievement and dedicated service to the arts in Winston-Salem. The award recognized artists whose work and contributions had a meaningful impact on both Sawtooth and the broader community, honoring individuals working across a wide range of artistic disciplines.

As part of the year-long celebration, each Artist of the Year created a limited-edition artwork and was recognized through a special exhibition, commemorative events, and featured publications that highlighted their accomplishments and artistic legacy.

To honor this celebrated program, all limited-edition artworks by past Artist of the Year recipients are now on view, showcasing a range of media including ceramics, fiber, painting, metal, photography, drawing, and sculpture.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the pieces included in our special 80th Anniversary exhibition, Making Space to Create, which celebrates the artists who have helped shape Sawtooth's creative legacy.

The exhibition is on view through June 20 and is free and open to the public - some of the limited editions are still available for sale. Take home part of Sawtooth's history today!

✨ Don't miss your chance to experience it before it's gone - Sawtooth's closed this Friday for Juneteenth!

CAMP SAWTOOTH! 🎨✨ Week 1 is in the books, and what a fantastic start to the summer!

Our studios have been buzzing with creativity as young artists ages 6–16 explore painting, woodworking, drawing, mixed media, and more through hands-on art experiences. From learning new skills to making new friends, Camp Sawtooth is one of our favorite times of the year.

Still looking for summer activities for your creative kid? Good news—we still have openings in select weekly camps through July!

Give your young artist the opportunity to create, explore, and be inspired in a fun and supportive environment.

📣 Attention Saturday Students

Pride Winston-Salem Parade and Festival will be taking place in downtown Winston-Salem on Saturday, June 13, blocking 4th Street between Spring and Trade all day, along with surrounding areas. We encourage you to leave plenty of time to find parking before class begins. You can find details about nearby parking on our website and specific street closures below. Thanks!

https://sawtooth.org/parking/
https://www.cityofws.org/489/Street-Closings-Due-To-Events

🔨✨ Building skills, confidence, and something by hand—that’s what the wood shop is all about!

In Kirk Fry’s Hexagonal Lanterns class, students built lanterns while sharpening table saw skills, using jigs, gauges, and making precision cuts. As one student shared, “I love having the opportunity to use tools in a collaborative learning environment. My experience woodworking here has been so positive that it’s really encouraged me to keep coming back.”

Classes like this help students build skills they can carry far beyond the shop!

Explore more woodworking and other offerings on our website: sawtooth.org!

Today's the day! Sawtooth's popular Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale is happening 4-7 PM at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness.

Come by and shop for that one-of-a-kind pottery you always wanted. All proceeds directly support Sawtooth’s programs and community outreach efforts.

- June 11, 4-7 PM
- Free parking available at Generations Center
- 114 W. 30th Street (near the Fairgrounds and Wake Forest University)
- Credit or Debit card only
- Bring your own bags

Questions? Send us a message or call 336-723-7395. We can’t wait to see you there!

We go tomorrow! Yes, that's right! Sawtooth's Not Quite Perfect Pottery Sale is happening this Thursday, June 11. Don't miss out!

We will be at the Intergeneration Center for Arts and Wellness in Winston-Salem from 4-7 pm. It is located at 114 W. 30th Street, and you might want to consider lining up early.

Fill up your home with beautiful, one-of-a-kind pottery donated by Sawtooth students, instructors, and staff. Proceeds help support Sawtooth’s mission to strengthen our community’s creative core by providing high-quality instruction for students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels!

Debit/credit only, and bring your own bags to take your treasures home! ✨

This event is free to enter and open to the public!