At the Cooper Center, we encourage artists with intellectual disabilities, many of whom cannot clearly articulate their perceptions and experiences verbally, to find their voice through art. The instructors teach time-honored methods and mediums to further develop each artist’s talents and abilities.
“We thoroughly instruct all the artists on technique, but it with their hearts and souls that they paint and create.” Terry I. Cooper
Students at the Cooper Center work with a variety of media including oils, pastels and watercolors. Through the Daryl Wendell Artist in Residence Program, students have the opportunity to work with dynamic working artists in the Laramie community and beyond to acquire new skills and experience new techniques.
Students study the works of master artists to further their appreciation of art and culture through the ages and create original work that is influenced by the masters.
Students explore a wide variety of textile mediums including silk fabric painting, weaving, knitting, and needle craft with the goal of creating both fine and wearable art.
