Artist of the Month: Carmen Arnold
Each month the Art Spot Silverthorne Makerspace is highlighting a Maker of the Month to showcase the talented artists and creators in our community.
Carmen Arnold has always wanted to be an artist; she got her undergraduate degree in ceramics from Rhode Island School of Design. In addition to working with clay, Carmen loves to draw and paint with watercolor.
After Carmen's parents passed away she got an MBA and pursued a corporate career. This provided her the opportunity to travel around the world and become a collector and has served as a source of influence in her work. Carmen's Cuban American heritage is also greatly reflected in her artwork, through the use of vibrant color.
For Carmen, the Art Spot is a delightful place to work. "I love the collaboration with other artists and the staff is so helpful! I’m super excited to be working with clay again and to have the Art Spot available. As the staff knows, I can barely stay away during open hours!"
Outside of ceramics, Carmen loves to cook and is an avid gardener. Over the next few months she plans to continue to build functional dinnerware, combining her love of cooking with her love of ceramics.
Mother's Day Art Classes
Celebrate this Mother's Day at the Art Spot! The Art Spot will be offering multiple classes this Mother's Day in a variety of mediums.
Thursday, May 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 12+
Enjoy this Mother’s Day planter box building class. Bring your mom or kids for this fun introduction to the woodshop as you assemble planter boxes together. Each pair (or group) will build one planter box as you learn the basic assembly principles and methods.
Friday, May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 8+
Celebrate mom by joining the Simple Art Studio for this Mother daughter date night workshop where you will create pressed flower frames using real flowers. Bring your mom or a friend to make gifts to honor the mothers in your life.
Saturday, May 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. Ages 7+
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a jewelry making workshop that teaches you the fundamentals of glass fusing. Create one of a kind pieces for you or your loved one including your choice of a necklace, set of earrings, or keychain.
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