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Maker of the Month: Jeff Johnson
Each month, the Art Spot Silverthorne Makerspace highlights a Maker of the Month to showcase the talented artists and creators in our community.
After taking a beginner pottery class at the Art Spot, Jeff Johnson began his artistic journey. He found that ceramics is a great way to unplug for hours at a time and has been having a lot of fun creating pottery. Jeff enjoys making his ceramics at the Art Spot because the people are friendly and encouraging, the space has everything he needs, and the hours are flexible.
While Jeff's recent ceramic work is his first real delve into the art world, he is already selling his pottery at Piante Pizzeria in Breckenridge. As he continues to grow his craft, he hopes to learn new forms and perfect his bowl work.
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Wednesday, April 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Are you tired of drawing stick figures and cartoon bodies? This introductory class will review the techniques used to create real-life human figure drawings, starting with shape and proportion and how to study and measure your subject while working towards a framework of the human form. Participants will create several quick sketches, followed by a lengthier sketch utilizing different poses with wooden figurines.
Wednesday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon
Level up your pottery game in this fun, hands-on class and create beautiful, functional lidded boxes! Participants will learn advanced hand-building, wheel-throwing, and sculptural lid designs, plus play with textures, carving, and unique glazing techniques.
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Tuesday, April 27 from noon to 3 p.m.
Bring your current textile project or start a new one during this open studio time. Work alongside others in a collaborative and social environment as an instructor provides guidance, answers questions, teaches new skills, and shares ideas. This open studio time is the perfect way to start or continue your textile journey.
Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon
Join the Art Spot on Sunday mornings for a kids’ open studio! Kids (age 1-11) are invited to explore age-appropriate art materials, tools, and toys while parents or caretakers create art independently or participate in a scheduled workshop. Parents or caretakers are required to stay on-site.
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Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to noon, Ages 18+
Learn how to use the woodshop at the Art Spot in this introductory safety and orientation course. All members are required to take this woodshop orientation before using the woodshop independently or taking any woodshop classes.
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Wednesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ages 13+
Learn how to use the Cricut machine, a digital die-cutting tool that cuts various materials including vinyl, fabric, paper, balsa wood, leather and more. The Art Spot has a Cricut design subscription and participants have access to this program to create a wide array of projects, including custom cards, t-shirts, stickers, and home decor!
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Thursday, May 1 from 4 to 5 p.m., Ages 16+
This introductory orientation course introduces participants to the printmaking equipment and is required for members to use the printmaking materials independently.
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Thursday, May 8 from 7 to 8 p.m., Ages 18+
Learn how to use the jewelry-making station at the Art Spot. This is an advanced orientation course for those with prior jewelry-making experience. It will review tools and safety regulations so that members can use the station independently.
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Friday, May 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Ages 16+
Try a new skill and get certified to use the rug tufting gun, a machine used to create rugs and textile art! This orientation will show you the basic operations of the handheld tool, and upon completion, participants will be certified to use the machine independently.
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Saturday, May 17 from 1 to 2 p.m., Ages 15+
Unlock the future of creativity with a 3D printing class! This hands-on course covers everything from basic design principles to advanced techniques, using state-of-the-art printers. Whether you're a hobbyist, an artist, or an entrepreneur, instructors will guide you through creating stunning, tangible objects from your digital designs.
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Saturday, May 17 from 3 to 4 p.m., Ages 15+
Experience the magic of precision crafting with the Glowforge laser cutter. This workshop introduces participants to the incredible capabilities of the Glowforge, a top-of-the-line laser cutter that can engrave, cut, and create intricate designs on a variety of materials. Perfect for artists, designers, and makers of all skill levels, this class offers step-by-step instruction.
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Silverthorne Art News
In partnership with the Silverthorne Recreation Center, the Town of Silverthorne Art Board seeks an adventure-themed photography display to be installed in the public hallway leading to Kid’s Korner at the Silverthorne Recreation Center.
The Silverthorne Art Board seeks a collection of adventure and recreation-themed photographs that will be showcased inside the Recreation Center for a six-month time frame from June 2025 through December 2025. The selection committee is looking for local photographers with either outdoor or indoor photography that highlights the recreational opportunities in our community. Photographers can be either professional or amateur.
Artist entries are due Friday, May 9.
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