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Maker of the Month: Shannon Jakoby
Each month the Art Spot Silverthorne Makerspace is highlighting a Maker of the Month to showcase the talented artists and creators in our community.
Artist Shannon Jakoby has always loved to create things and work with her hands. At a young age, she learned the art of pyrography (wood burning) from her grandfather. Over the years, Shannon enjoyed building and restoring furniture, but never had much time to focus on her endeavors while working. "Like a lot of people, COVID changed things for me and I was able to reinvent my life and started working on art full time in 2020," says Shannon.
Shannon grew up in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and moved to Colorado in 1999. For a few years, Shannon and her husband lived in the Caribbean where they ran scuba diving trips and sailing charters out of the British Virgin Islands before returning to Colorado. After many years working at the Dillon Marina, Shannon and her husband quit their jobs and took a year off to travel around Central American in an RV with their son. After returning post-COVID, she started creating art full-time.
"I love the space at the Art Spot. They have every tool I need and the perfect space to create in. They also have additional tools I've never used before and I can take classes to become more familiar with them," says Shannon. She enjoys seeing other artists create at the Art Spot and the community members that participate in classes. "It is a very inspiring place."
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 Funky Fusion Art
Tweens & Teens: Wednesday, July 31 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 9 to 19
Adults: Wednesday, July 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 20+
Create small watercolor-painted bits that will be used as the focal point for a mixed media piece of art. Use upcycled materials, stencils, and stamps to create a unique piece of art, greeting card, or journal page!
Friday, Aug. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m., ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Take a hand-building class with your child at the Art Spot. Work side by side, creating with clay and decorating with underglazes. Parents will make alongside their child(ren) and help them bring their creation to life.
Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ages 12+
Dribble, splatter and play with alcohol ink to make a beautiful and unique piece of art.
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Thursday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ages 15+
This intermediate to advanced hand-building class will teach participants how to create ceramic box with lid. Students will learn tissue transfers, slip trailing and more.
Sunday, Aug. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m., ages 15+
Join this introductory class where you will learn the basics of sewing. Learn techniques and best practices for setting up sewing machines, along with other tips and tricks.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 14, 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., ages 18+
This three-week series will teach you how to set up your pallet, underpainting, and mixing values and colors to create a masterpiece.
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Upcoming Orientations
Are you looking to learn how to use the equipment and tools available at the Art Spot? Check out one of the upcoming orientations and become certified to use the glowforge, 3D printer, the woodshop, jewelry and print making equipment. All Art Spot orientations are free.
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Glowforge: Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m., ages 15+
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3D Printer: Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, Aug. 24 from 1 to 2 p.m., ages 15+
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Woodshop: Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon, ages 18+
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Jewelry: Every second Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m., ages 18+, or ages 15-17 with an adult
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Printmaking: Every third Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, ages 16+, or ages 12-15 with an adult
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Learn to Classes Instructor Spotlight: Melissa Michel
Melissa Michel has been making ceramic art and pottery for over 15 years and teaching ceramics across the country for eight years. She was introduced to ceramics in high school by an inspiring and motivating art teacher, Mrs. Blum. With Mrs. Blum's guidance and friendship, Melissa built an everlasting love and respect for clay and the form of teaching art. Melissa teaches beginner potter's wheel classes as well as clay hand-building classes. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for clay with aspiring ceramic artists.
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Extended Hours for Art Spot Members
The Art Spot is now offering extended hours for six month and annual members! Access during extended hours is available for members 18+ who have taken the extended hours orientation. Extended hours are outside of the Art Spot's regular operating hours and are listed below:
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Monday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Tuesday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Extended access is not available on holidays when the Art Spot is closed.
An orientation must be completed before members can access the Art Spot during extended hours and will include training on policies and procedures, building security, non-emergency contact information, lights, parking, snow removal and sign-in and checkout procedures. Please email artspot@silverthorne.org to set up an orientation if you are interested in extended hours access.
Art Spot Youth Scholarships and Reduced Rate Admissions
Youth scholarships may be available for classes and programs on a limited basis. The Art Spot also offers reduced rate admissions and passes to those who apply and meet income guidelines. To apply for reduced rates or a youth scholarship, please contact the Arts and Culture Manager at (970) 262-7390.
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The Silverthorne Art Board seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original work of three-dimensional art for a prominent fence in Silverthorne’s downtown. The art installation should have three-dimensional and two-dimensional elements. Examples of what the Art Board is looking for include, but are not limited to, scrap metal installation, found object sculpture, interactive art, light art, artful landscaping elements, etc. The installation could also be a painted mural with three dimensional or interactive elements. This installation will be installed on the North-facing fence along 3rd Street between Adams Ave. and Brian Ave. Artist applications are due at midnight on Sunday, Aug. 18.
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