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Precious Metal Clay Class

February 7, 2023 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Learn how to make a pair of fine silver earrings with metal artist Mary Sawyer!

You will leave with new skills in jewelry making, and a pair of handmade, one-of-a-kind, precious metal clay earrings (.999 fine silver) on Argentium wire.

$140 | No experience necessary! Class minimum 4, maximum 8.

Tagged With: handmade, jewelry class, precious metal clay, visual arts

Mountain Art Summit

January 27, 2023 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Passes on sale now!

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Full Summit Pass

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The Mountain Art Summit is a four day celebration in beautiful Crested Butte, Colorado.

Learn more at mountainartsummit.org

This multi-day event features the art and teaching of several artists whose portfolios focus on Environmental Advocacy. Renowned painter and environmental scientist Noelle Phares and other celebrated visual artists and filmmakers lead you to examine the junction of art, nature, and agency.

Art workshops, gallery receptions, live demonstrations, panel discussions, and film screenings, invite you to hone your skills, and examine your place in our natural landscapes. Leave inspired to create your own art that speaks to climate action and with gear to fuel your next expedition.

“Art is a form of being in conversation with the environment and can be a tool to protect it.”
– Artist Jill Richie

Participating Artists:

Noelle Phares | Artist + Former Environmental Scientist | Denver, Colorado | HEADLINER

Bridgette Meinhold | Artist + Former Environmental Engineer | Park City, Utah

Jill Richie | Artist + Archeologist | Fairbanks, Alaska

Klara Maisch | Artist Inspired by Scientific Research + Arctic Wild Guide | Fairbanks, Alaska

Sarah Uhl | Artist + Former Professional Cyclist and Brand Manager | Carbondale, Colorado

Laura Yale | Documentary film producer and writer | Missoula, Montana

Beth Johnston | Photographer + Educator | Salida, Colorado

Connor Ryan | Hunkpapa Lakota Skier + Film Maker | Winter Park, Colorado

Photo by Micheli Oliver

 

Keep checking back for more information or contact our Program Manager, Linsey Olesiak.

 

Tagged With: art festival, festival, mountain art festival, painting, visual arts, watercolor

Monthly Knitting Circle

December 2, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Meet and mingle over a shared love of knitting! Join us monthly for a casual knitting circle. Bring an existing project, share patterns, and learn from other knitters while sipping warm beverages. All ages welcome.

Tuesday, December 13
Monday, January 9
Monday, February 13
Check back for more dates!

Meets once a month in the Hawk Studio. Check back for more dates!

Pay what you can.

Tagged With: knitting, knitting circle, visual arts

Monthly Knitting Circle

December 2, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Meet and mingle over a shared love of knitting! Join us monthly for a casual knitting circle. Bring an existing project, share patterns, and learn from other knitters while sipping warm beverages. All ages welcome.

Tuesday, December 13
Monday, January 9
Check back for more dates!

Meets once a month in the Hawk Studio.

Pay what you can.

Tagged With: knitting, knitting circle, visual arts

drawing + drinks

November 9, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

Learn the fundamental skills to help you become a better and more confident artist! These casual, supportive sessions focus on foundational skills like drawing with shapes, values, and proportions, along with observational drawing, use of a grid, and one and two-point perspective. Registration includes all materials, instruction, and one beverage of your choice (beer, wine, or a canned cocktail). Led by teaching artist Linsey Olesiak.
Jan 10, 24
5 – 7 pm | $45
Join us for one or the whole series

Tagged With: drawing and drinks, visual arts, workshop

Watercolor + Wine Series

August 10, 2022 by Jessica Taylor Leave a Comment

A local watercolor artist will guide you (and your wine) through a watercolor painting from start to finish. No experience needed.

Dates:

Thursdays

Aug 25
Sept 1, 15, 29
Oct 6, 20

Tagged With: visual arts, watercolor and wine

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Center for the Arts Crested Butte

606 Sixth St.
PO Box 1819
Crested Butte, CO 81224
970-349-7487
info@crestedbuttearts.org

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