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Call for Art Proposals The natural environment is one of our treasures in Colorado. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is seeking proposals for an interactive, 3D, freestanding art piece that will draw attention to this resource and its conservation. The proposed piece should be eye-catching, conversation-evoking, appropriate for all ages, safe for public spaces, and moveable among Library locations. The selected piece will be featured in four PPLD Libraries with programs offered related to the theme while the piece is on display in the Library. The selected artist will receive $5,000 to create their proposed piece. The payment will occur in installments with $2,500 to be paid on acceptance of the proposal, and $2,500 to be paid upon installation at and acceptance by the Library. The Library will own the artwork and determine how to proceed with the piece at the end of the program.
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Knit One & Crochet Too Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow knitters and crocheters. This is not a class.
No registration is required.
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Tech Lab
The first Wednesday of most months, join us for an open tech lab to experiment with various electronics and robotics activities. All ages welcome! No registration is required.
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Stitching Community Together
Join Textiles West to learn the traditional Korean Pojagi/Bojagi hand stitch technique. This simple technique is quick to learn and can be used to creatively express your personal story, culture, or favorite experiences of the Pikes Peak Region. Make your own Pojagi panel, or work with other attendees to create one together! All materials will be provided. Ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Maker in Residence: Mixed Media Collage Art This class will come alive with “Colors of Hope” through colorful papers, paints, stenciling, plaster, and words of hope. Learn how to layer paper, decorative napkins, and paint washes, then add texture using modeling paste and plaster for a unique assemblage look. Create a three-dimensional effect by incorporating objects such as jewels, paper flowers, tiles, and ephemera. Each participant will learn a variety of mixed media techniques and will leave the class with a unique piece of art. Please help ensure that other patrons have the opportunity to participate in this program by only registering for one session. Please also visit with Roxanne Lingle and see her work on a special mixed media project at Library 21c for Meet the Maker in Residence on select dates from September 7 - October 10! Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Drop-in Watercolor Painting Amateur artists are invited to MAKE @ East to experiment with watercolors (watercolor paints, watercolor crayons, and watercolor pencils!) at this fun and informal drop-in program. We’ll supply the brushes, paint, and paper; just bring yourself and a friend! Local artist and instructor Jim Roth will be on hand to help and inspire. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required.
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Maker Monday Creative programming designed for Adults. All materials provided. Feed the Birds Use mugs to make hanging bird or squirrel feeders. Fall/Winter Porch Sign Make a friendly greeting sign that hangs on your porch. One side is fall themed and one side is winter themed, and both sides are adorable. We'll provide the wood, paint, and materials needed to make a simple hanging sign. Wine Butler Decorate laser-cut wood wine butlers for yourself or a gift. We will have paints and wood burning tools available. Drink and Draw Play with watercolor paints, colored pencils, and markers while enjoying tea, coffee, and lemonade. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Taming Your DSLR: How to make your camera do what you want Come learn how to get the most out of your DSLR camera! In this interactive, hands-on course, attendees will use visual props to connect essential photography and videography concepts with standard DSLR functions. Develop a better understanding of what your camera is doing and how to adjust the settings to achieve your desired results. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about light meter readings, f-stop readings, the exposure triangle, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity, this is the course for you. Attendees may bring their own camera if desired. For anyone who attends without a camera, a DSLR will be provided for demonstration purposes. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Beginning Drawing Beginning artists - discover the wonderful world of drawing at this cumulative class series. Attendees will progress through skill-building lessons at each class, gaining hands-on experience while learning concepts such as drawing materials and their uses, adding dimension and light effects to objects, shading techniques, color gradients, color theory, and one- and two-point perspectives. When you register, you are registering for all the dates listed above (4 Tuesday evening sessions from September 10 - October 1). Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Binders Keepers Binders Keepers is a bi-monthly meeting for bookbinding enthusiasts or wannabes. We meet to share creative ideas, techniques, skills, and of course, handmade books. Every meeting also includes a demonstration that is relevant to bookbinding. Please join us. No Registration is required.
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Home Brewing 101 Interested in learning about home brewing? Chris from Rocky Mountain Brewery will walk attendees through the many components involved in brewing, from grains and hops to tanks and tubes. After the presentation, participants will enjoy a small sampling of brews with light snacks. This PPLD-sponsored program will be held at Rocky Mountain Brewery, located at 625 Paonia St. near Powers Blvd. and Galley Rd. Free parking is available, in the lot or along the street. After the program, attendees are invited to participate in a guided tour of the brewery. Please note: All participants MUST be 21 years of age or older. For admittance to the program, participants will be required to show a current photo ID to verify age. Ages 21 and up. Registration is required.
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Introduction to Jewelry Making Dive into the wonderful world of jewelry-making at this cumulative class series. Attendees will progress through skill-building lessons at each class, gaining hands-on experience while learning concepts such as basic stringing and earring-making, wire working, and fiber/knotting. At the final class, attendees will incorporate skills from previous classes in creating a special multimedia design. When you register, you are registering for all the dates listed above (4 Saturday morning sessions from September 21 - October 12). Commitment to all 4 classes is required for completion of the final multimedia project. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Alcohol Inks: A 2-part Series Capture the luminous colors of fall in this two-part art workshop featuring alcohol inks and collage. Participants will use natural seasonal items and colors to create papers in the first class. Then in the second class, participants will use the papers they made in the first class along with text and ephemera to create finished collage pieces. All supplies will be provided. Participation in both classes is required to complete the final collage pieces. Ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
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Library Explorers MAKE Programs for adults of all abilities.
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Make II Open Hours -- Library 21c Tuesdays: 2 - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 2 - 6 p.m. Thursdays: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturdays: 1 - 5 p.m. During Open Hours, Make II is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers, laser cutter, or CNC machine during Open Hours. For information about badging at Library 21c, please see the badging section below or call 719-884-9800, x 2539. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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MAKE @ East Open Hours -- East Library Mondays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesdays: 1 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays: 5 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 1 - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. During Open Hours, MAKE @ East is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers during Open Hours. For information about badging at East Library, please see the badging section below or call 719-531-6333, x 6035. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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SA Makerspace Open Hours -- Sand Creek Library Mondays: 1 - 5 p.m. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. During Open Hours, SA Makerspace is available for patrons to work on their own projects while a trained PPLD staff member is present. Equipment and supplies are available on a first come basis. Patrons must be badged to use the 3D printers or laser cutter during Open hours. For information about badging at Sand Creek, please call 719-531-6333, x 6017. Ages 9 and up. Ages 9-11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Interested in using the laser cutter, CNC, or 3D printers at Library 21c or the laser cutter or 3D printers at East Library and Sand Creek Library? Patrons must attend a badging class to be trained prior to using these machines during Open Hours. Badging for 3D printers is available online! Click here for details. Check our calendar for available badging classes! For questions related to badging, give us a call! Library 21c: 719-884-9800, x 2539 East Library: 719-531-6333, x 6035 Sand Creek Library: 719-531-6333, x 6017
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