Andrzej Skorut was born and spent his early years in Krakow, Poland before immigrating to the U.S. in 1987. At first glance his paintings appear to be simple landscapes but further study reveals that they are as abstract as they are representational. He reveals concealed depths within his surfaces through layers of paint and glaze, which he then partially removes with rags, sticks and other objects. Born and raised in Montana, Mark Gibson originally trained in architecture. This formal training had a direct effect on the architectural forms of the teepees that characterize his work. Gibson has been pushing himself to focus on purity of color and masterful composition, working to move the viewer’s eye around the entire piece. Most recently he has been working on increasing the scale of his works, which has contributed to his achievement of creating a powerful mood and atmosphere in each painting. Swedish artist Gunnar Tryggmo is inspired by animals and birds in their natural habitat. The values, mood and moment are the most important elements in the treatment of his contemporary watercolors.
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is Honoring Heritage and HPL wants to celebrate ALL the rich cultures represented in the Wood River Valley. Young and old are invited to submit a story, poem, copy of a photograph, drawing or whatever honoring your family’s heritage or heritages. Submissions are limited to one 8 1/2” X 11” paper and due on Wednesday, September 11, by 5:00 PM. They will be lightly curated and displayed to the whole community on the Library’s windows from September 15 to October 15.
Experience the magic of printing from a hand carved block using a printing press! Learn how to create a simple color relief print to make a series of prints. Design your own block using images provided by the instructor or your own photos and drawings. Learn proper print registration, how to use carving tools safely, different ways to print and what types of inks to use. No prior drawing or printing skills are required. Each participant will leave with a small edition of prints that can be framed, made into cards or used as gifts. All printmaking supplies will be provided in this workshop. Age & ability: 16+, all levels, beginners welcome This is a one-day workshop, 10am–3pm, at the Hailey Classroom.
Saturdays, October 12-26 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Join the Wood River Writers' focused writing group for a three-week WRITING CHALLENGE! What do you want to accomplish in your writing journey? We'll set reasonable, individual goals to attain for three weeks of focused writing, and we'll challenge each other to meet them! Come and WRITE with us! Join us in The Community Library’s Idaho Room, or online via Zoom.
Join us for the second annual Peruvian Pachamanca! Brought to us by the Sun Valley Community School's Community Table and hosted at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. The Pachamanca is a traditional Peruvian feast with delicious food cooked right in the earth! The Pachamanca feast is cooked during festivities and in religious celebrations, as a form of paying gratitude to the “Pachamama” or Mother Earth in Andean beliefs. This free event, part of the celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month invites participants to immerse themselves in this cultural celebration of Mother Earth and all she has to offer. _____ Acompáñenos a la segunda celebración anual de Una Pachamanca peruana. Presentado por la Mesa Comunitaria, el sábado 12 de octubre en Los Jardines Botánicos de Sawtooth. La Pachamanca es un plato típico y una forma tradicional de preparar alimentos en Perú, que se caracteriza por cocinar los alimentos bajo la tierra. La Pachamanca se cocina en celebraciones y festividades religiosas, como una forma de agradecimiento a la Pachamama, la Madre Tierra en la cosmovisión andina. Este evento gratuito es parte de las celebraciones del mes de Herencia Hispana. Si tienen preguntas, pueden comunicarse con Paige al (208) 996-2423.
In partnership with the Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency, a monologue writing workshop led by 2024/2025 Resident Playwright Max Posner and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sarah DeLappe. Space is limited. Registration is required
The stems, leaves, and flowers of plants are essential to their functions: making their own food and providing it to other living things, building healthy soil, cleaning and filtering water, and providing shade. They also create beautiful shapes, lines, and patterns. Participants will apply ink to native plants gathered from the Sawtooth NRA, lay paper over the plants, and use pressure to make beautiful botanical monotype prints. All materials are provided but participants are welcome to bring their own native plants. Age & ability: all ages and levels; beginners welcome! This workshop takes place from 2–4pm at the Museum in Ketchum About the Instructor Rebecca Schultz is the 2024 Sawtooth National Recreation Area Artist-in-Residence. Schultz creates mixed media works–including paintings, prints, installations, and public art–that cultivate a sense of wonder for the complex ecosystems surrounding us and reflect on humanity’s precarious relationship with the more-than-human world.
An Idaho Native, Morgan James is a Juilliard-trained soul singer, songwriter, actress, and recording artist based in New York City. Her debut began on Broadway in The Addams Family, Wonderland, Godspell and Motown: The Musical, and as a guest at Kristin Chenoweth’s For the Girls. Noteworthy albums include 2023’s Nobody’s Fool and Reckless Abandon, which prompted The Huffington Post to call James the “Brightest Breakout Artist of the Year.” Morgan’s newest album, Morgan James, Live at Antone’s, was recently released this August.
Bring your own needles and yarn, and come learn beginning knitting from master knitter and Sun Valley Needle Arts owner Patricia Lirk. Come learn to knit, ask questions and solve knitting mysteries, and meet others. Second and fourth mondays of the month. All skill levels welcome. Registration requested.
Dr. Ning Kang, Department Manager for Power and Energy Systems (PES) in the Integrated Energy and Storage Systems Division at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), will present an overview of INL and an introduction to her department's work in the last decade to support various communities in their clean energy transition while boosting the resiliency of community energy systems.
Join us in the shop every Wednesday from 2-5 with your needlepoint, knitting or crochet work in progress & enjoy an afternoon of stitching. All skill levels welcome.
Join Leslie Rego’s nature journaling workshop series, Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm, from Oct. 17 – Nov. 21, focusing on drawing nature to find peace. All levels welcome. Registration is required.
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