Community Calendar

Discover the art of plein air painting in the inspiring sun-dappled landscapes of the Soldner Center. Under the expert guidance of instructor Nicole Gogolak, this immersive course invites painters of all levels to capture the ever-changing beauty of the outdoors.

Through hands-on demonstrations and personalized coaching, Nicole will share her expertise in composition, color theory, and technique, helping you translate nature’s splendor onto canvas. From serene gardens to rustic architecture, each session will provide a new muse, fostering your creativity and confidence.
“We will cap off our delightful day of creating by sharing a petite gallery moment complete with beverages and treats - The perfect way to toast our efforts and share our artistic treasures.”

Whether you’re seeking to refine your skills or embrace the joy of painting for the first time, this course offers a vibrant, supportive community and the perfect backdrop for artistic growth.

Nicole Gogolak is an artist, educator, mother, skier, outdoor enthusiast and avid traveler. She holds an MFA in Fiber from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA in Painting from the University of Michigan. She has spent most of her life bouncing around the Rocky Mountain’s frosty slopes and Michigan’s tranquil lakes. Nicole is passionate about art education and has devoted countless hours to developing art outreach programs and workshops in the Roaring Fork Valley. Nicole is currently an Adjunct Professor of Drawing and Painting at Colorado Mountain College and a Summer Art Intensives Instructor at Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Cost: $125.00 per day or $200 for both days (June 21 and September 20 workshop dates)

Clay & Moonlight brings the Roaring Fork Valley together in support of community arts programming for an evening of fine art, philanthropy, and folly.

Hosted at the beautiful Spring Creeks Ranch in Carbondale, this year the event features keynote speaker Doug Casebeer, dinner by The Supply Collective, live performances by Mt. Cirque Entertainment, and handmade ceramic cups that are yours to keep!
The evening will also feature a silent auction and a paddle raise to benefit CCC’s mission to enrich lives through the ceramic arts.

We’re back with another Short Film Festival for Teens at the Basalt Regional Library! We’re partnering with Aspen Film to offer film screenings for middle and high school students. The film program will focus on how we color our world with our stories and experiences through animation! The festival will be followed by a storyboarding workshop where we will learn about how filmmakers plan their shots and adapt folktales to create our own storyboards. This program will offer snacks and registration is required.

Estamos de regreso con otro evento de cortometrajes para adolescentes en la Biblioteca Regional de Basalt: ¡Short Film Festival for Teens! En colaboración con Aspen Film presentaremos cortometrajes para estudiantes de las escuelas media (middle school) y media superior (high school). El programa cinematográfico se enfocará en las diversas maneras en que Coloreamos Nuestro Mundo con historias y experiencias ¡mediante la animación! Al finalizar el festival contaremos con un taller de guiones gráficos en el que aprenderemos la manera en que los cineastas planean sus tomas cinematográficas y adaptaremos cuentos populares para poder crear nuestros propios storyboards (guiones gráficos). En este programa contaremos con refrigerios y se requiere una inscripción para participar.

Get ready for movies and popcorn. It’s the perfect way to relax and unwind with family, friends, and the community. Singing along is encouraged! Rated PG. For more information please see our events calendar at https://www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar.html

Prepárate para disfrutar de una película y palomitas. Es la manera perfecta de relajarte y descansar al lado de familiares, amistades y el resto de la comunidad. ¡Te invitamos a cantar a lo largo de la película! Clasificación PG (se recomienda la aprobación de un adulto).
Para obtener más información, consulte nuestro calendario de eventos en https://www.basaltlibrary.org/events-calendar.html.

Artist John Domenico will lead a two-day, hands-on experience in which participants will be able to repair their own objects using Western Kintsugi methods. Participants are encouraged to bring their own item to repair, but will also have the opportunity to practice on provided broken pieces. Each attendee will receive their own Western Kintsugi Kit including all the items needed to execute their own repairs. John is an expert at repairing ceramic objects with gold, but has altered the methodology to fit his western environment and resources, thus the name Western Kintsugi.

Participants will learn about traditional Kintsugi methodology and philosophy. John will also demonstrate how he creates his own tea ware and how historic ceramic influences have led to the work he makes today. John and the Soldner Center share the belief that it is essential to appreciate and honor the history of the techniques we practice, especially those as culturally significant as Kintsugi and Tea.

John Domenico is an artist based in Denver Colorado. He earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Pennsylvania State University. He has exhibited work nationally, is founder of the nonprofit La Serra Collective, and runs the Denver Anagama. While his art practice is focused on large scale sculpture, he has always maintained a small pottery practice and his kintsugi work can be found in the book Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend by Bonnie Kempski.

Traditional Kintsugi is the Japanese art form of repairing broken ceramic objects with gold, highlighting the repair. It originated in the late 15th century in Japan closely related to Japanese tea ceremony, and in recent years has been gaining increased attention and popularity in the United States. Of equal intrigue especially in the ceramic community is the Tea Bowl. John shares, “The philosophies that Kintsugi is rooted in are overlapping and intertwined with those of Tea. Rooted in mindfulness and respect, they have much to offer today's culture.”

Artist John Domenico will lead a two-day, hands-on experience in which participants will be able to repair their own objects using Western Kintsugi methods. Participants are encouraged to bring their own item to repair, but will also have the opportunity to practice on provided broken pieces. Each attendee will receive their own Western Kintsugi Kit including all the items needed to execute their own repairs. John is an expert at repairing ceramic objects with gold, but has altered the methodology to fit his western environment and resources, thus the name Western Kintsugi.

Participants will learn about traditional Kintsugi methodology and philosophy. John will also demonstrate how he creates his own tea ware and how historic ceramic influences have led to the work he makes today. John and the Soldner Center share the belief that it is essential to appreciate and honor the history of the techniques we practice, especially those as culturally significant as Kintsugi and Tea.

John Domenico is an artist based in Denver Colorado. He earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Pennsylvania State University. He has exhibited work nationally, is founder of the nonprofit La Serra Collective, and runs the Denver Anagama. While his art practice is focused on large scale sculpture, he has always maintained a small pottery practice and his kintsugi work can be found in the book Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend by Bonnie Kempski.

Traditional Kintsugi is the Japanese art form of repairing broken ceramic objects with gold, highlighting the repair. It originated in the late 15th century in Japan closely related to Japanese tea ceremony, and in recent years has been gaining increased attention and popularity in the United States. Of equal intrigue especially in the ceramic community is the Tea Bowl. John shares, “The philosophies that Kintsugi is rooted in are overlapping and intertwined with those of Tea. Rooted in mindfulness and respect, they have much to offer today's culture.”