HOLIDAYS HANDMADE
DEC16-222016
breckenridge
.
copper
mountain
.
keystone
.
frisco
.
silverthorne
.
dillon
HANDMADE for the HOLIDAYS
GIFT GUIDE FOR THE OUTDOOR JUNKIE P.6 BEER SOLD AT LOCAL RESORTS HELPS MOUNTAIN GORILLA NONPROFIT P.7 www
.exploresummit.com
features
Vol. 6 : No. 4 PUBLISHER Meg Boyer [email protected]
4. UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ben Trollinger [email protected]
Presents only found in Summit County
MANAGING EDITOR Heather Jarvis [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Emma Simmins
6. WINTER TOYS
COURTESY GATHERHOUSE
Reviews on outdoor gift ideas
ACCOUNT MANAGERS Cindy Boisvert, Ian Donovan, Eric Groves, Ray Hodge, Dave Rocconi & Susan Tucker
7. DRINK BEER, HELP A GORILLA
SUPPORT STAFF Susan Gilmore & Caroline Lewis
Portion of the proceeds from Silverback pale ale goes to nonprofit
PUBLICATION DESIGNER Emily Stott PRINTING & PRE-PRESS Colorado Mountain News Media Gypsum, CO
8. CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in Summit County
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Shawn Butler 331 West Main Street | P.O. Box 329 Frisco, CO 80443 p: 970.668.3998 | f: 970.668.3859 www.summitdaily.com
COURTESY MOUNTAIN GORILLA CONSERVATION FUND
Mountain gorillas are native to the mountains of Africa, specifically in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. A portion of proceeds from the Silverback pale ale, sold at local resorts, goes to the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund.
9. HISTORY This week in Summit County 100 years ago
Located minutes away from all major ski areas, and only 1-1/2 hours from Metro Denver. From Interstate 70, take Exit 195 (Copper Mountain/Leadville), then go South on Highway 91 for 15 miles. Enjoy our 2,500 Acre Private Paradise. Fly High at “The Top of the World” with TOP OF THE ROCKIES ZIP LINE on 6 separate sections of Zip Line including 4 Twin Zip Lines, then go side-by-side-by-side on Zip #6, The Big Nugget. It’s a TRIPLE. Land on our spectacular 100’ tall Sky Tower with views of Mount Massive and Mount Elbert from 6 spacious landings. All Zips have double cables & automatic braking systems. Decks are flat on the ground for easy access. Families are welcome. Weight Restrictions Apply.
.
5-Hr Combo eekers biling, S lThril nowmo with S at, Lunch Snow C w Zip. & Sno
Celebrating 27+ years under the same local ownership.
Family, Performance & High Adventure riding at the Top of the Rocky Mountains on NEW Polaris snowmobiles.
Call Toll Free: 800-247-7238 • Local: 970-668-5323 Visit: www.whitemountainsnowmobiletours.com • topoftherockieszipline.com Ask about complimentary transportation from hotels and condos.
WWW.EXPLORESUMMIT.COM
3
LOCALLY MADE
gifts
{
I WANT TO MAKE MY OWN HANDMADE GIFT Master glassblower John Hudnut gives lessons to small groups at The Gatherhouse from $145 per person plus materials. BreckCreate offers a selection of classes in the Breckenridge Arts District where you can make a handmade piece suitable for gift giving. Create a vibrant, dyed scarf with Monica Cowing, a silver and leather bracelet with Martha Peterson Glomb or soy candles with artists from the Candle Cabin.
HANDMADE GIFTS CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF SUMMIT COUNTY By Christina Holbrook
W Special to the Daily
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Hand-blown glassware for the table. (COURTESY OF THE GATHERHOUSE STUDIO) Art glass pieces at The Gatherhouse. (CHRISTINA HOLBROOK / SPECIAL TO THE WEEKENDER) Jewelry infused with the magic of Peru. (COURTESY OF SPICY HEARTS) Whimsical custom-engraved glassware. (COURTESY OF THE GLASS ART COMPANY)
4
Summit WEEKENDER
hen I was growing up, many of the Christmas gifts that were exchanged in my family were handmade. We kids offered up the blobby fired-clay animal statues we had made in school; we made potholders for Mom, paperweights for Dad. My mother did beautiful crewel work, and several of her fantasy woodland scenes sewn in deep greens, browns and oranges have traveled with me, hanging in the city apartment or house in the mountains, over the course of my life. Something that is made by hand seems to possess a kind of spirit that is not present in a commercially manufactured item. A spark of life from its creator, a splash of the essence from a place we’ve loved. Summit County is home to a remarkable range of artists and craftspeople. Many have their own studios, while some sell their artwork through local shops and even in brew pubs. There could be no gift that expresses more fully the spirit of our mountains than something unique, created by one of our local artisans. Here is a guide that by no means covers all of the artists in our area, but seeks to highlight creations for this holiday season.
LEFT: Sometimes simple is best. 14 kt. gold-fill earrings. (COURTESY WILD BALANCE) RIGHT: Western-themed room dividers by artist Abby Stetson. (COURTESY ABBY STETSON)
GLASS BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL
The Gatherhouse, Frisco. The Gatherhouse is both a retail space and a working artist’s studio. For sale are beautiful and functional art glass pieces — from vibrantly colored vases, to exquisite sets of stemware, to delicate pendants and earrings. Small group classes are also offered at The Gatherhouse. On a recent visit to the studio I chatted with owner and glassblower John Hudnut while he finished off the bottom of a luscious green and orange swirled vase. With his help, a couple had just made the piece together for their new home. Prices range from $25 for pendants, $34 for ornaments, and $70 and up for vases and art pieces. A three-hour class for two to four people runs from $145 per person, plus the cost of materials. The Glass Art Company, Breckenridge. All of the design work and engraving is done on site at this local company that creates custom-etched glasses for wine and spirits, hipflasks, decanters and more. Prices range from $10-$80.
MOUNTAIN CHIC CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES
Magical Scraps, Breckenridge. Founded in 1998 by Mary Anne Collins, Magical Scraps today has its very own studio and retail store in downtown Breckenridge. The shop offers mountain chic women’s hats, belts and headbands; jaunty children’s clothing; and great inspirational pillows. Products are made on site: local artisans prepare the materials to spec, and master seamstresses create the final pieces. Handmade pillows run from $25-$35; kids items begin at $25; women’s military hats and trucker hats are priced at $28 and $32. Cornflower Boutique and Gallery, Frisco. The boutique offers a wide variety of handmade goods, from paintings by local artists, to pottery, to handmade jewelry and scarves. Featured is fiber artist Linda Roberts, whose handmade pillows, as well as colorful wool and silk scarves, begin at around $95. Artist Laura Amble offers scarves for both men and women, starting at around $84. Stellar Ltd, Breckenridge. “In the spirit of style, attitude and gratitude” Linda Watts, founder of Stellar, has created a jazzy line of neckies and bandanas. Your gift recipient will immediately up his or her
style game on the slopes with one of these colorful neck warmers. Watts will meet you at Elevate in Frisco to show you her wares. Items run from $22-$28.
JEWELRY FOR WILDHEARTED WOMEN
Spicyheart, Breckenridge. Alicia Clark Fulcher, who is originally from Peru, says her jewelry has been created for “the mountain girl and the traveler.” Pendants and earrings are made with exotic beads, textiles and crystals that seem to evoke the shamanic magic of the Andes. Find Fulcher’s work at Vintage Cheek and Chic, Fun vs. Awesome, Wandering Daisies and Broken Compass Brewery. Prices range from $18-$36 for earrings and $24 to $68 for pendants with precious crystals. Wild Balance, Breckenridge. For women with wild hearts — and day jobs. Founder Annie Kerr’s idea was to create a line of jewelry for the Colorado lifestyle, pieces that are easy to wear, and work throughout all the transitions of our days: “My favorite necklace is simple and delicate — I never take it off,” Kerr said. Beautiful stones are surrounded with antique metals, copper, brass, sterling silver and 14 kt. gold fill. Visit Kerr at Fuqua Stable, in the Breck Arts District; she’ll create a custom piece for under $40.
SOAPS FOR PAMPERING
Fresh Soap Company, Breckenridge. Kim Jones Nieuwoudt hand crafts all of her deliciously scented, colorful soaps and pampering beauty products right in the back room of her store in downtown Breckenridge. Her recommendations for the holiday? “Christmas Morning” with little prisms and stars and Christmas trees. “It smells like pine and oranges,” she said. Or Peppermint Park, with mint green trees, pink gingerbread men and sparkly glitter on the top. Prices from $3 for a tiny sample to $10 for the regular-sized bar. Also available are sugar and salt scrubs, lotions and massage candles made from soy.
HOUSEWARES WITH A WESTERN FLAIR
Frisco Emporium. Abby Stetson’s handmade Western-themed divider screens can be seen in use in shops throughout Frisco (such as Prescription Alternatives) and are for sale at the Frisco Emporium on Main Street. Stetson also creates one-of-a-kind lampshades and other decorative items.
TOP: Handmade trucker hats for women. (COURTESY MAGICAL SCRAPS) MIDDLE LEFT: Slope chick Stellar neckie. (COURTESY STELLAR LTD.) MIDDLE RIGHT: Handmade scarves and jewelry by local artists. (COURTESY OF CORNFLOWER BOUTIQUE)
BOTTOM: Good enough to eat! Christmas Morning handcrafted soap.
(COURTESY FRESH SOAP
COMPANY)
WWW.EXPLORESUMMIT.COM
5
breckenridge
.
copper
mountain
.
keystone
.
frisco
.
silverthorne
.
dillon
HANDMADE for the HOLIDAYS
GIFT GUIDE FOR THE OUTDOOR JUNKIE P.6 BEER SOLD AT LOCAL RESORTS HELPS MOUNTAIN GORILLA NONPROFIT P.7 www
.exploresummit.com
features
Vol. 6 : No. 4 PUBLISHER Meg Boyer [email protected]
4. UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ben Trollinger [email protected]
Presents only found in Summit County
MANAGING EDITOR Heather Jarvis [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Emma Simmins
6. WINTER TOYS
COURTESY GATHERHOUSE
Reviews on outdoor gift ideas
ACCOUNT MANAGERS Cindy Boisvert, Ian Donovan, Eric Groves, Ray Hodge, Dave Rocconi & Susan Tucker
7. DRINK BEER, HELP A GORILLA
SUPPORT STAFF Susan Gilmore & Caroline Lewis
Portion of the proceeds from Silverback pale ale goes to nonprofit
PUBLICATION DESIGNER Emily Stott PRINTING & PRE-PRESS Colorado Mountain News Media Gypsum, CO
8. CALENDAR OF EVENTS What’s happening in Summit County
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Shawn Butler 331 West Main Street | P.O. Box 329 Frisco, CO 80443 p: 970.668.3998 | f: 970.668.3859 www.summitdaily.com
COURTESY MOUNTAIN GORILLA CONSERVATION FUND
Mountain gorillas are native to the mountains of Africa, specifically in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda. A portion of proceeds from the Silverback pale ale, sold at local resorts, goes to the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund.
9. HISTORY This week in Summit County 100 years ago
Located minutes away from all major ski areas, and only 1-1/2 hours from Metro Denver. From Interstate 70, take Exit 195 (Copper Mountain/Leadville), then go South on Highway 91 for 15 miles. Enjoy our 2,500 Acre Private Paradise. Fly High at “The Top of the World” with TOP OF THE ROCKIES ZIP LINE on 6 separate sections of Zip Line including 4 Twin Zip Lines, then go side-by-side-by-side on Zip #6, The Big Nugget. It’s a TRIPLE. Land on our spectacular 100’ tall Sky Tower with views of Mount Massive and Mount Elbert from 6 spacious landings. All Zips have double cables & automatic braking systems. Decks are flat on the ground for easy access. Families are welcome. Weight Restrictions Apply.
.
5-Hr Combo eekers biling, S lThril nowmo with S at, Lunch Snow C w Zip. & Sno
Celebrating 27+ years under the same local ownership.
Family, Performance & High Adventure riding at the Top of the Rocky Mountains on NEW Polaris snowmobiles.
Call Toll Free: 800-247-7238 • Local: 970-668-5323 Visit: www.whitemountainsnowmobiletours.com • topoftherockieszipline.com Ask about complimentary transportation from hotels and condos.
WWW.EXPLORESUMMIT.COM
3
LOCALLY MADE
gifts
{
I WANT TO MAKE MY OWN HANDMADE GIFT Master glassblower John Hudnut gives lessons to small groups at The Gatherhouse from $145 per person plus materials. BreckCreate offers a selection of classes in the Breckenridge Arts District where you can make a handmade piece suitable for gift giving. Create a vibrant, dyed scarf with Monica Cowing, a silver and leather bracelet with Martha Peterson Glomb or soy candles with artists from the Candle Cabin.
HANDMADE GIFTS CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF SUMMIT COUNTY By Christina Holbrook
W Special to the Daily
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Hand-blown glassware for the table. (COURTESY OF THE GATHERHOUSE STUDIO) Art glass pieces at The Gatherhouse. (CHRISTINA HOLBROOK / SPECIAL TO THE WEEKENDER) Jewelry infused with the magic of Peru. (COURTESY OF SPICY HEARTS) Whimsical custom-engraved glassware. (COURTESY OF THE GLASS ART COMPANY)
4
Summit WEEKENDER
hen I was growing up, many of the Christmas gifts that were exchanged in my family were handmade. We kids offered up the blobby fired-clay animal statues we had made in school; we made potholders for Mom, paperweights for Dad. My mother did beautiful crewel work, and several of her fantasy woodland scenes sewn in deep greens, browns and oranges have traveled with me, hanging in the city apartment or house in the mountains, over the course of my life. Something that is made by hand seems to possess a kind of spirit that is not present in a commercially manufactured item. A spark of life from its creator, a splash of the essence from a place we’ve loved. Summit County is home to a remarkable range of artists and craftspeople. Many have their own studios, while some sell their artwork through local shops and even in brew pubs. There could be no gift that expresses more fully the spirit of our mountains than something unique, created by one of our local artisans. Here is a guide that by no means covers all of the artists in our area, but seeks to highlight creations for this holiday season.
LEFT: Sometimes simple is best. 14 kt. gold-fill earrings. (COURTESY WILD BALANCE) RIGHT: Western-themed room dividers by artist Abby Stetson. (COURTESY ABBY STETSON)
GLASS BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL
The Gatherhouse, Frisco. The Gatherhouse is both a retail space and a working artist’s studio. For sale are beautiful and functional art glass pieces — from vibrantly colored vases, to exquisite sets of stemware, to delicate pendants and earrings. Small group classes are also offered at The Gatherhouse. On a recent visit to the studio I chatted with owner and glassblower John Hudnut while he finished off the bottom of a luscious green and orange swirled vase. With his help, a couple had just made the piece together for their new home. Prices range from $25 for pendants, $34 for ornaments, and $70 and up for vases and art pieces. A three-hour class for two to four people runs from $145 per person, plus the cost of materials. The Glass Art Company, Breckenridge. All of the design work and engraving is done on site at this local company that creates custom-etched glasses for wine and spirits, hipflasks, decanters and more. Prices range from $10-$80.
MOUNTAIN CHIC CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES
Magical Scraps, Breckenridge. Founded in 1998 by Mary Anne Collins, Magical Scraps today has its very own studio and retail store in downtown Breckenridge. The shop offers mountain chic women’s hats, belts and headbands; jaunty children’s clothing; and great inspirational pillows. Products are made on site: local artisans prepare the materials to spec, and master seamstresses create the final pieces. Handmade pillows run from $25-$35; kids items begin at $25; women’s military hats and trucker hats are priced at $28 and $32. Cornflower Boutique and Gallery, Frisco. The boutique offers a wide variety of handmade goods, from paintings by local artists, to pottery, to handmade jewelry and scarves. Featured is fiber artist Linda Roberts, whose handmade pillows, as well as colorful wool and silk scarves, begin at around $95. Artist Laura Amble offers scarves for both men and women, starting at around $84. Stellar Ltd, Breckenridge. “In the spirit of style, attitude and gratitude” Linda Watts, founder of Stellar, has created a jazzy line of neckies and bandanas. Your gift recipient will immediately up his or her
style game on the slopes with one of these colorful neck warmers. Watts will meet you at Elevate in Frisco to show you her wares. Items run from $22-$28.
JEWELRY FOR WILDHEARTED WOMEN
Spicyheart, Breckenridge. Alicia Clark Fulcher, who is originally from Peru, says her jewelry has been created for “the mountain girl and the traveler.” Pendants and earrings are made with exotic beads, textiles and crystals that seem to evoke the shamanic magic of the Andes. Find Fulcher’s work at Vintage Cheek and Chic, Fun vs. Awesome, Wandering Daisies and Broken Compass Brewery. Prices range from $18-$36 for earrings and $24 to $68 for pendants with precious crystals. Wild Balance, Breckenridge. For women with wild hearts — and day jobs. Founder Annie Kerr’s idea was to create a line of jewelry for the Colorado lifestyle, pieces that are easy to wear, and work throughout all the transitions of our days: “My favorite necklace is simple and delicate — I never take it off,” Kerr said. Beautiful stones are surrounded with antique metals, copper, brass, sterling silver and 14 kt. gold fill. Visit Kerr at Fuqua Stable, in the Breck Arts District; she’ll create a custom piece for under $40.
SOAPS FOR PAMPERING
Fresh Soap Company, Breckenridge. Kim Jones Nieuwoudt hand crafts all of her deliciously scented, colorful soaps and pampering beauty products right in the back room of her store in downtown Breckenridge. Her recommendations for the holiday? “Christmas Morning” with little prisms and stars and Christmas trees. “It smells like pine and oranges,” she said. Or Peppermint Park, with mint green trees, pink gingerbread men and sparkly glitter on the top. Prices from $3 for a tiny sample to $10 for the regular-sized bar. Also available are sugar and salt scrubs, lotions and massage candles made from soy.
HOUSEWARES WITH A WESTERN FLAIR
Frisco Emporium. Abby Stetson’s handmade Western-themed divider screens can be seen in use in shops throughout Frisco (such as Prescription Alternatives) and are for sale at the Frisco Emporium on Main Street. Stetson also creates one-of-a-kind lampshades and other decorative items.
TOP: Handmade trucker hats for women. (COURTESY MAGICAL SCRAPS) MIDDLE LEFT: Slope chick Stellar neckie. (COURTESY STELLAR LTD.) MIDDLE RIGHT: Handmade scarves and jewelry by local artists. (COURTESY OF CORNFLOWER BOUTIQUE)
BOTTOM: Good enough to eat! Christmas Morning handcrafted soap.
(COURTESY FRESH SOAP
COMPANY)
WWW.EXPLORESUMMIT.COM
5
