CHAUTAUQUA CRAFTSMEN & ARTISANS OF THE BLACK HILLS
Established in 2016, Chautauqua Craftsmen & Artisans of the Black Hills (CCABH) in Hot Springs was founded by passionate individuals with a concentrated focus on promoting arts in the Black Hills. “The organization emerged from a desire to create a vibrant community hub for artistic expression, education, and professional development, inspired by the broader Chautauqua movement,” said chair of directors Deb Ahrens . The Chautauqua movement historically emphasizes lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and community engagement through the arts, education, and recreation, adds Ahrens.
There are 48 participants who create ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, fiber arts, paintings, prints, stained glass, and mixed media pieces, to name a few. Brian Bethke , owner and glass artist at Sioux Falls Glass Works , opened Black Hills Glass Works within Chautauqua Artisans Market with the goal of introducing as many people as possible to the art of stained glass through classes. He also creates custom panels for homes, businesses, and churches. Classes are now being taught in Hot Springs by Ahrens, who is a glass artist herself. “We offer painting, calligraphy, stained glass, rug making, jewelry making, wire wrapping, macrame, broom making, fiber arts, knitting/crocheting, plant and tree medicines, and tai chi classes,” said Ahrens. “Gifting a class from CCABH supports local artists and provides a meaningful, creative experience.”
“Inspiration is present everywhere,” revealed Ahrens. “The ability to repurpose old items and make them new again is always inspiring.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CHAUTAUQUABLACKHILLS.ORG+
78 | 605MAGAZINE.COM
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online