Copper Artist Ken Borchardt

Copper—it’s not just for pipes after all. Metal artist Ken Borchardt transforms copper panels with little more than a well-placed flame. Ken uses multiple torches; the closer the fire, the dark the color, while an extra millimeter of distance means an entirely different hue. When the artist adds a chemical reaction and some 3D texturing, then a powder coats to protect against oxidation, he transforms industrial metal into spectacular works of art, arrangements that can expand or contract to fit any space in any décor. Come hear how he does it!

Gourd and Mixed Media Artist Julie Hemer

A music major turned English teacher, Julie Hemer’s former side hustle was drawing pencil portraits, but she never felt “home” in the art world until she started working in 3D. Her gourd art and totems are veritable festivals of techniques and materials, such as hand-carved wood, turquoise inlay, cholla skeleton, fiber paste, hand-painted Hopi drawings, copper wire, designs drawn with a burn pen—the list is endless. Come see a master at work!

Carefree Art Night Themed Event: Small Works, Big Talent

Paper Collage Artist Mimi Damrauer—she sews paper like fabric.

Carefree Art Nights are back, with town art walks on the third Thursday of every month from October through May. Thunderbird Artists Gallery has planned an exciting program of different featured artists each month, with light refreshments from Athens on Easy Street and rare and exotic wines from Vinera, the “Wine Club for World Travelers.” Events run from 4pm to 7pm every month throughout the season, so stop by for a drink, a bite, and a chat with our artist of the month.

Jewelry Artist Carolanne Stalteri—a magician with mixed metal.

Carefree Art Nights are back, with town art walks on the third Thursday of every month from October through May. Thunderbird Artists Gallery has planned an exciting program of different featured artists each month, with light refreshments from Athens on Easy Street and rare and exotic wines from Vinera, the “Wine Club for World Travelers.” Events run from 4pm to 7pm every month throughout the season, so stop by for a drink, a bite, and a chat with our artist of the month.