The 1st annual Friends of Power and Light Press holiday market happened Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Power and Light Press, 601 N. Bullard Street. In addition to vendors there was also a holiday cookie competition, food from the Corner Kitchen, and beer and spirits from the Little Toad Brewery. Music was performed by a rotating ensemble of local talent, with Dustin Hamman, Natalie Rae Good, Ethan Novikoff, Roger Metcalfe, and Ray Cressler.
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Kerri Webb and her husband David Palmer (not pictured) create wreaths from locally harvested branches.
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Rose Bones Craft, created by Alex Gonzales, include salves and balms. Gonzalez is studying to become a certified herbalist.
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Kodiak Copper, the art of Dan Turner, includes unique and one-of-a-kind chasing and repousse art and jewelry.
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Erika Burleigh had candles and prints available for holiday shoppers. The prints are reproductions of her original oil paintings.
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Tasmia Kahn showcasing her weaving and lasercutting.
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Diana Quintanar, Susie Gonzales, and Dominique Gonzales show off their ornaments and glasswork.
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Jess DeMoss of Scratch Paper Signs shares custom handpainted lettering. You may have seen his work around town, including the new York Dental sign.
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Natalie Rae Good of Power and Light Press and Etc. Letterpress shared beautiful ceramic work. Good also performed as a musician at the event.
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Jamie Karolich of Power and Light Press displays leather goods and textiles.
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Gabe Farley of the Future Forge makerspace shows off copper electroplated pendants.
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Dustin Hamman played music for the holiday shoppers and also had Christmas tchotchkes available.
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Sonny Johnson of Salt and Pepper Spray had a beautiful display of upcycled textiles and jewelry.
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Renowned artist Kate Brown brought pottery and tile from Mimbres.
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Maria Casler and Elizabeth DeMoss really wowed the crowd with their felted ornaments and soaps.
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Aari Werber, one of the artists in residence the Glasserie shows many delicate and beautiful pieces.
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Carmen Ruiz explains gyotaku, a Japanese form of printing that uses real fish as the printing plates. Ruiz has been employing this method since 1990 on textiles.
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Franz Raiter of Mimbres Glassworks showing enthusiasm for the event.
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Nick Barton brought hand-forged items and knives to the show while partner Sarah Horton sold naturally leavened wood fired country bread.
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Cheryl Howard of San Lorenzo stands by her unique jewelry and fun art.
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Amber Rheubottom offered photography and block printing while Colette Beers showed her jewelry.
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Many shoppers attended the 1st annual Friends of the Power and Light Press holiday market.
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Event host and Power and Light Press owner Kyle Durrie talks with shoppers.
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Claudia Porcelli with clever items: "bucha de bruxa," vegetable glycerin soap with loofa; and "knee nests," to help support legs while sleeping.
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Glowtree Glass, aka Isaac Clodfelter, had glass pendants and other wares.
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Power and Light Press owner Kyle Durrie said the idea was simple: after selling at various markets themselves throughout the year, why not host one of their own? "Our new space just lends itself so well to hosting events, it seemed like a no-brainer," Durrie said.
Vendor Colette Beers was excited to be among the lineup. "When I saw the lineup of artists, I thought I would be rubbing shoulders with giants. There are so many talented people in this room," she said.
Many shoppers and vendors echoed the same theme: Silver City has a lot of talent, and Power and Light Press got them in the same room for a packed event.
"We knew the lineup of vendors was really strong, and we put a lot of work into advertising and getting the word out, but you still never know if folks will show up," Durrie said. Power and Light was pleased overall and is already looking for feedback on how to improve for next year.