GILPIN COUNTY – The first-ever Gilpin County Artisans Market was held at the Gilpin County Community Center on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The wind was whipping, and so were the tunes, provided by Chris Muhs.
The Mountain-Ear was set up...
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GILPIN COUNTY – The first-ever Gilpin County Artisan Market was held at the Gilpin County Community Center on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The wind was whipping, and so were the tunes, provided by Chris Muhs.
The Mountain-Ear was set up with a booth, giving out free 3-month subscriptions and recent editions.
Among the vendors was Earth Star Minerals and Botanicals, which specializes in combining herbs with stones and incorporating them into various teas, soaps, and bath products. The business's novel creations included gemstone bracelets, herbal salve, tinctures, and tea infusers with stone charms.
The company focuses on sustainability—the labels are made from seed paper, and the packaging is compostable. For more information, visit earthstarmineralsandbotanicals.com.
Eccentric mugs and plates gleamed in the sun on a nearby table, handcrafted in the pottery studio at the Community Center. An interesting find included plant stakes made of fired clay that bore the names of common herbs and vegetables.
Karen Eye, one of the featured artists, said she had been working in the studio since it opened thirty years ago!
Tomato plants of various sizes were available for those with green thumbs and patience.
The Artisan’s Market will occur again on August 2, September 6, and October 4, 2025.
For information on vending, contact Britton Barrett at bbarrett@gilpincounty.org. The market is held at the Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk.
