Friday May 4, 2018 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday May 5, 2018 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The public is invited to our Weekend Grand Opening and the First Friday Makers Night at the SCRaP Creative Annex, at 1702 1st Ave North, Billings, MT
The Billings Chamber of Commerce will start the Grand Opening festivities with a Ribbon Cutting at 4:30p.m., in front of our Creative Annex at 1702 1st Ave North
To continue with the evening festivities, we have an amazing line up of artistic talent from across the State, as well as demonstrations in the Magic City Makerspace.
SCRaP Gallery Featured Artist
Kody Bundy Scratchboard Artist – May 4th 5-9pm, May 5th, 9am-1pm
From the rolling plains to the mountains of the Bob Marshal Wilderness area, Kody expresses her love of wildlife and ranching background by etching images of the beauty and livelihood that have deep meaning for her.
Artist and Maker Demonstrations and Hands On
Randy Glick Fiber Artist – demonstration in basket weaving, May 4th 5-9pm, May, 5th 9am-1pm
Fiber Artist and Montana Circle of American Masters (MCAM) inductee Randy Glick enjoys spinning, weaving and knitting surrounded by the mountains, plains and rivers of north central Montana. Although he spent all his adult life exploring the world in the Air Force, he now calls Montana home.
Lori Blaylock – Pottery Demonstration and Hands On, May 4th, 5-9pm
Lori is a fourth generation Montanan and a first-generation college graduate. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree with an Art Major that includes three areas of concentration: drawing, watercolor and ceramics.
Yellowstone Woodturners – Woodturning display and demonstration May 4th, 5-9pm
Yellowstone Woodturners came into being when Floyd “Creeky” Creekmore and Dan Schindler, after a year of “We otta’s”, declared a meeting on January 19, 2000.
SCRaP 3D Printer Zone – Demonstration May 4th, 5-9pm, May 5th 9am-1pm
Come talk shop with David McCauley from SCRaP in our 3d Printer Zone and explore the world of possibilities. SCRaP has Seven printers
Kite Making – Demonstration and Hands On, May 4th, 5-9pm, May 5th, 9am-1pm
SkyWindWorld promotes art kiting by organizing kite exhibits in major public venues and sponsoring kite flying events and kite workshops for hobby kite flyers and community organizations. They also provide “Kites in the Classroom” – educational programs in which students learn basic science, engineering and math principles by being introduced to kite making. Drake Smith, professional Kite Maker, will be demonstrating and teaching the art of kite making.
Food Trucks
I’m Cravin Bar-B-Que Barbecue Restaurant, Caterers and Trailer in Billings MT cooking up Slow Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Philly Cheese Steak & More.
Montana Bison Growing up ranching in Montana and the need for good quality meats & education is what we do. Bison&Beef
Local Musicians
We will also have local music playing May 4th, 5-9pm