The ebullient Matelski, seemingly always creating and scheming, quickly outgrew the Aspen Lofts studio she shared with a friend. She wanted to do more outreach, have a community gathering space large enough to hold more than a couple people at a time and host classes in addition to resident artists. So the moment the loft — formerly home to the Yoga Experience and a salon — opened, she was there. The work of local artists now covers almost every inch of open wall space. Haircutting stations have been replaced by large tables for Art Loft’s free, weekly Kids Class, salon chairs and blow dryers substituted for sculptures, canvas, and scaffolding, chisels and paintbrushes.

Source: Daily Sun October 11, 2021 12:56 UTC