(Concrete Couch creations photos are each somewhat Kiosk related. The Rainbow Falls kiosk will be different, but this gives you some idea!)
A collaborative project of Concrete Couch (“CC”), El Paso County Parks (“EPCP”) and
Manitou Environmental Coalition (“MECA”).
Concept: In this free program, we will work with local community members, D-14 and the Colorado College Geology Department, to build a sculptural, informational kiosk at the trailhead for Rainbow Falls.
The kiosk will have an area to leave informal messages (cork board or blackboard) and a distinct area for park informational display (“Park Clean-up Day is April 28” for example). The majority of the structure will be devoted to an artistic and scientific interpretation of the geology and biology of the area. We will work with concrete, steel, stone, glass and ceramic tiles/mosaic.
Goals: The park will gain a beautiful and informational kiosk. Participants will learn concrete forming and casting, clay tile building and glazing, and mosaic techniques. New connections in our community will be forged and strengthened.
Program: We will work at the trailhead, for 9 consecutive Thursdays, from 1pm to 5pm (Students will arrive at 3:20) and 1 Saturday morning. If the weather is inclement, we will meet at the Business of Art Center.
Schedule:
Thursday, March 15: Meeting at MSHS commons, 3pm and 6pm, for prospective students, parents of students and interested adult community members. We will discuss all aspects of the project, explain waivers, etc. COME TO ONE of the two sessions!!
1) March 22: walk site, models, brainstorm, tiles,(initial formwork?)
2) March 29 (Spring Break): Make tiles at the BAC.
3) April 5: tiles/construction/foundation pour?
4) April 12: tiles/glazing/construction
5) April 19: second pour/tiles
6) April 21: work on kiosk and the assist the Rainbow Fall clean-up crew, 9am to noon
7) April 26: mosaic, glazing
8) May 3: mosaic
9) May 10: mosaic
10) May 17: clean up and celebration
May 24: make up day
Expectations: We are looking for a group of 8 to 15 participants. We expect participants to arrive prepared to work and learn, for all weather conditions, and to be able to attend 8 out of the 10 sessions. (Participants will sign a waiver form.) We will provide all tools and materials and a light snack.
Project Representatives:
Steve Wood (Concrete Couch) 685-4422 or steve@concretecouch.org
Becky Pontz (Concrete Couch) 318-268-4220 or becky@concretecouch.org
Doug Edmondson (MECA)
Elaine Kleckner (EPCP)
Contact Steve Wood to Volunteer!
