Modern furniture on display at Denver craft shop
FinArt Co. is a new Denver-based design and woodworking group that gives new life and a modern look to discarded furniture. Started by two entrepreneurs with a custom-furniture background, the company celebrated the public showing of its first pieces last night at Fancy Tiger Clothing (14 S. Broadway, Denver). Select pieces will continue to be on view there in the coming weeks. finartco.com
Navajo weavings on sale in Lakewood
Approximately 200 weavings, including antiques, created by members of the Navajo Nation, are for sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Most works will be sold at cost and include the name and background of the artist. An appraiser will be on hand to answer any questions. Proceeds benefit the literacy program and pay for school supplies at Standing Rock Elementary School in Arizona. The sale is in the Mount Vernon Room at the Sheraton Denver West hotel, 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood. or call 303-933-1734
Museum applauds Colorado furniture maker
Dan Rieple is a Larkspur craftsman whose more than 25 years in woodworking have produced a desire to experiment with new styles, shapes, designs and materials. That adventurism recently paid off as Rieple won three major awards during the prestigious Cody High Style show at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyo. The accolades — Best in Show, Exhibitor’s Choice and People’s Choice — were for the writing desk pictured here, which is called “The Least of These.” “It pays to keep on trying, keep on believing, keep on creating, and one day you will be rewarded,” Rieple says. To view more of his work, visit fine-ideas.com or call 303-663-6955 or 720-313-0757.
