Composting is the intentional decomposition of organic
material using a natural, aerobic process. There are many different methods of
composting, but all operate under the central idea of mimicking nature’s
disposal process: turning waste into a usable resource that perpetuates life.
This process is often referred to as “closing the loop.”
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YES Compost: YES Compost is a Bozeman-based company owned by Karl Johnson. YES Compost uses red wiggler worms (see vermicomposting) to break down food waste into worm castings, which can be used as a rich soil. Johnson’s commercial and residential services include the drop-off of a bucket or waste vessel and regular pick-up of waste. A few times a year, Johnson delivers the finished product to subscribers of YES Compost, which is included in the monthly service fee. YES Compost is currently the only composting service in Big Sky. Visit yescompost.com for more information.
Happy Trash Can: Similar to YES Compost, Happy Trash
Can, owned by Ryan Green and Adrienne Huckabone, is a Bozeman-based composting
service. Happy Trash Can composts with a GORE cover Aerated Static Pile System.
Happy Trash Can provides a bucket and does regular food-waste collection and
soil drop-off for Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston areas but has not yet expanded
to Big Sky. Visit happytrashcan.net for more information.
Vermicomposting: Vermicomposting is a method that
allows red wiggler surface worms to consume food waste and process it into
usable castings. Kits like the Worm Factory 360 are available to aid in the process
or you can create your vermicomposting system from scratch. Vermicomposting can
be done inside and reduces foul odors that often come with food waste.
Three-bin System: The three-bin composting system
requires a little bit more time and effort, but for those interested in
participating throughout the entire cycle, this method is suiting. The first
bin is for fresh waste, which requires frequent aerating and mixing. When it is
full, it can be moved to bin two, where it will sit to decompose. The third bin
should result in a finished, usable soil. Kits are available for this method,
but it is not necessary to have one.
Heap Pile: The heap pile requires the lowest
maintenance of all at-home composting options. It can be as simple as throwing
yard and food waste into a pile in your yard, although this will take a long
time to decompose. To speed up the process, add moisture, mix the pile often
and alternate adding greens (waste) and browns (carbon, such as newspaper).
We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a
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We all are familiar with using a limited palette, but do you use one? Do you know how to use a limited palette to create different color combinations? Are you tired of carrying around 15-20 different tubes when you paint plein air? Have you ever wanted to create a certain “mood” in a painting but failed? Do you create a lot of mud? Do you struggle to achieve color harmony? All these problems are addressed in John’s workbook in clear and concise language!
Based on the bestselling “Limited Palatte, Unlimited Color” workbook written by John Pototschnik, the workshop is run by Maggie Shane and Annie McCoy, accomplished landscape (acrylic) and plein air (oil) artists,exhibitors at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective.
Each student will receive a copy of “Limited Palette, Unlimited Color” to keep and take home to continue your limited palette journey. We will show you how to use the color wheel and mix your own clean mixtures to successfully create a mood for your paintings.
Each day, we will create a different limited palette color chart and paint a version of a simple landscape using John’s directives. You will then be able to go home and paint more schemes using the book for guidance.
Workshop is open to painters (oil or acrylic) of any level although students must have some basic knowledge of the medium he or she uses. Students will be provided the book ($92 value), color wheel, value scale and canvas papers to complete the daily exercises.
Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for free music from Jacob Rountree at the Wilson Hotel Lobby Bar from 5-7 p.m.
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Please join the Arts Council of Big Sky for free music from Jacob Rountree at the Wilson Hotel Lobby Bar from 5-7 p.m. on April 24.
Jacob Rountree is an alternative/indie songwriter living in the stunning alpine of Montana. Contemplative yet playful, his lyric forward style is reflective of his love for philosophy, poetry and quantum physics.