Meet the Maker: Bobby Silas

• He learned the basics of Zuni pottery from his teacher but was inspired to master traditional Hopi pottery by his godfather.
• His focus is on reviving the ancient Sikyatki pottery of 1100-1600.
• All of his pieces are hand-coiled, painted with native clay slips and a bee-weed plant variant.

Zoom in: Since 1990, the Eiteljorg Museum artist-in-residence program has hosted more than 200 artists to bring native cultural arts to the public.

• Other artists who took part in the 2024 cohort were fiber artist Ephraim Anderson, cultural objects artist Glenda McKay, Spanish Colonial tinwork artist Richard Gabriel and fashion designer Dante Biss-Grayson.

What he's making now: Silas is hosting a pottery workshop at the museum from 10am-2pm Saturday.

• Tickets start at $75, which includes parking and museum admission.
• Silas will be back at Eiteljorg on Nov. 19 for a members-only coffee and conversation event at 9am, and two open studio sessions that give attendees the chance to observe and learn from Silas as he works.
• Open studios will be held from 1-4pm Nov. 19 and Nov. 23. They are included with museum admission.