High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson
Mar
14

High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson

Are you a lover of poetry?

a reader of poetry?

a writer of poetry?

Come share that passion with others! Bring a poem to share, one you wrote, or one you simply adore. During this workshop series, We'll write, we'll enjoy Mary Oliver's, A Poetry Handbook, and we'll top it all by holding a poetry reading for our community! Let's get together like this, heading to a happy, poetic spring! 

Four Saturdays: March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28, 2026

  • PLEASE NOTE: This series is starting 2 weeks later than the original listing reflected.

Registration covers attendance at all 4 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome for one session. One session would be on the sliding scale $20/$25/$30.

About Eva: Eva Poole-Gilson has published poetry, journalism, and stories internationally in over 20 journals and newspapers. In Jan. 2016, she was chosen to study with U.S. Poet-Laureate, Billy Collins, at the Kay West Literacy Workshop along with 11 other poets. Eva has written plays that have been performed at Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theater by Poetic Justice Project, she has been a guest writer for the California Writers Club, a poet-teacher for California Poets in the Schools, and has published books, Love Letter From a Poet to the High Sierra, Little Star Sleeping, Whiskered Wisdom available at local bookstores

 
 
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Yodeltone presents: Late for the Train
Mar
15

Yodeltone presents: Late for the Train

 
 

Doors open 6:30pm

Music starts 7pm

Advance purchase of tickets is recommended, we expect this event to fill up! Tickets also available at the door subject to availability.

 
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Mar
16

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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Ecstatic Dance
Mar
18

Ecstatic Dance

 
 

Ecstatic Dance

Freeform Conscious Dance

Wednesday March 19th – 6.30 - 8pm

Rediscover your bliss and experience the restorative power of movement. Guided by the music of our time and the knowledge within our own bodies, join us in exploring the sensations of mind and body accessed through uninhibited ‘dance’ in a judgement-free community.

Ecstatic dance is a substance free event. No experience necessary. Come with an open mind and a body ready to move, however it may please. 

Suggested donation $10-20.

Pay in advance online (below) or in person on the night using cash or accessing online payment via your phone. Venmo is NOT currently an option!

Hosted by Galen von Wodtke and the finest local DJs.

 
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Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie
Mar
19

Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie

 
 

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
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Technology Fundamentals with Brian
Mar
20

Technology Fundamentals with Brian

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by technology? Are you sometimes intimidated by the expectation to complete tasks on your phone or computer? Is the request for a password likely to ruin your day?

Join local tech expert Brian for this beginner-friendly Technology Fundamentals presentation and workshop that will focus on troubleshooting what can go wrong and why, and share supportive strategies for password management so that you can use your technology to get things done more efficiently, rather than creating despair and confusion.

This workshop is free to attend!

Donations to support C5 Studios are always appreciated to help support more programs like these!

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Line Dancing Fundraiser for the Gilpin family
Mar
20

Line Dancing Fundraiser for the Gilpin family

As many of you know, C5 Studios’ beloved Line Dancing teacher Olivia Gilpin’s son Jamie was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. While Olivia and her family are out of town so that Jamie can receive the care he needs we want to let them know we are thinking about them and support them in every way that we can. Join host Margy Verba for a joyful night of Line Dancing, while raising funds to support Olivia and her family.

No advance registration necessary, just show up ready to make a donation. Donations start at $25, but feel free to donate more! We strongly encourage donations in the form of cash or checks (made out to C5 Studios)

All proceeds go to Olivia and family.

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Dance for the People with Ally
Mar
21

Dance for the People with Ally

 
 

Come dance with us! Move through the best bits of ballet and modern dance structures to sink deeper into your own expressive movement. We’ll play with simple dance techniques, then loosen them up so you can find your groove. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve danced for years, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body.

New dancers may be challenged by learning choreography for the first time, while more advanced dancers can lean into prompts and ideas that deepen their practice. If you’re interested… then yes! This class is for you!

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. Pants can be nice for added skin protection. No specialist shoes necessary, we can dance barefoot!

What are you doing? Just sign up already!

This workshop is for ages 13+.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

 
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High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson
Mar
21

High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson

Are you a lover of poetry?

a reader of poetry?

a writer of poetry?

Come share that passion with others! Bring a poem to share, one you wrote, or one you simply adore. During this workshop series, We'll write, we'll enjoy Mary Oliver's, A Poetry Handbook, and we'll top it all by holding a poetry reading for our community! Let's get together like this, heading to a happy, poetic spring! 

Four Saturdays: March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28, 2026

  • PLEASE NOTE: This series is starting 2 weeks later than the original listing reflected.

Registration covers attendance at all 4 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome for one session. One session would be on the sliding scale $20/$25/$30.

About Eva: Eva Poole-Gilson has published poetry, journalism, and stories internationally in over 20 journals and newspapers. In Jan. 2016, she was chosen to study with U.S. Poet-Laureate, Billy Collins, at the Kay West Literacy Workshop along with 11 other poets. Eva has written plays that have been performed at Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theater by Poetic Justice Project, she has been a guest writer for the California Writers Club, a poet-teacher for California Poets in the Schools, and has published books, Love Letter From a Poet to the High Sierra, Little Star Sleeping, Whiskered Wisdom available at local bookstores

 
 
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Creative Tap: Collage - Making Sense of a Chaotic World at Mountain Rambler Brewery
Mar
21

Creative Tap: Collage - Making Sense of a Chaotic World at Mountain Rambler Brewery

 
 

What’s on tap?

Collage is a technique of producing art where the artwork is made from an assemblage of different forms or images, creating a new whole.

This is an opportunity to play with images, text and drawing to create artwork that creates connections between disparate images and ideas to express a feeling, tell a story - whatever you want!

Creative Tap is C5 Studios’ pop-up program of creative workshops at your favorite local pubs and hang-out spots.

Advance registration is encouraged, as this session may fill up! Arrive 15 mins early to place orders from the menu.

Located at Mountain Rambler Brewery, Bishop, CA

 
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Mar
23

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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Designing and Carving LinoCut Stamps with Marijke
Mar
25

Designing and Carving LinoCut Stamps with Marijke

Join us and learn how to design and create your own set of stamps! These stamps can be used from mini prints, card making, to scrapbooking, to using them on any offcut you can find! 

We will be focusing on creating 2-4 small designs and carving them out on a rubber linoleum block with carving tools by hand. This will challenge you to think of your design with inverted colors and you will learn how to use hand tools to carve the design yourself, line by line. Once complete, everyone will get the opportunity to print their designs with a variety of methods. 

Join us in learning how to take an image you design and turn it into a stamp that will allow you to print it again and again.

Ages 13+

 
Designing and Carving Lino Cut Stamps
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Folk Around & Find Out
Mar
26

Folk Around & Find Out

Folk Around & Find Out

Formally known as Open Mic

Please check the calendar for the date of our next session

Open to all ages!

Our new version of Open Mic set up in our very own cozy, eclectic library. The perfect gathering space to celebrate music, sound, spoken word, performance and oral traditions. Come share in this creative exchange and enjoy an evening of folking around in a fun community space.

Sign up in person at C5 Studios between 6- 6:30pm
Open Mic session runs from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

If you have any questions reach out to us at 
contact@c5studios.org

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Live Figure Drawing
Mar
27

Live Figure Drawing

Live Figure Drawing

Please check the calendar for the date of our next session

Come join us at C5 Studios to figure draw with a live model!

Drawing from a live model is arguably the best method artists can use to refine their figure drawing skills.

Ages 18+

There is no instructor. Please bring your own supplies. No photography.

Suggested Donation on a sliding scale $15-$30

If you have any questions reach out to us at contact@c5studios.org

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Discovering the Wonders of Fish Slough with Dennis
Mar
28

Discovering the Wonders of Fish Slough with Dennis

 
 

Join Dennis Bracket, treasured local teacher and geological expert, for a discovery walk to observe, explore and connect to the land and the stories that rocks, plants, water, fire and air can tell us.

This is a field trip for all ages! Participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch to follow the guided walk with a pinic lunch with fellow explorers! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, and bring water and sun protection.

We will meet on the land. Registrants will receive an email from C5 Studios before the event to confirm our exact meeting place.

Please register in advance, as this space is limited.

 
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High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson
Mar
28

High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson

 
 

Are you a lover of poetry?

a reader of poetry?

a writer of poetry?

Come share that passion with others! Bring a poem to share, one you wrote, or one you simply adore. During this workshop series, We'll write, we'll enjoy Mary Oliver's, A Poetry Handbook, and we'll top it all by holding a poetry reading for our community! Let's get together like this, heading to a happy, poetic spring! 

Four Saturdays: March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28, 2026

  • PLEASE NOTE: This series is starting 2 weeks later than the original listing reflected.

Registration covers attendance at all 4 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome for one session. One session would be on the sliding scale $20/$25/$30.

About Eva: Eva Poole-Gilson has published poetry, journalism, and stories internationally in over 20 journals and newspapers. In Jan. 2016, she was chosen to study with U.S. Poet-Laureate, Billy Collins, at the Kay West Literacy Workshop along with 11 other poets. Eva has written plays that have been performed at Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theater by Poetic Justice Project, she has been a guest writer for the California Writers Club, a poet-teacher for California Poets in the Schools, and has published books, Love Letter From a Poet to the High Sierra, Little Star Sleeping, Whiskered Wisdom available at local bookstores

 
 
High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Mar
30

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie
Apr
2

Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie

 
 

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
Salsa Dancing
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Dance for the People with Ally
Apr
7

Dance for the People with Ally

 
 

Come dance with us! Move through the best bits of ballet and modern dance structures to sink deeper into your own expressive movement. We’ll play with simple dance techniques, then loosen them up so you can find your groove. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve danced for years, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body.

New dancers may be challenged by learning choreography for the first time, while more advanced dancers can lean into prompts and ideas that deepen their practice. If you’re interested… then yes! This class is for you!

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. Pants can be nice for added skin protection. No specialist shoes necessary, we can dance barefoot!

What are you doing?? Just sign up already!

This workshop is for ages 13+.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

 
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Art Books Demystified - How to Transform Your Artwork into a Book
Apr
14

Art Books Demystified - How to Transform Your Artwork into a Book

Join local book-maker and publishing expert Joe Reidhead to dive into the inspiring world of art books!  

Joe will take us the process of creating an art book from the initial vision to printing, with support navigating all the decisions encountered along the way.

We are excited to offer this free event with a fantastic local resource for all things books and publishing!

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Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie
Apr
16

Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie

 
 

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
Salsa Dancing
from $15.00
 
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Dance for the People with Ally
Apr
18

Dance for the People with Ally

 
 

Come dance with us! Move through the best bits of ballet and modern dance structures to sink deeper into your own expressive movement. We’ll play with simple dance techniques, then loosen them up so you can find your groove. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve danced for years, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body.

New dancers may be challenged by learning choreography for the first time, while more advanced dancers can lean into prompts and ideas that deepen their practice. If you’re interested… then yes! This class is for you!

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. Pants can be nice for added skin protection. No specialist shoes necessary, we can dance barefoot!

What are you doing? Just sign up already!

This workshop is for ages 13+.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

 
Dance for the People
from $15.00
 
 
 
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Folk Around & Find Out
Apr
23

Folk Around & Find Out

Folk Around & Find Out

Formally known as Open Mic

Please check the calendar for the date of our next session

Open to all ages!

Our new version of Open Mic set up in our very own cozy, eclectic library. The perfect gathering space to celebrate music, sound, spoken word, performance and oral traditions. Come share in this creative exchange and enjoy an evening of folking around in a fun community space.

Sign up in person at C5 Studios between 6- 6:30pm
Open Mic session runs from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

If you have any questions reach out to us at 
contact@c5studios.org

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Live Figure Drawing
Apr
24

Live Figure Drawing

Live Figure Drawing

Please check the calendar for the date of our next session

Come join us at C5 Studios to figure draw with a live model!

Drawing from a live model is arguably the best method artists can use to refine their figure drawing skills.

Ages 18+

There is no instructor. Please bring your own supplies. No photography.

Suggested Donation on a sliding scale $15-$30

If you have any questions reach out to us at contact@c5studios.org

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Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie
Apr
30

Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie

 
 

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
Salsa Dancing
from $15.00
 
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Yodeltone presents: The Faux Paws
May
1

Yodeltone presents: The Faux Paws

 
 

Doors open 6:30pm

Music starts 7pm

Advance purchase of tickets is recommended, we expect this event to fill up! Tickets also available at the door subject to availability.

 
Yodeltone presents: The Faux Paws
from $20.00
 
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Dance for the People with Ally
May
5

Dance for the People with Ally

 
 

Come dance with us! Move through the best bits of ballet and modern dance structures to sink deeper into your own expressive movement. We’ll play with simple dance techniques, then loosen them up so you can find your groove. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve danced for years, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body.

New dancers may be challenged by learning choreography for the first time, while more advanced dancers can lean into prompts and ideas that deepen their practice. If you’re interested… then yes! This class is for you!

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. Pants can be nice for added skin protection. No specialist shoes necessary, we can dance barefoot!

What are you doing?? Just sign up already!

This workshop is for ages 13+.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

 
Dance for the People
from $15.00
 
 
 
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Dance for the People with Ally
May
16

Dance for the People with Ally

 
 

Come dance with us! Move through the best bits of ballet and modern dance structures to sink deeper into your own expressive movement. We’ll play with simple dance techniques, then loosen them up so you can find your groove. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve danced for years, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body.

New dancers may be challenged by learning choreography for the first time, while more advanced dancers can lean into prompts and ideas that deepen their practice. If you’re interested… then yes! This class is for you!

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. Pants can be nice for added skin protection. No specialist shoes necessary, we can dance barefoot!

What are you doing? Just sign up already!

This workshop is for ages 13+.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

 
Dance for the People
from $15.00
 
 
 
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Live Figure Drawing
May
29

Live Figure Drawing

Live Figure Drawing

Please check the calendar for the date of our next session

Come join us at C5 Studios to figure draw with a live model!

Drawing from a live model is arguably the best method artists can use to refine their figure drawing skills.

Ages 18+

There is no instructor. Please bring your own supplies. No photography.

Suggested Donation on a sliding scale $15-$30

If you have any questions reach out to us at contact@c5studios.org

View Event →

Folk Around & Find Out
Mar
12

Folk Around & Find Out

Folk Around & Find Out

Formally known as Open Mic

Please check the calendar for the date of our next session

Open to all ages!

Our new version of Open Mic set up in our very own cozy, eclectic library. The perfect gathering space to celebrate music, sound, spoken word, performance and oral traditions. Come share in this creative exchange and enjoy an evening of folking around in a fun community space.

Sign up in person at C5 Studios between 6- 6:30pm
Open Mic session runs from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

If you have any questions reach out to us at 
contact@c5studios.org

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Basic Color Theory through Watercolors with Marijke
Mar
11

Basic Color Theory through Watercolors with Marijke

Come in and brush up on your knowledge of basic color theory while we also dive into some deeper color theory topics with watercolors! 

In this class, we will break out the primary colors to learn how to best mix them to create our very own watercolor piece. Each participant will have the option to experiment with either the traditional painters color wheel or the pigment wheel. 

I challenge all of those who attend to lose the black in your color mixing and keep the saturation at its most vibrant! 

This class will start by reviewing the primary and secondary colors and then we will dive into the tertiary, analogous, and complementary colors. Once we review the basic color theory topics, we will then apply our new found knowledge to practice shading and create our own artworks! 

By the end of this class, you will be able to ditch the unwanted brown mixture and only create it when you choose!

Ages 11+

 
Basic Color Theory through Watercolors
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Mar
9

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

View Event →
High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson
Mar
7

High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson

 
 

Are you a lover of poetry?

a reader of poetry?

a writer of poetry?

Come share that passion with others! Bring a poem to share, one you wrote, or one you simply adore. During this workshop series, We'll write, we'll enjoy Mary Oliver's, A Poetry Handbook, and we'll top it all by holding a poetry reading for our community! Let's get together like this, heading to a happy, poetic spring! 

Four Saturdays: March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28, 2026

  • PLEASE NOTE: This series is starting 2 weeks later than the original listing reflected.

Registration covers attendance at all 4 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome for one session. One session would be on the sliding scale $20/$25/$30.

About Eva: Eva Poole-Gilson has published poetry, journalism, and stories internationally in over 20 journals and newspapers. In Jan. 2016, she was chosen to study with U.S. Poet-Laureate, Billy Collins, at the Kay West Literacy Workshop along with 11 other poets. Eva has written plays that have been performed at Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theater by Poetic Justice Project, she has been a guest writer for the California Writers Club, a poet-teacher for California Poets in the Schools, and has published books, Love Letter From a Poet to the High Sierra, Little Star Sleeping, Whiskered Wisdom available at local bookstores

 
 
High Sierra Creatives Poetry Workshop series with Eva Poole-Gilson
from $65.00
 
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Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie
Mar
5

Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie

 
 

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
Salsa Dancing
from $15.00
 
View Event →
Dance for the People with Ally
Mar
3

Dance for the People with Ally

 
 

Come dance with us! Move through the best bits of ballet and modern dance structures to sink deeper into your own expressive movement. We’ll play with simple dance techniques, then loosen them up so you can find your groove. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve danced for years, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body.

New dancers may be challenged by learning choreography for the first time, while more advanced dancers can lean into prompts and ideas that deepen their practice. If you’re interested… then yes! This class is for you!

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. Pants can be nice for added skin protection. No specialist shoes necessary, we can dance barefoot!

What are you doing? Just sign up already!

This workshop is for ages 13+.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

 
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Mar
2

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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Kinship Wander with Erin & SIGHT
Feb
28

Kinship Wander with Erin & SIGHT

Through wandering, observation, and play we build deeper relationships with the natural world, one another and with ourselves. This is a two-part gathering for people of all ages who would like some community time in nature. The journey is full of surprises! Session 2-March 14th

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Fairy Love Lantern workshop with Melanie
Feb
28

Fairy Love Lantern workshop with Melanie

 
 

Melanie will lead children through step-by-step instructions to create a Fairy Love Lantern with electric candles! This craft is perfect for children ages 7 and up and is also a fun class for adults who would like to accompany a child to craft!   

Workshop price per person includes all material costs.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure.

 
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Live Figure Drawing - CANCELLED!
Feb
27

Live Figure Drawing - CANCELLED!

Live Figure Drawing

SORRY! THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. NEXT SESSION IS MARCH 27th

Come join us at C5 Studios to figure draw with a live model!

Drawing from a live model is arguably the best method artists can use to refine their figure drawing skills.

Ages 18+

There is no instructor. Please bring your own supplies. No photography.

Suggested Donation on a sliding scale $15-$30

If you have any questions reach out to us at contact@c5studios.org

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Folk Around & Find Out
Feb
26

Folk Around & Find Out

Folk Around & Find Out

Formally known as Open Mic

Please check the calendar for the date of our next session

Open to all ages!

Our new version of Open Mic set up in our very own cozy, eclectic library. The perfect gathering space to celebrate music, sound, spoken word, performance and oral traditions. Come share in this creative exchange and enjoy an evening of folking around in a fun community space.

Sign up in person at C5 Studios between 6- 6:30pm
Open Mic session runs from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

If you have any questions reach out to us at 
contact@c5studios.org

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Making Reusable Bags from Old T-Shirts with Marijke
Feb
25

Making Reusable Bags from Old T-Shirts with Marijke

 
 

Gather your old t-shirts that are taking up too much space in your drawers! Whether they have a hole, a stain, or you just don’t wear them anymore, learn to upcycle your t-shirts into a reusable bag! 

With just a pair of scissors and a shirt, you can create a bag to use again and again. In this class, everyone will start by making their bag base, which involves no sewing. Then, everyone will have time to personalize their bags further if they would like. There will be felt, sewing needles, and thread of many colors available. Basic sewing will be used to add the felt details. 

Everyone is encouraged to bring an old t-shirt to use, but there will be some available to pick from. 

Come to this class and learn a skill that keeps a shirt from the landfill, helps to limit the use of plastic bags, and becomes personalized, wearable art!

Ages 9+

 
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Feb
23

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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Lunar New Year Tea and Chi with Betsy
Feb
21

Lunar New Year Tea and Chi with Betsy

 
 

Let’s gather to celebrate the Lunar New Year!

We will drink special Chinese Tea and learn some ways to meditate with tea. We’ll learn and practice some simple movements of Qigong, celebrating movement as medicine and good health. We’ll do some creative art work using the parallel verses for 2026 from Plum Village, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. And… there will be surprise red envelopes to celebrate prosperity. Bring one little quote or poem to add to an envelope. 

The Lunar New Year is known in many different countries, notably for us as Chinese New Year and Tet in Vietnam.

 
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Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie
Feb
19

Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Feb
16

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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Be My Valentine Fairy Workshop with Melanie
Feb
14

Be My Valentine Fairy Workshop with Melanie

Melanie will lead step-by-step instructions to create a crafted fairy for Valentine’s Day! This craft is perfect for children and for adults who would like to accompany a child to craft!   

The materials fee for this workshop is $5.

Ages 7+

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure.

 
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I SurREALLY Love You - Acrylic Painting Workshop with Marijke (CANCELLED)
Feb
11

I SurREALLY Love You - Acrylic Painting Workshop with Marijke (CANCELLED)

Bring a loved one and celebrate your relationship through art! Grab your friend, significant other, child, grandchild, anyone you love to laugh and smile with! Come to this acrylic painting class and create some memories with this lighthearted, surrealism inspired project. 

Each pair will join and receive two blank canvases to begin their evening. Then, each participant will choose their paint colors and begin their painting, but with a limited time frame. Once the timer goes off, the paintings will be switched! This will continue to happen until the artworks are complete. 

These creations are meant to be goofy and not make much sense. This painting workshop is all about having a good time with someone you love. 

Join us and when you sign up, you are signing up for two! 

Get out of the house, spend an evening with someone you enjoy being with, and leave with two artworks to remember the evening by.

Ages 9+.

One registration per pair of participants!

SORRY! THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED

 
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ESLT and C5 present: Through the Eyes of Wildlife Tracker Phil Johnson
Feb
10

ESLT and C5 present: Through the Eyes of Wildlife Tracker Phil Johnson

Phil Johnston, professional wildlife tracker, mountain lion researcher, and environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, brings his tracking expertise to the Eastern Sierra!

With years of experience interpreting the subtle signs animals leave behind, Phil has studied mountain lions, Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, and many other species across California’s diverse landscapes. His work reveals how skilled observation and tracking can uncover the hidden lives of wildlife and deepen our understanding of the natural world.

Join us for an engaging evening as Phil shares stories from the field, lessons in the art and science of tracking, and insights into the connections between animals, landscapes, and the people who follow their trails.

A suggested donation of $10–20 supports both Eastern Sierra Land Trust and C5 Studios. No advance registration required.

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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Feb
9

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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Hand-Building Ceramics with Bart Godett - Sorry this class is Sold Out
Feb
7

Hand-Building Ceramics with Bart Godett - Sorry this class is Sold Out

In this workshop we will use basic hand-building ceramics techniques to build confidence in exploring clay and its properties. Participants will have the opportunity to make one or two (depending on complexity) fairly small pots, for example a mug or a bean pot or both. You will hand-build your creation and it will be glazed for you, creating a finished ceramic piece of your own design.

All materials and equipment needed will be provided, however if you have your own clay tools you are more than welcome to bring them. This class will focus on learning about clay properties, texture, and pot creation. Finished glazed pots will be available to collect from C5 Studios 2 weeks after the class, allowing time for the work to be fired and glazed.

The cost of this workshop is inclusive of a materials fee of $10 per participant to cover the cost of the specialist materials required.

This workshop is for ages 12+.

About the Instructor:
Bart is a ceramics artist and educator that lives in Big Pine. Bart is originally from Ridgecrest and has lived in the Owens Valley for 35 years. He has a studio at his house where he has worked on pottery from very large to quite small pots. His latests interest involve heavily textured clay typically in non- round forms experimenting in shape and functionality. He has enjoyed sharing his "odd" pottery style in workshops up and down the valley. I was drawn to ceramics at 19 my first semester in college. As he has moved from place to place, he has been able to enjoy expanding his ceramics education in Lancaster, Bakersfield, Lone Pine, Incline Village. At first it was all about throwing pots on a wheel, from tiny to large. Now he enjoys his creativity while camping in the wilderness. Nature inspires.

 
 
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Dance for the People with Ally Levine
Feb
7

Dance for the People with Ally Levine

 
 

Come dance with us! Move through the best bits of ballet and modern dance structures to sink deeper into your own expressive movement. We’ll play with simple dance techniques, then loosen them up so you can find your groove. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve danced for years, you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body.

New dancers may be challenged by learning choreography for the first time, while more advanced dancers can lean into prompts and ideas that deepen their practice. If you’re interested… then yes! This class is for you!

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in. Pants can be nice for added skin protection. No specialist shoes necessary, we can dance barefoot!

What are you doing? Just sign up already!

This workshop is for ages 13+.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

 
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Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie
Feb
5

Salsa Dance Classes with Hallie

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
Salsa Dancing
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Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners with Hallie
Feb
5

Salsa Dance Classes for Beginners with Hallie

 
 

Welcome to Salsa in the Eastern Sierra! We will be offering Salsa classes that are open to all skill levels- beginners embraced, drop-ins are welcome. Bring a partner or come solo and we’ll partner-up! We will start with very basic movements which will be refined and polished with styling cues as we advance.  Each class will have a review of prior skills and a portion of the class will be dedicated to progression and combinations as folks become more comfortable with the movement.

Salsa dancing is FUN, anyone can do it with the right tricks and tools.  Your teacher is there to guide you into a hip-swiveling, smile-bringing… expression of mind, body and soul.

 

About your instructor:

Hallie Vickers moved to Bishop 25 years ago with a love for rock climbing and the mountains.  Several years later she moved to Santa Barbara to pursue a nursing degree… it was in Santa Barbara that she immersed herself in Salsa dancing, ultimately dancing and performing with a local Latin dance company, Salsa Barbara.  Upon returning to Bishop to settle down, she brought that love of Salsa home with her, teaching Salsa classes and fusion dance classes for many years prior to diving into family life and embracing a career as a RN Care Coordinator. She shares her journey with her handsome hubby, Simon and two fabulous boys, Shiloh and Lee. She’d love to hear from you if you have any questions 760-920-2063.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.

 
Salsa Dancing for Beginners
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Watercolor Painting for Beginners- Practicing with Flora with Marijke
Feb
4

Watercolor Painting for Beginners- Practicing with Flora with Marijke

Join us in building our knowledge on how to use the beautiful qualities watercolor has to offer while we paint botanical inspired pieces! 

This is an excellent class to try watercolors for the very first time. 

As a group, we will walk through watercolor techniques for you to apply in your own paintings. Then, everyone will have the opportunity to explore and create as many different pieces as they would like with their time. These focused watercolors make great gifts and cards! 

This workshop is a stress free, fun exploration to help develop your watercolor skills with an approachable subject. 

Pick up your paint brush and accompany us in discovering the world of watercolor and build your artist toolbox!

 
Watercolor Painting for Beginners - Practicing with Flora with Marijke
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Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga
Feb
2

Community Yoga - Creative Flow Yoga

C5 Studios is delighted to be welcoming COMMUNITY YOGA with the wonderful Jean Tucky back to C5 Studios!  

Join Jean on Monday evenings 5:30 - 6.45pm for Creative Flow Yoga!

No advance registration required. These are sliding scale drop-in classes. Jean can accept payment via Venmo, Zelle, Paypal or cash. Mats and props are available to borrow.

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