Making Spiral Baskets from Magazines with Marijke
Celebrate reusing materials! With summer around the corner and the spring cleaning itch strong, now is the perfect time of year to repurpose some of the clutter lying around to help with organization! Join this class and learn how to turn a stack of paper into a piece of home decor that adds a rich, textural element to any space.
This class will begin with everyone prepping their materials and choosing the relative size of their vessel by determining the base. Then, we will start to build our shape from the bottom up, weaving in a spiral pattern.
Come to this workshop for a relaxing evening of repurposing materials and honoring our trash!
About the Instructor:
Marijke IJff began as the in-house art teacher and eventually also took on the role of the After School Arts Program Coordinator for C5 Studios Community Arts Center starting in 2023.
She cultivated her passion for art and craft from a very young age and became part of the inaugural chapter of the National Art Honor Society as a senior at her high school. Marijke has volunteered and worked with both the Inyo Council for the Arts as well as the Mono Arts Council from 2016 - 2019 intermittently.
Claiming her favorite hobby is learning new hobbies, she has a deep focus on upcycling and using the materials at her disposal.
As an instructor, Marijke's goal is to create an environment for everyone to express themselves in a way that feels right for them. She highly encourages curiosity and believes it is where we discover the most.
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.
Linoleum Stamp Making & Wilderness with Jessie Sheldon
Join us in an artistic ode to the unique ecosystems of the Sierra! In this class, we will explore the breadth of species that reside in the wilderness areas surrounding Bishop through stamp-making.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create mini stamps of species found in the surrounding wilderness areas from mountain yellow-legged frogs to California golden trout. What is wilderness? What role does biodiversity play in wilderness? Or what on earth is abronia alpina? We will dive into these questions and more while gaining technical printmaking skills.
Our collective prints will come together as a collaborative stamp collage, representative of the complex ecosystems within the Sierra. Participants can take their stamps home to print more of these wild species onto love letters, grocery lists, important paperwork, and more.
Ages 13+
About the Instructor:
Jessie Sheldon was the 2024 Voices of the Wilderness Artist in Residence in Alaska's Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area, hosted by Chugach National Forest. In this residency, she got to ponder the relationship between wilderness and art for weeks on end while working alongside wilderness managers. This may have included picking up a lot of slugs.
Jessie is passionate about the confluence of art and the environment, and how each field has the ability to enhance the other.
Her biggest art piece to date can be found in Lone Pine in the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center, in a mural celebrating the unique landscapes and ecosystems surrounding the Owens Valley.
Jessie finds joy carving prints, ice skating on frozen lakes, bushwhacking, and swimming in cold water.
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance
Freeform Conscious Dance
Friday September 26th – 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.
Salve Making for Climbers - A salve making workshop with Smoketree Massage and Apothecary
Join us in learning to make your very own soothing salves! Perfect for sore muscles, feet, hands, fingers, you name it! In this workshop you will have the opportunity to make your own custom salve geared toward your specific needs. We will be discussing which infused oils may be best to use to take care of an active body.
No supplies needed, just make sure to wear appropriate clothing for getting a little messy!
We will be providing all the materials for participants to create two custom salves, as well as a handout with a simple salve recipe for you to take home and continue to create your own!
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.
Hand-Building Ceramics with Bart Godett and Diane Hedding
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 15+.
This class is limited to 8 places.
About the Instructors:
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.
Diane Hedding has enjoyed creating in clay for over 10 years. She has an Associates of Arts degree and spent three plus years teaching a community ceramics class at Cerro Coso college in Bishop. Prior to relocation to Bishop five years ago she worked as a lab assistant in the ceramics program at the local parks and recreation department. She is also a juried member of the Ventura County Potters Guild.
Line Dancing Fundraiser for Olivia Gilpin and 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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM A PREVIOUS DATE
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+
About the Instructor:
Marijke IJff began as the in-house art teacher and eventually also took on the role of the After School Arts Program Coordinator for C5 Studios Community Arts Center starting in 2023.
She cultivated her passion for art and craft from a very young age and became part of the inaugural chapter of the National Art Honor Society as a senior at her high school.
Marijke has volunteered and worked with both the Inyo Council for the Arts as well as the Mono Arts Council from 2016 - 2019 intermittently.
Claiming her favorite hobby is learning new hobbies, she has a deep focus on upcycling and using the materials at her disposal.
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.
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance
Freeform Conscious Dance
Wednesday October 22nd – 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.
Salsa Dancing for Beginners
Occurring right before C5’s regular scheduled Salsa Dancing Class, this beginner’s class cater’s to absolute beginners, shy newbies, or more experienced dancer’s looking for detail on their foundational movements. We hope this will give you the confidence booster to shine with us at any of our Thursday Salsa Dancing Classes!
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 & if you plan to attend the Beginner’s Class and join in on the following regular Thursday Salsa Dancing, please be sure to register for both!
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.
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance
Freeform Conscious Dance
Wednesday November 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.
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 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 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.
RESCHEDULED! Line Dancing Fundraiser for Olivia Gilpin and Family
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!
Due to concerns about the unstable air quality and smoke, we are rescheduling this event for a date that will support higher levels of participation and happier lungs during the class.
This fundraiser event will now be held on Friday, October 10th. We hope to see you then!
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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!
Due to concerns about the unstable air quality and smoke, we are rescheduling this event for a date that will support higher levels of participation and happier lungs during the class.
This fundraiser event will now be held on Friday, October 10th. We hope to see you then!
Make Your Own Tunnel Book - A 3D Diorama workshop with Marijke
Join this class to create your own mini diorama filled with your art! We will be walking through how to create a tunnel book and then everyone will get the chance to develop their own little world to put inside of their tunnel books.
These 3D artworks date back to the mid 18th century and were originally inspired by extravagant theater sets.
In this class, we will be drawing, collaging, and cutting to create the imagery within our mini ‘sets.’ This project does involve using X-acto knives to cut out intricate details to create the windows between your panels.
Take part in this class and leave with your own scene, displayed in a dynamic, three dimensional design. This experience is a way to deepen your understanding of layers, depth, perspective, and to have fun shaping and building your own microcosm!
Ages 13+
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 for Beginners
Occurring right before C5’s regular scheduled Salsa Dancing Class, this beginner’s class cater’s to absolute beginners, shy newbies, or more experienced dancer’s looking for detail on their foundational movements. We hope this will give you the confidence booster to shine with us at any of our Thursday Salsa Dancing Classes!
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 & if you plan to attend the Beginner’s Class and join in on the following regular Thursday Salsa Dancing, please be sure to register for both!
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
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance
Freeform Conscious Dance
Wednesday August 27th – 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.
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
Stitch and Bitch!
If you enjoy the idea of fiber arts and needlework, come join us for an evening of stitching! You might even add a few new quality humans to your social circle. Bring your supplies for embroidery, cross-stitch, crochet, knitting, hand sewing/mending, yarn-making, weaving, or any other fiber art.
If you’re new to stitching, C5 will have supplies on hand to help you get started. Please note: no instruction will be given. This is not a class!
Open to all, regardless of skill level – ages 12 and up
Sometimes called Sip and Stitch, this circle/club offers tea and sometimes cookies as well!
Join the club! Free to join for C5 Studios members or pay a one-time fee of $10 and come to as many subsequent sessions as you like!
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
Floral Printing with Smoketree Massage and Apothecary
Join Smoketree Massage and Apothecary for an introductory class on Floral Printing! We will be making our own floral prints on fabric, which will be supplied.
We will discuss which flowers are best for flower printing, some of which you may have growing already in your garden! We will also discuss the process of preparing fabric for dying. We will then create our own floral prints using pre-pressed flowers!
Materials provided:
Cotton fabric (prepared in advance for printing)
Rubber blocks for pounding
Ear plugs
Flowers
Please bring your own hammer!
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.
To register for all 3 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 3 as the quantity.
Capturing Photos Through Watercolor with Marijke
Join us in this skill building workshop focusing on how to watercolor from a photo reference! This is a wonderful class to either brush up on your watercolor skills, or try it for the very first time. A perfect way to wind down the summer and reflect on cherished memories!
As a class, we will walk through watercolor techniques for you to apply in your final painting and start with a warm up. Everyone will get the opportunity to work on a final piece in which photo references will be supplied. It is highly encouraged for everyone to bring their own image as well if they would like! If you are bringing your own photo reference, be sure to bring a copy that can be marked on.
This workshop is meant to get a brush in your hand, build your confidence in watercolor, and have fun making art!
About the Instructor:
Marijke IJff began as the in-house art teacher and eventually also took on the role of the After School Arts Program Coordinator for C5 Studios Community Arts Center starting in 2023.
She cultivated her passion for art and craft from a very young age and became part of the inaugural chapter of the National Art Honor Society as a senior at her high school.
Marijke has volunteered and worked with both the Inyo Council for the Arts as well as the Mono Arts Council from 2016 - 2019 intermittently.
Claiming her favorite hobby is learning new hobbies, she has a deep focus on upcycling and using the materials at her disposal.
As an instructor, Marijke's goal is to create an environment for everyone to express themselves in a way that feels right for them. She highly encourages curiosity and believes it is where we discover the most.
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
Folk Around & Find Out - CANCELLED!
Folk Around & Find Out
Formally known as Open Mic
OUR APOLOGIES FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT! “FOLK AROUND…” IS CANCELLED ON 7/24 DUE TO OUR WONDERFUL
TEAM MEMBERS DESERVING A SUMMER BREAK! WE’RE BACK IN AUGUST!
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
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance
Freeform Conscious Dance
Wednesday June 25th – 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 Venmo only
Hosted by Galen von Wodtke and the finest local DJs.
Diaristic Drawings with Lauren - CANCELLED
Diaristic Drawings
A drawing workshop with Lauren Newey Turner
Saturday, July 19th, 10.30am - 12.30pm
OUR APOLOGIES, THIS WORKSHOP HAS NOT MET THE MINIMUM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT AND IS BEING CANCELLED. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER DATE. SORRY FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT!
Sometimes, as artists we lack content. “I don’t know what to draw,” is a common statement coming from artists. However, if we look back at our day, we can find some meaning that might go overlooked, unless we are able to spend a moment of reflection.
Drawing the happenings of your day not only provides bottomless content to draw, it also gives you the opportunity to process your experiences and gain better understanding of how certain interactions might affect you. You come away from the exercise with lots of drawings and often with insight on your emotional state.
This workshop is for adults and young people aged 12+
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.
Embroidering with Bits & Beads - Adult Summer Art Camp with Marijke
Embroidering with Bits & Beads
An Adult Summer Art Camp with Marijke
July 15th - 17th, 2025 - 5pm - 7:30pm
Jealous of all of the kid’s art camps that pop up this time of year? Why are there no summer art camps for adults? We thought the same thing.
Join this immersive, three day adult summer art camp full of beads, embroidering, and brilliance!
In this camp, we will learn multiple techniques on how to embellish with beads and have the space to create a wearable accessory as well as a statement wall hanging.
Items that are embroidered with beads are expensive and for good reason. It takes a lot of time, energy, and knowledge to hand embroider.
Take part in this captivating, three day art camp and leave with a brand new skill that can elevate any scrap of fabric.
All of the supplies will be provided by C5 Studios. Many bead options will be available, however participants may bring any supplies they may have and want to use. Ages 15+
Show Opening: CHUCK SPENCER: His Castle; A Retrospective
Join us for the opening of a new show at the C5 Studios gallery: Chuck Spencer, HIs Castle; A Retrospective.
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
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.
Drawing from Dreams with Lauren - cancelled
Drawing from Dreams
A dream interpretation and illustration workshop with Lauren Newey Turner
Wednesday, July 2nd, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
APOLOGIES! THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE
Our subconscious has a wisdom that we are unable to access with our conscious minds. Sometimes we are granted little nuggets of this wisdom while we sleep, in the form of dreams. Sometimes we are even lucky enough to remember our dreams and reflect on the hilarity and horror that our minds were able to generate.
In this workshop the participants will be asked to bring in a past dream that the dreamer will illustrate, and then will have the opportunity to share with the group in order to gain greater insight on the encoded messaging within the story. We will explore dream symbolism and archetypes, and practice analysis and interpretation. No dream is too boring to share!
This workshop is for adults and young people aged 15+.
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
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
Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance
Freeform Conscious Dance
Wednesday June 25th – 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 Venmo only
Hosted by Galen von Wodtke and the finest local DJs.
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.
How to Hand Braid Mats with Marijke CANCELLED
Join this class to learn how to upcycle all of those old t-shirts that either don’t fit, have a little stain on them, or suffer from a tiny hole. Fret no further, no need to send it to a landfill.
In this class, everyone will learn how to process old t-shirts into t-shirt yarn and create an aesthetic mat. Once everyone understands how to process their shirts, they will learn how to braid and simultaneously weave a mat. All participants are highly encouraged to bring 3-6 old t-shirts they may be needing to clear from their closet, but there will be some provided as well. The best t-shirts to bring are the ones on the thicker side.
This is a project that can be as small or as large as you would like to create it. The end result is a squishy mat that feels wonderful under your feet, could protect your table from a hot pan, or could even hang on your wall. Crafted from excess material into a charming textile.
Attend this class for an enjoyable evening of upcycling and transforming trash into treasure!
This workshop is for ages 11+.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure
Art in Storefronts 2025 LAUNCH!
Join us to celebrate the launch of Art In Storefronts 2025!
At 5.30pm we’ll sip mocktails as we meet the incredible artists who transformed spaces around town in this years Art in Storefronts, then join us for two Art Walks - 30 minute tours of the installations that make up Art in Storefronts 2025!
