Drawing Fundamentals Session 3 - Large Format Charcoal Drawing with Naomi
Drawing Fundamentals is a series of classes focused entirely around DRAWING! Throughout our monthly Drawing Fundamentals series, we will guide participants through a range of exercises and activities that will explore drawing through various approaches and perspectives, develop your drawing skills and encourage you to investigate different ways that drawing can express our observations, ideas and emotions.
Session 3: Large Format Charcoal Drawing!
Sometimes it just takes a change of perspective to see things differently. Join us for an exploration of the creative possibilities of using charcoal to draw LARGE, exciting drawings of things we tend to perceive as small, perhaps even insignificant. We will play with using raw charcoal, willow charcoal and compressed charcoal to sketch, build tonal range and create a large-scale, finished drawing that uses a unique or magnified perspective to explore an object in a new way.
We will work from first-hand observation and we will aim to connect with images, objects and even experiences through drawing exercises and celebrate them in a large, finished piece. You are welcome to bring object or images that you are drawn to or would like to work from, or choose from the range of objects and images supplied.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
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Better Human Book Club - Rick Rubin's 'The Creative Act' Session 5
In Rick Rubin's new and timely book, there is a gentle challenge for us to reconsider our concept of creativity, arguing that creativity should be at core of our Being; not the periphery. While also being a rare book, one that is entirely born from personal experience, aiming at transformation rather than the mere sharing of ideas. Having spent a lifetime producing some of America's most celebrated artist's, a list that includes artists such as diverse as the Beastie Boys and Adele, to recent work with Imagine Dragons and Kanye West; he speaks as someone who has lived his message.
Join us on Wednesday nights, from 6 - 8pm as we explore both a book, and a voice so prescient for our times.
Parent/Family/Community Support Session with Erin
These sessions will seek to offer a unique community support for parents and families that want to expand their perspectives and understanding about parenting, human development, caring for and mentoring children and teens.
While there are many joys in being a parent, there are also many challenges. We will create a safe space to talk about these challenges, as well as offer advice and strategies for being responsive to your child/children’s needs.
We will discuss challenging behaviors, children experiencing anxiety/disengagement, risky play and development, the social and academic trials of being a student and children and technology.
This is a confidential, judgment-free zone where experiences and resources are shared. Participants can learn from one another and from the facilitator through storytelling, research-based information and experience.
Parent support groups create a greater sense of belonging, cultivate deeper connections between partners, give us hope and humor in the face of frustration and desperation, and help individuals build skills and find time for self-care.
Facilitator: Erin Dews has 28 years of experience as an educator and director for early childhood programs, child development programs, parent support programs, mentoring teachers at SBCC and in forest school trainings. She has worked as a CASA volunteer, a naturalist mentor and fosters nature connection and the arts as a path to family health and healing. She was the director of Wild Roots Forest School Eastern Sierra for 9 years and is currently the co-executive director at C5 Studios Community Arts Center and at the Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers.
To register for all 4 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 4 as the quantity.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure
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.
Line Dancing with Olivia (all levels)
Join Olivia for a series of a line dance class for everybody! All ages, all bodies, adults and kids are all invited to come and dance. In these line dance classes you will learn and review new basic country line dance songs that are commonly played all over the world. We will begin with the basics and learn a new dance every week. We will break down the steps of the dance and go at a speed that is comfortable with everybody.
Soft Cover Notebook Binding with Marijke
In this eye opening class, we will learn how to sew our own booklets together by hand! We will go over two different types of stitching for soft cover binding and even decorate the covers of the books we make.
When I first learned how fun and easy it was to bind your own booklet together, I felt like I had learned some secret knowledge! You too can have the power of creating your own book! These make for nice sketchbooks, journals, or even a lovely gift.
Join us for an evening of beginner friendly hand sewing and leave with the ability to craft your own books even from off cuts of paper lying around!
This workshop is for ages 9+.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure
Herbal Painting with Kimberly
In this workshop, we will discuss how to make your own herbal pigments from wild herbs found in the area, spices in your home, and more. This folk method of painting has many benefits as the paint is non-toxic, sustainable, natural, economical, and easy to make on your own!
We will create our own pigments and then paint together! Kim from Smoketree Apothecary will be serving homemade tea, chatting about herbalism, and demonstrating a painting if you are looking for inspiration. We hope to see you there, all ages and skill levels welcome!
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
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Hand Coiling Paper Coasters with Marijke
Come to this class and learn how to create beauty from any old, untouched magazines lying around! Art is often inspired by the materials we have around us and it is the honor of the artist to have ‘the vision’ and see the potential of a material or item past what may meet the eye.
In this class, we will be using old magazines and rolling techniques to create shapes and push the material to a higher potential. After learning the basic building techniques, everyone will get the opportunity to design and create their own set of inventive coasters or creative hand coiled art.
Join us for an evening of reimagining old magazines into tangible, 3D shapes. Leave with the ability to see past the materials you are working with and reinvent them into something new.
This workshop is for ages 9+.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure
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.
Line Dancing with Olivia (all levels)
Join Olivia for a series of a line dance class for everybody! All ages, all bodies, adults and kids are all invited to come and dance. In these line dance classes you will learn and review new basic country line dance songs that are commonly played all over the world. We will begin with the basics and learn a new dance every week. We will break down the steps of the dance and go at a speed that is comfortable with everybody.
Creative Tap - Surrealist Parlor Games with Naomi
Did you know that some of the most recognized and celebrated Surrealist artists spent their free time together playing art games in the dark bars and street cafes of Paris in the 1920's? Artists like Marcel Duchamp, Francis Picabia and Man Ray knew that getting playful with their art while spending time with their friends was a GREAT way to support their creativity!
At Taphouse on may 31st we'll do our best to re-create the vibe of 1920's Paris right here in Bishop, giving ourselves permission to play, create and collaborate together! Through games such as such as "Cadavre Exquis" (Exquisite Corpse) we will explore how some of the legends of Surrealism found inspiration for their incredible ideas. French berets, wine drinking and 1920's style clothing are welcome, but not required! Come tend your creativity through PLAY!
Line Dancing with Olivia (all levels)
Join Olivia for a series of a line dance class for everybody! All ages, all bodies, adults and kids are all invited to come and dance. In these line dance classes you will learn and review new basic country line dance songs that are commonly played all over the world. We will begin with the basics and learn a new dance every week. We will break down the steps of the dance and go at a speed that is comfortable with everybody.
Parent/Family/Community Support Session with Erin
These sessions will seek to offer a unique community support for parents and families that want to expand their perspectives and understanding about parenting, human development, caring for and mentoring children and teens.
While there are many joys in being a parent, there are also many challenges. We will create a safe space to talk about these challenges, as well as offer advice and strategies for being responsive to your child/children’s needs.
We will discuss challenging behaviors, children experiencing anxiety/disengagement, risky play and development, the social and academic trials of being a student and children and technology.
This is a confidential, judgment-free zone where experiences and resources are shared. Participants can learn from one another and from the facilitator through storytelling, research-based information and experience.
Parent support groups create a greater sense of belonging, cultivate deeper connections between partners, give us hope and humor in the face of frustration and desperation, and help individuals build skills and find time for self-care.
Facilitator: Erin Dews has 28 years of experience as an educator and director for early childhood programs, child development programs, parent support programs, mentoring teachers at SBCC and in forest school trainings. She has worked as a CASA volunteer, a naturalist mentor and fosters nature connection and the arts as a path to family health and healing. She was the director of Wild Roots Forest School Eastern Sierra for 9 years and is currently the co-executive director at C5 Studios Community Arts Center and at the Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers.
To register for all 4 sessions please choose your payment level and enter 4 as the quantity.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure
Better Human Book Club - Rick Rubin's 'The Creative Act' Session 4
In Rick Rubin's new and timely book, there is a gentle challenge for us to reconsider our concept of creativity, arguing that creativity should be at core of our Being; not the periphery. While also being a rare book, one that is entirely born from personal experience, aiming at transformation rather than the mere sharing of ideas. Having spent a lifetime producing some of America's most celebrated artist's, a list that includes artists such as diverse as the Beastie Boys and Adele, to recent work with Imagine Dragons and Kanye West; he speaks as someone who has lived his message.
Join us on Wednesday nights, from 6 - 8pm as we explore both a book, and a voice so prescient for our times.
Exploring the Layers of Mixed Media with Marijke
Challenge your perspective and train your brain to reimagine images to become more than they are. This class is all about letting loose and experimenting with mixing materials! It can be easy to get stuck in the same art forms we are comfortable with (or to push off starting something new) and become stagnant in our perspectives.
In this class, participants will be presented with and able to experiment with techniques from watercolors, to stamps, to paint application, and collage, just to name a few! Once the class has been warmed up and introduced to all of the mediums, everyone will have the opportunity to create their own piece of mixed media art.
This is an art form that is incredibly relaxing and rule free. All skill levels are encouraged to attend! Join this class for an evening of creative indulgence and expand your viewpoint for art!
This workshop is for ages 9+.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.
Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure
Line Dancing with Olivia (all levels)
Join Olivia for a series of a line dance class for everybody! All ages, all bodies, adults and kids are all invited to come and dance. In these line dance classes you will learn and review new basic country line dance songs that are commonly played all over the world. We will begin with the basics and learn a new dance every week. We will break down the steps of the dance and go at a speed that is comfortable with everybody.
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.
Better Human Book Club - Rick Rubin's 'The Creative Act' Session 3
In Rick Rubin's new and timely book, there is a gentle challenge for us to reconsider our concept of creativity, arguing that creativity should be at core of our Being; not the periphery. While also being a rare book, one that is entirely born from personal experience, aiming at transformation rather than the mere sharing of ideas. Having spent a lifetime producing some of America's most celebrated artist's, a list that includes artists such as diverse as the Beastie Boys and Adele, to recent work with Imagine Dragons and Kanye West; he speaks as someone who has lived his message.
Join us on Wednesday nights, from 6 - 8pm as we explore both a book, and a voice so prescient for our times.
How to Hand Braid Mats with Marijke
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.
With Earth Day being in April, this is the third and final class in a series of 3 that is focusing on utilizing upcycled materials and their different applications.
In this class, everyone will learn how to process old t-shirts into t-shirt yarn and create an aesthetic 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.
Once everyone understands how to process their shirts, they will learn how to braid and simultaneously weave a mat. 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
Saturday Storytime!
Join us every second Saturday of the month for nature and fairytale story time
10am in the C5 Studios Library
Social Dance Society
Come to C5 Studios on Thursdays to join a dance group with casual instruction to practice and learn the Cha Cha, Salsa, Rhumba, Swing, FoxTrot, Waltz and more! The group will start with with individual steps, basic rhythm and footwork. Experienced dancers welcome and beginners will be supported. This group is structured for all levels to enjoy an evening of dancing.
Suggested donation $10-$20 a session. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds!
Parent/Family/Community Support Session with Erin
This support group sessions seek to offer unique community support for parents and families that want to expand their perspectives and understanding about parenting, human development, caring for and mentoring children and teens.
Better Human Book Club - Rick Rubin's 'The Creative Act' Session 2
In Rick Rubin's new and timely book, there is a gentle challenge for us to reconsider our concept of creativity, arguing that creativity should be at core of our Being; not the periphery. While also being a rare book, one that is entirely born from personal experience, aiming at transformation rather than the mere sharing of ideas. Having spent a lifetime producing some of America's most celebrated artist's, a list that includes artists such as diverse as the Beastie Boys and Adele, to recent work with Imagine Dragons and Kanye West; he speaks as someone who has lived his message.
Join us on Wednesday nights, from 6 - 8pm as we explore both a book, and a voice so prescient for our times.
Crocheting with Alternative Materials Marijke
Come to this class and participate in alternative material crocheting!
With Earth Day being in April, this is the second class in a series of 3 that is focusing on using upcycled materials and their different applications.
In this class, everyone will first learn how to turn plastic bags into usable plarn for a project. All different types of plastic bags can be used, as long as there are not too many holes in them. All participants are encouraged to bring any plastic bags they may have built up if they are looking to clear away some clutter!
Once the plarn is created, everyone will get to crochet a simple, small basket! Join this class and leave knowing how to put all of your extraneous plastic bags to good use. Participate for an evening of creating and celebrate repurposing materials by turning rubbish into something useful!
Open Mic at C5 Studios!
Open Mic!
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at C5 Studios!
Open to all!
Saturday Storytime!
Join us every second Saturday of the month for nature and fairytale story time
10am in the C5 Studios Library
Line Dancing with Olivia (all levels)
Join Olivia for a series of a line dance class for everybody! All ages, all bodies, adults and kids are all invited to come and dance. In these line dance classes you will learn and review new basic country line dance songs that are commonly played all over the world. We will begin with the basics and learn a new dance every week. We will break down the steps of the dance and go at a speed that is comfortable with everybody.
Social Dance Society
Come to C5 Studios on Thursdays to join a dance group with casual instruction to practice and learn the Cha Cha, Salsa, Rhumba, Swing, FoxTrot, Waltz and more! The group will start with with individual steps, basic rhythm and footwork. Experienced dancers welcome and beginners will be supported. This group is structured for all levels to enjoy an evening of dancing.
Suggested donation $10-$20 a session. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds!
Parent/Family/Community Support Session with Erin
This support group sessions seek to offer unique community support for parents and families that want to expand their perspectives and understanding about parenting, human development, caring for and mentoring children and teens.
Better Human Book Club - Rick Rubin's 'The Creative Act' Session 1
In Rick Rubin's new and timely book, there is a gentle challenge for us to reconsider our concept of creativity, arguing that creativity should be at core of our Being; not the periphery. While also being a rare book, one that is entirely born from personal experience, aiming at transformation rather than the mere sharing of ideas. Having spent a lifetime producing some of America's most celebrated artist's, a list that includes artists such as diverse as the Beastie Boys and Adele, to recent work with Imagine Dragons and Kanye West; he speaks as someone who has lived his message.
Join us on Wednesday nights, from 6 - 8pm as we explore both a book, and a voice so prescient for our times.
Upcycling Your Own Calligraphy Pen with Marijke
Join this class and learn how to make a calligraphy pen from materials that you most likely already have lying around your home.
With Earth Day just around the corner, this is the first class in a series of 3 that will focus on using upcycled materials and their different applications.
This class will start by everyone crafting their own nibs and pens of different sizes from repurposed materials. Then, everyone will have the opportunity to practice their own hand at their choice of calligraphy fonts and border techniques.
It is incredibly satisfying to use these pens and they are a blast to experiment with!
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 will offer tea and 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!
Unbelievable Animal Stories and Native Flute Music with Paul Stone
Join us for an afternoon storytelling concert for all ages! Paul’s stories and flute will take us on a journey full of magic, music, and nature connection. Don’t miss this special occasion!
Saturday Storytime!
Join us every second Saturday of the month for nature and fairytale story time
10am in the C5 Studios Library
Social Dance Society
Come to C5 Studios on Thursdays to join a dance group with casual instruction to practice and learn the Cha Cha, Salsa, Rhumba, Swing, FoxTrot, Waltz and more! The group will start with with individual steps, basic rhythm and footwork. Experienced dancers welcome and beginners will be supported. This group is structured for all levels to enjoy an evening of dancing.
Suggested donation $10-$20 a session. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds!
Drawing Fundamentals with Marijke
In this class, we will be continuing the drawing fundamentals series focused entirely around DRAWING!
As a group, we will walk through multiple different exercises and focus on different perspectives while drawing from 3D references. While we often draw from photos, here we will be ditching the cameras and capture the moment ourselves.
Open Mic at C5 Studios!
Open Mic!
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at C5 Studios!
Open to all!
Irrigation Techniques and Seed Starting
Continuing in the no-dig, regenerative gardening vein, this third class we will start with the benefits and savings of growing your own veggie plants from seed. We will also discuss inoculating seeds for better growth and the art of planting them out. Additionally we will look at the difference in direct seeding vs. growing for transplanting and seasonal strategies for maximizing a four season garden.
In the second part of the class we will be learning about irrigation, both overhead and drip. The goal is to be comfortable walking away from your garden during vacation and not worry about it. We will discuss timers, filters, watering schedules, cooling off plants on hot summer days, and more. In the lab we will build a drip system from hose bib to the end of the drip line, to take some of the mystery out of building a solid drip system that lasts for years.
Half the class will be at C5 Studios and then we will move on over to the lab for the other half. Snacks from the garden will be served.
Saturday Storytime!
Join us every second Saturday of the month for nature and fairytale story time
10am in the C5 Studios Library
Line Dancing with Olivia (all levels)
Join Olivia for a series of a line dance class for everybody! All ages, all bodies, adults and kids are all invited to come and dance. In these line dance classes you will learn and review new basic country line dance songs that are commonly played all over the world. We will begin with the basics and learn a new dance every week. We will break down the steps of the dance and go at a speed that is comfortable with everybody.
Social Dance Society
Come to C5 Studios on Thursdays to join a dance group with casual instruction to practice and learn the Cha Cha, Salsa, Rhumba, Swing, FoxTrot, Waltz and more! The group will start with with individual steps, basic rhythm and footwork. Experienced dancers welcome and beginners will be supported. This group is structured for all levels to enjoy an evening of dancing.
Suggested donation $10-$20 a session. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds!