Classes and Workshops
Browse our calendar of upcoming
classes HERE!
A short note about online registration:
Online registration for our classes NO LONGER requires that you use a paypal account - use any credit or debit card or paypal to check out!
Once you choose your payment level and click “Register Now”, you will be required to complete a short registration form. You must then checkout by clicking on the Cart link in the top right corner of your screen.
We can accept drop-ins on the day of the workshop or class ONLY if registration is not already at full capacity
Click HERE for our cancellation policy
If you have a suggestion for a workshop, class or topic you’d love to see on our schedule please let us know by heading over to our online Suggestion Box!
C5 Studios’ weekly Homeschool session!
C5 Studios offers a weekly arts and nature connection session for homeschool families every Tuesday from 12 - 1.30pm.
These sessions provide engaging, hands-on experiences in the visual arts (including drawing, painting, collage, print-making, mixed-media, crafting), music, theater, movement, games and nature connection for children in the full K-12 age range.
The sessions are available to all homeschool families in the area, and cost $25 per session. C5 Studios is a registered vendor with 3 homeschool charter schools (Heartland, Yosemite Valley and Sky Mountain) to allow local families registered with these schools to submit payment for our sessions via the schools.
C5 Studios’ weekly Homeschool Session starts up again on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024! We’re excited to start up again!
For families who are not submitting payment via charter schools, payment can be made in person when arriving for classes or via Paypal by checking out below. Payment can be made for a single session at $25 or access a bulk price of $140 when purchasing a package of 6 classes. We do not currently require registration in advance for these sessions, but it is encouraged.
If you are interested in signing up for piano lessons at C5 Studios, please complete the form found at THIS LINK and you will hear from us soon!
LINE DANCING for all levels!
Line Dancing workshops with Olivia Pearl
Upcoming dates: Fridays 2/7, 2/21, 3/14.
Join Olivia for a series of a line dance class for everybody - beginners, intermediate levels and everything in-between! 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.
The best part about line dance is you can take a basic dance and add whatever flare and sass you want to… or just keep it simple. I will be posting and sharing what dances we will cover for those who want extra homework or want to just get a head start on learning.
These classes are for adults and kids ages 7+.
About the instructor:
“Hi! My name is Olivia Gilpin and I moved to Bishop back in May 2022 from Seattle WA. I met my husband in Seattle and he grew up in Bishop. When I first visited Bishop I absolutely fell in love. The people, the outdoors, the sun and the country. The only thing I believe Bishop needs is some Line Dancing!
Back in Seattle I was apart of a line dance team called the Boot Boogie Babes for about 3 years. We taught line dance classes for both adult and children, opened for country artists, performed at the local fair and the solstice parade. I love to dance. It helps so much with my health both physically and mentally.”
Sessions cost $15/$20/$25 per session. This reflects our sliding scale payment structure - please pay the amount that feels best to you and your financial needs.
Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure
There is no advance registration required for these sessions - please come ready to pay in person before the class starts.
Salsa Dance Classes
Dance classes with Hallie Vickers
February - 2/6/25, 2/20/25 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
March - 3/6/25, 3/20/25 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
April - 4/3/25, 4/17/25 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
May - 5/1/25, 5/15/25, 5/29/25 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
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/multiple sessions please choose your payment level and enter the desired quantity of classes.
Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience
Brought to you by: SIGHT Events
Tuesdays 1/28, 2/11, 2/25 and 3/4 at 6:00pm-8:00pm at C5 Studios
Live Full - Die Well Film Series invites you on a cinematic journey that will challenge your perspectives, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire you to embrace life with renewed purpose.
Join us for a four-night film series that delves into the profound questions of life, death, and the rituals we create to navigate life's ultimate journey. These documentaries invite you to confront the complexities of life and death, and to contemplate what it means to live fully and die well.
Each screening is followed by a special guest discussion led by specialists in the medical and spiritual fields.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with powerful films and meaningful conversations.
Cost: $10-20 sliding scale per night
To reserve your place visit SIGHT's website at THIS LINK
SIGHT: A Natural Burial Arts Center
We invite you to celebrate the fullness of life and honor its inevitable end. Nestled in the Eastern Sierra of California, we offer a sanctuary to explore the profound connection between life and death, inspiring you to live more mindfully.
About SIGHT founders:
Jane Hsu and Hari Khalsa met at the first Death Cafe ever held in the Eastern Sierra. They quickly realized they shared a vision for bringing Green Burial and Living Arts to the region. As co-founders of SIGHT, Jane and Hari hope to build a natural burial arts center that brings together the human experience of life and death.
For more information, visit www.sightevents.com
Follow us on instagram @sightsierra for updates!
Hand-Building Ceramics
A ceramics workshop with Bart Godett
Saturday February 22nd, 2025 - 10.30am - 1pm
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+.
This class is limited to 8 places.
Intro to Digital Drawing on iPad and Other Devices
A digital art class with Krystina Maixner
Wednesday, 26 February, 2025- 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Have you always wanted to explore digital drawing but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve felt overwhelmed by all the apps and tools available or unsure how to make the most of your device. Join Krystina Maixner (@chalkfox) for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop that takes the mystery out of digital art.
This class will guide you through the basics of drawing on iPads and other devices, giving you the confidence to start creating right away. We’ll focus on foundational techniques, introduce you to some of the most popular drawing apps, and share tips to help you improve your digital art skills. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to take the leap into digital art, this workshop is for you!
What You’ll Learn:
Step by step how to set up your canvas
Tips and tricks for using popular apps like Procreate, Adobe Fresco, Sketchbook, and Concepts.
Best practices for creating, organizing, and enhancing your digital artwork.
What to Bring / Materials info
Please bring a tablet or iPad, or other touchscreen device that can use An Apple Pencil, stylus, or other compatible drawing tool.
Participants will need to download a drawing app they can choose to do this prior to class if they would like. Some apps may require a purchase, so we recommend choosing one that works best for your goals and budget. Suggested apps include:
Procreate (one-time purchase)
Adobe Fresco (free with optional premium features)
Autodesk Sketchbook (free with pro options)
Concepts (free with in-app purchases)
Krystina Highly recommends Procreate and Adobe Fresco.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and start your journey into digital art!
Crochet for Beginners: Crocheting in the Round
A two-part crochet workshop with Marijke IJff
Wednesday, March 5th & 12th, 2025 - 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
During winter many folks feel a strong urge to get lost in fiber arts, but it can be challenging to begin by yourself. Take part in this class and learn some basics of crocheting through making your own brimmed hat!
This is a two part class that will allow everyone to begin their hat and get a strong foothold on how it’s created.
Everyone will learn to:
● Start a project with a magic circle
● Chain Stitch
● Double Crochet Stitch
● Increase
● Change colors
● Finish their project
All materials will be supplied. Participants will have access to a crochet hook during their sessions and are able to purchase one separately at either of the sessions if they would like. This project will use a 4.5mm or 5mm crochet hook and around size 4 medium yarn. Participants are welcome to bring any supplies they may already have.
Join this workshop for two cozy evenings of hot tea and crocheting with those in our community! Leave this workshop feeling confident in the basics of crocheting in the round!
Ages 12+
Please be advised that workshops may have a minimum required registration and if this minimum is not met the workshop may be cancelled or postponed.