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.

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

Ecstatic Dance

Freeform Conscious Dance

Friday May 23rd – 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.

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

Join this class and learn how to make a calligraphy pen from materials that you most likely already have lying around your home! 

This class will start by everyone crafting their own basic, flat nibs and pens of different sizes from repurposed materials. 

Then, all participants will have the opportunity to practice their own hand at their choice of calligraphy fonts and border techniques. 

These pens are incredibly satisfying to use and they are a blast to experiment with! This class is for people who are beginners at calligraphy, but everyone is welcome to join! 

Come to this workshop and add the ability to inscribe multiple fonts to your artist toolbox! 

A relaxing evening of crafting, upcycling, and everyone venturing out to create beauty in the mundane task of writing.  Ages 12+.

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!

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. 

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.

C5 Studios presents Mattie-le Fox and Topah Spoonhunter: From The Ridgeline

Exhibition dates: May 16  - July 5, 2025

Reception on Friday, May 16th 2025, 5.30pm - 7.30pm

C5 Studios is proud to present From The Ridgeline, a show of artwork by Owen’s Valley-based artists Mattie-le Fox and Topah Spoonhunter.

The show opens to the public on Friday, May 16, 2025 at C5 Studios Community Arts Center with a reception with the artists from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. All are welcome!

In an explosion of form and color, Fox and Spoonhunter each share artwork that provide glimpses of insight into the practices, tools and perspectives they explore and honor through their work.  From the personal to the cultural, the practices we as humans choose to engage in can provide us with a sense of structure and support, offering a thread of consistency amidst the chaos of a constantly changing and shifting world.  

In “Existence is a Prism”, Fox’s small, square canvases are at once understood as abstract, but with a closer look each square contained reflects a subtle but clear variation in mood and perspective the artist found herself in at the time of their creation.  She describes the work as “born from the desire to make art in spite of; in spite of a very busy life, in spite of work, of motherhood, of obligations and expectations”, recognizing that as our lives progress, our access to the time and opportunity to create changes, and often becomes more limited.  “I wondered, if I could put a little effort in everyday, a small practice, could that turn into something much bigger? I decided to make a color a day, every day, for a year.”  Through these beautiful and captivating artworks, Fox models an approach to art-making that honors the process of creating through the cultivation of a daily practice, one day at a time.

Spoonhunter’s work echoes the recognition that art and design are powerful tools, reflecting that both “can be used to shift perspectives, change minds, and open hearts.”  In a fascinating dialogue between the metaphorical and the literal, Spoonhunter sometimes chooses to use tools as objects upon which to apply painted designs and motifs.  He shares that his work is influenced by many things, but one of his greatest sources of inspiration has been his culture. Spoonhunter holds the belief that tribal cultures have much to offer the world and this is often reflected in his work. 

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.

SORRY FOLKS! THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE

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.

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

Forget everything you know about painting with acrylics and explore the textures waiting to be discovered! Using everyday items from around your house, everyone has the power to transform acrylic paint into a brand new material. 

Join this class for an evening of experimentation and discovery with a focus on layered, abstract designs. As a group, we will explore texture in acrylic paint from emphasizing our brushstrokes, to painting with textured materials, to adding an assortment of mix-ins to our paint. After everyone gets to experiment with the diverse materials and techniques, each participant will receive a canvas to explore. 

This workshop is great for people who want to broaden their horizons and let go of the box typically drawn around painting. Everyone is welcome whether you are new to a paint brush or a seasoned painter! 

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.

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.

Fabric yo-yos became popular in the 1920s - 1940s and are a great way to use up smaller pieces of fabric or scraps. This craft was born out of people wanting to salvage their favorite pieces of clothing once they were threadbare. 

They are a great project to learn how to sew by hand and gain the muscle memory we need to create neat, hand sewn stitches.

Fabric yo-yos, also called suffolk puffs, can be used for appliques, quilts, coverlets, vests, cardigans, dolls, home decor, the applications are endless! Everyone is welcome to bring any fabric they may have that they want to use. Some fabric options will be available at the workshop. 

Join for a relaxing evening of meditative hand stitching while highlighting eye-catching fabrics! This workshop is great for people who are new to hand sewing, but all skill levels are welcome! Ages 9+

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.

Creative Tap - Photocollage with Jenny Kane

Friday, April 25th, 2025 - 7pm-9pm

Join Jenny to explore the world of Photocollage and all its creative possibilities!

Located at 1903 Taphouse & Co. 175 N Main St. Bishop, CA

Arrive 30min early to place orders.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure. Walk-ins are cash only and will be added depending on space. 

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

Ecstatic Dance

Freeform Conscious Dance

Friday April 25th – 6-7:30pm

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 judgement-free space.

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

(With Galen von Wodtke)

Galen is passionate about curating and cataloging spine-undulating, soul-tickling music. A student of improvisational practices and a devoted attendee of E-Dances in Moab UT, Aztec NM, and Grass Valley CA, he is thrilled to be a part of this offering to the Bishop community.

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

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.

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!

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.

Join Jenn (@lotsofknots760) and learn all the basic macrame knots you need to know for all your future macrame projects!

Have you always wanted to learn macrame or would like to brush up on your skills you learned long ago? Grab a friend or family member and join us in class to learn some of the basic macrame knots and go home with a unique piece showing off your new skills! 

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

        Wanna dance?
   Come dance any way you want to!

    Freeform dance is also known as
          ecstatic dance because it is SO MUCH FUN.       

   This is not a class, this is an opportunity to reconnect with your beating heart through expressive movement.

Dancing lets us let go. No skill needed and all bodies welcome.

Music is magic and movement is medicine.

   The Movement Studio at C5 Studios is a great open space for us to explore. Barefoot is safest, but soft shoes are okay. Your host, Ann, will do a short intro before we enter the dance space, where we can stretch and warm up to gentle music. We will provide a music set that includes oldies, Latin rhythms and a few surprises, crafted to wake up your body, build energy, and then smooth you out at the end. 

Ann Mellema studied creative dance as a child, danced in community theater as a teen and performed with a tribal bellydance troupe as a grownup. She has participated in ecstatic dance groups in Boone, NC and Los Angeles.

Ann has also been caught tapping her foot to the music while waiting in line at the market.