Basic Macrame Knots with Jenn
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!
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.
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!
Calligraphy for Beginners - Make 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!
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+.
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.
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
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.
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
Making Fabric Yo - Yos - Hand Sewing for Beginners with Marijke - CANCELLED
APOLOGIES! THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
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! Ages 9+
Ecstatic Dance! Freeform Dance Event
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.
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.
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
Making Victorian Paper Puzzles with Marijke - CANCELLED
APOLOGIES! THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Victorian paper puzzles are a long time coveted expression of love or adoration. An intricately folded piece of paper covered in visual art and writing.
In this class, everyone will have the chance to use colored pencils, watercolors, and collage materials to fill their paper puzzle with art. Each participant will have one waiting, prepared for them to get started on right away, but everyone will also have the opportunity to learn how to make the paper puzzle themselves.
Come and uncover an old art form! Leave with a work of art that blooms as you unfold it!
Ages 9+
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!
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.
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
Crochet for Beginners - Crocheting in the Round with Marijke - part 2
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.
Yodeltone presents: Clinton Davis String Band
The Clinton Davis String Band has emerged as a compelling new presence in the West Coast old-time music community. This trio of versatile multi-instrumentalists plays a repertoire representing old time, bluegrass, and ragtime traditions from across the country.
Opening Reception of Northern Aspect; Explorations of the Frozen Landscape
Come join us for the opening reception of our new show Northern Aspect; Explorations of the Frozen Landscape on Friday, March 7th 5.30pm - 7pm. This group show is a collaboration between C5 Studios and the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center.
Keep en eye out for programming during this gallery show in collaboration with ESAC and Bishop Area Climbers Coalition! We have Brooke Maushund giving a presentation on Tuesday, March 11th and more to come!
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.
Crochet for Beginners - Crocheting in the Round with Marijke
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.
Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience: Session 4
Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience
Brought to you by: SIGHT Events
Session 4
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
Creative Tap: Forest Whittling with Erin
Creative Tap - What’s on Tap?
Forest Whittling with Erin Dews
Friday, February 28th, 2025 - 6.30pm - 8.15pm
Located at 1903 Taphouse & Co. 175 N Main St. Bishop, CA
We recommend arriving 30 mins early to place food and drink orders!
Simple carving techniques on wild harvested wood. Build confidence and calm by wielding a knife to create useful items like butter knives, buttons, hair sticks... great for beginners, skilled carvers are welcome to come and share too! A great practice to add to your outdoor adventures!
Fixed blade knives and wood will be provided.
Register below using our sliding scale payment structure. Walk-ins are cash only and will be added depending on space.
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
Intro to Digital Drawing on iPad and Other Devices with Krystina
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!
Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience: Session 3
Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience
Brought to you by: SIGHT Events
Session 3
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
Hand-Building Ceramics with Bart Godett
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.
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.
An Evening with Wildlife Tracker Phil Johnston
Phil Johnston, professional wildlife tracker, mountain lion researcher, and environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, brings his expertise to the Eastern Sierra!
With a focus on mountain lions and Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep, Phil studies these iconic species across California's diverse ecosystems. His work contributes to a deeper scientific understanding of mountain lion ecology and behavior.
Join us for an engaging evening as Phil shares his experiences, insights, and the fascinating discoveries he's made while tracking these elusive animals.
This event is a collaboration between Eastern Sierra Land Trust and C5 Studios Community Arts Center.
This is a donation-based event, suggested donation $10 - $20. No advance registration required.
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!
Ecstatic Dance! Freeform Dance Event
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.
Sweetheart Dance & Craft Party
Sweetheart Dance & Crafting Party w/ Hallie and Erin
Friday February 14th, 2025 - 6pm - 8pm
Love is in the air! Join us at C5 Studios Friday, February 14th to celebrate as a family, couple, or single guest.
Adult Salsa Dance led by instructor Hallie Vickers 6pm - 7:30pm
Kids Crafts led by teacher Erin Dews 6pm - 7:30pm
Open Dance 7:30pm - 8pm
This is a donation based event with light refreshments provided. Please scan QR code or email tenayac5studios@gmail.com to RSVP as space is limited. See you love birds there!