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

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.

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!

        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 & 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!

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

Are you still searching for the perfect gift for your Valentine? Are you tired of the dinner date default? Grab your partner, friend, coworker, or come by yourself to this fun and creative Valentine’s Day event!  Unlock your inner child in making some classic, over the top, playful Valentine’s Day cards!

This class will start with an introduction to the materials laid out to choose from.  Participants will have the option to use stamps, watercolors, embroidery supplies, collage materials, calligraphy materials, create tin embellishments, etc. Your imagination is the limit!

While everyone is encouraged to make cards for their loved ones, there will also be an opportunity to make cards for members of the community.

Come to this class and allow yourself to have an enjoyable evening of crafting and creating memories! <3  Ages 12+

Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience
Brought to you by: SIGHT Events 

Session 2

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

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to dive into the world of herbal love medicine. In this introductory herbalism workshop we will sample herbal aphrodisiacs and herbs with an affinity for the heart.

Herbal love medicine is not only about awakening sexuality and sensuality, but also our ability to feel connection, safety, and love. These plants can help us heal trauma, and build up the life force within us that lets us feel vibrant and passionate in our lives and relationships.

This will be a hands-on workshop with teas, tinctures, and oils to sample. The class will end with a lesson in herbal cordial making! There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic options for cordial making.

Please register in advance so your instructor can prepare the correct amount of herbs for the class. Thank you! 

About the Instructor: 

Masha Bluestein has spent the past 2 years studying herbal medicine at the California School of Herbal Studies, and apprenticing with herbalist and midwife Becca Kern. While Masha enjoyed her previous life as a trailworker ballerina, her life has shifted to the path of herbalism, as it combines her passion for working outdoors with her passion for holistic healthcare. Masha is thrilled to be back in Bishop, and is ready to get this Eastern Sierra community as obsessed with growing and making their own plant medicine as she is. You can contact Masha with questions about the class at mashabluestein@gmail.com.

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 Krystina Maixner (@chalkfox) as she teaches you how to merge the fluidity of watercolor with the vibrancy of chalk pastels in this exciting mixed-media class! This is the final class in a three-part series, designed to bring together all the skills you’ve learned. While each class stands alone, attending the full series will give you a richer and more cohesive understanding of these mediums.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

- Combine the transparency of watercolors with the boldness of pastels for unique effects.
- Layer and blend the two mediums seamlessly to add depth and dimension to your art.
- Experiment with textures and creative techniques to produce eye-catching, dynamic compositions.
- This class is perfect for artists looking to push their creative boundaries and try something new. By the end, you’ll walk away with a one-of-a-kind piece of art that showcases the best of both mediums.

What to Bring:
Participants are welcome to bring their own watercolor and pastel supplies or use the materials provided.

Join Jenn (@lotsofknots760) in kicking off the art of macrame by making your own beautiful set of feathers! 

In this macrame class, you will be learning two common knots used in macrame while making a beautified creation for your home or as a gift for someone else!

Color options will be available so you can make this piece your own unique creation. All materials are provided so just bring yourself, (and even a friend or two if you'd like), and let's have some fun!  

Let’s gather to celebrate the Lunar New Year that begins on the new moon of January 29, 2025 and ends with the Lantern Festival on the full moon of February 12th. 

We will drink special Chinese Tea and learn some ways to meditate with tea. We’ll learn and practice some simple movements of Qigong, celebrating movement as medicine and good health. We’ll do some creative art work using the parallel verses for 2025 from Plum Village, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. And… there will be surprise red envelopes to celebrate prosperity. Bring one little quote or poem to add to an envelope. 

The Lunar New Year is known in many different countries, most notably for us as Chinese New Year and Tet in Vietnam. It will be the year of the wood snake, a time of transformation, growth, and introspection.  Let’s gather and share the intention for transformation to love, compassion, freedom, health and justice for all.

Live Full, Die Well: A Film Series Exploring Life, Death, The Human Experience
Brought to you by: SIGHT Events 

Session 1

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

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

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

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 this class to learn how to upcycle all of those old t-shirts that either don’t fit, have a little stain on them, or suffer from a tiny hole. Fret no further, no need to send it to a landfill.

In this class, everyone will learn how to process old t-shirts into t-shirt yarn and create an aesthetic mat. Once everyone understands how to process their shirts, they will learn how to braid and simultaneously weave a mat. All participants are highly encouraged to bring 3-6 old t-shirts they may be needing to clear from their closet, but there will be some provided as well. The best t-shirts to bring are the ones on the thicker side.

This is a project that can be as small or as large as you would like to create it. The end result is a squishy mat that feels wonderful under your feet, could protect your table from a hot pan, or could even hang on your wall. Crafted from excess material into a charming textile.

Attend this class for an enjoyable evening of upcycling and transforming trash into treasure!

This workshop is for ages 11+.

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure

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

Come in and brush up on your knowledge of basic color theory while we also dive into some deeper color theory topics! 

In this class, we will only be breaking out the primary colors to learn how to best mix them and create our very own abstract art piece where all of the colors will be unique to your own pallet. Each participant will have the option to experiment with either the traditional painters color wheel or the pigment wheel.

I challenge all of those who attend to lose the black in your color mixing and keep the saturation at its most vibrant! 

This class will start by reviewing the primary and secondary colors and then we will dive into the tertiary, analogous, and complementary colors. Once we review the basic color theory topics, we will then apply our new found knowledge to create abstract paintings that celebrate color! 

By the end of this class, you will be able to ditch the unwanted brown mixture and only create it when you choose!

Ages 11+

Let’s Do Money Better!

A A 6 week money management program with Dr. Zenia McLaughlin

Tuesdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

*APOLOGIES - THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER LATE. TO ENSURE YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THE RESCHEDULED PROGRAM PLEASE EMAIL US AT CONTACT@C5STUDIOS.ORG

Want to feel more ease, confidence and clarity with your money?

Whether we like it or not, money plays a role in our lives. Taking some time to find ways to do money better just makes sense! 

Join us for an interactive and judgment-free conversation about how we understand our money as we explore the questions:

How are we managing the money we earn and spend?  Are our money decisions aligned with our priorities? 

This isn’t about investing or stocks and bonds. This is about what we do with the money we earn and spend every day. 

Would you like to have a better relationship with your money so that you can live without credit card debt, save for a vacation, pay for your kids' hobbies, or just be able to sleep better at night knowing that all of your bills are paid?  We will learn what it means to do money better: Why it matters and the practical steps to get started.  Join us for this 6 week course! 

During this course you will:

• Learn and implement a straight-forward method to work with the money you have and create your own spending plan/budget.

• Have 6 30-minute one-on-one sessions with me via Zoom to go over your unique money situation and customize your spending plan to you and your life. 

• Enjoy community support – just like going to the gym, some things are harder to do on your own!

• Learn together in community and talk about money in ways that are usually “taboo” (but don't worry…you don’t need to share any personal financial details in order to gain from these conversations!)

• Make a commitment, put in the effort, have fun and learn valuable tools that will serve you the rest of your life!

More details:

• You will need a laptop, smartphone or tablet.

• You’ll enjoy 3 months of YNAB (A Spendfulness App) for free. This is what we will use to create your spending plan. 

• Pay what you can: $160, $180 or $200 for all 6 sessions.

• Please plan on attending each of the 6 sessions as they build on each other. 

Register below using our sliding scale payment structure.

Click HERE for more info about the sliding scale payment structure.