Crested Butte + Gunnison

Dive Into Improv!
2025-07-25 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Western Colorado University, 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison, 81230
Sponsored by The Dive, this evening will encourage you let go of that pesky voice in your head that might be silencing your best ideas, all while playing and laughing with a delicious cocktail or mocktail in hand (open bar generously donated by Danny and Kerry LeFebvre of The Dive, cost is included in your ticket price!) This is NOT an acting class, but rather an opportunity to try out improv-based games and activities that can become everyday practices for being your bravest and most fabulous self. No acting or theatre experience is needed; just a willingness to play and LAUGH! *This event is for participants 21+ ONLY*

Themed Historic Walking Tour
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on a Second Street and Brothel Themed Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings on Second Street, brothel history, and stories from the community. Tours meet at the Museum at 4th and Elk Avenue. Tours cost $20 (members) and $25 (non-members). Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/walking-tours/ for more information.

Stunning Suncatchers: Kids and Family
2025-07-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Add some sparkle with this fun suncatcher workshop! Join artist Anette Akselson to design your own gemstone and wire creation that shines in the sun-perfect for any window or garden.

Tasty Tiramisu Baking Class
2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer to make not one, but two versions of the classic tiramisu-a rich traditional recipe and a fruity strawberry twist! This no-bake dessert is perfect for summer-easy to make, fun to layer, and even more fun to eat.

Stunning Suncatchers: Adult Session
2025-07-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market
2025-07-27 00:00 | Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, 81224
Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I’ll be at the market the following Sundays: July 27th August 3rd August 17th September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market is hosted by Artists of Crested Butte

Youth Cultural Arts Camp
2025-07-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Jerry’s Gym, 507 Maroon Ave, Gunnison, CO, 81224, United States
Join Fara Tolno from Guinea, West Africa and local educator Angela Carroll for FIVE fantastic days of cultural arts classes with an opportunity to perform at the Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd. Youth ages 7-12 are invited for daily drum, dance, song, games, art and more from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Jerry’s Gym in Crested Butte. Instruments will be provided! We would love to share a fun and engaging week with your child!

Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume in June 2025 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am that meet at the Museum at 4th and Elk Avenue. Tours cost $20 (members) and $25 (non-members). Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/walking-tours/ for more information.

Beginner Wheel Throwing 16+
2025-07-29 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Discover the joy of clay in this hands-on beginner wheel throwing class with ceramic artist Cassandra Duft-perfect for newcomers or those brushing up their skills

Musicians Class
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
This is an outstanding musical opportunity!! Fara has played with artists such as BB King, Neil Young, Burning Spear, Mamady Keita, Otis Taylor, Joe Cocker, Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keita, and more. Fara will teach a 4 class course, placing a traditional African rhythm onto a variety of instruments to build a cohesive musical piece. All musicians proficient on a string, percussion, horn or other instrument (that does not require major setup/breakdown) is welcome! Classes will culminate with the option to perform at Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd!

African Dance Intensive
2025-07-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
An opportunity for IN-DEPTH study of African Dance with option to perform at the Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd. Guest artist Fara Tolno is a joyful and skilled teacher that loves sharing his culture. Wear comfortable clothes that allow for a full range of movement and bring a water bottle. This class has potential to be the foundation of a local performance piece for 2026 Move the Butte!

Felted Blooms Art Class
2025-07-31 06:00 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Dive into fiber art with local artist Sarah Sharsmith in this fun, hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of wet felting as you create vibrant, sculptural wool flowers-layer, shape, and add detail to bring your felted blooms to life.

Drawing and Painting in a Unique Place
2025-07-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Explore how meaningful places spark creativity in this reflective, hands-on workshop with artist Don Seastrum. After a brief session at the Gunnison Arts Center, the class heads outdoors to draw inspiration from nature while working with mixed media. All levels welcome!

Art as Resistance:
2025-07-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for “Art as Resistance” an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower the self, and connect through art making. Includes drawing tips and techniques. Materials provided. Open to all skill levels-teens & adults welcome! You can learn more about Ellie at elliefortune.com This event is free & open to the public.

Restoring Wolverines to Colorado
2025-07-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Gunnison County Fairgrounds, 275 S Spruce St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Colorado State University Extension and partners for a free community event to explore wolverine ecology, how and why they’re being restored to Colorado, and what it means for our state. Snacks and drinks provided, with 20 chances to win a prize at the end of the summer!

Mapping Your Story
2025-07-31 18:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Mapping Your Story: A Writing Workshop July 31 – August 2. Thursday, July 31. 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Friday, August 1. 9:30 am – 2:00 pm. Lunch Provided. Saturday, August 2. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. Enjoy a summer three-day writing workshop at the Gunnison Arts Center in which we explore the relationship between the story that is a map, and the map that is a story. Through writing, lively discussion, a visit to the Pioneer Museum, and a walking tour of parts of Gunnison both known and lesser-known, we’ll discover inspiration peeking out at us from everywhere. This workshop is a great way to develop an idea for your next work and is suitable for writers of plays, screenplays, short stories and creative nonfiction. Be sure to bring writing material, sunscreen, a hat and a good pair of walking shoes (on Saturday). Classes meet at the GAC. Paul Edwards, Professor Emeritus of Communication Arts at Western Colorado University, holds degrees from St. Michael’s College, University at Albany, and the University of Colorado Boulder, and is a playwright and workshop leader whose works have been performed throughout Colorado’s Central Rockies. Minimum of 5 students, Max of 12. Instructor: Paul Edwards Tuition: $135/student, $114.75/GAC Member.

The Clay Lab: Squishmellows
2025-08-01 01:30 - 15:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
In this playful class, kids will create their own Squishmallow-inspired sculptures using clay and simple hand-building techniques.

Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+
2025-08-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Paint fresh blooms in one sitting with artist Karolina Szumilas using the alla prima technique. Learn bold brushwork, color mixing, and composition in a relaxed, creative setting-great for all skill levels!

Back to School Resin Jewelry
2025-08-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Head back to school in style! Join artist Shana Vogel to create custom resin jewelry-earrings, keychains, or backpack charms-using glitter, dyes, and fun add-ins. A playful class for expressing your unique style!

Abra Karbin Ceramics at Crested Butte Art Market
2025-08-03 00:00 | Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, 81224
Sundays are better with clay! Find Abra Karbin Ceramics at the Crested Butte Art Market* every Sunday from 9am-2pm (rain or shine) alongside the Farmers Market. Come for the veggies, stay for the mugs, rainbows, and magic! I’ll be at the market the following Sundays: August 3rd August 17th September 7th September 14th *Crested Butte Art Market is hosted by Artists of Crested Butte

Back to School Art Camp
2025-08-05 14:30 - 15:45 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us for 3-day art camp full of color, creativity, and fun! Kids will explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and more.

Van Tours with Vandenbusche
2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
This tour will focus on the Gunnison, Parlin Pitkin and Ohio City areas. Topics include the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, the Pitkin Hotel, the Alpine Tunnel and more. We meet in Gunnison at 8am. Duane will go over his topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miners sack lunch and transportation are included in the ticket price. This tour will return to Gunnison around 4pm. Tickets for members are $75 each and for non-members are $85 each.

The Art of Watercolor 16+
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Curious about watercolor? Join artist Karen Hill for a beginner-friendly class covering brushwork, color mixing, and simple techniques in a fun, supportive setting-no experience needed!

Alla Prima Pet Portraits Class 16+
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Capture your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun pet portrait painting class! Using an 8×8 canvas, a photo reference, and the alla prima oil technique, you’ll create a colorful portrait with step-by-step guidance from artist Karolina Szumilas.

Two-Steppin and Honky Tonk
2025-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion Dance Series presents a night of Two-steppin and Honky Tonk on August 6th at the Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Dance lessons start at 6pm and live music for dance featuring Paonia’s Cryin’ Shame Band goes from 7:30-9pm.

Handbuilding Hangout Clay Class
2025-08-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Unwind and get creative in this relaxed handbuilding class with Cat Avila. Explore techniques like pinch pots, coils, and slabs while developing your personal style. Open to all skill levels in a fun, supportive environment.

Drawing the Figure 18+
2025-08-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Sharpen your skills in this dynamic figure drawing class with artist Karolina Szumilas. Work from a live nude model as you explore gesture, proportion, and expressive linewor
