Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
2025-06-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | 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+
2025-06-03 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!

Daytime Wheel Throwing 16+
2025-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join artist Karolina Szumilas for a relaxed, daytime ceramics class exploring the rhythm of the wheel. Open to all levels, it’s a creative, grounding midday break.

The Art of Watercolor 16+
2025-06-04 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!

Van Tours with Vandenbusche
2025-06-05 08:00 - 16:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Explore the history and geology of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with Geologist Steve Jenkins and Historian Duane Vandenbusche. We meet in Gunnison at 8am. Duane and Steve will go over their topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miner’s sack lunch and transportation are included in the ticket price. This tour will return to Gunnison around 4pm.

Sculpting in Clay 12+
2025-06-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Explore sculpture in this four-week beginner class with artist Caroline Toomer. Learn hand-building, carving, and 3D techniques-no experience needed, just curiosity and creativity!

Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+
2025-06-06 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!

Lost Worlds of Blue Mesa Duane Lecture
2025-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Come to the Crested Butte Museum for a lecture and slideshow by Dr. Duane Vandenbusche exploring the towns and locations that were lost to Blue Mesa Reservoir when the dam was built. View historic photos and learn about Powderhorn Pool, the Gunnison Tunnel, Gunnison River Resorts, Iola, Cimmeron the Gunnison Navy, the Moncrief Showlow story, and more. Free to all with a suggested $5 donation.

Back to the Basics: Foundational Nutrition 15+
2025-06-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Get back to the basics of feeling good with Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson! In this empowering class, you’ll learn the essentials of holistic nutrition. perfect for anyone looking to eat well and feel more confident in the kitchen.

Transform + Create: Upcycled Affirmation Journals
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind affirmation journal with artist Teresa Ely using upcycled packing paper! Learn folding, surface design, and distressing techniques, then fill your journal with affirmations, poems, or lyrics.

Lemon Bars with Decorative Stencils 10+
2025-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer to whip up bright, zesty lemon bars-perfect for summer! In this hands-on class, you’ll make them from scratch and add a creative twist with custom powdered sugar stenciling. Sweet, citrusy, and almost too pretty to eat!

Historic Photography Series - History Lecture
2025-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The Camera Through Time: A Hands On History A lecture lead by local photographer, Kara Collin, taking a chronological look at photography’s evolution from the 1800s to modern digital including a display of real cameras from different eras.

The Pavillion Dance Series
2025-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion, located at Three Rivers Resort in Almont, creates space to connect, dance, enjoy live music and live in the moment. The Pavillion Dance Series invites the north and south ends of the valley together to engage in joyful dance on Wednesday evenings, June 11, 2025 – August 6, 2025. While enjoying fresh perspectives on traditional music from some of the Region’s best bands, the dancers gain confidence in the lessons which foster a welcoming environment that encourages trial and error and learning from each other. Dance Lessons start at 6pm with Live Music for dance goes from 7:30-9pm. Participants can drive or ride the RTA, and walk to the Pavillion, just one block from the Almont Stop. Tix available in advance online or at the Door. Under 21 get in for FREE!

Macrame: Flower Wristlets
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join artists Hope Kesler and Dani Burke for a creative macramŽ class where you’ll make flower-patterned wristlets using beautiful designs made from cord!

Drawing the Figure 18+
2025-06-12 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 linework.

The Clay Lab: Wheel Work 7+
2025-06-13 13:30 - 15:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join artist Cat Avila for a fun and messy kids’ wheel throwing class! Young potters will learn the basics of working on the pottery wheel, shaping clay into bowls, cups, and more.

Quiche Made Simple 10+
2025-06-14 00:00 - 15:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer for a fun, beginner-friendly quiche class! Learn to make a flaky crust, tasty fillings, and get tips for customizing and freezing this versatile dish-perfect for easy breakfasts or lunches.

Used Art Supply Market
2025-06-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Looking for affordable art supplies? Don’t miss the Gunnison Arts Center’s first-ever Used Art Supply Sale-a fun, budget-friendly event featuring gently used tools, paints, sketchbooks, and more from local artists! Want to Sell Supplies? Fill out this form and reserve a table! 100% of table fees go directly to our programs.

History Jeep Tour
2025-06-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Taylor Park
A historic 4×4 tour of the mining ruins and ghost towns of Taylor Park to benefit the Hartman Castle Preservation. Ride with us or follow in your own 4×4.

Pinch Pot Piggy Banks 7+
2025-06-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Save your pennies in style! In this fun class with artist Caroline Toomer, you’ll sculpt and decorate your own piggy bank using the pinch pot method-complete with coin slot and lots of personality.

Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
2025-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Sanctuary Somatics, 513 S Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of Buddhist Dharma. Every Wednesday (except Holiday weeks – please call to check) from 6:00- 7:30 pm join us and our spiritual director John Bruna for a guided meditation and talk with time for questions. This is a live Zoom broadcast that we watch on a projector as a group from Gunnison. Chairs, meditation cushions, and bathroom provided. Please bring water if needed. www.wocdc.org for more information. ? The live broadcast is held at The Here and Now Center (115 S. Colorado Street, Gunnison – right South of the Sherpa Cafe). This teaching broadcast is offered free of charge. We always have a donation jar out for the non-profit organization Way of Compassion Foundation. To learn more about what they do in Colorado and around the world visit (https://wocompassion.org/) ? On holiday weeks the Zoom broadcast will still be available for you to watch from home. If you are sick or have had an exposure to Covid-19, please stay home and join us via Zoom from this link: https://wocdc.org/weekly-dharma-talks/ ? You do not have to be Buddhist to enjoy and benefit from these teachings. People from all walks of life and spiritual paths join us to meditate and think about teachings together. Dusty and Jessica provide the space for this event in their home/office space. To check if the teaching is held on a holiday week please call Jessica (970) 641-6095 or come to one and get on our email list!

Alla Prima Pet Portraits 16+
2025-06-18 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.

AND Series: Resin + Rose 21+
2025-06-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join artist Shana Vogel for a fun, beginner-friendly resin workshop and create your own shiny, one-of-a-kind piece-like a coaster, tray, or abstract art. Sip rosŽ as you pour, swirl, and sparkle your way through the process.

Cookbook Club: Listen To Your Vegetables: Italian-
2025-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we’re celebrating the flavors of spring with a fresh and vibrant edition of Cookbook Club! Join us for a collaborative potluck inspired by Listen to Your Vegetables: Italian-Inspired Recipes for Every Season by Sarah Grueneberg. Embracing the best of the season, this gathering highlights fresh vegetables and Italian-inspired cooking. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your seasonal creation to share. We’ll set the table and provide the wine-it’s a fun and delicious way to welcome spring, connect with fellow food lovers, and celebrate the joy of cooking with peak-season produce!
