Alleys of Crested Butte Themed Walking Tour
2025-06-28 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 Alley Themed Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining 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.

Painting with Light Workshop - Amanda Sage
2025-06-28 10:00 - 22:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join visionary artist Amanda Sage for 2 weekend intensive painting workshops at the Gunnison Arts Center! Explore the foundations of Mischtechnik method as Amanda guides you through creating a powerful image using charcoal and acrylic on canvas. Open to all skill levels, including youth 12+ with a parent. Most materials included.

3 Simple Ferments 15+
2025-06-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson for a hands-on intro to fermentation! Learn how fermented foods support gut health as you make three simple, probiotic-rich recipes to recreate at home.

Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-17 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.

Swing Dancing
2025-07-02 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 2nd. Lessons begin at 6pm featuring basics and beyond of Western Swing Dancing and Waltzing. With Live Music for Dance by Lizzy Plotkin, Jenny Hill and Mike Facey from 7:30-9pm.

Historic Photography Series - Walking Tour
2025-07-07 10:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Step into the past with a guided walking tour through Crested Butte’s historic downtown, highlighting archival photographs of familiar locations. Participants will see side-by-side comparisons of “then and now” from the museum’s collections while learning about the photographic methods used to capture early life in the valley. Please wear good walking shoes, if time allows we will continue up to the bench from Elk Avenue. Also be sure to bring drinking water and be prepaired for summer weather at 9,000ft. Feel free to bring your own camera. Tickets for members are $30 each and $35 for non-members.

Crazy About Trees: Acrylic Painting in Watercolor
2025-07-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Celebrate the beauty of trees in this expressive landscape painting workshop with artist Mary Pat Ettinger. you’ll layer color, light, and texture to bring tree-filled scenes to life. Work from inspiring reference images or bring your own. Open to all levels

Macrame Workshop: Plant Hangers
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Dani Burke and Hope Kesler will guide you through crafting your own custom macramŽ plant hangerÑperfect for displaying your favorite greenery with style.Bring a plant cutting to pot after your hanger is finished, and join in a cutting swap with fellow plant lovers!

Van Tours with Vandenbusche
2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
This tour will be centered around the history of the Ski Areas of Crested Butte, focusing on the early days of skiing, the Pioneer Ski Area, Rozman Hill, Pershing Mine Ski Hill, Quick’s Hill CBMR, and more. Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/events-programs/van-tours-with-vandenbusche/ for more information. Tickets for members are $75 each and for non-members are $85 each. Tickets include transportation and food.

Daytime Wheel Throwing 16+
2025-07-09 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.

Mixed Media Art Explorers Camp
2025-07-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Get ready for color, creativity, and discovery! In Art Explorers, kids dive into mixed media with Caroline Toomer-experimenting with paint, collage, sculpture, and more to create unique, imaginative art each day.

Swing Dancing
2025-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing and Two-step Dancing on July 9th at The Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Dance lessons begin at 6pm with Live music for dance featuring Evelyn Roper, Johnny Kongo and Sean Turner from 7:30-9pm.

Handbuilding Hangout
2025-07-10 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+
2025-07-10 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.

Alla Prima Flowers in Oil 16+
2025-07-11 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!

Plant Based Magic: 11 Tips to a Healthy You
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us for a vibrant 3-hour raw food class with Cheri Rae Russell, founder of Peace Yoga Gallery and l.o.v.e. cafe. With decades of experience, Cheri blends Italian roots and holistic wisdom to teach nourishing, plant-based dishes using fresh, local ingredients from Mountain Roots. Celebrate community, flavor, and the healing power of food! Co-Sponsored by Mountain Roots + South Main Gunnison

The Clay Lab: Garden Clay
2025-07-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
ith teaching artist Caroline Toomer, young artists will sculpt whimsical garden-themed creations using simple handbuilding techniques and lots of creative freedom.

Painting with Karen Hill
2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join artist Karen Hill for a laid-back monthly painting session! Bring your own project and get helpful tips and guidance as you paint alongside Karen, who will be working on her own piece too. It’s a fun, supportive space to explore your creativity, ask questions, and connect with fellow artists.

Painting with Light Workshop - Amanda Sage
2025-07-12 10:00 - 22:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join visionary artist Amanda Sage for a 2-day painting workshop at the Gunnison Arts Center! Explore the Mischtechnik method as Amanda guides you through creating a powerful image using charcoal and acrylic on canvas. Open to all skill levels, including youth 12+ with a parent. Most materials included.

Nourishing Fertility Through Nutrition
2025-07-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Holistic Chef Ashley Anderson for a practical look at how diet and lifestyle support fertility. Learn key nutrients, foods, and habits that promote hormonal balance and reproductive health.

Coil Creations Clay Class
2025-07-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join artist Caroline Toomer for a fun, hands-on clay adventure! Kids will learn coil building basics to create bowls, cups, creatures, and more-exploring their imaginations and building new skills along the way.

Alla Prima Pet Portraits Class 16+
2025-07-16 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.

Swing Dancing
2025-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 16th at The Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Swing and Latin dance lessons begin at 6pm with Live music for dance from the Gypsy Jazz Social Club from 7:30-9pm.

Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up
2025-07-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to attend! 301 Bellview Ave. Downtown Crested Butte JULY 17 4-8pm Some artists featured this month: @mentality_to_reality @scraphappystudios @katiebriggsart @kateseeleybean Let’s make Crested Butte the wild west of the art world-one Thursday at a time.

AND Series: Watercolor + Wine Class 21+
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Unwind with a brush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other! Join artist Karen Hill for a playful evening of watercolor exploration-no experience necessary. You’ll learn simple techniques to create beautiful, expressive pieces while sipping and socializing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.
