Big + Little Art
Create, move, and bond in our Big + Little class with Kit Wijkowski! Explore art and movement together through painting, sculpture, music, and dance. This class fosters creativity and connection.
Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
Create, move, and bond in our Big + Little class with Kit Wijkowski! Explore art and movement together through painting, sculpture, music, and dance. This class fosters creativity and connection.
Join Anette Akelson for a hands-on jewelry class where you'll learn to create beautiful gemstone wire wrap rings! This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Spend a relaxing and creative session exploring the art of jewelry making and leave with your own unique, handmade piece.
Join Anette Akelson for a hands-on jewelry class where you'll learn to create beautiful gemstone wire wrap rings! This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Spend a relaxing and creative session exploring the art of jewelry making and leave with your own unique, handmade piece.
Join Chris Dressick for a 4-week soup-making series! This hands-on class will teach you how to create hearty soups from scratch, exploring a range of flavors and techniques. From classic comfort soups to bold recipes, you'll gain the skills to make soups perfect for any season.
Join us for a fun-filled, two-day mini art camp designed for elementary-aged artists! Campers will explore their creativity through hands-on activities in drawing, painting, ceramics, and mixed media while also learning new techniques and expressing their unique artistic styles. Each day includes guided projects, games, and plenty of time to create and share.
Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance, and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes […]
Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes […]
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 […]
Join Kit Wijkowski for a fun Clay Lab session designed for kids! Sculpt your own Squishmallow-inspired clay figure and learn how to shape, mold, and add cute details. This class will spark creativity and let kids create a unique, huggable design they can take home.
Join the Crested Butte Museum for a Historic Pub Crawl, visiting three drinking establishments with presentations about local history by featured speakers at each location along with a beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) & snack. This is a 21+ event. Locations: Kochevars, The Eldo, and Anthricite Spirits Speakers: To be announced.
Celebrate self-love, empowerment, and creativity in this And Series with Hannah Willis and Cat Avila in a unique and meaningful clay workshop! Participants will sculpt and design their own clay yonis, embracing individuality and artistic expression while sipping on a Cosmo! Guided by Hannah and Cat, you'll learn handbuilding techniques to shape your piece and […]
Bring your fiber arts WIP, yarn to de-stash, or that forgotten project in the back of your closet and join us for a relaxing and inspiring session. Work on your project while we share tips, inspiration, and encouragement to spark creativity and support each other's craft.
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!