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Moving Mountains: Mixed Media Landscapes with Suzanne Jenne
@ Old Masonic Hall, Main Studio
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Create loose abstract landscapes where you move mountains by letting the paint and media do the work for you. We’ll focus on shapes, values and manipulating our materials for unusual effects. All levels are welcome. Register at least 24 hours …
Crafting Herbal Elixirs with Erica Ragusa
@ Old Masonic Hall
Aug 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Students will make an herbal elixir focusing on the bitter and astringent qualities of herbs. These energetics are cooling and balancing for the body during the summer months. We will also learn about herbs that have these energetics, including ones …
Sunset Sounds on the Trail with Andrew Dengate
@ Carter Park
Aug 19 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Observe sounds on a local trail and create a map to document your experience.
New Moon Magic: Spark Your Creative Energy with Leslie Glenn
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Align with the energies of the August new moon and the inspiration of the BIFA festival. Step into awareness, spark your creativity and ignite your intentions with yoga, meditation, mudras, pranayama (breathwork) and mantra (sound). Enjoy a balancing moon inspired …
Zen Painting with Suzanne Jenne
@ Old Masonic Hall, Main Studio
Aug 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
De-stress and get into the zone with the experience the flow of “Zen Painting”. Simple, elegant brush strokes on paper have a way of taking you to another place. Learn a relaxing method for expressing yourself with minimal setup and …
Nature Printmaking for Kids with Joanne Stolen
@ Quandary Antiques Cabin
Aug 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Children will create prints using natural materials such as leaves, pinecones and even a fish! Pre-registration not necessary, first-come, first-served at class start time. For questions call 970 453 3364.
Herbal Smudge Sticks with Erica Ragusa
@ Fuqua Livery Stable
Aug 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We will discuss herbs traditionally used in spiritual ceremonies. Participants will then make an herbal smudge stick with locally and sustainably sourced herbs and gemstone crystals. Pre-registration not necessary, first-come, first-served at class start time. For questions call 970 453 3364.
Girls Writing Club with Kathleen Willard
@ Carter Park
Aug 20 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Tween Girls (ages 11-14) are invited to Join Kathleen Willard on a creative outdoor journey to the BIFA Trail Mix installation on Moonstone. Participants will learn about female authors inspired by nature and will have the opportunity to compose on …
Yoga Nidra: Guided Meditation + Visualization with Erica Ragusa
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Yoga is the art of conscious relaxation. Participants, relaxing in a reclining position, will be taken through a guided meditation. The practice is inclusive to all and will give participants an awareness of their subtle and physical bodies and the …
Hatha Yoga with Erica Ragusa
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A traditional yoga practice incorporating relaxation, breathing, and postures. Its aim is to connect the mind, body, and spirit. This class is part of the regular scheduled drop-in group fitness class offered by the Breckenridge Recreation Center. Free to Recreation …
Gentle Yoga with Andrea Frye
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This calm yoga class consists of restorative poses, longer, relaxed holds with slow transitions. Register online at least 24 hours in advance using ticket link, or drop-in day of class (based upon availability).
Handmade Soy Candles with Breckenridge Candle Cabin
@ Fuqua Livery Stable
Aug 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn to make a soy candle using wax and essential oils. You will have the opportunity to make one large and one small candle including tins and labels. Register at least 24 hours in advance using ticket link. For questions …
Yoga with Altitude with Andrea Frye
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
This will be an energizing hour long flow geared towards our mountain lifestyles, but of course, anyone is welcome to attend. This class will help improve your performance on the mountain by establishing better stability, increasing your flexibility, and strengthening …
Yoga + Music at the Park with Kat Larsen
@ Arts District Lawn
Aug 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Our popular Parent + Baby yoga series continues outside this summer! Join Kat Larsen for music, singing, and of course yoga. This class is geared towards children 0-24 months of age. Bring a yoga mat and/or a blanket to sit …
Lampworking: Glass Pendants with Todd Brower
@ Hot Shop
Aug 24 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn the basics of lampworking while creating glass pendants. First you will use a torch to melt colored and clear glass rods. Once in a molten state, you will shape the glass with hand movements and tools. Some previous lampworking experience …
Ballet Technique with Christine Armitage
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 24 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a comprehensive ballet class for beginner or intermediate dancers. In this technique class we will get you back in shape or keep you toned for more advanced classes. The open format of this class allows you to drop in …
Songwriters’ Circle with James Russick Smith
@ Old Masonic Hall, Main Studio
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Songwriters can bring original songs to play for the group and receive constructive feedback from other participants. Components such as structure, word choice, and melody will be discussed. Open to songwriters of all musical genres, modest accompaniment is not required …
Line Dancing with Christine Armitage
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Come join a fun, relaxed atmosphere where you can work on your two-step, and glide and shuffle to the beat of country-western music. Get your fix of Western line dance and Honky Tonk. No partner necessary. Register online at least 24 hours …
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
3-day workshop, also Aug 26 + 27. In this immersive, three-day workshop, participants will learn how to combine encaustic wax painting with printmaking to create a variety of multi-media pieces and designs. Encaustic wax will be applied to boards and …
Painting Aspens in Watercolor with Emily Wahl
@ Old Masonic Hall, Main Studio
Aug 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The golden aspens in the Colorado Rocky Mountains are breathtaking and a wonderful subject for watercolor paintings. This workshop will help the participant understand how to layer watercolors as well as the brushwork techniques to get the transparency and richness in the …
Potter’s Wheel: Give it a Spin with Rachael Anderson
@ Ceramic Studio
Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This 3-hour crash course will teach you the fundamentals of the potter’s wheel. Focus will be on centering, throwing and trimming the foot of a wheel thrown pot. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in developing a relationship with …
Sculpting the Figure (2-Day Series) with Rachael Anderson
@ Ceramic Studio
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2-day workshop, also Aug 27. Learn to sculpt human anatomy to create a life like clay sculpture. Construct an armature of wood and paper to build clay slabs around. Bring your sculpture to life using photo references. Previous clay experience …
Detailed Macrame Wall Hanging with Chelsa Pascoe
@ Old Masonic Hall, Main Studio
Aug 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Want to learn a few advanced techniques of Macrame and try your hand at making a wall hanging? Join us for an entertaining evening of knots and laughs! Register at least 24 hours in advance using ticket link. For questions …
Feng-shui Your Life with Bridget McFarthing
@ Old Masonic Hall, Main Studio
Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bring harmony and balance to your life based on Fengshui. Learn an ancient Fengshui meditation to bring harmony and balance to your body and your life. Register at least 24 hours in advance using ticket link. For questions or to …
Textiles: Tray Dyeing with Monica Cowing
@ Randall Barn
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Students will learn the basics of tray dyeing using cotton, MX dyes and ice. Each participant will make a pillow case or set of napkins to bring home. Register at least 24 hours in advance using ticket link. For questions …
Gentle Yoga with Andrea Frye
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This calm yoga class consists of restorative poses, longer, relaxed holds with slow transitions. Register online at least 24 hours in advance using ticket link, or drop-in day of class (based upon availability).
Yoga with Altitude with Andrea Frye
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
This will be an energizing hour long flow geared towards our mountain lifestyles, but of course, anyone is welcome to attend. This class will help improve your performance on the mountain by establishing better stability, increasing your flexibility, and strengthening …
Yoga + Music at the Park with Kat Larsen
@ Arts District Lawn
Aug 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Our popular Parent + Baby yoga series continues outside this summer! Join Kat Larsen for music, singing, and of course yoga. This class is geared towards children 0-24 months of age. Bring a yoga mat and/or a blanket to sit …
Ballet Technique with Christine Armitage
@ Old Masonic Hall, Upper Level Studio
Aug 31 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a comprehensive ballet class for beginner or intermediate dancers. In this technique class we will get you back in shape or keep you toned for more advanced classes. The open format of this class allows you to drop in …
Line Dancing with Christine Armitage
@ Old Masonic Hall, Main Studio
Aug 31 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Come join a fun, relaxed atmosphere where you can work on your two-step, and glide and shuffle to the beat of country-western music. Get your fix of Western line dance and Honky Tonk. No partner necessary. Register online at least 24 hours …
Pit Firing with Sumi von Dassow
@ Ceramic Studio
Sep 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2-day workshop, unloading Sep 17. Sumi will guide participants through a pitfiring, the ancient process for firing ceramics that yields beautiful, organic results. You will be amazed at the ingredients that go into the pit. And, no, we are not roasting …