Learn how to build your own bamboo fly rod. This course includes six days of master rodsmith instruction, all needed materials and tools in beautiful downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on the San Juan River. A completed two-piece, one-tip bamboo fly rod of your choice of weight (3wt-6wt) and length, choice of agate stripping guide, reel seat spacer, and grip type and size. All participants will also receive an organic hemp rod sock, premium rod tube, and shop apron to take home with you upon completion of the class. PJ’s Fine Bamboo Rods provides all participants with all needed tools and equipment needed to complete the rod. A $500 deposit is due at the time of registration, the remaining balance of $2,095 is due two weeks before the start of the class. Both the deposit and remaining balance can be paid on the website or a recurring invoice can be arranged for payments. Please call Rosanna at (303) 818-3470 to make alternative payment arrangements or with any questions.
Students should be prepared for six full days of class in order to complete their rods in the allotted time. There will be a break for lunch each day and an estimated end time to the day. However, both the lunch hour and after the end of class time can be used for participants to catch up if not completed with the steps for the day. Please do not make alternative plans for any portion of the classroom time to allow enough time to finish the rod in six days.
The class will be hosted in downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a workshop located at 262 Pagosa Street. There are numerous nearby restaurants for lunch and dinner options.
The 27th annual Black Canyon Quilt Show, on July 12—14, will feature 150 + quilts, vendors, scissor sharpening, classes and lecture by quilt artist Laura Loewen, boutique with handmade quilt related items, and a raffle quilt. Show hours are 9—5 on Friday and Saturday; 10-3:30 on Sunday. Adult admission is $5.00. Visit the website www.blackcanyonquiltshow.com for class details and registration or to purchase raffle tickets.
Get ready for another great weekend of arts, food and fun at The 11th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest! This charming, award-winning art festival features an outstanding lineup of 150 juried fine artists and craftsmen from across the nation. Held in one of Denver’s prized historic parks, the Cheesman Park Art Fest offers a little something for everyone – from great shopping and artists’ demonstrations to live music and great eats from Denver’s best food trucks! It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day in the Mile High City! This show was recently ranked in the Top 100 events of the Decade by Sunshine Artist Magazine, and has won other local awards in its 10 short years, including Top of the Town by 5280 Magazine & Denver A List.
The inaugural Garden of the Gods Art Festival will take place at one of the most picturesque properties of Colorado Springs – Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. This living history ranch shares the entrance road to Garden of the Gods park, a 1300 acre National Natural Landmark known for its sandstone rock formations. This new fine art and craft festival, hosted by Dash Events, will take place outdoors the 3rd weekend in May – May 18 & 19. 150 artists will be juried to show and sell their work. Admission proceeds will benefit Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Parking for vendors and attendees is free & plentiful.
Calling all artists and beer lovers! Join us for a special St. Paddy’s Brushes and Brews class at our brewery on March 13 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm! We’ll provide all the materials you need, including paints, brushes, and canvases. You just need to bring your creativity and a sense of fun!
We’ll have plenty of beer on tap, as well as wine, spirits, cider and even NA drinks to keep you hydrated. So come on down and relax, unwind, and create a masterpiece!
artma is a uniquely amazing art auction in Denver that benefits kids and teens with cancer. It is put on by The Morgan Adams Foundation and it will take place February 24, 2024 at the Denver Design Center (575 S Broadway). artma (art for Morgan Adams) hosts a fabulous and eclectic mix of some of the most amazing artists and art-lovers in the city, region and country who come together to raise money to help our kids. The event is highly anticipated and much loved – and we think of it as the soul of our organization.
950 JunKtion where Antiques, Art & Apparel cross!
Vendors, Food Trucks, Music and More
10am-4pm
- June 29-30
- July 20-21
- August 24-25
- September 28-29
