Events in Colorado Springs
Let the beauty of spring overshadow the final frost of winter. Join Tyler to paint this cheerful painting to brighten your home or office.Shake off winter and fill your home with spring cheer as you paint this fun painting with Tyler Dixon. For beginners, no experience needed! Make your art come alive as you add …
Immerse yourself in spring and learn how to make a sweet little felted violet, nestled in a terracotta pot."The earth laughs in flowers." Ralph Waldo EmersonImmerse yourself in spring and learn how to make a sweet little felted violet, nestled in a terracotta pot. For this class, we will be snipping wool-blend felt sheets, gluing …
Introduction to Canning: Water Bath CanningIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning From preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Unlike baking, home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation. In this introductory class, participants will learn about the risk of …
The three-time Grammy Award winning Mariachi Los Camperos bring the flavor of Mexico to Colorado Springs, including their skillfully arranged versions of classical melodies and traditional favorites, making up an unforgettably festive night.
Learn flower pressing techniques and make an imprint with a personalized, pressed floral, reusable, canvas bag.Hammered Flower Art is an ancient Cherokee technique used to dye fabric or paper. Join us for a unique experience as you work with fresh floral to make an reusable bag reflecting the natural beauty of your favorite flowers. Bag …
Design a gorgeous handmade wreath to brighten your door and usher in SPRING!Join Sweetwater to learn the fundamentals of wreath making. Each person will get a tutorial on the basics of building a wreath, choosing your ingredients, and design principles for knowing where to place each green and flower. Cost is $58/personWorkshop includes: - A …
What is all the BUZZ about needle felting? It’s a popular fiber art that lets you stab things and is super easy and fun to learn!In this class we will make a delightful beehive with buzzing bees. The project is from a felting kit designed by The Crafty Kit Co in Scotland. With your creativity …
A revelation. Simply breathtaking. Gustav Mahler’s last completed symphony will reverberate in our hearts as Music Director Josep Caballé-Domenech ends his twelve-year tenure with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Join us for Colorado Springs Philharmonic Pre-Concert talks. Go behind the curtain and inside the score with these 30-minute pre-concert conversations.
Paint one of Sweetwater Flower Market's signature vintage trucks with acrylic paint and palette knives.Warmer months bring sightings of Sweetwater Flower Market's signature vintage trucks full of flowers at the Old Colorado City Farmers Market and around town. Bring on the nostalgia as we learn to paint with brushes and palette knives to make a …
This class will cover the baking basics and how to avoid the problems that sometimes occur with being at a high altitude.Have you ever been disappointed when your favorite recipe failed to produce expected results when made at higher elevation? At altitudes above 3,000 feet, recipes may require changes in time, temperature or ingredients to …
Take your hosting skills up a notch by learning the art of pairing bubbles & rose with cheese or other meals. Wine, cheese, fruit, & dessertEver arrived at a meal party and been asked what wine you would like to drink and been unsure what you like, or are baffled by the names on the …
An adult coloring book workshop focused on an introduction to portrait painting.Stephen from Art from Early is returning to Sweetwater Flower Market for an introduction to oil paint and portrait painting. Participants will choose from one of the 3 portraits to replicate: Brad Pitt, Chadwick Boseman, or Jenna Ortega to paint during the class. The …
A class covering the history and cocktails of the Golden Tiki Era.Learn about different cocktails from the Tiki Era, such as the Saturn, Hurricane, Mai Tai and more!What does $50 per person get you:Knowledge from our staffFour half-cocktailsSnacksChance to win free things (Bottles, cocktail kit, gift card, ect.)$40 gift card for best Tiki OutfitMore surprises …
Learn the steps to safely and confidently pressure can low acid foods such as vegetables, meats, soups and much more.From preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation. In this introductory class, participants …
The Apollo Chamber Players will be here for a special season finale. This Houston based string quartet is the Winner of Chamber Music America’s prestigious Residency Partnership award - they are unique, dynamic, and truly EPIC! A piece written in a Turkish folk style by an incredible living composer Erberk Eryilmaz is guaranteed to bring …