The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Classes this weekend

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 32 events

All day

  • Chocolate Bar Making Experience

    Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    Arts
  • Inspired Art Classes, Kits, Workshops & Experiences

    Art classes and workshops teach creative techniques, with in-studio projects such as Acrylic Pour Painting and take-home art kits; classes suit all ages and skill levels.

    Inspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    ArtsPrice varies

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99
  • Morning Yoga

    Morning yoga classes offer styles including Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa and restorative, with options for a range of experience levels.

    Estes Park Yoga

    until 9 a.m.

    Sports

  • Rooted Connections: Free Pilot Classes

    An introductory outdoor-learning session for students features nature exploration, group challenges, creative activities, outdoor skills and guided reflection.

    Loveland

    For kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    Classes

  • Liberty 250 Exhibit - Immersive History of the Revolutionary War

    A traveling exhibit traces the Revolutionary War through large-scale historical panels and a visual account of America’s independence.

    Aims Community College, Student Commons, Greeley

    until 5 p.m.

    Arts
  • Makerspace Open Studio

    A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Mini Clay Wheel Workshop

    A small-group workshop offers a chance to try a mini pottery wheel and make bowls, which can later be glazed or painted.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Arts$55
  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts$35
  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led, step-by-step painting class offers a chance to explore techniques and personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts
  • Farm Fusion Holiday Gatherings: Private Culinary Experiences

    Groups cook a customizable farm-to-table meal with locally sourced ingredients and chef-led instruction during a private culinary experience.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Holiday
  • LINC Mini-Makers STEAM Storytime

    Preschoolers and caregivers explore age-appropriate STEAM concepts through stories and hands-on activities.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For preschoolers and kids, until 11:45 a.m.

    BooksFree
  • Library 101

    A practical introduction to using the library covers catalog searches, finding items on shelves, recommendations and digital resources.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, teens, families and adults, until noon

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    Arts$35
  • Mad Science

    A science program explores chemical reactions, physics, space and engineering.

    Grover Library

    For kids and teens, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree

  • Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

    Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    until 3 p.m.

    Arts$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

  • Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

    An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Clay hand-building - Cute Sheep

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels lets participants create a sheep to paint or glaze after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45
  • Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45
  • Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House

    A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • English Conversation Hour @ Riverside

    English learners of all skill levels practice speaking and listening through facilitated activities and conversation.

    Riverside Library and Cultural Center, Evans

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Wine and Chocolate Tasting

    A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 4:30 p.m.

    Arts
  • Beyond the Classroom: Fall Fox Ornaments

    Kids make and decorate a fox-themed ornament in an enrichment session featuring arts, crafts and STEM activities.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Happy Hour Yoga

    An all-levels vinyasa class links yoga postures with breath, building strength and stability through movement.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 5:30 p.m.

    Food & drink

evening

  • Teen Video Gaming

    Windsor Library

    For teens, until 7 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Rustic Cast Iron - Southern Comfort Foods

    An interactive cast-iron cooking workshop covers pan selection and seasoning, heat control, crisp-crust techniques, and skillet cleaning, care and restoration.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    Classes

  • Beef Wellington Class

    A hands-on cooking class covers Beef Wellington, sides and sticky toffee pudding, with chef instruction and a shared meal afterward.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes$109

  • Paint Your Own Autumn Frog

    A workshop for beginners to paint two small autumn frogs, with instruction and materials provided.

    Petrichor Collective Studios, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    Holiday$26

  • Country Swing Dance Lessons

    Country swing lessons for beginner through advanced dancers, followed by social dancing and guided practice; no partner is needed.

    Balance Movement Yoga Studio, Greeley

    For families, until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes
  • Paint & Sip

    A guided paint-and-sip workshop provides supplies, wine and snacks for making art in a relaxed setting; no experience is needed.

    Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Arts

Saturday November 14 44 events

All day

  • Chocolate Bar Making Experience

    Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    Arts
  • Inspired Art Classes, Kits, Workshops & Experiences

    Art classes and workshops teach creative techniques, with in-studio projects such as Acrylic Pour Painting and take-home art kits; classes suit all ages and skill levels.

    Inspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    ArtsPrice varies

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99
  • Morning Yoga

    Morning yoga classes offer styles including Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa and restorative, with options for a range of experience levels.

    Estes Park Yoga

    until 9 a.m.

    Sports

  • Community Yoga

    A vinyasa class for all levels combines breathwork and nature-inspired intention-setting with a flow that offers posture modifications.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 10:15 a.m.

    Arts
  • Guided Interpretive Walk with Restoration Ecologists

    An interpretive walk around Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake covers completed restoration work, local wildlife and habitat stewardship.

    Loveland

    until 10:30 a.m.

    Classes

  • Gluten Free Fall Baking Class

    A hands-on class teaches gluten-free versions of biscuits, pumpkin spice coffeecake and fig frangipane bars, with participants enjoying what they bake.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 1 p.m.

    Holiday$99
  • Fort Collins Safe Zone Training

    Training builds knowledge of resources for LGBTQIA+ people and develops skills for allies, especially family members, community leaders and people in education or helping professions.

    Old Town Library, Fort Collins

    For teens and adults, until 1 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • LEGO Club

    Children who can build independently use LEGO bricks to take on a challenge or create their own projects.

    Carbon Valley Regional Library, Firestone

    For kids, until 11:30 a.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Makerspace Open Studio

    A drop-in makerspace offers 3D printing, laser cutting, Cricut and hands-on crafts for makers of any skill level.

    Fort Lupton Public & School Library - Public Branch

    For families, until 2 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Intro to Fly Tying Class

    Participants learn essential fly-tying tools, materials and techniques in a hands-on class and tie patterns including the San Juan Worm, Hare’s Ear and Wooly Bugger.

    St. Peter's Fly Shop - South, Fort Collins

    until noon

    Classes$75
  • Organic Transition Workshop- Wellington, Colorado

    Farmers and agricultural professionals explore organic farming transitions through expert presentations, discussion and guidance on certification and marketing.

    3739 E County Road 68, Wellington, CO 80549-1817, United States

    until 3 p.m.

    Classes
  • Cuddle Critter Class

    A hands-on sewing class helps beginners and experienced plush-makers create a soft elephant or dog.

    Quilter's Dream, Loveland

    until 2 p.m.

    Classes

  • Paint Your Own Autumn Frog

    A beginner-friendly class where participants paint two mini frogs.

    Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley

    For families, until 12:30 p.m.

    Arts$27
  • Advent Art Journals

    Participants paint and assemble journals for Advent reflection, with prompts to take home for the lead-up to Christmas.

    Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley

    until 12:30 p.m.

    Classes$45

  • Mini Clay Wheel Workshop

    A small-group workshop offers a chance to try a mini pottery wheel and make bowls, which can later be glazed or painted.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1:30 p.m.

    Arts$55
  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts$35
  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led, step-by-step painting class offers a chance to explore techniques and personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 1 p.m.

    Arts

afternoon

  • A Mouthful of Blood: Writing the History of the American West

    A writing workshop uses 19th-century primary sources to explore documentary poetics; all genres are welcome, and no historical-document experience is needed.

    Wolverine Farm Publick House, Fort Collins

    until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Sourdough Class at Loveland Aleworks 11/14/26

    A hands-on sourdough class covers feeding a starter, mixing dough, shaping and scoring, with starter and loaves to take home.

    Loveland Aleworks

    until 3:30 p.m.

    Classes
  • Rosemary Bonsai Workshop

    A workshop introduces bonsai basics through rosemary, with a rosemary start, wire, pots, soil and pruners provided.

    Alkynes of Vines, Greeley

    until 3 p.m.

    Classes$65
  • Family History Book Club with Prickle Magic

    A partner-read book club explores family history through Prickle Magic, then visits a honey store’s immersive hive room.

    Sheala Dawn Henke, Fort Collins

    For families, until 3:30 p.m.

    Arts
  • Rustic Wall Hanging Santa

    A hands-on workshop crafts a Santa wall hanging, layering materials for a textured beard and mustache and finishing it with a customized hat, eyes and wood-slice nose.

    Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley

    until 3 p.m.

    Classes$28

  • Alcohol Ink Painting, Level I

    A workshop introduces alcohol-ink techniques for creating wispy art on paper, ceramic tiles and glass ornaments.

    Greeley Creative Arts Center

    until 3:30 p.m.

    Classes$210, for 6 sessions
  • Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

    Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    until 3 p.m.

    Arts$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
  • Fused Glass Lanterns

    Participants create a holiday lantern with four glass panels; first-time attendees are advised to include a metal-sided lantern, while returning attendees can make just the panels.

    Makers Mercantile & Studio, Greeley

    until 3:30 p.m.

    Classes$50 - $75

  • Clay Class: Coil or Pebble Bowls

    An instructor-guided clay class makes coil or pebble bowls, which participants can paint after bisque firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Clay hand-building - Earrings and necklace

    A hands-on clay hand-building class for all skill levels creates custom earrings and a necklace, with painting or glazing after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts$45
  • Clay Hand-building Workshop - Mushroom House

    A guided clay workshop uses hand molding and slab rolling to make clay mushrooms, with painting available the same day or after firing.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Introduction to Dot Painting Class

    A guided class teaches dot-painting techniques.

    Loveland

    until 4 p.m.

    Classes$42.39
  • Intermediate Fly Tying Class

    An intermediate fly-tying class builds skills with biots, posts and hackle while teaching patterns including the Prince Nymph and Elk Hair Caddis.

    St. Peter's Fly Shop - South, Fort Collins

    until 5 p.m.

    Classes$75

  • Wine and Chocolate Tasting

    A guided tasting pairs selected wines with handcrafted chocolates to explore distinctive flavor combinations.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 4:30 p.m.

    Arts
  • Fused Glass Workshop

    Beginners choose an aspen or owl design and build a fused-glass panel with colorful glass and step-by-step guidance.

    5957 Sky Pond Dr. Suite D160, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

    until 5 p.m.

    Classes

  • Ciclismo en invierno

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For teens and adults, until 4:30 p.m.

    ClassesFree

evening

  • Dirty Date Night: Adult Wheel-Throwing Class 11/14

    A beginner-friendly wheel-throwing class covers centering, shaping and trimming, with students attempting two pieces; suitable for novices or potters needing a refresher.

    2614 Pleasant Valley Rd,Fort Collins,80521,US

    For adults, until 6:30 p.m.

    Classes

  • Pot Pie Cooking Class

    A hands-on cooking class covers pie dough and fillings as participants make turkey pot pie, seasonal salad and pumpkin cheesecake mousse.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes$99

  • Paint & Sip

    A guided paint-and-sip workshop provides supplies, wine and snacks for making art in a relaxed setting; no experience is needed.

    Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Arts
  • Botanical Spa Night!

    A hands-on botanical skin-care spa night includes herbal facial steams, custom face masks and serums, moisturizing creams, herbal tea and mocktails.

    Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary & Clinic, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    Classes$55
  • Water Marbling Workshop

    A beginner-friendly workshop where participants learn water marbling, design a pattern and transfer it onto a one-of-a-kind scarf.

    5957 Sky Pond Dr. Suite D160, Loveland, CO, United States, Colorado 80538

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Classes

Sunday November 15 17 events

All day

  • Chocolate Bar Making Experience

    Participants choose add-ins, make a chocolate bar and learn how chocolate is made in this hands-on experience.

    The Stanley Chocolate Factory, Estes Park

    Arts
  • Inspired Art Classes, Kits, Workshops & Experiences

    Art classes and workshops teach creative techniques, with in-studio projects such as Acrylic Pour Painting and take-home art kits; classes suit all ages and skill levels.

    Inspired Artisan Market & Studio, Estes Park

    For kids and families

    ArtsPrice varies

morning

  • Greeley Scavenger Hunt: Greeley's Pursuit for Perfection

    A scavenger hunt explores Greeley’s do-gooder roots and community spirit, with sights including the Union Colony Civic Center and Model Railroad Museum.

    Meeker's: A Colorado Kitchen & Bar, 7th Street, Greeley, CO, USA

    For families, until 5 p.m.

    Classes$14.99

  • Morning Yoga

    Morning yoga classes offer styles including Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa and restorative, with options for a range of experience levels.

    Estes Park Yoga

    until 11 a.m.

    Sports
  • Kid's Fall Baking Camp

    Kids get hands-on baking instruction and make snickerdoodles, pumpkin cheesecake brownies and apple hand pies, then enjoy what they’ve cooked.

    Ginger and Baker, Fort Collins

    For families, until 1 p.m.

    Classes74

afternoon

  • Painting Technique Class: Cozy Morning Mug

    An instructor-led ceramic painting session explores new techniques as participants personalize a Cozy Morning mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    Arts$35
  • Christmas With A View

    An all-ages painting class creates a snowy Christmas landscape featuring a guinea pig or a window; beginners are welcome.

    Petrichor Collective, Fort Collins

    until 3 p.m.

    Arts$30
  • Sourdough 101 Workshop

    A partly hands-on sourdough workshop covers starter care and bread and discard recipes, with demonstrations, samples and an unbaked loaf to take home.

    Farm Fusion, Fort Collins

    For families

    Classes
  • Macramè Plant Hanger Class

    Attendees make a plant hanger in a studio macramé class.

    3734 Cleveland Ave, Wellington, CO, United States, Colorado 80549

    until 3 p.m.

    Classes

  • Intro to Stained Glass Workshop

    Beginners learn copper-foil stained-glass techniques and make a colorful glass piece from a choice of precut designs.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    until 3 p.m.

    Arts$50. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

  • Painting Technique Class: Crafty Chica Oaxacan Mug

    An instructor-led painting class explores techniques as participants personalize an Oaxacan mug.

    Creativity Cabin Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 4 p.m.

    Arts
  • Family LEGO Club

    Families build with provided LEGO bricks in a casual club focused on creativity and making friends.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids and families, until 3 p.m.

    ClassesFree
  • Craft & Sip - Glass Suncatcher Workshop at MECO Coffee!

    Participants make glass suncatchers or ornament sets in a guided craft workshop, choosing from seasonal designs and colors.

    318 5th St, Frederick, CO 80530-5009, United States

    until 4 p.m.

    Arts$49.87-$64.8

evening

  • Weekly Sound Bath & Meditation with Joe

    A guided sound bath pairs handmade bowls and other sound tools with meditation and breathing instruction, gentle music and aromatherapy; no experience is needed.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 5 open

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to Nov 19

to Nov 29

to Nov 30

  • Monthly Craft Kit

    A crochet kit includes a pattern, yarn, stuffing, hooks and stitch markers, with skill levels varying by kit.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    daily at 9 a.m.

    Arts
  • Monthly Craft Kit

    A crochet craft kit includes a pattern, yarn, stuffing, hooks and stitch markers; skill levels vary by kit.

    Centennial Park Library, Greeley

    daily at 9 a.m.

    Arts

Listings come from the calendars of the area's visitor bureaus, libraries, colleges, towns, venues and Rocky Mountain National Park. Times and prices are theirs; check with the organizer before you go.