Featured Events in Longmont in January, 2024 (August Updated)

Come and experience the thrilling Cryptic Catastrophe Roller Derby Tournament, a live full contact sport on roller skates, taking place at the renowned Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. This highly anticipated event will be held at the impressive Exhibit Building, where the action will unfold on January 13 and 14, 2024. Doors open promptly at 11 am, allowing you to immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere before the excitement commences at noon. Witness the competitive spirit and physical prowess of the roller derby athletes as they battle it out on the rink. Prepare to be amazed by the agility, speed, and strategic plays that unfold before your eyes. In addition to the exhilarating roller derby matches, a variety of delectable food trucks will be on-site, ensuring that you can indulge in delicious bites throughout the event. Quench your thirst with a refreshing selection of beverages, including beer, available for purchase. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Round up your friends and join fellow roller derby enthusiasts for an action-packed weekend. Tickets for this thrilling tournament are priced at an affordable $12 to $15, offering incredible value for an event of this caliber. Mark your calendars and make your way to 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501 for the Cryptic Catastrophe Roller Derby Tournament. This is a roller derby event that you won't want to miss!

Join Ana Balzan, Ceramicist and Artist Member of the Year, for an engaging and educational Clay Mask Making Workshop. In this workshop, Ana will guide students through the process of creating their own unique clay masks. Participants will begin by learning the basics of skull proportions, examining the height, width, and length of the head using a helpful generic proportions calculator. Ana will then demonstrate how to use additive processes to sculpt realistic features and bone structure, while applying the learned face proportions. As the workshop progresses, students will have the opportunity to add masses and develop the primary features of the mask, such as the nose, lips, and eyeballs. Ana will provide three female face images to serve as inspiration for participants' creations. Throughout the workshop, Ana will offer guidance and assistance, helping students refine and reshape their mask's features to bring their artistic vision to life. Participants will also learn how to create slip to join clay pieces together, and how to clean the surface using a scrubby pad and terry cloth. By the end of the workshop, students will have a completed human mask ready for display. Ana will show participants how to form holes in the mask, allowing it to be easily hung on a wall using string or wire. The masks created during the workshop will be fired, with bisque firing included in the price of the workshop. Students will be able to pick up their masks two weeks after the class, at which point they can choose to paint them at home or have them glazed at the Firehouse for an additional $15. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Ana Balzan and create your own unique clay mask. Sign up for the Clay Mask Making Workshop today at the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, Colorado.

Join the Play with Clay Night-Jan 2024 event at the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, Colorado. This casual gathering is perfect for anyone interested in handbuilding ceramics. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, this event welcomes participants of all levels. Demonstrations will be available for beginners, but feel free to work on your own projects as well. For just $15, the class covers the cost of clay and the bisque firing of your pieces. Afterward, you can pick up your fired work to paint at home or bring it to the next Play with Clay night to glaze it. Please note that this event is exclusively for handbuilding projects. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow clay enthusiasts and unleash your creativity. Mark your calendars for January 24, 2024, and join us at the Firehouse Art Center Ceramics Studio for an evening of clay-filled fun.