Workshops & Gatherings in Virginia City

The Cowgirl Art Collective hosts hands-on workshops and creative gatherings in historic Virginia City, Nevada. These experiences are rooted in craftsmanship, skill-sharing, and community, bringing makers together in a space designed for learning, conversation, and connection.

Workshops and gatherings offered in the Virginia City space include Cowgirl Art Collective–hosted classes, artist-led workshops, and monthly maker meetups.

All experiences are curated to align with the values of the Collective and offered intentionally, not at volume.

Clair Kehrberg Tooling, Stamping & Painting Workshop

Thursday, June 18, 2026.  Friday, June 19 09:00AM to 5:00 PM

Join Clair Kehrberg in Virginia City Nevada this coming June for a two-day leather tooling, stamping and painting workshop. During this two-day workshop, you will work side-by-side with Clair learning her leather tooling techniques, her border stamping techniques, and her painting and finishing techniques. You will complete a tooling project to take home. You will receive a project information packet that is chock full of excellent information not just for this project but that you can take home and apply to other projects as well. Finished piece is approximately 10 1/2“ x 5 5/8“ and will fit the top of a mini Kobalt tool chest or use it for something else, for example a handbag or large tote.

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Workshop Options

Below you'll find different in-person workshop and meetup options in Virginia City, Nevada

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Western Upholstery Workshops

I host a limited number of Western upholstery workshops through the Cowgirl Art Collective, focused on traditional techniques, materials, and craftsmanship.

These workshops are hands-on and immersive, designed for makers who want to build real skill in Western upholstery in an in-person setting.

Registration for Western upholstery workshops is handled externally through The Rusted Roan Design Co. website.

Links to upcoming workshops will be shared as dates are scheduled.

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Artist-hosted Workshops

The Virginia City space is also home to artist-hosted workshops led by approved Cowgirl Art Collective artists.

Artist-hosted workshops may include:

  • Craft and trade skills
  • Creative techniques and processes
  • Art-focused or maker-focused education
  • Skill-building experiences rooted in Western culture

Each artist manages their own workshop content, pricing, and registration through their chosen platform. The Cowgirl Art Collective provides the space and curates the experience to ensure alignment and quality.

Workshop details and registration links will be shared as they become available.

For information on hosting your own workshop in our Virginia City, Nevada space email info@cowgirlartcollective.com.

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Monthly Maker Meetups

In addition to workshops, the Cowgirl Art Collective hosts monthly maker meetups in the Virginia City space beginning May 2026.

These gatherings are informal and community-centered, created to give makers a place to connect, share ideas, and spend time with others who value craft and creative work.

Meetup access:

  • Free for Cowgirl Art Collective online community members
  • $20 per meetup for non-members

Maker meetups are not instructional and do not require registration in advance unless otherwise noted.

2026 Schedule to be announced.

What's Included

  • Hands-On Instruction

    All workshops offer in-person, hands-on learning led by the instructor. Each artist brings their own teaching style, materials, and focus, and will share specific details about what is included and what to bring prior to the workshop.

  • Curated Creative Space

    Workshops take place in the Cowgirl Art Collective’s Virginia City space, designed to support learning, creativity, and connection. Class sizes are intentionally kept manageable to allow for meaningful instruction and interaction.

  • Virginia City Expereience

    While lunch is not included with workshops (unless specified), Virginia City offers a wide variety of nearby food options, making it easy to step out, explore, and enjoy the town during breaks. Time is built into the day to allow participants to grab lunch at their own pace.