Workshops & Gatherings in Virginia City
Join us for a fun and creative girls night at the Cowgirl Art Collective in Virginia City! Our Cowgirl Maker Meetups are monthly gatherings for creative women, artists, makers, and anyone who wants to spend an evening creating, connecting, and meeting new friends.
These meetups are designed to be casual, welcoming, and beginner-friendly, whether you already consider yourself creative or you just want a fun night out in an inspiring space. Each month, we’ll feature a different easy and enjoyable craft that gives you a chance to relax, make something with your hands, snack, visit, and network with other women in the Western and creative community. No experience is needed. Just come ready to hang out, create, and enjoy a night surrounded by one-of-a-kind cowgirl art and western maker goods.
Click below to head to the calendar and book your preferred date.
Western Beaded Bracelet Workshop
With Kim from Mustang Mare Boutique
August 8, 2026
Join us for a fun girls’ day at the Cowgirl Art Collective with Kim from Mustang Mare Boutique for a hands-on Western beaded wrap bracelet workshop.
Kim will guide you through creating your own custom Western-inspired bracelet using beautiful beads and bracelet accessories. Your registration includes full instruction, all beads and bracelet materials, plus charcuterie snacks to enjoy while you create.
This is the perfect afternoon to gather your girlfriends, make something unique, and spend time in a creative Western atmosphere.
Only 12 spots are available, and this workshop is expected to sell out.
Time: 2pm
Location: 122 S C Street, Virginia City, NV
Includes:
- Instruction
- All beads and Western bracelet accessories
- Charcuterie snacks
- A finished bracelet to take home
Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop
Kim of Native Blanket Designs
October 10, 2026
Join us for a fun girls’ day at the Cowgirl Art Collective with Kim of Native Blanket Designs a local ceramicist.
You'll discover the joy of working with clay as you hand-build these adorable pumpkins, teaching you the basics of pottery and how to incorporate texture along the way.
You'll have the choice to either create one larger single piece, or two adorable mini pumpkins.
n addition to assembling your piece, you'll explore the use of rolling pins and stamps to add texture. Kim will add the finishing touches (including firing and glazing your handmade pottery items) and deliver them back to you.
This is the perfect afternoon to gather your girlfriends, make something unique, and spend time in a creative Western atmosphere.
Only 10 spots are available, and this workshop is expected to sell out.
Time: 2pm
Location: 122 S C Street, Virginia City, NV
Includes:
- Instruction
- All beads and Western bracelet accessories
- Charcuterie snacks
- A finished bracelet to take home
Stained Glass Workshop
With Kate from Grit N Glass Co
September 6, 2026
Grab your girlfriends and come enjoy a creative day at the Cowgirl Art Collective with Grit N Glass Co. during this hands-on stained glass workshop. Limited spots available. Whether you are brand new to stained glass or simply want a fun excuse to make something noteworthy and creative, this workshop is designed to be an inviting and memorable experience. You’ll be guided through the process while creating your own stained glass project, with tools to use and prepped glass included.
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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.