Engage your creativity and curiosity by learning how to capture the night sky with Breck Create and Colorado Astrophotography.  This 2 hour experience will be held in one of Colorado’s iconic and historic locations- Boreas Pass part of Colorado’s Continental Divide.  This hands-on experience will teach you the basics of how to capture the milky way and constellations against Colorado’s Rocky Mountains as well as a stargazing tour that will illustrate what is in the night sky. Our location at Boreas Pass includes historic rail road tracks, an old section house, as well as beautiful mountain-scapes with a wide open view of the milky way.  Instruction will be provided for DSLR or mirrorless cameras and we will have camera equipment available if needed.  Join us for an inspiring way to connect with nature’s dark side! 

Rain date is August 21st.

This class is specifically designed for the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA). BIFA offers participatory workshops and immersive art experiences for everyone, including free nature-based art classes and workshops inspired by the Festival artists.

What to Know Before Registering

PRICING

Breck Create Members: $75, no fees
Non-Members: $100 + $8 service fee
The cost of the class includes materials and use of studio equipment and tools.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Participants must be 16 or older to participate.

INSTRUCTOR

Maggie Martin

CHECK-IN

This class will meet at 9pm at the Boreas Pass- Section House: 39.4105071,-105.9702329  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pf9vgw9sbGUHQ12s7

SCHOLARSHIPS

Breck Create is committed to making high-quality arts education accessible to everyone. We offer scholarships based on financial need to students of all ages and skill levels. 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

• We will meet at 9pm at the Boreas Pass- Section House: 39.4105071,-105.9702329  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pf9vgw9sbGUHQ12s7

• Boreas Pass is a slow-paced dirt road with lots of bumps and potential mud- please drive a vehicle conducive to this terrain. 

• It will be cold (even in the summer) so dress warmly with attention to feet and hands.  Hand warmers are also a good idea.

• Liability waivers will need to be signed prior to the experience (will be emailed to registrants).

• Please, no pets.

• The experience will last 2-ish hours with the first 45 minutes devoted to the star tour, photography instruction, and questions.

• If interested, there is an optional photo shoot add-on where we will capture you under the stars.  $50 for 2 images, $100 for 5 images.

• We welcome the use of cell phones on your own; however, photography instruction will be specific to DSLR cameras. 

• Feel free to bring water and snacks, but please keep in mind, Boreas Pass has no restroom facilities.

• Leave no Trace- Pack it in, and pack it out!
  

• If you are bringing your own camera equipment, don’t forget:

  • A sturdy tripod

  • Headlamp

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera

  • Memory Card

  • A lens that has the following specs: 35mm or less focal length, 2.8 f-stop or lower, and a manual focus lens since auto-focus won’t work in the dark.