Engage your creativity and curiosity by learning about the night sky with Breck Create and Colorado Astrophotography. This experience will be held in one of Colorado’s iconic and historic locations- Boreas Pass part of Colorado’s Continental Divide. This experience will illustrate what is in the night sky with a star tour and lots of opportunity to explore and stargaze. Our location at Boreas Pass includes historic rail road tracks, an old section house, as well as beautiful mountainscapes with a wide open view of the milky way. Join us for an inspiring way to connect with nature’s dark side! 

Rain date is August 22nd.

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: $25, no fees
Non-Members: $33 + $4 service fee
The cost of the class includes materials and use of studio equipment and tools.

AGE REQUIREMENT

All ages are welcome to participate however youth must be accompanied by an adult.  This engagement is late in the evening and the conditions are cold.  It is up adults to determine if this conditions are suitable for their young child.  No refunds will be issued. 

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 warm with attention to feet and hands. Hand warmers are also a good idea.

• Participants are welcome to bringing camping chairs and blankets for their comfort.

• Liability waivers will need to be signed prior to the experience.

• Please, no pets.

• The experience will last about an hour and a half with a star tour and opportunity to stargaze.

• 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.

• 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!