Festival Workshops

Gardening by the Moon: Harnessing Lunar Cycles for a Thriving Garden 

Join us for an enlightening workshop that delves into the ancient practice of gardening by the moon. Discover how the moon’s phases and gravitational pull can influence plant growth, and learn practical techniques to align your gardening activities with lunar cycles. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this class will provide you with valuable insights and hands-on tips to enhance your garden’s health and productivity. Embrace the natural rhythms of the moon and watch your garden flourish!

Exploring Nature: A Guided Plant Hike 

Join us for an immersive workshop where we’ll hike through scenic trails and explore the diverse plant life along the way. As we walk, I’ll share fascinating insights about the various plants we encounter, including their unique characteristics, folklore, and how they can benefit us. This is a perfect opportunity for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and plant lovers to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. Bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure as we connect with nature on this insightful and enjoyable hike!

Join Candace (also an avid live music lover) for this fun all levels Vinyasa class. This class is an all bodies are welcome, heart centered, breath driven, foundation rooted, alignment detailed practice that will leave your mind in check, strengthen and lengthen the muscles in the body, as well as, align your whole complete self with the universal around you. This will be a slower, deliberate, compassionate, several breath in each pose kinda practice. Leave your ego aside and join us to move your body. This practice will leave you “yoga stoned” and ready for more dancing and fun at Mountain Music Fest! Excited to see you on the Mountain.

Get ready to move, laugh, and work together in this exciting, high-energy workshop! Join Anytime Fitness for a fun-filled session using a giant rainbow parachute to build teamwork, coordination, and gross motor skills. Together, we’ll lift, shake, and create waves with the parachute, playing classic games that encourage cooperation and movement. Whether you’re guiding the parachute up high or diving underneath for an exciting switch-up, this activity is perfect for all ages. Come ready to have a blast and get active with the power of play!

The Pigment Sanctuary Swap Shop

This is your opportunity to show off your awesome stuff and transform something old into something new through the power of swap! Bring your cool and interesting items to trade with other festival goers at the first Pigment Sanctuary swap meet. At the Swap Shop we will help facilitate successful swaps of equivalent exchange so you can bring something you no longer need or want and leave with something you’ll love! You could swap that weird accessory that isn’t quite your style for a sparkly crystal, or that fun hat that doesn’t really fit for a hand crafted doodad. The possibilities are endless! The only rule, No haunted items!

Sustainable Trinkets

To inspire creativity and promote sustainability by teaching participants how to craft unique trinkets from upcycled materials into beautiful, functional trinkets. By reusing materials, we aim to reduce waste and encourage environmentally friendly crafting practices.

Mountain Harmony: A Sound Bath Journey with SacredV

Join us for a transformative sound bath experience in these serene mountains led by SacredV. Become immersed in healing vibrations from crystal bowls, drums, gongs, & nature’s vibrations in the Pigment Sanctuary , designed to restore balance & inner harmony.

Linocut Relief Print Basics – Make & Take

In this workshop you will learn how to create a linocut relief print from start to finish. You will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of carving linoleum, inking, and printing your own design. Each person will receive a linoleum block to design and carve. We will then use brayers to roll the ink and a simple wooden spoon to press the image. All techniques are easy to replicate at home with the purchase of minimal tools.

*Limited to the first 10 participants based on supplies// materials. 

The Mad Dipper

I will be offering a hand marbling station for festival goers to partake in the process of mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind designs using the ancient art of water marbling. Festival goers can choose from a variety of vibrant colors and gently swirl the paints on the water’s surface to form intricate patterns. Then, carefully transfer there unique design onto paper, fabric, or another surface for a stunning, personalized keepsake. Our station provides all the tools and guidance participants will need to explore this mesmerizing technique, making it perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Mindfulness Through Flow Arts

Immerse yourself in the art of flow and discover how movement can strengthen the mind! In this hands-on workshop, explore flow arts as tools for mindfulness and self-expression. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned flow artist, you’ll learn techniques to enhance focus, reduce stress, and connect with the present moment. Come play, move, and flow with us in a fun and supportive space!

Basics of Slacklining with Marissa Ansaroff

Learn to trust your feet and calm your mind with slacklining! In this workshop we will explore the basics of the line and use new skills and games to grow your balance, concentration, and confidence. Join us and gain a new outlook on movement and focus through the art of Slackline.

Hooping for Kids

Fun filled session for kids (ages 6-12) where young hoopers will learn basic moves, fun tricks, and creative flow! This workshop builds coordination, confidence, and creativity! With music, movement, and mini performances, it’s the perfect way to keep the festival vibes going! Come spin, dance, and flow with us! No experience needed- just bring your energy!
*Some hoops will be available, but please bring your own if you can!

Anciently Modern

A movement based workshop of exploring parts of ourselves that mirror nature. We will find ourselves utilizing the body to activate different energies that align to the beats and sounds around us. Props welcome , not required. Come explore your wild self and move and groove without any worry or judgements. 

Mountain Magic Kid’s Flow

An hour long workshop teaching kids of all ages under 18 the dynamics of flow arts including technique, rhythm, and flowing to their own beat. This workshop will start off with a 10 minute kids meditation followed an by ecstatic dance to shake away the negative energy concluded by flowing with dance and multiple prop flow supplied by me. This will motivate children to always flow to their own beat and know they always have support from the artist and festival communities to always create and expand their realities.

(Children can be dropped off at this workshop to give parents a break or may be accompanied by an adult.) 

Rope Dart 101

Rope dart is a martial art weapon that has entered the flow world. This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in rope dart and we will have plenty of extras for those who don’t have their own. We’ll be covering basic spins and by the end of class each student will have a beginner sequence to practice on their own.

Levitation Wand/ Dragon Staff Workshop

A laid-back learning work shop for young adults/adults to experience using a levitation wand or dragon staff for the first time — or for people who are already versatile with these props and want to practice together and learn more! This is great opportunity to meet the people around you and have some great flow sessions together! Limited Props will be available so please feel free to bring your own.

Intro to Aerial Arts on Lyra with Moon Bear

Discover the beauty and strength of aerial arts in this beginner-friendly Lyra workshop with Moon Bear! This one-hour session will guide you through the essentials of warming up, stretching, and strength training, along with key nutrition and hydration tips to support your practice. Learn entry-level poses with opportunities for photos, then wind down with cool-down stretches and light breathwork. Wear something comfy and bring water to stay hydrated—let’s take flight together!

Silk Fan Beginner Workshop with Moon Bear and Raven

Step into the rhythm of movement with Moon Bear in this beginner-friendly silk fan workshop! Learn the basics of fan dance, including proper hand positioning, opening techniques, and fluid motions like fluttering and waves. Through light stretching and guided practice, you’ll connect to your flow state and express yourself with grace. A few props will be provided, but bringing your own is encouraged. Come ready to move, explore, and flow!

Intro To Acro Yoga

Explore the world of acrobatics in a beginner friendly setting! Join Apex Acro to learn some of the foundational skills of partner acrobatics. We will be focusing on moving together as we warm up and learn fun poses and tricks that can be done by most levels of mobility. In this workshop you will learn a sequence you can walk away with, along with partner challenges and simple ground exercises to do at home. This workshop will give you a taste of beginner acrobatics that can be practiced in a yoga flow between partners.

We welcome people to come with a buddy, a group, or alone – everyone will get a chance to participate at their comfort. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and no dangling jewelry that can pose a safety risk.

We Recommend Bringing: Comfortable Clothes, Water Bottle, Bug Spray/ Sunscreen & a Yoga Mat.

Big Consent Energy: Bystander Intervention for Festies

Rave culture is known for it’s mantra of PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect), but 92% of females who attend music festivals have reported experiencing sexual harassment. We love music festivals because we’re free to be ourselves amongst a sea of love and radical acceptance, but this isn’t possible without creating safe spaces where explicit informed consent is a central moral within our live music loving family. Come learn how volunteers with KANDi Coven use bystander intervention to maintain safety within the vibrant EDM and rave community and how you can keep your festies besties safe and secure at your favorite music festivals.

Daily Fire Safety Meeting

If you would like to participate in the open fire circle you MUST attend this daily safety meeting. It will take place both Friday and Saturday at 1PM at the fire circle.