By Western Hands - Sewing Roll Workshop

Reservations Required. Located at the Party Tent adjacent to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West 720 Sheridan Ave.

Friday, September 18, 2026. Doors open at 5:30PM; Live Auction begins at 6:30PM.

Registration required. Cost $65 adults, $20 children (13-17), Free for kids 12 and under. Located at the Party Tent adjacent to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West 720 Sheridan Ave.

Saturday, September 19, 2026. Doors open at 9:00 AM; Completed Quick Draw works auctioned live beginning at 11:30 AM.

Join Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale artist, Kimball Geisler, for Painting on the Porch! This two-and-a-half-day educational workshop provides intermediate to advanced painters personalized instruction and fellowship with returning Buffalo Bill Art Show artist, Kimball Geisler.

Kimball Geisler is a landscape painter whose work seeks to capture the authentic nuance he finds in nature, especially by means of travel and on location study. With this he strives for a level of fidelity to his subject that can’t be achieved otherwise. 
Since he started painting professionally in 2016, Kimball has enjoyed consistent sales and recognition for his work; being featured in prominent publications, magazines, and podcasts. He’s earned awards through various painting competitions and shows, including the Grand Prize for the annual Plein Air Salon for 2022. His first piece was auctioned in the Buffalo Bill Art Auction in 2024. Today Kimball lives in Rexburg, Idaho, with his wife and two children where he enjoys the rich mountain terrain that Idaho has to offer. 

Workshop includes breakfast, lunch, and instruction. Materials are the responsibility of participant. A detailed packet will be sent to participants in September, to include location, lodging options, materials list and more.

Registration Required. Cost $375, limited to first 10 participants. Location Cody Country Art League Classroom 836 Sheridan Ave., Cody, WY.

Monday, September 14 - Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9AM-4PM Mon. & Tues.; 9AM-2PM Wed. (Times and locations are subject to change. Participants will receive a final schedule prior to the event.)

Join Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale artist, Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey, for Colorful Canvases! This educational class provides beginner to advanced artists personalized instruction and fellowship with returning BBAS artist, Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey.

Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey is a master of the rare and demanding medium of silk painting and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Skull Society of Artists. Known for her vibrant palette and fluid, energetic precision, Nancy navigates the flow of French dyes on crepe de chine to create technical masterpieces that redefine Western contemporary art. A past recipient of the Buffalo Bill Art Show People’s Choice Award, her work is held in the permanent collections of the C.M. Russell Museum and the Glacier Museum of Art. Nancy’s signature style—blending ancient Eastern technique with the untamed spirit of the West—remains a cornerstone of the American West’s most respected auctions and galleries.

Reservations Required. Cost $140, limited to first 10 registrants. Cody Country Art League Classroom 836 Sheridan Avenue. Class includes instruction, materials, light breakfast and lunch.

Thursday, September 17, 2025 9AM - 1PM (end time subject to change)

Join By Western Hands artisan Supaya Gray Wolfe to create an Historic Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Beaded Wall Pocket

Join Supaya Gray Wolfe for a two-day, hands-on beading workshop, where you’ll create a timeless keepsake. Learn multiple beading techniques as you craft a unique piece from aged buffalo hide, vintage print fabric, sinew, and intricate glass beadwork. Prerequisite: To maintain the pace of the curriculum, this class is strictly curated for experienced bead-workers only

$350 limited availability. Reservations Required. Located at By Western Hands 1007 12th Street.

Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday September 16th from 10AM - 5PM

*If sold out, contact By Western Hands to add your name to the waitlist. (307) 586-1755

Learn the art of leathercraft in this flexible, self-paced class! Explore cutting, stitching, pattern making, and more. Start a pouch, purse, repair, or custom project — we’ll plan it together before class. All tools, supplies & some leather included. Whether you’re a beginner or building skills, this is your chance to create something beautiful at your own pace

$195, limited availability. Reservations Required. Located at By Western Hands 1007 12th Street.

Thursday, September 17 from 10AM - 5PM.

*If sold out, contact By Western Hands to add your name to the waitlist. (307) 586-1755

Join us for a creative hands-on workshop where you will design and stitch your own signature needle book! Whether you are a seasoned pro or picking up a needle for the first time, this class offers a relaxing and social environment to create something both beautiful and functional.

$175, limited availability. Reservations Required. Located at By Western Hands 1007 12th Street.

Friday, September 18th from 10AM - 5PM.

*If sold out, contact By Western Hands to add your name to the waitlist. (307) 586-1755

Design and craft your own custom knife sheath in this hands-on class. You’ll learn how to select the right leather, properly case it, and shape it to fit your knife. While basic hand-stitching skills are helpful, they are not required. Please bring one fixed-blade knife no longer than 10 inches in total length (blade plus handle). Participants will have the option to choose from two different sheath styles.

$150, limited availability. Reservations Required. Located at By Western Hands 1007 12th Street.

Friday, September 18th 1PM to 4PM.

*If sold out, contact By Western Hands to add your name to the waitlist. (307) 586-1755

In this workshop, you will construct a personalized sewing roll that is as beautiful as it is functional. Whether you’re heading to a retreat or just want to keep your “couch-side” supplies organized, this project is game-changer for any maker. Cost $175, limited participation. Registration is required.

Located at By Western Hands 1007 12th Street.

Saturday, September 19th 10AM to 5PM.

*If sold out, contact By Western Hands to add your name to the waitlist. (307) 586-1755