General Information
This is a two-part answer.
- Bishop is a few hours from the nearest airport (Reno NV) and a full day’s drive from the major cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, so driving a car is the easiest way to get there. We HIGHLY recommend an all-wheel/4-wheel drive vehicle as parts of Hwy. 395 most likely will have snow and/or ice on it during the workshop. A second option is a 2-wheel drive car with chains.
- Once in Bishop, you’ll need a car again to drive the 10 minutes north on Hwy. 395 to get to the venue/studio where the workshop will be held. Once the workshop group gets aquainted on the first day, car pooling is highly encouraged!
Bishop, California. The workshop venue is about a 15-minute drive north of Bishop in Alta Vista.
The workshop begins at 10am, Thursday, February 3rd. and we highly recommend you arrive to Bishop the previous evening. You will be notified via email regarding the location venue and its address to plug into your GPS.
The workshop tuition only covers the cost of the workshop. There will be a materials fee that will be charged shortly before or at the workshop. Palladium prices are rising as I write this, so we will charge a fee that’s appropriate to the cost of palladium, paper, and other minor materials, but plan for a fee around $100.
Lodging and travel costs are separate and your responsibility.
If you are flying, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest, with an additional 4-hour drive. Los Angeles is a 5-hour drive. Driving from the San Francisco/Bay Area can be 9-10 hours.
The answer to the second part of the question is…it depends. If you’re wanting smooth roads without snow, the southern route from Los Angeles or Bakersfield/Central Valley would be your best bet (Although a rare, cold storm can even lay down some snow on these roads. Again…rare). Coming from the Reno/ Lake Tahoe area might have some challenges due to snow and ice on Hwy. 395. If you are adept at driving in these conditions, then you’ll be just fine driving from the north down to Bishop.
If renting a vehicle, we recommend an AWB / 4WD vehicle like a Subaru. This will make driving in winter much better for you; mostly because you won’t have to install chains on your tires if driving in snowy conditions. Plus, these cars will make the beginner winter driver have a far better experience.