This workshop, designed primarily for educators, will focus on black bears in North Carolina. A majority of the workshop will be spent learning about the life history and current research on black bears, as well as activities that can be incorporated into your programs. Supplemental resource materials will be provided. EEC Criteria III credit and […]

  When :Fri, November 2, 4:00pm – 4:30pm Description : Adult Craft Class, 4 p.m., Polk County Public Library, Columbus, 828-894-8721

On October 30th, our Nancy Lettenstrom, Libby Skamfer, and Vivian Torrence from the exhibition "Solo Connections" will be hosting Tea & Conversation at 4:30 pm to discuss their journeys as artists. Upstairs Artspace is supported in part by a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation, by the Mary F. Kessler Fund, and the North […]

This is the turning point. This is where a preternatural talent becomes a natural woman. This is Sierra Hull’s enigmatic Americana. It is nothing like what we thought it would be. It is nothing like what we’ve heard before, from anyone. It is singular and emphatic, harmonious and dissonant. It is the realization of promise, […]

  When: Sat, November 3, 10:00am – 11:30am Description :Kids Yoga and painting workshops, 10-11:30 a.m., Art of Yoga, 19 Pearson Falls Road, Saluda, 803.627.5293

Adult Craft Class, Monday, November 5 @ 2pm Create a thankful banner, just in time for Thanksgiving! All materials will be provided. This event is limited to 15 participants and you must register by 5pm on Friday, November 2 to participate. Contact Amelia at (828) 894-8721 x283 or ahill@polklibrary.org to sign up.

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You're invited to the annual Holiday Kiln Opening and Sale! When: Saturday, December 8th 10am - 4pm Kiln Opening at 11am Where: 6148 Peniel Road Tryon, NC 28782

“Light Up Your Intentions” – Create a Handrolled Beeswax Candle In this fun and informative playshop, local artist Kate Stockman will teach us all the buzz about bees, who’s who in the hive, and all that goes into the creation of beeswax. Then we will learn how to hand-roll a beewax candle (just in time […]

Wednesday, November 14, 10:30am Mahler Room A crochet mural by internationally-known artist Olek featuring Tryon's own Nina Simone is installed at Tryon Fine Arts Center in Tryon, NC through late November 2018. The mural is part of the multi-state Love Across the USA project from Team Olek. Learn more about Love Across the USA from […]

Stained Glass Mosaic picture workshop with Petra Brooks The workshop is designed to let students get a feel for the basic steps of working with stained glass to create mosaics. Open to students who are 16 years old and up. Materials are included. Students need to bring a glass picture frame, 8″ x 10″ or smaller […]

Robin Kirby will be hosting her Annual Holiday Open Studio on November 19 from 10am-4pm. She will be featuring her current functional work as well as special Holiday items, studio seconds and discontinued pieces. Buy handmade for the Holidays this year and support a local artist! Find Robin at 8 Grant Lane, Saluda, NC. For […]

During the Fourth Friday in Tryon, Kristen will be live painting and selling art that is perfect for stocking stuffers! ???????? shop local! light refreshments provided

Christine Mariotti will offer this scarf painting workshop on Monday, November 26th. You can paint your own creation in time to use as a gift for the holidays or just keep to wear with your holiday outfit. The workshop will consist of a demonstration and lecture and time to create your own colorful piece of […]

Do you love to paint? Do you need new holiday decor? Come paint with us!! Fundraiser class to benefit the Sunny View Clubhouse. Paint a snowman door hanger (bow not included) You can bring your own ribbon if you would like to add a bow after you finish painting All supplies included with step-by-step instruction […]

Beginning Carving – Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer workshop with Karl Schwartz on December 1 Materials fee – $10 payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop Carving Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer Craft an original Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer out of wood. Rudolph will be a great, handcrafted holiday gift or house decoration, carrying […]

$45 for all plus $10 for materials payable to the instructor at the workshop Experience the art of Aluminum wire bending and wrapping to create aluminum wire Christmas Tree earrings and choker for the holidays. Cost for this mini-workshop is $45 and materials are $10 payable to the instructor at the time of the workshop.

Create a needle felted snowman! Irene heckel is returning to FENCE to teach this wonderful holiday class. No experience is necessary. This class is $67 per person. All supplies are included in the class fee. Space is limited- call FENCE at 828-859-9021 to register.