Thursdays: May 2, 9, 16 | 5:30-7:30 PM | $150; $130 Members

Come enjoy a 3-week workshop where participants will become familiar with basic mono-printing techniques using gelli plates and collagraphs. Learn various ways to prepare gelli plates and collagraphs to print your own unique works of art. All materials are provided including brayers, inks, gelli plates, various printing papers, and texture producing objects. Students are encouraged to bring pictures and drawings of imagery you may want to use in your personal work but not mandatory.

Limited to 10 registrants

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: May 8, 15, & 22 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$25; $18 Members

Come enjoy a relaxing evening learning the art of quilling. Paper Quilling is the art of cutting paper into long thin strips, rolling and pinching the pieces into different shapes, and gluing the shapes together to form decorative art. We will use a paper quilling tool and you will create your own work of art. We wio this fun workshop in the Coe Gallery on our second floor surrounded by beautiful artwork!

Thursdays: May 2, 9, 16 | 5:30-7:30 PM | $150; $130 Members

Come enjoy a 3-week workshop where participants will become familiar with basic mono-printing techniques using gelli plates and collagraphs. Learn various ways to prepare gelli plates and collagraphs to print your own unique works of art. All materials are provided including brayers, inks, gelli plates, various printing papers, and texture producing objects. Students are encouraged to bring pictures and drawings of imagery you may want to use in your personal work but not mandatory.

Limited to 10 registrants

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: May 8, 15, & 22 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Thursdays: May 2, 9, 16 | 5:30-7:30 PM | $150; $130 Members

Come enjoy a 3-week workshop where participants will become familiar with basic mono-printing techniques using gelli plates and collagraphs. Learn various ways to prepare gelli plates and collagraphs to print your own unique works of art. All materials are provided including brayers, inks, gelli plates, various printing papers, and texture producing objects. Students are encouraged to bring pictures and drawings of imagery you may want to use in your personal work but not mandatory.

Limited to 10 registrants

First Thursday of Each Month
$10; $5 Members

After the Lynda Barry-inspired journaling workshop, we found there is a want for a monthly journaling club. This will be open studio-type journaling and all materials will be provided. Gather your friends, bring our journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club will gather on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. The first club meeting is on October 5th.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

$15; $10 Members

Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, we will be providing lessons for ages 10 and up on simple drawing techniques. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all!

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$40 ; $30 Members
(Rain Date: May 16)

Come create your own shadow box that will hold a raku ceramic tile that you fire in the raku kiln with horsehair with instruction by Gin Hurley. The tile will be placed into your decorated shadowbox.

Limited to 10 registrants.

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: April 10, 17, & 24 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: April 10, 17, & 24 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: April 10, 17, & 24 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$25 Suggested Donation

Judy Covey was an amazing local artist who would paint on wood products. After her recent passing, many of her unfinished wood products were donated to the Education Department by her family. Come enjoy a night of fun by picking out as many pieces as you desire of the donated Covey wood pieces to paint on and make your own creations. All proceeds will go towards future programming in the Education Department. 

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

First Thursday of Each Month
$10; $5 Members

After the Lynda Barry-inspired journaling workshop, we found there is a want for a monthly journaling club. This will be open studio-type journaling and all materials will be provided. Gather your friends, bring our journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club will gather on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. The first club meeting is on October 5th.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

Last Monday of each month (Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March, and April) 4-5pm

$15; $10 Members

Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, we will be providing lessons for ages 10 and up on simple drawing techniques. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all!

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$25 Suggested Donation

Judy Covey was an amazing local artist who would paint on wood products. After her recent passing, many of her unfinished wood products were donated to the Education Department by her family. Come enjoy a night of fun by picking out as many pieces as you desire of the donated Covey wood pieces to paint on and make your own creations. All proceeds will go towards future programming in the Education Department. 

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: March 6, 13, & 20 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength, and agility in the ambiance of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength, and agility in the ambiance of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: March 6, 13, & 20 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$40; $30 Members

Come have a fun paint night with friends learning about Minnie Smith Reinhardt and how she is known for her memory paintings. Bring some of your own memories to create your work of art on an 11” x 14” canvas.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828 -327 -8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

First Thursday of Each Month
$10; $5 Members

After the Lynda Barry-inspired journaling workshop, we found there is a want for a monthly journaling club. This will be open studio-type journaling and all materials will be provided. Gather your friends, bring our journal, and fill it with sketches, collages, inspiration, paintings, and much more. The club will gather on the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. in the education wing. Prompts will be given to start your own creative process. The first club meeting is on October 5th.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207, or kstarnes@hickoryart.org

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength, and agility in the ambiance of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength, and agility in the ambiance of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Figure Painting Studio with Kate Worm

Wednesdays: March 6, 13, & 20 | 1-4 PM | $60; $45 Members (3 Classes)

Figure painting is an opportunity for artists to work with a live model. Participants bring their choice of materials to work with. There is no instruction however Kate will be available for guidance. All ability levels are welcome. Facilitator: Kate Worm (We are unable to pro-rate our Figure Painting Studio.)

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength, and agility in the ambiance of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength, and agility in the ambiance of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Last Monday of each month (Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March, and April) 4-5pm

$15; $10 Members

Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, we will be providing lessons for ages 10 and up on simple drawing techniques. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all!

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$25; $18 Members

In celebration of our 80th Anniversary, come paint on a print of Paul Whitener’s “Windy Afternoon” to make it your painting.

Give Tai-Chi a try for your health and well-being! The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health & vitality. Rick Berry is a certified Tai Chi instructor who teaches with great clarity and patience. Improve your balance, strength, and agility in the ambiance of beautiful original art.

$100; $70 Members

To register, contact Karla Starnes at 828-327-8576, ext 207 or kstarnes@hickoryart.org.