$16; $12 Members

Unleash your creativity and bring paper to life in this hands-on collage workshop inspired by the beauty of flowers. Using layered textures, colors, and mixed materials, you’ll design your own unique floral composition. No experience needed.

This relaxed and welcoming session is perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination and enjoy a mindful, art-filled experience.

Contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org to register.

$14; $8 Members

NEW LOCATION!

Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.

Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.

Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.

Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.

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

Registration Deadline: Friday, February 27th
Art Class: Thursday, March 26th 5-7pm
Fee: $50; $35 Members (Includes Book + Art Class)

HMA has partnered with My Chapter House in Downtown Hickory to launch an ongoing Book & Art Club. Each month, participants will begin reading a new book on the 1st. On the 4th Thursday of the month, we’ll meet at My Chapter House for an art project inspired by that month’s book.

About the Book
One spring morning, a stranger arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from…or why…

His name is Theo. And he asks a lot more questions than he answers.

Theo visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits of the people of Golden done by a local artist. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their “rightful owners.” With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered.

A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.

Chapter Coffee Co. will be open until 6 PM so grab a coffee or chai tea to enjoy while we create art!

Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org to register.

February Book: “Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 28th
Blind Contour / Contour Art Class: Thursday, February 26th
Fee: $60; $50 Members (Includes Book + Art Class)

HMA has partnered with My Chapter House in Downtown Hickory to launch an ongoing Book & Art Club. Each month, participants will begin reading a new book on the 1st. On the 4th Thursday of the month, we’ll meet at My Chapter House for an art project inspired by that month’s book.

About the Book

Ten-year-old Mona and her beloved grandfather have only fifty-two Wednesdays to visit fifty-two works of art and commit to memory “all that is beautiful in the world” before Mona loses her sight forever.

While the doctors can find no explanation for Mona’s brief episode of blindness, they agree that the threat of permanent vision loss cannot be ruled out. The girl’s grandfather, Henry, may not be able to stop his granddaughter from losing her sight, but he can fill the encroaching darkness with beauty. Every Wednesday for a year, the pair abscond together and visit a single masterpiece in one of Paris’s renowned museums. From Botticelli to Basquiat, Mona learns how each artist’s work shaped the world around them. In turn, the young girl’s world is changed forever by the power of their art. Under the kind and careful tutelage of her grandfather, Mona learns the true meaning of generosity, melancholy, love, loss, and revolution. Her perspective will never be the same—nor will the listener’s.

Mona’s Eyes is a heartfelt, enlightening journey across five centuries of Western art history. With the emotional impact of The Elegance of the Hedgehog and the listenability of The Little Paris Bookshop, Thomas Schlesser’s sensational debut novel is at once a moving book about the beauty of life and a deeply touching story about the special bond between a girl and her grandfather.

Chapter Coffee Co. will be open until 6 PM so grab a coffee or chai tea to enjoy while we create art!

Contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org to register.

Chapter Coffee Co. will be open until 6 PM so grab a coffee or chai tea to enjoy while we create art!

$15; $10 Members

Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques. Our Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Double Take: Paint Your Partner Night is a fun, lighthearted art event where participants pair up and paint portraits of each other. No experience required—this night is all about creativity, laughter, and seeing your partner from a new perspective. All materials are provided, and expressive, playful styles are encouraged. Come ready to paint, swap canvases, and enjoy the big reveal at the end!

DASH will have wine for purchase, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and create something uniquely yours.

$75; Members $60 | Space is limited

Contact Karla Starnes @ kstarnes@hickoryart.org to register!

$65; $50 Members/BellaAge Residents

In this collaboration with our Member Partner, BellaAge, come celebrate love and creativity in this two-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of handmade paper and transform it into beautiful Valentine’s cards. Using recycled paper pulp, participants will create textured, one-of-a-kind sheets, then embellish them with delicate dried flowers and natural elements.

Class 1: Thursday, February 5 | 1-2:30 PM
Guided step by step, you’ll explore the papermaking process—from pulping and pressing to decorating and finishing while designing heartfelt cards perfect for gifting.

Class 2: Thursday, February 12 | 1-2:30 PM
In this poetry workshop, participants will bring their handmade Valentine cards to life with words. Guided through gentle writing prompts and creative exercises, you’ll explore how to express love, gratitude, friendship, or self-love through short poems and heartfelt messages.

No prior experience is needed; this workshop is suitable for beginners and creative enthusiasts alike.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$14; $8 Members

NEW LOCATION!

Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.

Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.

Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.

Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.

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

$65; $50 Members/BellaAge Residents

In this collaboration with our Member Partner, BellaAge, come celebrate love and creativity in this two-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of handmade paper and transform it into beautiful Valentine’s cards. Using recycled paper pulp, participants will create textured, one-of-a-kind sheets, then embellish them with delicate dried flowers and natural elements.

Class 1: Thursday, February 5 | 1-2:30 PM
Guided step by step, you’ll explore the papermaking process—from pulping and pressing to decorating and finishing while designing heartfelt cards perfect for gifting.

Class 2: Thursday, February 12 | 1-2:30 PM
In this poetry workshop, participants will bring their handmade Valentine cards to life with words. Guided through gentle writing prompts and creative exercises, you’ll explore how to express love, gratitude, friendship, or self-love through short poems and heartfelt messages.

No prior experience is needed; this workshop is suitable for beginners and creative enthusiasts alike.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

$15; $10 Members

Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques. Our Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Join us for a relaxed and creative Printmaking Night where you’ll get hands-on with three exciting techniques: mono-prints, collagraphs, and Gelli printing. Experiment with textures, layers, and color as you create one-of-a-kind prints—no prior experience needed. All materials will be provided, and you’re free to explore, play, and make something uniquely yours in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

DASH will have wine for purchase, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and create something uniquely yours.

$25; Members $20 (Space is limited)

Contact Karla @ kstarnes@hickoryart.org to register!

$14; $8 Members

NEW LOCATION!

Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.

Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.

Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.

Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org

Join us for Art Jamboree, a creative adventure where each Friday brings a brand-new art project! Explore different materials and techniques while having fun making something unique every week.

Fee: $5; No registration required.

$15; $10 Members

Is your pre-teen or teen curious about drawing? On the last Monday of each month, ages 10 and up have the opportunity to learn and practice simple drawing techniques. Our Drawing Workshop offers a friendly, casual environment to inspire creativity while improving illustration skills. Bring a sketchbook and each month we will focus on a different drawing technique, subject, or theme. Sign up for one or all! Classes run from September to May.

To register, contact Karla Starnes at kstarnes@hickoryart.org.

Join us for Art Jamboree, a creative adventure where each Friday brings a brand-new art project! Explore different materials and techniques while having fun making something unique every week.

Fee: $5; No registration required.

Join us for a festive evening of creativity, cheer, and holiday magic at DASH Home & Kitchen! During our Merry and Bright Nutcracker Painting Night, you’ll paint your very own whimsical nutcracker masterpiece—perfect for adding charm to your seasonal décor or gifting to someone special.

Enjoy a cozy, relaxed atmosphere filled with joyful music, creative guidance, and plenty of merry moments. Whether you’re an experienced painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this fun and friendly workshop is designed for all skill levels.

DASH will have wine for purchase, mingle with fellow holiday enthusiasts, and soak in the warmth of the season as you create something uniquely yours. Leave with a bright, festive painting—and even brighter holiday spirit.

$50 / $40 Members; Space is limited

Contact Karla @ kstarnes@hickoryart.org to register!

Join us for Art Jamboree, a creative adventure where each Friday brings a brand-new art project! Explore different materials and techniques while having fun making something unique every week.

Fee: $5; No registration required.

Join us for Art Jamboree, a creative adventure where each Friday brings a brand-new art project! Explore different materials and techniques while having fun making something unique every week.

Fee: $5; No registration required.

$14; $8 Members

NEW LOCATION!

Join us at The Shuford House & Gardens for our monthly Journaling Club, now held the first Thursday of every month during L.A.T.E. Night Thursdays.

Our open-studio style session is perfect for journaling, collage, and creative exploration—all materials provided. Bring your favorite journal (or start a new one!) and fill it with sketches, collages, paintings, inspiration, and more.

Over the past 1.5 years, our group has grown into a warm and welcoming community, enjoying the freedom to create with just about any material you can imagine. We’ll also provide prompts to spark your own creative process.

Come solo or bring friends—either way, you’ll leave with new ideas, new pages, and maybe even new friends.

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