Figure Drawing

by: Cari Ross • 02/15/2020

Grace Lertora leads this five-session figure drawing class starting Feb. 24 where students off all levels will learn to improve observation and drawing skills. Each session features a live model to draw from, and students can work in ink, watercolor pencil, paint, charcoal or graphite. Suggested supplies to bring include 11×14 drawing paper, pencils, charcoal, […]

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Dot Mandala Painting

by: Cari Ross • 02/15/2020

In Buddhist culture, mandalas are said to transmit positive energy to the environment and to the people who view them. Learn how to create your own dot mandala painting with local artist, Deana Murchison. This new art craze is fun, easy, calming, and very addictive! You’ll start by making a simple, perfectly symmetrical dot using […]

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LEAP Exhibit Opening Reception

by: Cari Ross • 02/14/2020

There will be an opening reception for this exhibit where artists have been asked to step outside of their comfort zone and take a leap by trying something new artistically. The exhibit runs Feb. 21 through April 3.   For more information. February 21, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Tryon Arts and Crafts School, […]

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Green River Craft Club

by: Cari Ross • 02/14/2020

If you love arts and craft, come to Green River and try creating something different. Craft supplies are provided.   For more information. February 21, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cost:  Free Green River Library, 50 Green River Road Zirconia, NC  Google Map

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Working Large Without Fear

by: Cari Ross • 02/14/2020

Three-day art workshop in Saluda is an exploration of handling a large canvas. Learn to become adept at making larger as well as better paintings and discover why some compositions are meant to be small works and others translate beautifully into a larger format.  For more information. February 20-22, 8:45 a.m. – 4:00  p.m. Cost:  […]

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Home and Away: The Poetry of Place

by: Luke Wherry • 02/12/2020

The Thermal Belt Poets explore the exotic aspects found in familiar places and the familiar aspects of exotic locales. The writers are all part of Isothermal Community College’s poetry craft workshop. Additional donations will be accepted at the door.  For more information. February 18, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cost:  $5 Tryon Fine Arts Center, […]

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Teen Shrinky Dinks

by: Cari Ross • 02/12/2020

Teens are invited to the library to make Shrinky Dinks.   For more information. February 18, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cost:  Free 19 Pearson Falls Rd Saluda, NC  Google Map

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YarnAbility

by: Cari Ross • 02/12/2020

Gathering is for knitters and those who crochet and really anything else to do with yarn. Patterns and a small supply of yarn are available. Bring your own if possible. This is for all levels.   For more information. February 18, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cost:  Free Green River Library, 50 Green River Road Zirconia, […]

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N.C. Writers Network Open Mic Night

by: Luke Wherry • 02/12/2020

This is a forum for area writers to read from their works. Members and non-members of NCWN are invited to read from works of prose or poetry. Those interested in reading may sign up between 5:15 and 5:45pm. Reading is from 6-7:30pm. The public is invited. For more information. February 15, 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 […]

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Rise Up: A Celebration of African American History and Culture

by: Luke Wherry • 02/10/2020

Crystal Cauley of the Black History Collective of Henderson County presents an educational program with an artistic approach to tell the story of the county through dance, artistry, speech and poetry. Today’s event features a display of artwork by Diamond Cash. Cauley is a Henderson County native who works to educate the public about African […]

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