Bryan Koontz: Life Along the Blue Ridge
Grovewood Gallery in Asheville will present Life Along the Blue Ridge featuring landscape oil paintings by Bryan Koontz. The paintings are on view from Feb. 15 through April 5. The gallery will host an opening reception with the artist in attendance on Saturday. Koontz will return to the gallery on Feb. 21 and 22 to […]
Mommy and Me: Crafting
This monthly program allows parents and preschoolers to participate in a fun, age appropriate craft project. Space is limited. The program is for ages 3-5. For more information. February 13 -June 30 , each 2nd Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. Cost: Free Edneyville Community Center, 15 Ida Rogers Drive Edneyville, NC Google Map
Call to Artists: LEAP Exhibition
Tryon Arts and Crafts School presents LEAP, a side gallery exhibit of art dedicated to the extra day we get this Leap Year. Artists are invited to take their own leap and try a new discipline, a new technique or a new concept. In other words, artists are asked to step outside of their comfort […]
DIY Valentine’s Makerspace
This program is for kids in grades kindergarten through 12th. The library will provide the supplies, and the kids will supply the creativity to make Valentine’s cards. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. For more information. February 12, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free Etowah Library, 101 Brickyard […]
Mill River Lego Club
The Mills River Lego Club meets the second Wednesday of the month. Club is open to experienced builders and first-timers. For more information. February 5 – May 31, 2nd Wednesday of each month , 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cost: Free Mills River Library, 124 Town Center Dr., Ste. 1 Mills River, NC Google Map
I Love My Library
Sixth annual event features informational tables, a prize drawing, and a behind-the-scenes tour. There will be a special children’s program at 4pm where the kids will make crafts and leave a special Valentine for the library. For more information. February 12, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington […]
Mixed Media and Collage
Starting Feb. 12 Susan Ruby leads this four-session painting class that is open to all levels. Students will create finished paintings and drawings with collage incorporated For more information. February 12, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $95-110 Tryon Painters and Sculptors, 78 N. Trade St. Tryon, NC Google Map
Acrylic Workshop
Each day students will receive a brief presentation and demonstration of the teacher’s approach to acrylic painting. Her style is loose and somewhat abstract with texture. Students will receive a gessoed canvas board the first day so they can experiment and get the feel of working with acrylics on both a smooth and textured surface. […]
Stampin Up
Come join a cardmaking class and learn to make cards you will be proud to give away. You will learn easy ways to create cards for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and just thinking of you. Registration is required. For more information. February 11, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: Free Fletcher Library, 120 Library Rd. Fletcher, […]
Beginning Watercolor
This four-session beginner watercolor class will be led by Marcia Rieff whose demonstrations start with the foundations of watercolor. Students will explore various techniques and do exercises beginning with simple objects to develop their own skill and style.. For more information. February 11 – 21, each Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: $100-125 Trinity […]